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.
Houston's St. Luke's cyberattack is leaving patients vulnerable, nurse tells FOX 26
A registered nurse at St. Luke's speaks with FOX 26 about how the recent cyberattack on the hospital system is affecting patient care.
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.
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.
TRACER project in Houston helps understand how air quality impacts thunderstorms
FOX 26 Meteorologist Lena Maria Arango got an up-close look at the TRACER research project in southeast Texas that studies the role air quality plays in how thunderstorms develop.
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.
iPhone 14 crash detection feature reportedly dials 911 from roller coasters
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.
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.
Colorado woman tied up Tinder date then stabbed, choked, and threatened to kill him, police say
A Colorado woman is accused of tying up a man she met on Tinder before stabbing, choking, and threatening to kill him inside her apartment, police said.
Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Chick-fil-A workers fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, posting video online
A Chick-fil-A worker was fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, and so was the employee who filmed it and posted the video to social media.
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk more time to seal $44 billion buyout
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.
Elon Musk offers to end legal fight, pay $44B to buy Twitter after all
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter has taken a turn toward a conclusion.
Timeline: Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter
Elon Musk is offering to go through with his original proposal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. Here’s a look at some of what’s transpired between the billionaire Tesla CEO and the social media platform.
Do you use Zelle for payments? Here's what you should know about recent reports of scams and fraud
Incidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle.
Fort Bend County aims to connect thousands to high-speed internet
With more than 60% of the county unincorporated, largely undeveloped, and often underserved when trying to connect to the digital world, county leadership thinks it's critical to its growth, to change that.
iPhone alerts responders after deadly crash in Nebraska, police say
Police in Nebraska say a passenger’s cellphone automatically alerted responders after a car hit a tree in a crash that killed all six of its young occupants.
Tesla's Elon Musk unveils humanoid robot Optimus prototype with expected $20K price tag
Musk said the robot can do more, but he "didn't want it to fall on its face."