Texas sues TikTok over claims app illegally shares minor's data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating state law.
Trophy Club parents pledge to wait until 8th grade for smartphones
One North Texas elementary school is the first public school in North Texas to have an active "Wait Until 8th" pledge in every grade.
Russian hacker wanted for targeting North Texas businesses in ransomware attacks
The Justice Department unsealed an indictment charging Aleksandr Ryzhenkov with ransomware attacks against North Texas businesses, but it’s unclear if Ryzhenkov will ever be held accountable for the attacks.
Was Spotify down? Music streaming issues reported
Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Newest iPhone AI Capabilities
The new generation of iPhones are in stores with new AI capabilities. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello walks us through how to turn your old iPhone into an AI device.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Meet the YouTubers who decided to join the search for the Kentucky gunman -- and found him
Fred and Sheila McCoy helped Kentucky authorities find what they believe are the remains of Joseph Couch, the shooter who fired shots at cars on a highway and wounded five people earlier this month.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
UT Arlington launches new drone course for students to obtain pilot's license
UT Arlington is one of seven in Texas. It’s the only program in North Texas and the only college offering it specifically for construction and engineering students.
Panera Bread employee repeatedly hits violent customer with pan: 'My personal hero'
A Panera Bread employee in Glendale, Colorado, used a pan to defend staff from an unruly customer who became violent, throwing objects and demanding a missing phone.
What are 'sextortion' scams and how to recognize them
Online scammers are grabbing the attention of would-be victims nationwide because of new and frightening details they’re using to convince you to pay up.
AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9: New AI-powered tools transform mobile photography
Apple’s iPhone 16 and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro introduce advanced AI-powered tools that transform mobile photography.
New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event
Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests
An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for 'wonder drugs': 'Do not be swindled''
Tom Hanks' name, likeness and voice are allegedly being used to promote 'miracle cures.'
New Texas law requires parental approval for child social media accounts
The Scope Act is part of a growing wave by lawmakers in multiple states to give more power to parents when it comes to their children’s digital footprint.
AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.