Microsoft wants your help choosing its next default font

Microsoft has commissioned five new fonts, one of which will replace Calibri as the default typeface across its apps.

Ex-police dog's serious reaction to word 'cocaine' rocks TikTok

A former police dog in Australia has rocked TikTok with the reminder that law enforcement is never off duty after the pup’s concerned reaction to hearing the word "cocaine" went viral.

You can now unlock your iPhone wearing a face mask, but there’s a catch

Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.5, comes with a ton of new features including the ability for users to unlock their iPhones while still wearing a face mask. Well, kind of.

Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant

Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.

NOAA testing new drone technology to hunt hurricanes

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Hunters in Lakeland are testing a new generation of hurricane-hunting, remote-controlled aircraft.

Florida Senate passes bill to prohibit social media companies from removing political candidates

The bill would bar social media companies from removing political candidates from their platforms. Companies in violation could face fines of up to $100,000 a day. Gov. DeSantis made the bill a priority after former President Donald Trump was blocked from Facebook and Twitter after the Capitol riot.

Florida Polytechnic students create wearable prototype for controlling skateboard with hand gestures

If you own a smartwatch, you can consider yourself a consumer of wearable technology. The concept has grown in popularity in recent years and now three students at Florida Polytechnic University are getting major funding for their own wearable prototype. 

Apple's latest iPhone update gives users more control over targeted ads

Nearly half of all Americans own an iPhone and starting next week they’re going to notice a big change when it comes to privacy settings and digital advertising.

Bay Area TikTok star inspires others to keep beaches and parks clean

Caulin Donaldson has spent the past 16 months posting beach and park clean-up videos on TikTok, where he's amassed a following of 1.2 million users -- many of whom say have been inspired to do clean-ups of their own.

Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy software update after 7-month delay

Apple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next week’s rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users.

Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence

Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.

Bill to ban social media companies from removing political candidates moves forward in Florida Legislature

The bill would bar social media companies from removing political candidates from their platforms. Companies in violation could face fines of up to $100,000 a day. Gov. DeSantis made the bill a priority after former President Donald Trump was blocked from Facebook and Twitter after the Capitol riot.

Adobe and PDFs creator, Charles “Chuck” Geschke, dies at 81

Charles “Chuck” Geschke — the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs — died at age 81.

Early tinkering with drones leads to full-time business for Tampa man

Joshua Newby has always had a fascination with technology, going back to his days in the U.S. Navy. But it really took off when he began tinkering with drones.

Chick-fil-A testing delivery robots in California

A robot delivery service says it has partnered with Chick-fil-A to help bring their chicken sandwiches straight to your home. It's currently being tested at one location.