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Apple will issue a software update to address iPhone 15 overheating complaints
Apple said that the new iPhones were running hot because of a combination of bugs in iOS 17, bugs in apps, and a temporary set-up period.
TikTok videos promoting steroid use while downplaying risks have millions of views, report finds
TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the app’s users, according to a report released Thursday that the social med...
Worried about teens and phones? 21 helpful things parents can say and do
Parents are often in the dark about how, and how much, their teens are using their phones. Common Sense Media, an advocacy organization that reviews and researches media's effect on kids, studie...
Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
‘Constant buzzing': Some teens get thousands of phone notifications in a day, research finds
A Common Sense Media report finds about half of 11- to 17-year-olds get at least 237 notifications a day. Some get nearly 5,000 in 24 hours. What does that do to their brains?
Amazon to run ads on Prime Video and charge $2.99 more a month to avoid them
Amazon announced it will start running advertising during Prime Video shows and movies beginning early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions...
The new BeReal? BeFake lets users edit photos using AI
A new social media application released in August allows users to edit their photos using artificial intelligence before posting.
John Grisham, George R.R. Martin and more authors sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for “systematic theft on a mass scale.”
Amazon unveils ‘smarter and more conversational' Alexa amid AI race among tech companies
Amazon has unveiled a slew of gadgets and an update to its popular voice assistant Alexa, infusing it with more generative AI features to better compete with other tech companies who've rolled ou...
Survivor of Parkland school shooting develops app built on AI that helps people heal, deal with stress
Kai Koerber was a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman murdered 14 students and three staff members there on Valentine’s Day in 2018. Seeing his peers — and himself �...
Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers
The aircraft is designed to transport a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, with a maximum range of 100 miles.
Apple just released its big annual iPhone update. Here's what's new and how to install it
There are a lot of changes, but here are some of the highlights in iOS 17 you need to know about.
Apple's new AirPods won't have to be taken out of your ears as often, thanks to sophisticated AI
A slew of software features launching with the new AirPods enable users to leave their earbuds in all day while navigating cities or talking to co-workers.
Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation
Apple has agreed to install updates for iPhone 12 smartphones in France after French regulators ordered the company to stop selling the model.
Caesars paid millions in ransom to cybercrime group prior to MGM hack
There have now been two highly disruptive attacks on the gaming industry in a matter of weeks.
North Texas commercial spaceflight tests rocket engine
The CEO of Exos Aerospace, based in Greenville, said his company is one of three in the US licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly reusable rockets
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-commercial-spaceflight-tests-rocket-engine/3337786/
The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, French agency says
French regulators have ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the...
A boy saw 17 doctors over 3 years for chronic pain. ChatGPT found the right diagnosis
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain.
US claims Google pays more than $10 billion a year to maintain its search dominance
Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a q...
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/us-takes-on-google-in-biggest-antitrust-trial-in-decades/3335880/
DraftKings apologizes for offering ‘Never Forget' parlay on 9/11
Boston-based DraftKings issued an apology on Monday for offering a "Never Forget" parlay involving New York sports teams on the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Musk, Zuckerberg, Gates: The titans of tech will talk AI at private Capitol summit
This week will feature a series of public hearings on artificial intelligence. But all eyes will be on the closed-door gathering convened by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Apple's iPhone 15 event kicks off on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
Apple is hoping that its new iPhones can bust a sales slump, fend off renewed competition from Huawei, and persuade owners of Android phones to switch.
Update your iPhone and iPad: Apple releases emergency fix after security flaw found
Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads Thursday to patch newly discovered security vulnerabilities in the devices' system software.
Google reaches tentative settlement with all 50 states over alleged app store monopoly
All 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have reached an agreement in principle with Google to settle a lawsuit filed in 2021 over the tech giant’s alleged monopolistic control o...
‘Systemwide technology issue' led to nationwide ground stop for United Airlines
A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end.
Elon Musk blames ADL for lost revenue, says he's ‘against anti-Semitism of any kind'
Elon Musk posted that he was against antisemitism Monday and blamed the Anti-Defamation League for lost advertising revenue since his acquisition of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Feel anxious when you don't have your cell phone? You may have ‘nomophobia'—how to spot the signs
Nomophobia, short for "no mobile phone phobia," is a term used to describe the anxiety a person experiences when they don't have access to their mobile phone.
