Atlanta woman warning about 'cyber muggings' using payment app
It only took four minutes for a stranger to try and steal thousands of dollars from the Atlanta woman's bank account. Now she's warning others about the dangers.
It only took four minutes for a stranger to try and steal thousands of dollars from the Atlanta woman's bank account. Now she's warning others about the dangers.
Georgia Senate panel advances ban on social media censorship
A Georgia state Senate committee has advanced a proposal for the state to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry from conservatives that their political views are being discriminated against, even though a similar Texas law has been put on hold by a federal court.
A Georgia state Senate committee has advanced a proposal for the state to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry from conservatives that their political views are being discriminated against, even though a similar Texas law has been put on hold by a federal court.
Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
US approves new adaptive driving beam headlights that won’t blind oncoming drivers
U.S. regulators are about to allow new high-tech headlights that can automatically tailor beams so they focus on dark areas of the road and don’t create glare for oncoming drivers.
U.S. regulators are about to allow new high-tech headlights that can automatically tailor beams so they focus on dark areas of the road and don’t create glare for oncoming drivers.
Atlanta Braves launching Digital Truist Park in the metaverse
The Atlanta Braves will be the first MLB team to enter the metaverse with its Digital Truist Park, a virtual replica of the team's ballpark and The Battery.
The Atlanta Braves will be the first MLB team to enter the metaverse with its Digital Truist Park, a virtual replica of the team's ballpark and The Battery.
Verizon: Widespread outage across Georgia, neighboring states resolved
Verizon Wireless reported a widespread outage in Georgia on Valentine’s Day.
Verizon Wireless reported a widespread outage in Georgia on Valentine’s Day.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
NASA's James Webb telescope sends back 1st images, including selfie
NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
Feds oppose immediate release of voting machine report
A federal cybersecurity agency is reviewing a report that alleges security vulnerabilities in voting machines used by Georgia and other states and says the document shouldn’t be made public until the agency has had time to assess and mitigate potential risks.
A federal cybersecurity agency is reviewing a report that alleges security vulnerabilities in voting machines used by Georgia and other states and says the document shouldn’t be made public until the agency has had time to assess and mitigate potential risks.
AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
Podcast captures conversations usually reserved for Black barbershops, hair salons
The barbershop and beauty salon in Black culture are many things. There's a special complexity to it. The stories and the bonding. But a Georgia couple is taking it to the next level.
The barbershop and beauty salon in Black culture are many things. There's a special complexity to it. The stories and the bonding. But a Georgia couple is taking it to the next level.
Robot dogs will soon patrol the US-Mexico border
The handful of police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they’re just another tool, like existing drones and simple wheeled robots, to keep emergency responders out of harm’s way as they scout for dangers.
The handful of police officials experimenting with the four-legged machines say they’re just another tool, like existing drones and simple wheeled robots, to keep emergency responders out of harm’s way as they scout for dangers.
Judge: Spaceport land deal must wait for March 8 election
A judge Thursday blocked a Georgia county from buying land for a long-sought commercial spaceport until the project goes before voters in a special election next month.
A judge Thursday blocked a Georgia county from buying land for a long-sought commercial spaceport until the project goes before voters in a special election next month.
Astra: Payloads failed to reach orbit following company's first Florida launch
Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.
Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.
Flying AirCar gets airworthiness certification
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
What is the metaverse, one of the hottest trends in the tech world in recent months?
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
There's been a lot of talk about the metaverse, since the parent company of Facebook decided to rebrand itself as "Meta" to reflect its commitment to metaverse-related technologies. Here's a primer for those who may not understand what the metaverse is, and what it allows people to do.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Firefighters credit smartwatch for saving man’s life in the freezing cold
Morrow firefighters found the patient barely conscious – outside in below-freezing temperatures.
Morrow firefighters found the patient barely conscious – outside in below-freezing temperatures.
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Lawmaker wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light
Lawmakers wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light
Lawmakers wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light