Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
New TikTok 'door-kicking' craze had law enforcement watching
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
Woman finds maggots on clothes she ordered
Lamorna Knuckey posted a video on TikTok showing one maggot crawling on a pair of gym leggings.
Lamorna Knuckey posted a video on TikTok showing one maggot crawling on a pair of gym leggings.
Samsung chooses Taylor as home for new chip manufacturing plant
The new plant is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs, and marks the company’s largest-ever investment in the United States.
The new plant is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs, and marks the company’s largest-ever investment in the United States.
Taylor residents happy and worried Samsung is coming to town
Samsung announced Tuesday that Taylor will be the home of its newest chip manufacturing plant.
Samsung announced Tuesday that Taylor will be the home of its newest chip manufacturing plant.
Samsung to build $17B chip manufacturing plant in Taylor
The Taylor factory is set to be 1200 acres larger than the one in Austin. Construction will begin in early 2022 with a target of production start in the second half of 2024.
The Taylor factory is set to be 1200 acres larger than the one in Austin. Construction will begin in early 2022 with a target of production start in the second half of 2024.
What is being done to stop crime ahead of holiday shopping?
Shoppers are advised to get into the habit of checking their bank accounts every day.
Shoppers are advised to get into the habit of checking their bank accounts every day.
'Whole of society' effort needed to fight misinformation: Aspen Institute
A new report says misinformation is hurting efforts to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges, be it climate change, COVID-19 or political polarization.
A new report says misinformation is hurting efforts to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges, be it climate change, COVID-19 or political polarization.
NASA looking for ideas for putting a nuclear reactor on the moon
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
Austin Community College celebrates new Tesla employee training program
The program's inaugural class started in August with new classes beginning every four to six weeks.
The program's inaugural class started in August with new classes beginning every four to six weeks.
New electric-only rideshare app Earth Rides launches in Austin
Earth Rides works just like Uber or Lyft and operates currently in Austin and Nashville.
Earth Rides works just like Uber or Lyft and operates currently in Austin and Nashville.
Iran-backed hackers accused of targeting US with ransomware, other cyber threats
An advisory issued by officials in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia warns that hackers linked to the Iranian government have been targeting a “broad range of victims” inside the U.S. with ransomware and other malicious cyber activity.
An advisory issued by officials in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia warns that hackers linked to the Iranian government have been targeting a “broad range of victims” inside the U.S. with ransomware and other malicious cyber activity.
Twitter rolls out redesigned warning labels to combat misinformation
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
Kristin Evans, victim in alleged assault by Zac Stacy, asks for help in finding ex-NFL player
Police said Zac Stacy is on the run and is believed to have fled Florida after the incident
Police said Zac Stacy is on the run and is believed to have fled Florida after the incident
NFL to offer virtual commemorative ticket NFTs to fans this season
The NFT market continues to expand with the NFL announcing fans attending select games this season will have access to a virtual commemorative ticket.
The NFT market continues to expand with the NFL announcing fans attending select games this season will have access to a virtual commemorative ticket.
2 Iranian hackers charged with threatening US voters ahead of 2020 election
The indictment filed in federal court in Manhattan was unsealed on Thursday.
The indictment filed in federal court in Manhattan was unsealed on Thursday.
Apple will allow some iPhone, Mac users to get parts, repair own devices
Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited anyone except Apple-approved technicians from fiddling with its proprietary parts and software.
Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited anyone except Apple-approved technicians from fiddling with its proprietary parts and software.
Google Cloud back up after outage forces major sites offline
“The issue with Cloud Networking has been resolved for all affected projects,” the company posted on its website.
“The issue with Cloud Networking has been resolved for all affected projects,” the company posted on its website.
US launches effort to recruit, retain top cybersecurity talent to fight escalating threat
DHS announced a new program to help attract and retain top cybersecurity professionals amid an “evolving threat” of ransomware and other cybercrime.
DHS announced a new program to help attract and retain top cybersecurity professionals amid an “evolving threat” of ransomware and other cybercrime.