Arrests made amid TikTok challenge on Dec. 17
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
FOX 7 Care Force: Restore program helps vets with PTS
Dr. Valerie Rosen joins Mike Warren to discuss a local program helping veterans with PTS through a virtual, arts-focused approach.
Dr. Valerie Rosen joins Mike Warren to discuss a local program helping veterans with PTS through a virtual, arts-focused approach.
Man finds Apple AirTag tracker on his Dodge Charger
An Apple Air Tag is priced at four for $100 right now. You can stick them anywhere – attaching by Bluetooth to a phone to track, whatever they’re stuck on.
An Apple Air Tag is priced at four for $100 right now. You can stick them anywhere – attaching by Bluetooth to a phone to track, whatever they’re stuck on.
Xenobots, world’s first living robots, can reproduce, scientists say
Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.
Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.
Amazon Web Services outage downs major sites again: reports
Amazon Web Services (AWS) briefly faced another outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting other companies that rely on it.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) briefly faced another outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting other companies that rely on it.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
YouTube personality Zach King sued by former producer for sexual harassment, retaliation
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
PfISD police investigating social media threat against Weiss HS
The district says in a letter to Weiss HS parents that it was made aware of the post Friday morning and that in response, PfISD police have increased police officer presence on the campus.
The district says in a letter to Weiss HS parents that it was made aware of the post Friday morning and that in response, PfISD police have increased police officer presence on the campus.
Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
‘How do you pronounce...?’: Google releases top searches in 2021
Charcuterie, quinoa and Michael Jackson were among the top terms people in the U.S. wanted to know how to pronounce in 2021.
Charcuterie, quinoa and Michael Jackson were among the top terms people in the U.S. wanted to know how to pronounce in 2021.
Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts US businesses, halts some delivery operations
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Robotics company paying $200K for use of someone’s face, voice
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Leander police investigates social media rumor of school violence
Throughout the weekend the school district sent out e-mails notifying parents and staff about rumors regarding an alleged threat of violence on campus.
Throughout the weekend the school district sent out e-mails notifying parents and staff about rumors regarding an alleged threat of violence on campus.
Apple AirTags being used by car thieves: What you need to know to protect yourself
Police in Canada say they have seen at least five incidents where thieves used tracking devices, like Apple's AirTag, to track cars parked in public area in order to steal them when the cars are parked at home. Here's what you need to know to keep your car safe.
Police in Canada say they have seen at least five incidents where thieves used tracking devices, like Apple's AirTag, to track cars parked in public area in order to steal them when the cars are parked at home. Here's what you need to know to keep your car safe.
Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler appointed to new cybersecurity advisory committee
“One of the scariest, silent challenges Austin faces is ensuring cyber security for our infrastructure and operations," Adler said. "It is an honor to be appointed by the Biden Administration to serve on the first CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.”
“One of the scariest, silent challenges Austin faces is ensuring cyber security for our infrastructure and operations," Adler said. "It is an honor to be appointed by the Biden Administration to serve on the first CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.”