What is ?juice jacking?? And how thieves are using it to hack into cell phones
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Charging your cell phone at some public charing stations can lead to "juice jacking." FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helps explain what juice jacking is exactly and how you can avoid being a target.

Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.

Houston ranked 3rd best city for women in tech industry: report

While women in STEM fields have experienced difficulty in securing jobs and earning less than their male counterparts, Houston is ranked among one of the best for those in the technology industry.

Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives

Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.

Adobe rolling out free version of Photoshop

Adobe said it has begun offering its free version of Photoshop to users in Canada.

Authorities: Man gets 9 years for stealing nude images

A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.

Kamala Harris launches task force to fight online harassment, abuse

The new effort comes as the U.S. reels from shooting massacres in Texas and New York that were predated by misogynist and racist comments online.

Verizon cuts home internet rates to $25 a month

The wireless company is launching this new discount to create more affordable options for consumers.

TikTok Dad with laid back parenting style is getting all the praise

Billy VSCO is a TikTok dad with more than 10 million followers and nearly 500 million likes. People have taken a liking to him for his relaxed style of parenting.

Goodbye, Internet Explorer: Microsoft retires browser after 27 years

Internet Explorer was first introduced in 1995 with the launch of Windows 95 and for some time was the most popular browser to surf the web.

New technology prepares first responders for 2022 hurricane season
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We?re one week into hurricane season, and while there are currently no active storms headed our way, we know now is the time to prepare.

5 ways we waste money on technology

At a time when most things are more expensive, finding a way to save some cash can be a pretty valuable discovery.

One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones

The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.

Company halts plans for Taser-armed drone to fight school shootings

Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.