Georgia county's experience shows perils of ransomware
Around the country, ransomware attacks have crippled critical computer systems that law enforcement rely on to stay safe or alert them to emergencies.
Thermal drone video shows moment missing Becker, Minnesota boy, dog were found
A private drone operator using a drone with heat-seeking technology helped law enforcement officers find a missing 6-year-old boy and his dog in Becker, Minnesota overnight Tuesday.
Google touts privacy options, but still depends on your data
The Pixel 4 will carry a starting price tag of $799 - $100 more than the entry-level iPhone 11 - and will go on sale Oct. 24.
Georgia State Senate studies possible e-scooter regulations
Members of a Georgia State Senate study committee on e-scooters heard testimony from several stakeholders Tuesday as they decide whether the state should regulate the devices.
Fortnite's latest season ends
Players watched as a rocket flew into the sky in the game, and when it exploded it left gamers with a mostly dark screen.
Georgia Tech grad invents camera that’s catching criminals
An Atlanta company is helping to solve crime with a special camera that reads license plates and reports to police if a car is stolen. The idea came from a Georgia Tech grad after he was the victim of crime in Buckhead.
NASA shows off new spacesuits as return to the Moon gets closer
NASA is showing off its new design of spacesuits.
Study finds people can now type on smartphones nearly as fast as on computer keyboards
Researchers found that those who typed with two thumbs managed an average of 38 words per minute, only 25 percent slower than the average typing speed on a full-sized keyboard.
Satellite launched from airplane over Atlantic Ocean will study atmosphere
It was a unique launch for NASA on Thursday evening, as the space agency sent a special satellite designed to study the Earth's upper atmosphere into orbit.
Busted by a home security camera that wouldn’t quit
One might call it the little camera that could. Long after a burglary suspect made off with a Spalding County family’s belongings, their security camera continued to broadcast live pictures of him to the internet. That’s because he had stolen it too, according to deputies.
Parent company of Toys R Us teams up with Target to power online business
The parent company of Toys R Us is turning to Target Corp., a key rival, to restart its e-commerce business ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Sony to release PlayStation 5 before holidays
PlayStation 5 will be released in time for the 2020 holiday season.
Parents sue Fortnite creator for ‘knowingly’ making an ‘addictive game,’ comparing it to drug
The parents of two children are attempting to sue the maker of the massively popular video game Fortnite because they believe the creators “knowingly” made the game as addictive as drugs such as cocaine.
Teacher under investigation for photo saying Confederate flag is announcement to ‘marry your sister’
A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”
Driverless shuttles: Peachtree Corners opens the doors to its new autonomous vehicles
The shuttle, nicknamed Olli, has no steering wheel, gas pedal, or driver. It's a self-driving vehicle, built by Local Motors, and is the latest project at the city's Curiosity Lab, which provides an opportunity for testing to be done in a 5G environment.
Is Facebook getting rid of ‘Likes’?
Facebook, a massive and lucrative platform built on constant engagement, is now going to start hiding likes.
FOX 11 tracks down Verizon employee accused of taking bribes from 'SIM Swap' hackers
FOX 11 is tracking down and confronting a Verizon employee accused of taking thousands of dollars in bribes to assist criminals known as “SIM Swappers”, who can leave their victims financially ruined.
DoorDash says 4.9 million affected in third-party data breach
Online delivery service DoorDash announced that 4.9 million customers, Dashers and merchants were affected by a data breach Thursday.
Online dating most popular during colder months, study finds
With the cold weather season rapidly approaching, a new survey has found that there’s a strong boost in dating activity during the chillier months.
Woman gets working iPhone back 15 months after losing it at the bottom of a river
A woman who lost her iPhone during an outing on a river in South Carolina got it back in working condition after a YouTube star and diver found it more than a year later.