3D printed homes to be built in East Tampa starting in October

Just about anything can be 3D printed, and now the technology is moving to construction with a new neighborhood in East Tampa.

Flood app developed by USF team sees upgrades one year after Helene, Milton

A year after launching the CRIS-HAZARD flood app in Pinellas County, University of South Florida researchers are making upgrades following the ultimate tests from Helene and Milton.

Venice Fire Rescue deploys drone with lifesaving equipment for water rescues: 'It's a key issue'

Every second counts when first responders answer the call about someone drowning or getting caught in a rip current. Venice Fire Rescue has a new tool that will help them reach those in distress much faster, and it doesn't arrive by land or water – but rather by air. 

Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'

Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.

Robot umpires coming to MLB in 2026 under new challenge system

Major League Baseball will introduce robot umpires in 2026 after its competition committee approved the Automated Ball-Strike System.

H-1B $100k visa fee won’t apply to current holders, White House says

President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.

Zuckerberg’s AI glasses live demo fails spectacularly at major tech event

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.

UF researchers use AI smart traps to catch invasive tegu reptiles

University of Florida researchers are using AI technology to trap an invasive reptile species to protect native wildlife.

Parents testify before Congress about the danger of artificial intelligence

Several parents shared heartbreaking stories with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as they pleaded with lawmakers to reign in the big tech companies they say are exploiting young users and allowing artificial intelligence products to hurt kids and teens.

Apple rolls out iOS 26 update with new design and features — what to know

Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.

Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.

Utah governor warns of foreign nations using bots to inflame tensions online following Charlie Kirk murder

After the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is warning that enemy nations are weaponizing social media to incite violence and sow division among Americans.

Apple unveils new iPhone 17 series lineup

Apple’s new iPhones will soon be available to preorder and are likely to hit store shelves later this month.

What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids

“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.

Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage

Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.

Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions

A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.