Florida launches investigation into Discord app claiming its where predators contact kids: ‘This has to stop'
Social media application Discord is under investigation after Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier stated it’s a place where predators feel comfortable meeting children.
Social media application Discord is under investigation after Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier stated it’s a place where predators feel comfortable meeting children.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
March Madness ticket scams on the rise as games tip off in Tampa
March Madness basketball is back, with first and second round games tipping-off in Tampa.
March Madness basketball is back, with first and second round games tipping-off in Tampa.
Real or AI? The red flags to spot fake war footage online
Experts are helping debunk fake images and videos of the war with Iran that are circulating online.
Experts are helping debunk fake images and videos of the war with Iran that are circulating online.
Carwise Middle School drone team flying to Regional Championship in Alabama
Most students in the Tampa Bay area started spring break on Friday after school got out. When one group of middle schoolers returns, though, they’ll be preparing for the highest level of competition in their young careers.
Most students in the Tampa Bay area started spring break on Friday after school got out. When one group of middle schoolers returns, though, they’ll be preparing for the highest level of competition in their young careers.
Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Fort Meade City Commission delays vote on proposed massive data center
Residents in Fort Meade will have to wait longer to learn whether a massive data center will be built in their town after city commissioners delayed a final vote on the proposal.
Residents in Fort Meade will have to wait longer to learn whether a massive data center will be built in their town after city commissioners delayed a final vote on the proposal.
New emojis coming to Apple iPhones in latest update
Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.
Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.
Scammers posing as assistant chief deputy for Pinellas County Sheriff's Office — deputies warning to residents
Law enforcement officials are issuing a fresh warning about the latest scam.
Law enforcement officials are issuing a fresh warning about the latest scam.
Florida Legislature moving in different directions on AI regulations
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
Citrus County residents, commissioners in battle over potential data center in Holder
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
2026 Roboboat Maritime Challenge connects global teams together: 'The place to learn'
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
Protesters against proposed Fort Meade data center gather outside city hall
There were about a dozen protesters outside Fort Meade City Hall on Thursday ready to show they are not backing down, and they want a proposed data center project to be canceled.
There were about a dozen protesters outside Fort Meade City Hall on Thursday ready to show they are not backing down, and they want a proposed data center project to be canceled.
Robotic pets show positive outcomes in new dementia care clinical study through Sarasota Memorial Hospital
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Is YouTube, YouTubeTV down? Streaming platform issue resolved after tens of thousands reported outage
Tens of thousands of people reported issues with both YouTube and YouTubeTV on Tuesday evening, according to Downdetector.com.
Tens of thousands of people reported issues with both YouTube and YouTubeTV on Tuesday evening, according to Downdetector.com.