Can Texas' power grid handle the meteoric rise of AI data centers?
Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.
Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.
Microsoft to retire Outlook Lite: What users need to do next
Microsoft is retiring its Outlook Lite app, ending support for its lightweight email service.
Microsoft is retiring its Outlook Lite app, ending support for its lightweight email service.
FCC commissioner backs frustrated American sports fans as leagues pivot to streaming services
FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."
FCC officials are backing Americans' frustrations with sports streaming, identifying that the "public interest is no longer being served."
Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Plano ISD to use new AI graduation tech for improved name pronunciation
Plano ISD is introducing new graduation software for the upcoming ceremonies to ensure accurate name pronunciations and add real-time on-screen name displays for all senior high school graduates.
Plano ISD is introducing new graduation software for the upcoming ceremonies to ensure accurate name pronunciations and add real-time on-screen name displays for all senior high school graduates.
Who is John Ternus, Apple's CEO replacement for Tim Cook?
John Ternus will soon lead a company that hundreds of millions rely on every time they pick up an iPhone, start typing on a Mac, buy something with Apple Pay, or interact with the dozens of other products and services under Apple’s umbrella.
John Ternus will soon lead a company that hundreds of millions rely on every time they pick up an iPhone, start typing on a Mac, buy something with Apple Pay, or interact with the dozens of other products and services under Apple’s umbrella.
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps aside in September, successor named
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Humanoid robots outrun everyone in Beijing half-marathon, beats world-record time
A Chinese technology company proved that if the robots do rise up against us, we're probably not going to be able to outrun them.
A Chinese technology company proved that if the robots do rise up against us, we're probably not going to be able to outrun them.
AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
AT&T trains disaster support teams in North Texas
Ever lose cell phone connection in your home during a storm? AT&T is trying to help prevent that. It spent this week training disaster recovery support teams in North Texas. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Ever lose cell phone connection in your home during a storm? AT&T is trying to help prevent that. It spent this week training disaster recovery support teams in North Texas. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
Amazon Fire stick TV lawsuit: Are you affected? Here’s what to know
A California class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading customers by advertising early Fire TV Sticks as buffer-free while not disclosing it could later drop support and make them largely unusable.
A California class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading customers by advertising early Fire TV Sticks as buffer-free while not disclosing it could later drop support and make them largely unusable.
Comcast data breach: Cable giant to establish $117.5 million settlement fund - See if you're eligible to file
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
Home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, hit with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
YouTube raises US subscription prices for 1st time in years
YouTube raised its U.S. subscription prices on Friday, marking its first increase in three years.
YouTube raised its U.S. subscription prices on Friday, marking its first increase in three years.
Data centers: Texas lawmakers explore new regulations
Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources.
Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources.
Texas energy leaders answer questions on data centers
Texas could be the nation's leader in data centers by 2030, and that's forcing energy companies like ERCOT to reevaluate if the grid can handle that level of growth. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on what Texas energy leaders said to Texas lawmakers at a hearing today.
Texas could be the nation's leader in data centers by 2030, and that's forcing energy companies like ERCOT to reevaluate if the grid can handle that level of growth. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on what Texas energy leaders said to Texas lawmakers at a hearing today.
Texas data center grid impact sparks legislative testimony
Texas lawmakers and ERCOT officials are evaluating new frameworks to ensure the state’s rapidly expanding data center industry does not compromise power grid reliability or increase electricity rates for residential utility customers.
Texas lawmakers and ERCOT officials are evaluating new frameworks to ensure the state’s rapidly expanding data center industry does not compromise power grid reliability or increase electricity rates for residential utility customers.
Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.