Data breach sparks concerns for Travis County poll workers
In a statement from Secretary of State John Scott, he noted the software was not directly linked to voting, but did not dismiss how serious the situation was.
VIDEO: Newport Beach doctor removes 23 contact lenses from woman's eye
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
What is the 'One Chip Challenge' TikTok trend?
The viral ‘One Chip Challenge’ is back and making headlines for more than just social media videos this year. Several schools across the country have banned the chip after health issues caused by the challenge.
Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.
Americans are using Apple AirTags to track loved ones with dementia, report says
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
Virtual reality could include smells with new gaming technology
The virtual reality world is about to get bigger with new gaming technology that can allow people to smell.
New trend has teens dumping out milk in grocery stores
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Paramedics sent to middle school after students fall ill from 'One Chip Challenge'
Schools across the country have reported students getting sick or going to the hospital after participating in the "One Chip Challenge."
Realtor helps man who spent 31 years in prison start over in the digital age
After 31 years in prison, 56-year-old Lance Reberger has a lot to learn about a digital world. A Nevada realtor has stepped in to help.
San Antonio man, woman plead guilty to SIM swap scheme
Through the scheme, the pair transferred at least $250,000 worth of cryptocurrency out of the victims' accounts.
Most Americans say misinformation spurs extremism, hate, poll finds
Most people in the poll say they're practicing not spreading misinformation by not reposting content on social media they believe is inaccurate.
Facebook parent company Meta unveils $1500 virtual reality headset
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
Video games could trigger deadly heart problems in children, study finds
Australian researchers found that war-type video games were the main trigger that caused heart issues in kids.
Giving school buses green lights improves student safety, reduces fuel consumption: new study
Study shows priority green lights get students to class on time more frequently, improving safety and reducing fuel consumption
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Snapchat and guns: California man says he used the app to illegally sell 'ghost guns'
A California man is in trouble for reportedly using Snapchat to sell "ghost guns." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives explains just how he was caught.
Pop star Madonna appears to come out as gay in viral TikTok video
Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.
Major US airport websites go offline in apparent cyberattack
The apparent cyberattack hit websites for some major U.S. airports, including in Atlanta and Los Angeles, although officials said flights were not affected.
Kanye West’s Twitter account locked two days after he was suspended on Instagram
A Twitter spokesperson confirmed Kanye West’s account has been locked for violating Twitter policies.