How long until your smartphone dies?
As much as many of us depend on our smartphone there will be a day that it dies and we have to get a new one. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says mobile devices are designed that way and there's a new tool to help plan for when it happens.
As much as many of us depend on our smartphone there will be a day that it dies and we have to get a new one. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says mobile devices are designed that way and there's a new tool to help plan for when it happens.
States file lawsuits against Meta over kids' mental health
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
Tinder now lets your parents and friends play matchmaker for you
A mother knows best? The new Tinder feature lets users send a link to up to 15 people, allowing them to "play cupid."
A mother knows best? The new Tinder feature lets users send a link to up to 15 people, allowing them to "play cupid."
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
Sony unveils new video game controller for disabled gamers
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
You could get an influencing degree
"Social media influencer" is a fun little side hustle for man, but can it be a career? At least one college thinks so and is offering a degree to teach students how to navigate their way through the fast-changing social media world and how to turn it into a livelihood too. FOX News Correspondent Caroline Shively has the story from Washington.
"Social media influencer" is a fun little side hustle for man, but can it be a career? At least one college thinks so and is offering a degree to teach students how to navigate their way through the fast-changing social media world and how to turn it into a livelihood too. FOX News Correspondent Caroline Shively has the story from Washington.
Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
23andMe profile information of some customers surfaces on dark web
23andMe acknowledged a data security concern, in which so-called "bad actors" offered compilations of DNA profiles for a price.
23andMe acknowledged a data security concern, in which so-called "bad actors" offered compilations of DNA profiles for a price.
What are deepfakes and how to spot them
Is Tom Hanks really selling dental insurance? No. He's one of the celebrities sounding the alarm about deepfakes. A cyber security expert explains what they are and how to spot them.
Is Tom Hanks really selling dental insurance? No. He's one of the celebrities sounding the alarm about deepfakes. A cyber security expert explains what they are and how to spot them.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
Chipotle testing robots to make bowls, salads
The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.
The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.
Nationwide emergency alert test sent to mobile phones, TV Wednesday
If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.
If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
US issues warning on Chinese global disinformation efforts threatening peace and stability
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
Spotify including free access to audiobooks for paid subscribers
Spotify Premium members are getting a new perk – free, limited access to the app’s audiobook library.
Spotify Premium members are getting a new perk – free, limited access to the app’s audiobook library.
NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.



















