Smart technology not making us dumber, is freeing brain space experts suggest
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
Pentagon cancels $10B cloud-computing contract with Microsoft
The Pentagon said Tuesday it is canceling a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion and will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon.
The Pentagon said Tuesday it is canceling a cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion and will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon.
Kaseya ransomware attack impacting companies around the world
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Ransomware attack hits companies ahead of holiday
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
Master P's son, former Minnehaha standout Hercy Miller signs $2M deal with tech company
After the NCAA ruled college athletes can receive compensation, former Minnehaha Academy standout signed a $2 million deal with a tech company.
After the NCAA ruled college athletes can receive compensation, former Minnehaha Academy standout signed a $2 million deal with a tech company.
Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
FCC requires phone companies to confirm caller ID is legitimate to cut down on robocalls
Starting Wednesday, June 30, you'll be getting less of those annoying robocalls thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Starting Wednesday, June 30, you'll be getting less of those annoying robocalls thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Local non-profit recruiting participants for cyber security and web development programs
A local nonprofit is recruiting people who are interested in taking part in cyber security and web development programs.
A local nonprofit is recruiting people who are interested in taking part in cyber security and web development programs.
John McAfee, antivirus software creator, found dead in Spanish prison
McAfee antivirus software creator John McAfee has been found dead in Spanish prison hours after the court approved his extradition to the U.S.
McAfee antivirus software creator John McAfee has been found dead in Spanish prison hours after the court approved his extradition to the U.S.
Notification system for drone pilots down nationwide, FAA says
FAA officials said a system that helps drone pilots navigate airspace is currently down across the country.
FAA officials said a system that helps drone pilots navigate airspace is currently down across the country.
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max makes first flight from Renton
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner completed its first test flight Friday in a move that the company hopes will signal improving fortunes for its most important plane.
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner completed its first test flight Friday in a move that the company hopes will signal improving fortunes for its most important plane.
Crypto Currency Confusion: Georgia man wakes up a 'trillionaire'
Imagine going to sleep as an average, hard-working American only to wake up in the morning a trillionaire.
Imagine going to sleep as an average, hard-working American only to wake up in the morning a trillionaire.
Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
Banks, airlines among those hit in latest widespread internet outage
The websites and apps of several major banks, airlines and other companies across the globe suffered brief outages Thursday.
The websites and apps of several major banks, airlines and other companies across the globe suffered brief outages Thursday.
More Southwest Flights canceled as airline tries to recover from 2 days of computer problems
Southwest Airlines has resumed flights after computer problems grounded hundreds of planes two days in a row. But travelers at Love Field are still dealing with some frustrations.
Southwest Airlines has resumed flights after computer problems grounded hundreds of planes two days in a row. But travelers at Love Field are still dealing with some frustrations.
Airbnb bans certain new listings as COVID-19 eviction moratorium set to end
Airbnb announced a new initiative in hopes of better protecting renters as the CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire later this month.
Airbnb announced a new initiative in hopes of better protecting renters as the CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire later this month.
Technical issues delay Southwest Airlines flights for a second day
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Fayetteville officers implementing new non-lethal tool
Fayetteville police will soon have a new non-lethal tool.
Fayetteville police will soon have a new non-lethal tool.
After more than 22,000 false alarms from security systems, Gwinnett police shift approach
Gwinnett County is changing its approach to try to bring that number down.
Gwinnett County is changing its approach to try to bring that number down.