Court rules in favor of Texas law on social media regulation
The Texas law has been challenged by tech trade groups that warn that it would prevent platforms from removing extremism and hate speech.
3 separate Central Texas school districts receive threats in just 24 hours
Three schools in Lockhart ISD, Round Rock ISD, and Austin ISD had threats made against them in the past 24 hours.
Biden administration moves closer to creating a digital dollar
The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar.
TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.
Akins ECHS released from 'hold', resumes normal schedule
Akins ECHS was released from a hold as Austin ISD police investigated a threat. No threat was found, the district said.
Twitter whistleblower cites security flaws in testimony to Congress
The ex-Twitter chief accuses the social media giant of deception in dealing with automated “spam bots,” or fake accounts. He also claims Twitter knowingly allowed India's government agents access to sensitive data on users.
Apple iOS 16 is out: Here's everything you need to know
Here are all the major updates you should know about.
Jeep reveals 1st electric SUVs set to roll out in North America and Europe
The new electric SUVs are scheduled for release in 2024 and can be used for off-road travel. The company says it plans to become the leading zero-emission SUV brand in the world.
Viral YouTube channel 'Early American' features couple bringing American history to life
A young couple from Missouri have become viral YouTube sensations posting videos of what it was like to live in the 19th century.
Twitter edit button finally being tested
Twitter’s edit button allows tweets to be edited a couple of times 30 minutes after being posted. Twitter Blue subscribers will get access to it in late September.
Company will pay you $2,400 to avoid all screens for 24 hours
Could you do it? A 24-hour digital detox may not be as easy as you think, according to the company.
Titanic: Newly-released 8K video gives up-close look at ship’s decay
It’s the first time anyone has recorded such high-definition footage of the Titanic, helping researchers further study the decay of the storied passenger liner.
Kellogg’s will pay you $5,000 to eat cereal for dinner
Winners will also get a year’s worth of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops and Frosted Mini-wheats cereal.
Semiconductor manufacturing facility considering expanding in Lockhart
Lockhart is known as the BBQ capital of Texas, and soon it may be known for something else, too.
Couple gifted with honeymoon to Italy by Olive Garden following viral engagement photo shoot
“Neither of us have been to Europe but it has always been a dream to go,” the bride-to-be said.
Swiss DJ, accused of being on drugs in viral TikToks, actually suffers from impairment
“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained
Trump's social media app facing financial fallout
Truth Social’s finances may be in significant disarray, sources say.
Twitter whistleblower: 5 takeaways from Peiter Zatko
In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.
Virginia man builds more than 30 pirate ships
A $49,000 pirate ship went viral after being posted on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild. The ship is for sale in Callao, Virginia, in the Commonwealth’s Northern Neck.
Twitter whistleblower alleges execs were misleading about security, fake accounts
The former Twitter security chief accuses the company of mishandling “spam” or fake accounts, an allegation that's at the center of the ongoing legal battle between Twitter and Elon Musk.