TECH NEWS

NASA to launch Artemis II crew in flyby mission to the moon
Artemis II to return humans to the moon in a flyby mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search
Internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot
Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, just under two months after the startup introduced a humanoid robot called Sprout designed for social spaces like homes and schools

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries
Austria’s governing coalition has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Texas city brings in robot to ensure its sidewalks are accessible
If you are walking through Burleson, you may encounter a small robot patrolling the sidewalks ensuring the city is accessible.

Source: Nicolette Perdomo
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Trump administration took the extraordinary step of punishing Anthropic after negotiations over a defense contract went sour.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors
EU regulators are investigating Snapchat over fears it's not doing enough to protect children from online harm

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Elon Musk's The Boring Company eyes Dallas tunnel project for development
The future of public transit across Dallas could soon be taken underground.

Source: Nicolette Perdomo
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

UCF students help NASA with plans to return to the moon
UCF students are developing experiments to study lunar dust.

Source: Jerry Hume
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

One Tech Tip: Here's how AI can (and can't) help you in your job hunt
Finding a job feels harder than ever

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
Parents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
A jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Jury finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
The plaintiff testified at trial that she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles.

Source: Nathalie Basha, Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Zoox robotaxis are coming to Austin
A waitlist for an Austin early rider program will open later this year.

Source: Hannah Maguire
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools
Technology marries computer analysis with cameras or the same electromagnetic fields as metal detectors. The systems have spread rapidly

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Artemis II: Send your name to the moon
Currently, there are nearly 5.5 million boarding passes.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness
Dutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld has won the World Food Prize for shaping modern food processing safety standards used worldwide

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children
The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns
OpenAI said in a brief social media message Tuesday that it was "saying goodbye to the Sora app."

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Space expert explores Texas connections to Artemis II mission
The first human journey into deep space since 1972 is quickly approaching.

Source: Valencia Jones
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Netflix swings into MLB with Yankees-Giants opening night, betting on 3 marquee events
The opener is part of a three-event package for Netflix that also includes the Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams game.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
The jury announced its verdict Tuesday after nearly seven weeks of trial.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
A New Mexico jury finds that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence but also raised alarms in Hollywood and elsewhere

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Amarillo data center project gets approval from environmental agency, despite community pushback
The people of Amarillo have several reservations about Fermi America’s data center campus, called Project Matador.

Source: Geraldine Torrellas
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

NASA says Artemis II launch is still on target; explains moon base
NASA officials explained the moon base and the phases of development.

Source: Corina Cappabianca
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement
Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific challenges

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Poland faced a surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including a major assault on the energy sector
Poland has said it faced a sharp surge in cyberattacks in 2025

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools
Georgia lawmakers may require that every public school student be checked for weapons each day

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

First lady Melania Trump convenes 45 countries, tech companies for first Fostering the Future Together summit
At the summit, 45 countries and 28 technology companies are discussing ways to empower children through education and technology, including AI.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Anthropic and Pentagon head to court as AI firm seeks end to 'stigmatizing' supply chain risk label
Anthropic also seeks to undo the order directing all federal employees, not just those in the military, to stop using its AI chatbot Claude.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

A group of Oscar winners set out to make the definitive AI documentary
A new documentary tries to explain generative AI fast, clearly and without taking sides, even as the technology keeps changing

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Czech police arrest 3 over arson at drone warehouse supplying Ukraine
Czech police have arrested three suspects after a fire destroyed a warehouse tied to drone supplies for Ukraine

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Jury begins deliberations in landmark New Mexico trial over children's safety risks on Meta
Jury deliberations have begun in a landmark trial where New Mexico prosecutors are accusing social media conglomerate Meta of misleading people about the safety of its platforms for children

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 23 2026

Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how they work
Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 23 2026

Musk announces plans for 'largest chip manufacturing facility ever'
Musk announced the plans for the Terafab project during a livestream on Saturday.

