Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo did not follow emergency traffic enforcement, officials say
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo invited to council meeting after self-driving car blocks road
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Texas A&M TEEX emergency training exercise to bring smoke and noise to College Station
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
College Station residents should expect increased noise, smoke, and air traffic from March 10 through March 19 as the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service conducts a large-scale emergency response training exercise.
UT Austin researchers develop robotic hand gentle enough to pick up fragile items
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items, like potato chips or eggs, without crushing them.
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items, like potato chips or eggs, without crushing them.
UT researchers develop robotic hand
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items like potato chips or eggs without crushing them. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with the team behind the project about how it works.
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items like potato chips or eggs without crushing them. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with the team behind the project about how it works.
New emojis coming to Apple iPhones in latest update
Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.
Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.
Texas Governor orders cybersecurity audit of Chinese medical devices over data breach risks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state health agencies and universities to review cybersecurity policies and inventory Chinese-manufactured medical devices following federal warnings that the equipment contains vulnerabilities allowing for unauthorized data access.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Texas officials urge public to use iWatchTexas Program to reporting suspicious activity
The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents to use the iWatchTexas program to confidentially report suspicious activity that could signal criminal, terroristic, or school safety threats.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents to use the iWatchTexas program to confidentially report suspicious activity that could signal criminal, terroristic, or school safety threats.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo caught on video blocking responding ambulance
A Waymo self-driving car was caught on video temporarily blocking an ambulance responding to the deadly 6th Street shooting.
A Waymo self-driving car was caught on video temporarily blocking an ambulance responding to the deadly 6th Street shooting.
Waymo caught on camera blocking ambulance
A Waymo was caught on camera briefly blocking an ambulance responding to a shooting on Austin's 6th Street. Three people died, including the gunman, and 14 others were injured in Sunday's early morning shooting.
A Waymo was caught on camera briefly blocking an ambulance responding to a shooting on Austin's 6th Street. Three people died, including the gunman, and 14 others were injured in Sunday's early morning shooting.
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Samsung updates TV data consent settings after Texas sues over 'spying'
Tech giant Samsung has agreed to change some of their TVs' user interfaces after Texas accused to manufacturer of using software to record and spy on users.
Tech giant Samsung has agreed to change some of their TVs' user interfaces after Texas accused to manufacturer of using software to record and spy on users.
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.
Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation to launch driverless truck route between Houston and Dallas in 2026
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
End of paper & pen? - High-Tech Texan
Michael Garfield has a look at some new tech that helps us when we need to take note and input information.
Michael Garfield has a look at some new tech that helps us when we need to take note and input information.
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.