Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Thousands of 911 calls on track to be diverted from APD to mental health clinicians
A year ago, Austin became one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911. Those in need of mental health services are transferred to an on-site health professional instead of the Austin Police Department.
A year ago, Austin became one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911. Those in need of mental health services are transferred to an on-site health professional instead of the Austin Police Department.
City of Austin weighs $1,000 a month guaranteed income program for struggling residents
The City of Austin is looking at giving 85 people $1,000 each month. It's part of a Guaranteed Income program they're testing out to help struggling residents.
The City of Austin is looking at giving 85 people $1,000 each month. It's part of a Guaranteed Income program they're testing out to help struggling residents.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Austin airport, CapMetro no longer requiring face masks after ruling
A federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
A federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
Tesla stockholders ask judge to silence Elon Musk in fraud case
In court documents filed Friday, lawyers for the Tesla shareholders alleged that Musk is trying to influence potential jurors in the lawsuit.
In court documents filed Friday, lawyers for the Tesla shareholders alleged that Musk is trying to influence potential jurors in the lawsuit.
iPhone update adds 'pregnant man' emoji, other gender neutral cartoons
Apple's latest iPhone update added several gender neutral emoji.
Apple's latest iPhone update added several gender neutral emoji.
Kim, Khloe Kardashian ride teacups at Disneyland as crowd waits
A parkgoer shared a video claiming Kim and Khloe Kardashian rode teacups privately at Disneyland as the crowd waits.
A parkgoer shared a video claiming Kim and Khloe Kardashian rode teacups privately at Disneyland as the crowd waits.
City of Austin needs to fill more than 600 lifeguard positions
The City of Austin is short on lifeguards which is impacting pools like Barton Springs, which has to remain closed on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice.
The City of Austin is short on lifeguards which is impacting pools like Barton Springs, which has to remain closed on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice.
Tesla issues second recall to disable 'Boombox' function
Tesla is recalling nearly 595,000 vehicles, most for a second time, to turn off a "Boombox" feature that can obscure the sound of a federally mandated pedestrian warning noise electric vehicles are required to emit at low speeds at specified frequencies.
Tesla is recalling nearly 595,000 vehicles, most for a second time, to turn off a "Boombox" feature that can obscure the sound of a federally mandated pedestrian warning noise electric vehicles are required to emit at low speeds at specified frequencies.
Austin Transit Partnership to recruit new, separate executive director
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
Amazon introduces 'fuel and inflation surcharge' for 3rd party sellers as company deals with rising costs
Online retail giant Amazon announced the company will introduce a surcharge to help offset rising costs.
Online retail giant Amazon announced the company will introduce a surcharge to help offset rising costs.
‘Alexa, grow a tree’: Amazon feature celebrates Earth month
Amazon is allowing users to take part in celebrating Earth month with one simple command.
Amazon is allowing users to take part in celebrating Earth month with one simple command.
Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
‘Double Thumbs Up’: Netflix rolls out new feature to ‘fine-tune’ options
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
CapMetro Project Connect prices almost double for main projects
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
Instagram ‘negligent’ over harassment in women’s DMs, study claims
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport not as busy as anticipated
Lines at ABIA moved quickly, despite predictions from airport officials that it would be yet another busy Monday morning at the airport.
Lines at ABIA moved quickly, despite predictions from airport officials that it would be yet another busy Monday morning at the airport.
Video shows Texas women on sidewalk almost getting hit by Tesla
The video shows a Tesla speeding down the sidewalk a few seconds after the Texas women head inside. The driver had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel.
The video shows a Tesla speeding down the sidewalk a few seconds after the Texas women head inside. The driver had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel.
CapMetro nearly doubles costs for Orange, Blue lines as part of Project Connect
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.