Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
Environmental experts say Texas data centers come with uncertainty
Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under construction and a number that are still in the planning stages. Experts say the boom comes with a lot of uncertainty.
Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under construction and a number that are still in the planning stages. Experts say the boom comes with a lot of uncertainty.
Texas court vacates restraining order against Samsung
One day after issuing a temporary restraining order against tech giant Samsung, a Texas court set that order aside, rendering it null.
One day after issuing a temporary restraining order against tech giant Samsung, a Texas court set that order aside, rendering it null.
Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind at 130 inches
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
Texas gets restraining order against Samsung after accusations of spying
The order says the court found that Samsung does collect and use user data with Automated Content Recognition technology, thereby violating the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
The order says the court found that Samsung does collect and use user data with Automated Content Recognition technology, thereby violating the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Tips for older Americans to avoid scams
A recent study says 9 out of 10 American adults have experience some sort of fraud. A cybersecurity expert shared tips for older adults to avoid scams.
A recent study says 9 out of 10 American adults have experience some sort of fraud. A cybersecurity expert shared tips for older adults to avoid scams.
Some Texas lawmakers stand against Trump executive order targeting state AI laws
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
Texas law age-restricting app stores blocked by federal judge
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to 3 investors, including this Bay Area company
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
Texas gets restraining order against TV maker after software lawsuit
A temporary restraining order has been put in place against Hisense after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit claiming the company spied on Americans.
A temporary restraining order has been put in place against Hisense after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit claiming the company spied on Americans.
Texas lawsuit says 5 TV companies are 'spying' with content recognition tech
In the most basic terms, ACR technology sees and hears what you're watching so it can get an idea of your taste in content, and then recommend things you might like based on what you've seen.
In the most basic terms, ACR technology sees and hears what you're watching so it can get an idea of your taste in content, and then recommend things you might like based on what you've seen.
Texas Instruments accused of enabling Ukrainian bombing deaths
According to the lawsuit, TI-designed components were found in Russian, Chinese and Iranian technology that caused the deaths of Ukrainian civilians.
According to the lawsuit, TI-designed components were found in Russian, Chinese and Iranian technology that caused the deaths of Ukrainian civilians.
How Texans can claim their share of $700 million Google settlement
Texans can now claim their share of a $700 million settlement won against Google two years ago.
Texans can now claim their share of a $700 million settlement won against Google two years ago.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Time person of the year 2025: Who are the ‘Architects of AI’?
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.