Can you take a selfie with the solar eclipse?
Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.
Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.
Solar eclipse 2024: Concordia students to take part in NASA project
Students at Concordia University Texas will be taking part in the Radio JOVE project sponsored by NASA and using radio telescopes to study Monday's total solar eclipse.
Students at Concordia University Texas will be taking part in the Radio JOVE project sponsored by NASA and using radio telescopes to study Monday's total solar eclipse.
Device helps visually impaired experience eclipse through sound
The device, which was created by a small team at Harvard University, translates light intensity data into sound. UT Austin recently
The device, which was created by a small team at Harvard University, translates light intensity data into sound. UT Austin recently
Polly the Duck to get new 3D-printed prosthetic bill
The Georgetown community is coming together to support a domestic duck with a big personality. Polly the duck was found at a pond in Leander with a partially missing bill.
The Georgetown community is coming together to support a domestic duck with a big personality. Polly the duck was found at a pond in Leander with a partially missing bill.
Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, 200+ others warn about AI threats to artists, music
The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.
The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.
Apple apps reporting outages: What you need to know
The impacted apps included the App Store, Apple TV, Apple TV+ and Apple Music.
The impacted apps included the App Store, Apple TV, Apple TV+ and Apple Music.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage
Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.
Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
AFD hopes to remove hundreds of scooters, e-bikes from lake
AFD says scooters are often thrown into the water from Austin's bridges and can cause multiple environmental and safety issues.
AFD says scooters are often thrown into the water from Austin's bridges and can cause multiple environmental and safety issues.
Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago, people thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
LinkedIn testing ways to incorporate videos into your feed
LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.
LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.
This new robot will dress like a fox and coyote to scare off birds in Alaska
A new robot named Aurora has been hired to help ward off wildlife and migratory birds at an Alaska airport.
A new robot named Aurora has been hired to help ward off wildlife and migratory birds at an Alaska airport.
AT&T says data breach has impacted millions of customers
AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.
AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.
Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
How you can use AI to help plan your summer vacation
How AI technology is revolutionizing summer vacation booking.
How AI technology is revolutionizing summer vacation booking.
TikTok ban bill favored by slim majority of Americans, poll finds
The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.
The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.
Florida social media ban: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to ban social media for some kids, teens
Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.