Blockbuster trolls Netflix over password sharing crackdown
“A friendly reminder that when you used to rent videos from us," Blockbuster said via Twitter. “We didn’t care who you shared it with…as long as you returned it on time."
Elon Musk wants to build digital town square. But debut for Ron DeSantis has tech failure
The billionaire Twitter owner said the problems were due to “straining" servers because so many people were trying to listen to the audio-only event.
‘Look who died’ scam circulating on Facebook; here's how to protect your account
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Digital seance: New AI tech will mimic speaking to dead family, friends
A tech designer is building a program called Seance AI, which will allow users to speak with a chatbot mimicking a dead loved one that could help people find closure.
Dallas Municipal Court closed for the week
The city has not given a reason for the closing, but lawyers have told FOX 4 a ransomware attack has prevented attorneys from being able to access evidence.
TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight
A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.
Instagram back online after temporary outage: 'Sorry for the trouble'
The company did not specify what caused the outage.
Hacking group that infiltrated City of Dallas servers threatens to leak sensitive info
As the hacking group Royal threatens to release information of city employees and government documents, the ransomware is preventing lawyers in some trials from accessing evidence.
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
We asked ChatGPT to rank the 10 most famous Texans. Here's what it said.
The Lone Star State has produced several famous figures and celebrities. We asked ChatGPT to rank the top 10.
Titanic: New 3D scans 'rewrite everything we know' about ill-fated voyage
Scientists have created a "digital twin" of the Titanic's wreckage, showing stunning details never seen before.
Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders
Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.
Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.
iPhone will soon be able to replicate your voice after just 15 minutes of training
Apple said the new features were "designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time."
Study: YouTube recommendations send violent and graphic videos to young children
YouTube is great at sending users videos that it thinks they'll like based on their interests. But new research shows that the site's powerful algorithms can also flood young users with violent and disturbing content.
ChatGPT's chief says AI should be regulated by a US or global agency
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified at a hearing saying that he supported the formation of an agency that would license the most powerful AI systems and have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Free Telly TV sign-up: Why this new company wants to give you a free 55-inch TV
Who's paying for a Telly TV? Advertisers. And Telly is asking for something from you in return, too – your data. Here’s how it all works.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.