Source: Katharine Finnerty
Monday, Mar 23 2026

SpaceX launches another group of Starlink satellites
Falcon 9 leaves Space Launch Complex 40 with 29 Starlink satellites.

Source: Anthony Leone
Sunday, Mar 22 2026

Confident or narcissistic? Social media is blurring the line
Millions of people post their lives online everyday, but are we just adapting to the digital world, or are we becoming self-obsessed?

Source: Taylor Bruck
Sunday, Mar 22 2026

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
Jurors were asked to decide if two tweets and comments Musk made on a podcast in 2022 amounted to him intentionally defrauding Twitter shareholders.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Mar 21 2026

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 20 2026

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
Today CBS News Radio provides material to an estimated 700 stations across the country.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 20 2026

NASA rolls Artemis II moon rocket back to its launch pad for second time; high winds delayed rollout time
It took about 11 hours to make the long 4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 20 2026

Qualified but overlooked: Ohio veteran says AI is costing him jobs
Is AI quietly filtering out qualified job seekers before a human ever sees their resume? One Navy veteran thinks so and experts think he's not far off

Source: Taylor Bruck
Friday, Mar 20 2026

Orlando nonprofit gives students a leg up in tech industry with free training
Many "learners" have high school diplomas or GED, but graduate from 12-15 week bootcamp with certificates and transferrable skills.

Source: Julie Gargotta
Friday, Mar 20 2026

Drone video from inside a Fukushima reactor shows a hole in pressure vessel, likely fuel debris
A video taken by tiny drones sent into one of three damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant shows a gaping hole in the thick-walled steel container of the core, with lumps of likely fuel debris hanging from it, in a first sighting of a pressure vessel bottom since the meltdown 15 years ago

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Brazil rolls out law boosting online protection of minors
Brazil now enforces a sweeping new law that aims to make the internet safer for children and teens

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 years
China’s Alibaba Group has pledged on Thursday a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses over the next five years, which it says would be powered by the AI demand boom

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

American Airlines and Google say AI helped airplanes reduce contrails that trap heat
American Airlines and Google said Thursday that they significantly reduced the climate impact of some of the airline’s flights using an AI-based forecasting tool to help prevent contrails

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-33 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is the (glossy) subject of memes and backlash from gamers
Video game fans are responding with criticism and comedy to Nvidia's latest version of its AI technology that boost performance and graphics

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

Swedish company may bring driverless trucks to Central Texas road
Einride said it operates one of the world's largest electric heavy-duty fleets in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

Georgia researchers aim to engineer more resilient peanuts as new challenges threaten crop
Peanuts are a $1 billion dollar industry in the U.S. thanks in large part to the household staple peanut butter.

Source: Chris Welch
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

Trump lauds, Democrats criticize FCC chair warning to media outlets over coverage of Iran war
FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned media outlets that now was the time to "correct course," before his agency begins renewing broadcast licenses.

Source: Maddie Gannon
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

The Florida Aquarium improves recycling accuracy with AI tool
The Florida Aquarium says it is the first aquarium in the nation to use AI-generated Oscar Sort.

Source: Dalia Dangerfield
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

Austin Community College embraces AI partnership
ACC hopes to ease some of the challenges for college students by using AI.

Source: Geraldine Torrellas
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge
Amazon says it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites on St. Patrick’s Day
There are more than 10,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading charge
For a time last week, it seemed the trial might not proceed at all.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 16 2026

SpaceX successfully launches its Starlink 10-48 mission
The mission was originally supposed to be launched Thursday and then it was moved to Friday.

Source: Anthony Leone
Saturday, Mar 14 2026

'Flying cars? About time!' Texas among 8 states selected for air taxi pilot program
Texas, through TxDOT, represents one of eight states selected by the FAA to be part of the program.

Source: Valencia Jones
Friday, Mar 13 2026

Legal community renews debate about the role of AI in the courtroom
Most in the legal field agree the use of AI ultimately comes down to personal responsibility.

