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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As DFW drone deliveries soar, can companies ensure safety?
The Dallas-Fort Worth region is emerging as a major center for drone delivery, with companies like Zipline expanding operations while the FAA investigates recent safety incidents involving rival companies.
Drone defense becomes priority for 2026 FIFA World Cup security in Texas
North Texas law enforcement is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by focusing on the security threat posed by unauthorized drones, with the help of a new $500 million federal grant program.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 arrives: What’s new, and who took over Taylor Swift as most-streamed
Spotify Wrapped is here. Ever wonder how Spotify counts your listening data throughout the year? Here’s an peek inside.
IRS to roll out Salesforce AI agents following workforce reduction: report
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly implementing a Salesforce artificial intelligence (AI) agent program across multiple divisions in the wake of a mass workforce reduction earlier this year.
Waymo to bring AI taxi service to 3 new Texas cities
Waymo has announced five new cities for their autonomous driving service, three of which are in Texas.
Roblox ramps up age verification checks, groups younger users in age-based messaging
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Google announces $40 billion plan to open 3 new AI data centers in Texas
Silicon Valley tech giant Google is making its footprint bigger in Texas with a new $40 billion investment in data centers and artificial intelligence.
What is the Steam Machine? Valve unveils new gaming console
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.