UCF researcher gets $1 million US Army grant for UV laser cleaning tech
Dr. Leland Nordin and his team at the University of Central Florida are using high-intensity lasers of UVC light to kill viruses and bacteria on surfaces.
Seminole County Sheriffs Office warns of romance scammers: $700 million lost in 2022, according to FBI
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about romance scammers after the FBI reported nearly 20,000 Americans lost more than $700 million to these scams in 2022.
Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
Life-saving satellite tech likely in your pocket to use for emergency calling when disaster strikes
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
Cybersecurity expert explains importance of gaming software controls following arrest of student
Online gaming networks like Xbox Live can see tens of millions of users every month and expansive platforms like this open the door for communication across varying age groups.
Major global outage hits airlines, banks, businesses – what to know
Growing outages in services at Visa, ADT security and Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta have been reported. Here's what Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said about the issue.
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
13-year-old gamer becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
Officials: Don't worry about new iPhone feature
There's been concern about a new iPhone feature that allows contact information exchange by linking phones. Some feared it could facilitate data theft, but this isn't entirely the case. The feature, called NameDrop in the latest iOS 17 update, facilitates sharing only personal contact info when iPhones are touched. Contrary to panic, it doesn't download photos or all contacts. Law enforcement is aiming to reassure the public about the safety of this feature, with agencies like Longwood using it to inform their communities.
Watch: Flying car takes first successful flight
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
This road will charge your electric car
A new dynamic wireless power technology could take over a Central Florida road that acts like a wireless charging system for your electric vehicle. It's not built yet, but the designs are ready and officials say Central Florida is the perfect place to build it.
Arkansas law requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts temporarily blocked
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
Google's got you humming: New YouTube feature helps you find that song you can't name
Google is testing a new feature on YouTube to help users find songs they can't name by allowing them to hum or record the tune. This feature, currently in experimentation, is available only to select users globally on Android devices.
Florida Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit created
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the state's first-ever Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit, aimed at fighting illegal online activity in Florida. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, more than 42,000 Floridians lost a combined total of more than $844 million to cybercrime last year. Additionally, 47% of Americans have had their personal information exposed by cyber-criminals.
New NASA telescope expected to uncover hundreds of Earth-sized rogue planets
The findings stem from a nine-year survey known as the Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics, and according to researchers, they have already identified at least one planet that is roughly the size of Earth.
Free autonomous shuttles coming to Altamonte
Autonomous shuttles are expected to launch in Altamonte Springs in the next couple of months.
Late-night SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon 9 rocket, which landed on a ship at sea.
Company recalls 190,000 portable chargers following fire on plane
The VRURC portable charges were recalled due to a fire risk related to a "manufacturing condition" that could cause some to overheat to the point of ignition.