FCC proposes Robocall Scorecard to rate how well providers protect consumers from illegal calls
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Florida AG, law enforcement agencies issue comments on automated license plate readers
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
University of Tampa requiring students to take new generative AI class, starting this fall
As classes kicked off for the fall semester at the University of Tampa Monday, sophomores are returning to campus with a brand new class on their schedule – and it’s all about generative artificial intelligence (AI).
As classes kicked off for the fall semester at the University of Tampa Monday, sophomores are returning to campus with a brand new class on their schedule – and it’s all about generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls Good Good Golf merchandise after controversial video
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
US shuts down China-linked hacking tools accused of targeting NASA, federal agencies
The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.
The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.
Meta settlement rejection: Florida mother calls $18B payout not enough
A Florida mother is speaking out against a multi-state settlement with Meta, calling the tech giant's payout inadequate after her teenage son died in 2019.
A Florida mother is speaking out against a multi-state settlement with Meta, calling the tech giant's payout inadequate after her teenage son died in 2019.
See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
Manatee County bans Flock cameras at county-operated parks, facilities
Manatee County commissioners voted 5-0 to prevent Flock license plate reading cameras from going up at county parks, facilities and buildings.
Manatee County commissioners voted 5-0 to prevent Flock license plate reading cameras from going up at county parks, facilities and buildings.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Plant City residents push back against Flock cameras during tense commission meeting
A presentation about Plant City's Flock camera system turned tense Monday night as residents challenged a Flock Safety representative over the use of license plate-reading technology in their community.
A presentation about Plant City's Flock camera system turned tense Monday night as residents challenged a Flock Safety representative over the use of license plate-reading technology in their community.
Rotary phone collects 'Stories of Humanity' at St. Pete park
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
TikTok, ByteDance reach $400 million settlement with US Justice Dept.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
Inside the Manatee County facility crafting thousands of realistic medical simulators
A Manatee County healthcare technology company uses its hyperrealistic medical simulators to train first responders and area students.
A Manatee County healthcare technology company uses its hyperrealistic medical simulators to train first responders and area students.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
USF researchers developing AI-powered knee sleeve to help prevent ACL injuries
Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) are working to develop a high-tech knee sleeve that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify movement patterns that could lead to ACL tears, offering future protection to athletes.
Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) are working to develop a high-tech knee sleeve that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify movement patterns that could lead to ACL tears, offering future protection to athletes.
Plant City Police Department launches A.I. dispatcher for non-emergency calls
The next time you call the Plant City Police Department’s non-emergency line you may be communicating with ‘AVA’, the agency’s new Aurelian A.I. dispatcher.
The next time you call the Plant City Police Department’s non-emergency line you may be communicating with ‘AVA’, the agency’s new Aurelian A.I. dispatcher.