Austin City Council round up
There are some new Austin ordinances: one for targeting loud engine noise, and another for the city to keep its spending in check.
There are some new Austin ordinances: one for targeting loud engine noise, and another for the city to keep its spending in check.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Austin City Council to vote on ordinance for loud vehicle engine noises
On Thursday, Austin City Council will vote on whether to amend the city code, so officers can cite for loud vehicle engine noise.
On Thursday, Austin City Council will vote on whether to amend the city code, so officers can cite for loud vehicle engine noise.
Should loud engine noise be illegal in Austin?
On Thursday, Austin City Council will vote on whether to amend the city code, so officers can cite for loud vehicle engine noise.
On Thursday, Austin City Council will vote on whether to amend the city code, so officers can cite for loud vehicle engine noise.
Elon Musk reveals price of Tesla's fully autonomous Cybercab
Tesla announced a production milestone at Giga Texas factory for a fully autonomous two-seat robotaxi.
Tesla announced a production milestone at Giga Texas factory for a fully autonomous two-seat robotaxi.
Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Texas ranks #2 in U.S. for Friday the 13th ‘bad luck’ odds, according to study
A new study based on five years of Google Trends data reveals that Texas ranks second in the nation for "Bad Luck Odds" due to a massive spike in superstition-related searches surrounding Friday the 13th.
A new study based on five years of Google Trends data reveals that Texas ranks second in the nation for "Bad Luck Odds" due to a massive spike in superstition-related searches surrounding Friday the 13th.
Are cars with remote drivers coming to Austin?
You've seen self-driving cars around Austin, but the city could soon have cars that are remotely driven by a person behind a screen.
You've seen self-driving cars around Austin, but the city could soon have cars that are remotely driven by a person behind a screen.
Austin looks into agreement with teledriving company
You've seen self-driving cars around Austin, but the city could soon have cars that are remotely driven by a person behind a screen.
You've seen self-driving cars around Austin, but the city could soon have cars that are remotely driven by a person behind a screen.
CapMetro discusses safety initiatives following 2 bus stabbings within a week
CapMetro recently discussed safety initiatives following two stabbings happening on buses in a matter of a week late last month.
CapMetro recently discussed safety initiatives following two stabbings happening on buses in a matter of a week late last month.
CapMetro discusses safety measures after stabbings
CapMetro discussed safety initiatives following two stabbings happening on buses in a matter of a week late last month. The suspects in each stabbing have been arrested.
CapMetro discussed safety initiatives following two stabbings happening on buses in a matter of a week late last month. The suspects in each stabbing have been arrested.
Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 US cities
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
Man charged for stabbing victim 3 times on CapMetro bus
A man was arrested and charged with stabbing a victim three times on a CapMetro bus in Austin.
A man was arrested and charged with stabbing a victim three times on a CapMetro bus in Austin.
Seven more states adding driver’s license and state ID's to Apple Wallet joining 13 other states - See where
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, recalled over fire, burn risks
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.
Austin City Council approves TRUST Act
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
Austin City Council passes TRUST Act to create framework for how city uses surveillance technology
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.