MLB tests robot umpires in 2025 All-Star Game with challenge system

MLB is using its automated strike zone system in the All-Star Game for the first time, giving teams limited challenges amid ongoing debate over robot umpires.

Emergency preparedness tech tips | High-Tech Texan
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When disaster strikes, your smartphone might just be your best friend. From Google Wallet to Apple Pay, digital tools are becoming part of emergency preparedness. Tech expert Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, joins us this morning to share how your device can help and what else you'll want in your emergency kit.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok makes antisemitic posts on X

Grok, Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence chatbot, is trending for the wrong reasons on X, formerly Twitter.

Marco Rubio imposter using AI to call high-level officials

The U.S. State Department is warning diplomats of an AI-driven scheme impersonating Sec. Marco Rubio to contact top officials via fake texts and voice messages. Here’s what we know.

Robot lawnmower | High-Tech Texan
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If you're wanting to relax in the sun this summer rather than baking outside doing chores, technology may be your saving grace. Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, shows off some of the latest technology helping people relax during the dog days of summer.

'Liver King' says he 'will never stop' after arrest over alleged threat against Joe Rogan

Social media influencer Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” bonded out of jail after allegedly making a terroristic threat against Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan.

YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16

Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.

AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

Home security cameras | FOX 7 Tech Report
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Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, is in studio with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to talk about the pros and cons of home security systems and cameras.

Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected

Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.

Class action lawsuit over CrowdStrike outage that grounded planes dismissed by US court

A federal court in Texas ordered the dismissal of a class action lawsuit brought by airline passengers against Austin-based CrowdStrike after a software outage caused flight delays across the country.