FOX 7 Discussion: Tech volunteers helping nonprofits, small businesses during COVID-19 outbreak
Austin Tech Alliance's Executive Director Sarah Ortiz Shields joins FOX 7 Austin with more about the new website.
Austin Tech Alliance's Executive Director Sarah Ortiz Shields joins FOX 7 Austin with more about the new website.
Eventbrite removes stay-at-home protest posted to website, says it promotes ‘harmful behavior’
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Robots are playing many roles in the coronavirus crisis – and offering lessons for future disasters
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Don't do this! Teen rescued after getting stuck in washing machine during game of hide-and-seek
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
COVID-19 lockdown made it easy for these penguins to venture through an empty South African town
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
'That doesn't feel very good': Man records himself being tested for COVID-19
A Canadian man recorded himself undergoing a COVID-19 test.
A Canadian man recorded himself undergoing a COVID-19 test.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
#FloridaMorons trends on social media as residents flock to reopened beaches
While many users shared images of the crowds, others posted memes criticizing the governor and other Florida leaders.
While many users shared images of the crowds, others posted memes criticizing the governor and other Florida leaders.
Austin-based singer songwriter Bob Schneider celebrates Texans staying home with video
Fans sent in their best stay at home activities to be used in the video
Fans sent in their best stay at home activities to be used in the video
Researchers developing app that can detect COVID-19 based off the sound of your cough
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
Researchers are working on an app that could potentially detect COVID-19 in a user based on the sound of their cough.
'They needed to party': Woman checking on elderly parents finds them dancing outside the front door
The adorable video has been viewed over 6 million times on Twitter.
The adorable video has been viewed over 6 million times on Twitter.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Beverly Glen woman suspects hacker used Zoom to access computer, steal $64,000 from her bank account
A Beverly Glen woman suspects a hacker utilized the popular video conferencing app ‘Zoom’ to remotely access her computer and steal over $60,000 from her bank account. Now, LAPD and Zoom are investigating, and the company says that they have no evidence their software could be responsible.
A Beverly Glen woman suspects a hacker utilized the popular video conferencing app ‘Zoom’ to remotely access her computer and steal over $60,000 from her bank account. Now, LAPD and Zoom are investigating, and the company says that they have no evidence their software could be responsible.
Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
North Carolina woman wears 'Buzz Lightyear' helmet to grocery store
Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.
Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.
Sharing class portraits to 'support' high school seniors could make you a target for scams, BBB says
While scrolling through your Facebook feed, you may have noticed many users posting their senior potraits to "support" high school seniors who likely had their graduation ceremonies canceled due to the coronavirus.
While scrolling through your Facebook feed, you may have noticed many users posting their senior potraits to "support" high school seniors who likely had their graduation ceremonies canceled due to the coronavirus.
Police warn some social media 'challenges' can lead to hackers gaining personal information
Some viral challenges on Facebook and Instagram may seem harmless, but police say the information could potentially be used against you.
Some viral challenges on Facebook and Instagram may seem harmless, but police say the information could potentially be used against you.
Trump retweets #firefauci tweet, raises speculation of a frayed relationship
Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."
Trump retweeted DeAnna Lorraine, a former Republican congressional candidate, who called out Fauci and said he told people in late February that "there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large. Time to #FireFauci."
Austin ISD buses, converted into WiFi hotspots, roll out
Students can connect to the WiFi on school computers on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students can connect to the WiFi on school computers on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.


















