Federal government examines safety of Tesla Cybercabs
Federal regulators are looking into Tesla’s new Cybercabs in Austin.
Federal regulators are looking into Tesla’s new Cybercabs in Austin.
Smarter sitting | High-Tech Texan
Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, is taking a look at something we all use but rarely think about: office chairs.
Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, is taking a look at something we all use but rarely think about: office chairs.
Viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school safety concerns in Texas
Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.
Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.
Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
More Central Texas cities drop Flock cameras
More and more Central Texas communities are following suit in dropping the use of Flock cameras. Though some argue they are an invaluable tool for law enforcement.
More and more Central Texas communities are following suit in dropping the use of Flock cameras. Though some argue they are an invaluable tool for law enforcement.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
Bastrop votes to cover Flock cameras, reconsider contract
Bastrop is the latest city to cover their automated license plate readers and reconsider their contract with the company Flock.
Bastrop is the latest city to cover their automated license plate readers and reconsider their contract with the company Flock.
Bastrop votes to cover Flock cameras
Bastrop is the latest city to cover their automated license plate readers and reconsider their contract with the company Flock.
Bastrop is the latest city to cover their automated license plate readers and reconsider their contract with the company Flock.
FCC proposes Robocall Scorecard to rate how well providers protect consumers from illegal calls
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Austin City Council discusses data centers
Austin City Council has voted to start writing data center regulations into city code. Austin currently has no regulatory framework for data centers. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Austin City Council has voted to start writing data center regulations into city code. Austin currently has no regulatory framework for data centers. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy electric shock gloves for officers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control detainees and protesters who resist.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control detainees and protesters who resist.
Austin City Council votes to regulate data centers
Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to start creating regulations for data centers.
Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to start creating regulations for data centers.
US Army to build nuclear microreactors at 5 military bases
The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid.
The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid.