Spectrum working to connect rural Texans to high-speed internet

Spectrum is currently working on a massive investment to connect parts of rural Texas to high-speed internet with the help of grants and the FCC.

What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’

If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:

Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam

This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.

TikTok glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok

Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.

Walmart going digital with shelf price tags

A big change is coming to thousands of Walmart stores across the U.S. within the next two years.

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

Apple iPhone settlement: Deadline extended to claim payment, could be eligible for $349

The deadline to claim a portion of the $35 million settlement fund established following a class action lawsuit involving certain iPhone devices has been extended.

Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features

Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.

Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement

Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.

Social media influencers must disclose political partnerships, ruling states

State regulators are cracking down on social media influencers who are paid to post about politics. It comes as more and more Texas campaigns are turning to those content creators to get their message out.

McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering

McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.

Robot being used to inspect drains across Texas

A robot made by the same company that helped save the trapped Chilean miners back in 2010 is being used to inspect storm drains across Texas. The state’s only operator is based in Austin.

US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms

Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.

Killeen ISD Board back district plan to create "phone-free" schools

Killeen ISD Board trustees recently approved the district's plan to issue pouches where students will store their cell phones while in school.