City distributing Project Connect funds for anti-displacement efforts

The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.

Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report

Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.

CapMetro to end complimentary fares to cooling centers

The transit agency says it will continue to monitor evolving weather conditions in the Austin area.

Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing

An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.

Central Texas veterans honored in 86th annual Austin Honor Flight

An opportunity of a lifetime. Friday morning, 41 area veterans flew out from Austin-Bergstrom to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.

Modern phone etiquette: Can Apple save the voicemail? Do we even want them to?

To call or not to call? When to text? Our new smartphone-obsessed lives have led to an entirely new bunch of rules for proper phone etiquette.

'Abhorrent, sickening': City Council reacts to Austin Animal Center audit

Austin City Council members say they are disgusted after an audit revealed disturbing and unsanitary conditions at the Austin Animal Center, the city's municipal animal shelter.

Amazon faces lawsuit over allegations of price inflation, anti-competitive practices

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms.

Amazon investing billions in AI startup Anthropic

Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that a new generation of the technology is set to bring. Amazon is the latest with a massive investment.

Ground stop lifted for arriving flights at Austin airport

The FAA has lifted a ground stop for all arriving flights at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Austin leaders meet with community to keep public support going for Project Connect

The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.

Austin City Council addresses public safety, police oversight and homeless crisis

Public safety was top of mind in Austin during this week's city council meetings. Agenda items were focused on creating solutions to problems affecting the city. Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.

Amazon Prime Video will have ads in 2024, or users can pay $2.99 monthly to avoid them

Amazon’s Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.

Austin City Council approves APD's Police Reserve Force

APD has faced a shortage of officers for years, prompting the city of Austin to try different methods to ensure there are enough officers on the streets.

Austin council member Jose Velasquez proud of Hispanic representation

Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.

CapMetro launches new app, fare system

CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.