Amazon working on new phone years after Fire flop, new report says
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
Researchers discover iPhone spyware that can infiltrate millions of devices
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo invited to council meeting after self-driving car blocks road
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Texas A&M TEEX emergency training exercise to bring smoke and noise to College Station
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
Texas Governor orders cybersecurity audit of Chinese medical devices over data breach risks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
Texas officials urge public to use iWatchTexas Program to reporting suspicious activity
The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents to use the iWatchTexas program to confidentially report suspicious activity that could signal criminal, terroristic, or school safety threats.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents to use the iWatchTexas program to confidentially report suspicious activity that could signal criminal, terroristic, or school safety threats.
Samsung updates TV data consent settings after Texas sues over 'spying'
Tech giant Samsung has agreed to change some of their TVs' user interfaces after Texas accused to manufacturer of using software to record and spy on users.
Tech giant Samsung has agreed to change some of their TVs' user interfaces after Texas accused to manufacturer of using software to record and spy on users.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation to launch driverless truck route between Houston and Dallas in 2026
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
'Door kick' social media challenge raises safety concerns in The Woodlands
A viral social media trend known as the 'door kick' challenge is continuing to spark safety concerns across the Houston-area.
A viral social media trend known as the 'door kick' challenge is continuing to spark safety concerns across the Houston-area.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Is X down? Thousands of users report issues with social media platform
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers face wait to unlock paid-off phones under policy change
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.
Texas sues Snapchat alleging addictive design and child safety violations
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., alleging the company misleads parents about Snapchat’s safety while using "addictive" design features and mature content that put children at risk.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., alleging the company misleads parents about Snapchat’s safety while using "addictive" design features and mature content that put children at risk.