Drones used to make street racing bust in South Fulton
The City of South Fulton Police Department Special Operations Division and Field Operations Division said they used drones to track the activity on Purdue Drive off Fulton Industrial Boulevard.
Apple AirTags being used by car thieves: What you need to know to protect yourself
Police in Canada say they have seen at least five incidents where thieves used tracking devices, like Apple's AirTag, to track cars parked in public area in order to steal them when the cars are parked at home. Here's what you need to know to keep your car safe.
NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'
A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”
NASA astronauts replace damaged antenna on International Space Station
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again
China’s aviation regulator cleared the Boeing 737 Max on Thursday to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Cybersecurity expert weighs in on privacy risks tied to Apple AirTags
The Apple AirTag is a device that's meant to help you keep track of things like your keys and wallet, but it could pose a threat in the wrong hands.
Scientists capture highest-resolution image of atoms
Cornell University researchers have recorded the highest-resolution image of atoms ever.
Florida’s hurricane hunter team getting new aircraft
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
'Whole of society' effort needed to fight misinformation: Aspen Institute
A new report says misinformation is hurting efforts to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges, be it climate change, COVID-19 or political polarization.
State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
Twitter rolls out redesigned warning labels to combat misinformation
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
NFL to offer virtual commemorative ticket NFTs to fans this season
The NFT market continues to expand with the NFL announcing fans attending select games this season will have access to a virtual commemorative ticket.
Apple will allow some iPhone, Mac users to get parts, repair own devices
Apple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited anyone except Apple-approved technicians from fiddling with its proprietary parts and software.
Money from federal infrastructure bill to pump money into GA roads and internet access
Infrastructure funding could begin going out within months, according to the White House.
Google Cloud back up after outage forces major sites offline
“The issue with Cloud Networking has been resolved for all affected projects,” the company posted on its website.
US launches effort to recruit, retain top cybersecurity talent to fight escalating threat
DHS announced a new program to help attract and retain top cybersecurity professionals amid an “evolving threat” of ransomware and other cybercrime.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.