Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW
Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.
Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Brief 911 outage affects 33 call centers in Tarrant County
People who tried to call 911 in Tarrant County Tuesday afternoon couldn't get through. The outage affected dozens of call centers throughout the county for about 30 minutes.
People who tried to call 911 in Tarrant County Tuesday afternoon couldn't get through. The outage affected dozens of call centers throughout the county for about 30 minutes.
Apple unveils new iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio, M1 Ultra chip
The products will be available beginning March 18.
The products will be available beginning March 18.
Biden to sign executive order on cryptocurrency this week
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Google employees to return to offices in April
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
Russia behind cyberattacks on Ukraine's defense ministry, major banks, White House says
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounts on internet, laptops
The White House has expanded plans to make high-speed internet service, laptops, and tablets more affordable and accessible for communities through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
The White House has expanded plans to make high-speed internet service, laptops, and tablets more affordable and accessible for communities through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
What is the metaverse, one of the hottest trends in the tech world in recent months?
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
VIDEO: Barstow wedding party erupts into violence after cops are called; Groom seeking $2M in damages
A groom plans to file a lawsuit against the Barstow Police Department and the city after a violent brawl broke out following his wedding after officers responded to a noise complaint.
A groom plans to file a lawsuit against the Barstow Police Department and the city after a violent brawl broke out following his wedding after officers responded to a noise complaint.
Joe Rogan and Spotify: How COVID-19 backlash could impact platform
Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.
Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.
Apple AirTags dangers: Privacy group warning on trackers
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.