Future of data centers in question as Midterm Election results slam AI industry

Democrats are looking to push tougher regulations on data centers just two days after regaining control of Congress and state lawmakers are following suit. Meantime, the AI industry is trying to regain its footing after a sharp reaction on Wall Street following Tuesday's midterm results.

FAA to finally phase out floppy disks from air traffic control systems by 2028

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will need two more years to replace the outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information at hundreds of air traffic control facilities nationwide. 

SpaceX looking into buying Boost Mobile or use network: report

SpaceX is in preliminary discussions with EchoStar to either acquire its Boost Mobile brand or secure access to the provider’s wireless network to expand the aerospace company's telecommunications presence.

iPhone Duo users report screen problems, Apple offers replacements

Days after launching their new product, the folding iPhone Duo, Apple has acknowledged that some of the devices have displayed some problems with the screens, and have said they will replace them. 

PHP cyber security: What experts are saying amid vulnerability concerns

Learning about PHPs can make the average person's head spin. However, a local cybersecurity expert says there are reasons why you should be paying attention to the latest headlines.

It took 3 months to get inside this massive Texas data center — here’s what we saw

EXCLUSIVE: As massive data centers rise across the country to power America's artificial intelligence boom, one of the industry's biggest builders is making the case that the benefits extend far beyond the technology inside.

Elon Musk pledges to give every American child a share of SpaceX

Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.

Multiple states suing OpenAI, claiming its ChatGPT harms children, deceives adults

Eight states have filed lawsuits against artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, the parent company of chatbot ChatGPT, accusing the company of violating state consumer protection laws by hurting children and being deceptive with adults in an alleged reckless pursuit of profit. 

FDA clears use of AI tool designed to predict whether breast cancer will recur

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance for the use of an AI tool designed to help predict the chances that breast cancer will come back after treatment, the product’s maker says. 

Latest MapQuest update reveals automated license plate reader networks

MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.

Tesla reveals next generation flying Roadster sports EV with SpaceX thrusters

Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles. 

9 projects in Michigan awarded special funding: See list

From Detroit to the UP, Michigan is investing millions in projects that range from capping I-75 downtown, to upgrading a greenbelt, to building a nuclear workforce. Here’s a look at the nine projects that received special funding this week.

Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report

Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.

Trump administration suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card program

The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several IT outsourcing firms from sponsoring foreign workers due to alleged fraud.

Robocall proposal could open floodgates before Election Day

A conservative group wants federal regulators to relax prohibitions on most robocalls to cellphones without the caller getting consent beforehand, a move consumer advocates fear could unleash a surge of unwanted political calls before Election Day.