Source: Alyson Bruner
Friday, Mar 13 2026

Cambodia drafts its first law targeting online scam centers
Cambodia has drafted its first law to crack down on online scam centers that fuel fraud and forced labor

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 13 2026

Internet access helps Ohio farmers grow and connect
Farmers said improved connectivity allows them to research equipment and supplies, communicate with customers and manage operations.

Source: Saima Khan
Friday, Mar 13 2026

NASA adds new launch date to Artemis II launch
NASA is looking at April 1 as the earliest launch attempt of the Artemis II.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Black Mountain holds private meeting with Fort Worth residents over controversial data center
The data center is a $10 billion project set to cover more than 400 acres of land.

Source: Lauren Rangel
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks
The U.S. medical equipment company Stryker says a cyberattack has disrupted its global networks

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 11 2026

A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
Lyft has agreed to protect the rights of blind and disabled riders to travel with service animals under a Minnesota settlement that applies nationwide

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 11 2026

Cedars-Sinai researchers create new AI-based system to read echocardiograms
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but a new artificial intelligence-based software could help bring those numbers down.

Source: Jas Kang
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

Coral reefs may get help from a gel created by scientists
A team at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego says SNAP-X causes coral larvae to settle 20 times more than without the gel.

Source: Jo Kwon
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

SpaceX launches EchoStar XXV communications satellite
EchoStar XXV is a direct broad satellite that will provide service to DISH TV customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation
The Pentagon designated the company a supply chain risk after an unusually public dispute over how its AI chatbot Claude could be used in warfare.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada
The parents of a girl critically wounded in a school shooting in Canada is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, alleging it knew the shooter was planning a mass attack

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 09 2026

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber is launching a feature that will allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its riding-hailing platform

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 09 2026

Blue Origin is expanding its Space Coast footprint
The investment is more than $3 billion in facilities and infrastructure, along with rebuilding Launch Complex 36.

Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Mar 06 2026

NASA repairs helium flow issue that caused Artemis II rollback
NASA has not released a date of when the Artemis II moon rocket will be rolled back to the launch pad.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Texas counties weigh moratoriums on data center developments
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is one of the first county judges in Texas to propose a moratorium on high-volume industrial water use.

Source: Geraldine Torrellas
Friday, Mar 06 2026

U.S. committee passes act that extends space station’s future and adds moon base
The proposals in the act will have impacts on the space station, moon missions and astronauts.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Drought hits some Tampa Bay area golf courses hard
At the Eagles Golf Club in Odessa, their irrigation system went down as the drought started to intensify.

Source: Angie Angers
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
The Anthropic CEO refused to back down in talks with the administration over concerns its products could be used for mass surveillance of Americans.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, communication minister says
Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, the communication and digital affairs minister says

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

Utica University opens cyber range to prepare students for changing job market
The cyber range will provide students with unique training and skills.

Source: Shalon Stevens
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

World Video Game Hall of Fame announces 2026 finalists
The Strong says the World Video Game Hall of Fame received thousands of nominations for consideration for the 2026 class.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

Citrus County officials want regulations in place before eyeing data center
Citrus County commissioners are set to hear a proposal for a new AI data center.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

Social Security Administration urges awareness on National 'Slam the Scam' Day
The SSA is one of the most frequently impersonated government agencies.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on children are studying a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
A defiant Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against accusations that he engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter before he finally completed the takeover

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements including the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, a new entry-level MacBook Neo, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Alanis Morissette, Ella Langley to perform at Spotify's SXSW 20th anniversary showcase
The event is called “Spotify 20: Live at Stubb’s,” and will in fact be live from Stubb’s on March 14.

Source: Mike D'Alonzo
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

College graduates feeling the pressure as AI shrinks entry-level job market
College seniors say competition is fierce as AI reshapes hiring, bringing new job postings down by 35%.

Source: Claudia Puente
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Trial against Meta in New Mexico highlights video depositions by top executives
The New Mexico case and a separate trial underway in Los Angeles could set the course for thousands of similar lawsuits.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission
This is the 25th mission for the Falcon 9's first-stage booster called B1080.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 03 2026