Texas officials urge public to use iWatchTexas Program to reporting suspicious activity

The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents to use the iWatchTexas program to confidentially report suspicious activity that could signal criminal, terroristic, or school safety threats.

Waymo caught on camera blocking ambulance
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A Waymo was caught on camera briefly blocking an ambulance responding to a shooting on Austin's 6th Street. Three people died, including the gunman, and 14 others were injured in Sunday's early morning shooting.

Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%

Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday. 

Samsung updates TV data consent settings after Texas sues over 'spying'

Tech giant Samsung has agreed to change some of their TVs' user interfaces after Texas accused to manufacturer of using software to record and spy on users. 

Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database

A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up. 

End of paper & pen? - High-Tech Texan
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Michael Garfield has a look at some new tech that helps us when we need to take note and input information.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Latest in wearable tech | High-Tech Texan
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Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to showcase the latest in wearable technology.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.

Texas DPS installs license plate readers in Austin

Texas DPS has installed automated license plate readers (ALPRs) within several state rights-of-way in Austin.

Texas sues Snapchat alleging addictive design and child safety violations

Texas has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., alleging the company misleads parents about Snapchat’s safety while using "addictive" design features and mature content that put children at risk.