Anker recalls nearly 500,000 power banks over fire and burn hazards
Anker is recalling about 481,000 portable power banks after reports of overheating, fires and burn injuries, according to federal safety officials.
Troup County's 90-day pause on data centers
Troup County has enacted a 90-day moratorium on data center applications to assess their impact on health, safety, and welfare.
FBI warns Russian cyber actors targeting US critical infrastructure
Russian hackers are exploiting outdated Cisco devices and SNMP vulnerabilities to target U.S. critical infrastructure networks.
Apple rolls out iOS 26 update with new design and features — what to know
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
US military again targeted boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, Trump says
The targeted air strike killed three aboard the boat.
Roblox removes dozens of violative experiences referencing Charlie Kirk
The platform prohibits content that reenacts real world violent events.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
How to make FOX 5 Atlanta a ‘preferred source’ when searching on Google
Stay up-to-date with content from LiveNOW from FOX using Google's new preferred source feature. Here’s what it is and how to set it up.
Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
The Rizzler gets his own AriZona Iced Tea flavor: Here’s how much it costs
AriZona Iced Tea is releasing a new flavor with internet star The Rizzler called RizzBerry. Here’s what we know about the collaboration and how much it will cost.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
AI-powered transportation takes center stage at Atlanta tech event
Artificial intelligence could soon transform the way people travel across metro Atlanta.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Apple+ raising streaming price again
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Tips to get a Waymo in Atlanta
Follow these steps to increase your chance of getting a Waymo Uber in Atlanta.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning
Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.
Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.