Microsoft files patent that could bring game-pausing ads to Xbox
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
CTIA Wireless Foundation Catalyst 2026 Program
Four social entrepreneurs have been named winners by using wireless technology to improve lives and strengthen communities. CTIA Wireless Foundation President Dori Kreiger and FreeWorld creator and Austin-area entrepreneur Jason Wang have the details.
Four social entrepreneurs have been named winners by using wireless technology to improve lives and strengthen communities. CTIA Wireless Foundation President Dori Kreiger and FreeWorld creator and Austin-area entrepreneur Jason Wang have the details.
iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
Gov. Abbott orders pause for all data centers until ERCOT audit is finished
Gov. Abbott says data centers cannot be approved until ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) gather the information they need.
Gov. Abbott says data centers cannot be approved until ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) gather the information they need.
US pitches new AI alert system to China for incidents affecting national security
The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations meet ahead of this week’s White House talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations meet ahead of this week’s White House talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
Texas to explore energy options on state land, including geothermal and small nuclear reactors
Texas is looking to “explore the development” of new energy sources on state land, according to the General Land Office.
Texas is looking to “explore the development” of new energy sources on state land, according to the General Land Office.
Hays County votes against law enforcement technology contract
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Hays County votes against technology for law enforcement
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.
AI industry wants to slow down
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. But, President Trump wants to charge "full steam ahead" on the technology.
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. But, President Trump wants to charge "full steam ahead" on the technology.
Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
AI tools: What's the difference | High-Tech Texan
Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, breaks down the difference between the top four artificial intelligence tools on the market: ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini.
Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, breaks down the difference between the top four artificial intelligence tools on the market: ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini.
Liberty Hill City Council votes to end Flock contract
The Liberty Hill City Council voted unanimously to terminate its contract with Flock Safety.
The Liberty Hill City Council voted unanimously to terminate its contract with Flock Safety.
Iranian hacker group claims responsibility for Dallas internet outage, AT&T blames cable theft
An Iranian-linked hacking group is claiming it knocked out AT&T's internet service across parts of Dallas for hours on Monday, but the company says that is not what happened.
An Iranian-linked hacking group is claiming it knocked out AT&T's internet service across parts of Dallas for hours on Monday, but the company says that is not what happened.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Bastrop City Council votes to end Flock contract
Bastrop City Council unanimously voted to shut down Flock cameras.
Bastrop City Council unanimously voted to shut down Flock cameras.