How deepfake AI 'nightmare' could manipulate voters before presidential election
It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Apple Airpods get hearing aid feature
Apple is changing up some of its newest Airpods so that people can use them as hearing aids.
Apple is changing up some of its newest Airpods so that people can use them as hearing aids.
Amazon signs deal to invest in nuclear energy projects
The growing demands from AI and major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are driving the strain on the Washington's energy resources.
The growing demands from AI and major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are driving the strain on the Washington's energy resources.
DOJ cracks down on AI, child exploitation
The Department of Justice and law enforcement agencies across the country are sounding the alarm on the spread of child sexual abuse images made through artificial intelligence.
The Department of Justice and law enforcement agencies across the country are sounding the alarm on the spread of child sexual abuse images made through artificial intelligence.
U.S. unveils first AI national security strategy
The U.S. just unveiled its first-ever national security strategy, hoping to give the military a boost when to comes to developing and implementing new tech.
The U.S. just unveiled its first-ever national security strategy, hoping to give the military a boost when to comes to developing and implementing new tech.
Grounds Coffee Co. craze over viral spooky specials
A viral TikTok has catapulted a tiny coffee stand in Snohomish to new heights.
A viral TikTok has catapulted a tiny coffee stand in Snohomish to new heights.
Hulu live crashes: Tens of thousands of users report outages during MLB NLCS
Tens of thousands of people have reported outages on Hulu Live amid the ongoing National League Championship Series.
Tens of thousands of people have reported outages on Hulu Live amid the ongoing National League Championship Series.
Amazon investing in small nuclear reactors
Amazon announced it's investing in small nuclear reactors to power data centers and artificial intelligence.
Amazon announced it's investing in small nuclear reactors to power data centers and artificial intelligence.
TSA at SeaTac Airport using new ID verification tech
Expect to see some new identity-verifying technology the next time you go through a security checkpoint at SeaTac Airport.
Expect to see some new identity-verifying technology the next time you go through a security checkpoint at SeaTac Airport.
TikTok responds to child safety reports
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking for details from TikTok following concerning reports on the lack of safety minors have on the app.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking for details from TikTok following concerning reports on the lack of safety minors have on the app.
Who still has a landline and who has cut the cord? The data may surprise you
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Life-saving satellite tech likely in your pocket to use for emergency calling when disaster strikes
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Was Spotify down? Music streaming issues reported
Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.
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.
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.