Hackers took home a stolen Flock camera. What they found was massive
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
Microsoft files patent that could bring game-pausing ads to Xbox
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
App grabs online attention over alternative approach to networking in Tampa
Clockout, which first gained popularity in New York City in 2024, has since expanded its presence in Tampa and is built around connecting professionals in person through clubs and meetups.
Clockout, which first gained popularity in New York City in 2024, has since expanded its presence in Tampa and is built around connecting professionals in person through clubs and meetups.
Amazon Alexa camera alerts homeowner to Spring Hill fire
A smart home camera helped alert a Spring Hill homeowner to a fire Wednesday morning, giving firefighters a chance to contain the flames before they spread beyond one room.
A smart home camera helped alert a Spring Hill homeowner to a fire Wednesday morning, giving firefighters a chance to contain the flames before they spread beyond one room.
U.S. Senate investigates Flock camera abuses after innocent Florida woman jailed for 13 days
Automated license plate readers, specifically those operated by the company, Flock Safety, are facing intense federal scrutiny following a series of high-profile failures, wrongful arrests and stalking incidents.
Automated license plate readers, specifically those operated by the company, Flock Safety, are facing intense federal scrutiny following a series of high-profile failures, wrongful arrests and stalking incidents.
College scam prevention: Young adults lose $490M a year, according to FTC
Young adults are becoming prime targets for scams and fraud, prompting new partnerships at The University of Tampa to combat the growing issue.
Young adults are becoming prime targets for scams and fraud, prompting new partnerships at The University of Tampa to combat the growing issue.
iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
St. Petersburg City Council considers autonomous food delivery robots
Your next takeout order in St. Petersburg could soon be delivered by a robot.
Your next takeout order in St. Petersburg could soon be delivered by a robot.
President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Fort Meade commissioner files lawsuit to block recall campaign effort
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
What is EMAS? Explaining the technology used to stop planes that overrun runways
A fatal Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami International Airport has refocused attention on airport runway safety systems across Florida.
A fatal Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami International Airport has refocused attention on airport runway safety systems across Florida.
Florida AG proposes criminal penalties for AI companies over chatbot crimes: 'We need accountability'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation that would create criminal penalties for corporations when their artificial intelligence chatbots engage in crimes, saying companies must be held accountable for how their technology is designed, controlled and used.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation that would create criminal penalties for corporations when their artificial intelligence chatbots engage in crimes, saying companies must be held accountable for how their technology is designed, controlled and used.
Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Waymo driverless robotaxi service launches in Tampa
Tampa residents can now ride in a Waymo without anyone behind the wheel.
Tampa residents can now ride in a Waymo without anyone behind the wheel.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.