Google Maps now alerts drivers to police speed traps, crashes and traffic jams
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
FAFSA spells free money for college students
It's time to apply for financial aid. Read this easy-to-understand article to get started.
It's time to apply for financial aid. Read this easy-to-understand article to get started.
Woman shot and killed after witnessing armed robbery while playing Pokemon Go, police say
Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico are investigating the murder of 21-year-old Cayla Campos, who was shot and killed after witnessing an armed robbery in a park while she was playing Pokemon Go.
Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico are investigating the murder of 21-year-old Cayla Campos, who was shot and killed after witnessing an armed robbery in a park while she was playing Pokemon Go.
Verizon to offer free subscription to Disney+ for 1 year
Verizon is offering new and current customers a free year of Disney+ as the battle for streaming customers heats up.
Verizon is offering new and current customers a free year of Disney+ as the battle for streaming customers heats up.
‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.