BMW unveils Vision Neue Klasse concept car as it touts the dawn of a new EV era
The first electric vehicles based on the Neue Klasse — or new class — architecture are set to enter production in 2025.
Chinese smartphone maker teases a foldable smartphone that you can wear like a purse
The Honor V Purse is a smartphone that folds outward with a top strip that contains the camera. Customizable straps can be attached to the device.
Broadband subsidy program that millions use will expire next year if Congress doesn't act
One of the programs set up to ensure affordable internet for all is set to run out by the middle of 2024.
Trump shares mug shot on X in 1st post on social media site since Jan. 2021
Former President Donald Trump has returned to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.
Facebook settlement claims are due Friday. How to file yours and what you'll need
The deadline to file a claim in a class-action Facebook privacy settlement arrives Friday, and only eligible users who file a claim will be among those to receive a portion of the multi-million d...
Maryland man accused of recording intimate moment for couple staying in his Airbnb
Montgomery County police have arrested a man accused of spying on a couple and capturing an intimate moment on a hidden camera inside a Silver Spring Airbnb last August.
The iPhone 15 could get one of the biggest upgrades in years: A new charging port
The iPhone 15, expected to launch in September, could have a feature that no iPhone has ever had — a generic charging port.
San Francisco launches autonomous bus service to accompany robotaxi program
San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service less than a week after regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns. The free shuttle will run daily...
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/san-francisco-driverless-bus-service/3319971/
Filing a claim in the $725M Facebook settlement? Here's how to find your username and other details you need
You may be eligible for a payout as part of a $725 million class-action settlement against Facebook's parent company Meta. But time is running out to file a claim -- and you'll need a few details...
29-year-old's self-driving car startup was born in a garage—now it has Bill Gates' attention and a $1 billion valuation
Since Alex Kendall co-founded Wayve in a garage in 2017, the self-driving car startup has grown rapidly amid the AI boom — with Bill Gates taking notice.
Time running out: Just days to file a claim in nationwide Facebook settlement
Time is running out for eligible Facebook users to file a claim in a new nationwide settlement involving the social media giant and its parent company Meta.
OK, Zoomer: Teens fall for online scams at faster rate than seniors, older victims lose more money
From 2017 to 2022, no age group fell for online scams at a quicker rate than people age 20 or younger, according to a study.
NYC bans TikTok on government devices
Congress already voted to ban TikTok on federal devices last year, and several states have taken similar steps.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/money-report/nyc-bans-tiktok-on-government-devices/3318566/
Google reportedly building A.I. that offers life advice
One of Google's AI units, DeepMind, is reportedly using generative AI to develop at least 21 different tools for life advice, planning and tutoring.
OK, we can relax. The iPhone ‘hang up' button might not be moving much after all
Apple had been considering moving the button to the lower right corner of the iPhone’s screen, according to last week's test, or beta, version of iOS 17.
Phishing scams targeting small business on social media including Meta are a ‘gold mine' for criminals
Small business owners say social media giants including Meta aren't doing enough to prevent them from becoming hacking victims.
Amazon is rolling out AI-generated summaries of customer reviews for products
The feature is designed to help shoppers determine at a glance what other customers said about a product before they spend time reading through individual reviews.
Chances are you haven't used A.I. to plan a vacation. That's about to change
Some 40% of travelers aren't interested in using artificial intelligence to plan their trips. But it's coming anyway.
Apple is planning to move the button to hang up a call in new iPhone software
Apple's iOS 17 will include one of the biggest revamps to the iPhone's phone app in years.
Amazon is running a second Prime Day sale in October
The Prime Day sequel comes as retailers are bracing for a downbeat holiday spending season this year.
Elon Musk says he may need surgery; date for ‘cage match' with Mark Zuckerberg ‘in flux'
Elon Musk says he may need to get surgery before a proposed “cage match” with Mark Zuckerberg.
Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will be streamed on X
Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed live on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter.
Will Google's on-campus hotel help lure employees back into the office?
Google's latest pitch to lure employees back to the office is offering its workers discounted nightly stays at a hotel.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/google-hotel-return-to-office-wfh/3310799/