City of Austin testing new tech to reduce pedestrian deaths
The Austin Transportation Department says so far this year, there have been 89 fatal car crashes, with 25 of those killed being pedestrians. Now, the city is testing new technology that aims to reduce those numbers.
The Austin Transportation Department says so far this year, there have been 89 fatal car crashes, with 25 of those killed being pedestrians. Now, the city is testing new technology that aims to reduce those numbers.
Protesters say Facebook incites violence against Muslims
Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.
Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
Mom says TikTok laundry hack may have set her dryer on fire: 'Lucky to be alive'
Hailee Clarke from the U.K. posted a video to TikTok this month saying a fire started inside her dryer the same night she tried a popular laundry hack.
Hailee Clarke from the U.K. posted a video to TikTok this month saying a fire started inside her dryer the same night she tried a popular laundry hack.
Elon Musk sells $1.1B in Tesla stock after Twitter poll
The sales, disclosed in two regulatory filings late Wednesday, will cover tax obligations for stock options granted to Musk in September.
The sales, disclosed in two regulatory filings late Wednesday, will cover tax obligations for stock options granted to Musk in September.
Prince Harry says he ‘warned’ Twitter CEO about platform’s influence of Jan. 6 riot
Prince Harry said he penned a message to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, warning him that the social media platform would be used to incite a “coup” ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Prince Harry said he penned a message to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, warning him that the social media platform would be used to incite a “coup” ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Local robotics team has $10,000 worth of equipment stolen from shop
Currently, it’s the only community-based robotics team in the area - serving students in traditional schools and students who are homeschooled.
Currently, it’s the only community-based robotics team in the area - serving students in traditional schools and students who are homeschooled.
Widespread internet outages reported across Chicago area blamed on 'network issue'
Thousands of residents experienced internet outages from Comcast Tuesday morning in the Chicago area and beyond.
Thousands of residents experienced internet outages from Comcast Tuesday morning in the Chicago area and beyond.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage could fetch $600K
A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.
A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.
Tourists, social media users taking dangerous measures for photos in Beverly Hills
Social media users are posing at dangerous locations in Beverly Hills -- all for photo opps.
Social media users are posing at dangerous locations in Beverly Hills -- all for photo opps.
Arizona Rep. Gosar under fire for tweeting altered anime video attacking Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., referred to Gosar as “a creepy member I work with” and said he “shared a fantasy video of him killing me.”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., referred to Gosar as “a creepy member I work with” and said he “shared a fantasy video of him killing me.”
TikTok hand gesture leads to rescue of missing teen, could help Texans escape abuse
If you see someone displaying this signal, or if you’re in a dangerous situation yourself, the SAFE Alliance has a 24-hour SafeLine you can call, (512) 267-SAFE.
If you see someone displaying this signal, or if you’re in a dangerous situation yourself, the SAFE Alliance has a 24-hour SafeLine you can call, (512) 267-SAFE.
Biden takes aim at Putin following REvil ransomware charges, sanctions
U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to do more to prevent destructive ransomware attacks following the Department of Justice’s seizure of funds from the REvil ransomware gang.
U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to do more to prevent destructive ransomware attacks following the Department of Justice’s seizure of funds from the REvil ransomware gang.
Robinhood: Personal info of millions of customers stolen in ‘data security incident’
Robinhood said some personal information for some of its customers, including email addresses and full names, was accessed and obtained by an unauthorized third party last week.
Robinhood said some personal information for some of its customers, including email addresses and full names, was accessed and obtained by an unauthorized third party last week.
REvil ransomware reward: US State Department offers up to $10M for information
The U.S. Department of State is also offering up to $5 million for any information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of any individual who has conspired to participate in a REvil ransomware attack, and up to $10 million for identifying information on the group’s leadership.
The U.S. Department of State is also offering up to $5 million for any information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of any individual who has conspired to participate in a REvil ransomware attack, and up to $10 million for identifying information on the group’s leadership.
Elon Musk Twitter poll: 58% vote 'yes' on billionaire's proposal to sell 10% of Tesla stock
Tesla shares were down 3% in midday trading Monday after CEO Elon Musk said he would sell 10% of his holdings in the electric car maker — more than $20 billion worth by most calculations — based on the results of a poll he conducted on Twitter over the weekend.
Tesla shares were down 3% in midday trading Monday after CEO Elon Musk said he would sell 10% of his holdings in the electric car maker — more than $20 billion worth by most calculations — based on the results of a poll he conducted on Twitter over the weekend.
REvil ransomware attacks: US charges Ukrainian, Russian hackers, seizes $6.1M
The U.S. announced charges against Ukrainian Yaroslav Vasinskyi and Russian Yevgeniy Polyanin, alleging them to be part of the REvil ransomware gang.
The U.S. announced charges against Ukrainian Yaroslav Vasinskyi and Russian Yevgeniy Polyanin, alleging them to be part of the REvil ransomware gang.
Hackers breached organizations in defense, energy, other sectors, cybersecurity firm says
Suspected foreign hackers breached nine global organizations across the defense, education, energy, health care and technology sectors, a cybersecurity company said.
Suspected foreign hackers breached nine global organizations across the defense, education, energy, health care and technology sectors, a cybersecurity company said.
'Oregon Trail' 50 years later: How 3 Minnesota student teachers blazed a new trail in gaming
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.