CapMetro hosts 'Eclipse-nic' at Leander rail station
CapMetro's Leander rail station held a solar eclipse viewing party on Monday.
CapMetro's Leander rail station held a solar eclipse viewing party on Monday.
Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cuts
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
Austin's new city manager to begin role on May 6
Austin's new city manager T.C. Broadnax, the current city manager of Dallas, will begin his new role on May 6.
Austin's new city manager T.C. Broadnax, the current city manager of Dallas, will begin his new role on May 6.
Apple apps reporting outages: What you need to know
The impacted apps included the App Store, Apple TV, Apple TV+ and Apple Music.
The impacted apps included the App Store, Apple TV, Apple TV+ and Apple Music.
Council agenda item proposes 'civilian enforcers' to tackle cars in bike lanes
Austin leaders want to crack down on drivers who utilize bike lanes as a temporary parking spot.
Austin leaders want to crack down on drivers who utilize bike lanes as a temporary parking spot.
Amazon removing cashier-less 'Just Walk Out' technology from grocery stores
Amazon says it is replacing its "Just Walk Out" technology Dash Carts that enable shoppers to scan groceries, connect to online shopping lists, and complete their grocery checkout process.
Amazon says it is replacing its "Just Walk Out" technology Dash Carts that enable shoppers to scan groceries, connect to online shopping lists, and complete their grocery checkout process.
Florida man sues Disney after ferry boat crashes into dock, sends him into trash can: lawsuit
A Florida man's intended trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom was thwarted after the ferry boat he was on crashed into the dock and sent him falling into a trash can, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County this week.
A Florida man's intended trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom was thwarted after the ferry boat he was on crashed into the dock and sent him falling into a trash can, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County this week.
Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago, people thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
Austin airport raising daily parking prices for two garages
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is raising the price for two of their parking garages. The airport says the increase comes from higher demand for on-site parking.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is raising the price for two of their parking garages. The airport says the increase comes from higher demand for on-site parking.
Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' celebrated by Uber, Lyft with discounted rides
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.
Austin implements new restrictions on e-scooters
In the downtown area, the city will reduce the number of scooters allowed from more than 4,000 to slightly more than 2,000.
In the downtown area, the city will reduce the number of scooters allowed from more than 4,000 to slightly more than 2,000.
Austin residents voice concerns on 'Environmental Investment Plan'
Several Austin residents and organizations voiced their concerns about environment improvement and funding at the city's joint sustainability committee meeting.
Several Austin residents and organizations voiced their concerns about environment improvement and funding at the city's joint sustainability committee meeting.
Disney, Ron DeSantis reach settlement in lawsuit over Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.
Austin City Council selects next city manager
T.C. Broadnax, of Dallas, was offered the next Austin City Manager position, Mayor Kirk Watson announced.
T.C. Broadnax, of Dallas, was offered the next Austin City Manager position, Mayor Kirk Watson announced.
Austin residents urged to be prepared for possible flooding this spring
March through May is when Central Texas typically sees the most severe storms. That means lightning, strong wind and heavy rain that often leads to flash flooding.
March through May is when Central Texas typically sees the most severe storms. That means lightning, strong wind and heavy rain that often leads to flash flooding.
Special Austin City Council meeting held to discuss 2 important topics
Austin city leaders are reviewing two important topics: the status of APD's training academy procedures, and the opioid crisis.
Austin city leaders are reviewing two important topics: the status of APD's training academy procedures, and the opioid crisis.
Auto production facility working with Tesla set to open near Georgetown
Semiconductor facilities have been moving to Williamson County. Just north of Georgetown, another major facility will be moving in.
Semiconductor facilities have been moving to Williamson County. Just north of Georgetown, another major facility will be moving in.
Justice Department sues Apple in antitrust suit over monopoly on smartphones
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation.
The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation.
Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell's sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.