Amazon Prime Day kicks off soon: Get the scoop on deals and savings

Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicks off this week, offering exclusive deals on electronics, back-to-school gear, outdoor items, wellness products, and more.

$5.9 billion city budget proposed to Austin mayor, council

The $5.9 billion budget prioritizes community-focused investments in critical areas as well as addressing long-term growth.

New public safety center opens in Northwest Austin

A new public safety community engagement center has opened in Northwest Austin with the goal of deterring crime.

Amazon turns 30: What was your first order?

In 1994, Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in his garage and began selling books on the still-emerging World Wide Web. Here's how to find out what your very first order was.

Austin seeking to protect tree canopy following HOME initiative vote

The City of Austin is seeking ideas on how to promote tree preservation and increase tree planting under its new HOME Phase 1 initiative zoning rules.

Record-breaking travel week in Texas expected for July 4 holiday

Millions of Texans are expected to hit the roads or take to the skies for July 4, so AAA Texas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport have some advice to help make travel easier.

Apple iPhone settlement: Deadline extended to claim payment, could be eligible for $349

The deadline to claim a portion of the $35 million settlement fund established following a class action lawsuit involving certain iPhone devices has been extended.

Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps

The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.

Disney updating features of line-skipping passes

The changes to Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane entries are in response to guests saying they want to be able to 'do more of their planning' ahead of time, Disney said.

Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks over windshield wiper, trunk bed trim issues

Tesla issued two recalls for Cybertrucks due to potential issues with trunk bed trims and front windshield wipers, affecting nearly 11,400 and 11,700 vehicles, respectively.

Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America

Amazon is ditching plastic air pillows for recycled paper packaging in North America, aiming to completely make the switch by the end of the year to boost eco-friendliness and reduce waste​.

Tesla in 'self-drive' mode crashes into police vehicle in California

A Tesla that was in ‘self-drive’ mode crashed into a Fullerton, California, police car that was on the scene of a fatal collision.

Elon Musk’s $44.9B pay package restored after Tesla shareholder vote

Tesla shareholders have voted to restore CEO Elon Musk’s record $44.9 billion pay package that was thrown out by a Delaware judge earlier this year.

Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children, study finds

The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.

iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad

Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.