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Rompe el ciclo de ādoomscrollingā, protege la salud mental de tu familia con estos consejos
Read full article: Rompe el ciclo de ādoomscrollingā, protege la salud mental de tu familia con estos consejosEl ādoomscrollingā, o desplazamiento negativo, puede afectar la salud mental de tu familia. Descubre consejos prĆ”cticos para reducir este hĆ”bito y fomentar un ambiente digital mĆ”s saludable para todos en casa.
Social media companies failed to protect children, teens from online dangers, FTC report reveals
Read full article: Social media companies failed to protect children, teens from online dangers, FTC report revealsThe Federal Trade Commission issued a study that showed how social media companies are failing to protect teenagers from targeted advertising and online dangers.
Best products to buy in August
Read full article: Best products to buy in AugustThose long summer days are getting shorter, but thereās some good news this time of year: end-of-season and other late summer sales. Here are a few of the top discounted products Consumer Reports recommends in this monthās Best Time to Buy.
Transportation leaders unveil latest tech at TxDOT Innovation Invitational Showcase
Read full article: Transportation leaders unveil latest tech at TxDOT Innovation Invitational ShowcaseTransportation leaders from across Texas have gathered in San Antonio to present their newest technologies and projects.
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
Read full article: San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectorsMobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations.
Image generation: What you need to know about AI images and their risks
Read full article: Image generation: What you need to know about AI images and their risksTrying to create a logo in seconds? Programs like OpenAI's Dall-E 3 and Stable Diffusion can do it for you at a very low cost with just a simple prompt. Here's what you need to know about AI image generation.
Consumer Headlines: Global tech outage, fake recovery websites, āTwistersā beats out competition
Read full article: Consumer Headlines: Global tech outage, fake recovery websites, āTwistersā beats out competitionTodayās consumer headlines include updates on the CrowdStrike worldwide outage, fake recovery websites scammers are using to take advantage of the outage, plus āTwistersā takes the lead for this weekendās box office hits.
San Antonio man creates app that utilizes AI to help make pregnancy safer
Read full article: San Antonio man creates app that utilizes AI to help make pregnancy saferA new app aims to make pregnancy safer by using artificial intelligence to identify potential risks, through the use of machine learning techniques.
Global tech outage causes cancellations, delays at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Global tech outage causes cancellations, delays at San Antonio International AirportFlights across the country have been delayed and cancelled due to a global technology outage that occurred early Friday morning.
UTSA, UT Health San Antonio, and UT Tyler secure $1 million to enhance trauma care through AI advancements
Read full article: UTSA, UT Health San Antonio, and UT Tyler secure $1 million to enhance trauma care through AI advancementsResearchers are adding data into a system that figures out the best way to help people in serious situations.
āChatbot, what can you help me with?ā: How AI chatbots are transforming everyday interactions
Read full article: āChatbot, what can you help me with?ā: How AI chatbots are transforming everyday interactionsAI is a key tool many companies have implemented or will implement into their workflows. But how could you incorporate this technology into your everyday life? Chatbots are one way AI has made its way into our lives by being integrated into existing programs, through customer service uses, or apps like ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot.
Video games can have a positive impact on children if they have the right features, research says
Read full article: Video games can have a positive impact on children if they have the right features, research saysA new report says video games are able to make a positive impact on children if, they in fact possess the right features.
Caterpillar investing $90 million into Seguin and Schertz facilities, should create more jobs
Read full article: Caterpillar investing $90 million into Seguin and Schertz facilities, should create more jobsCaterpillar Inc. is investing millions of dollars to create a new industrial engine, so more job opportunities could be coming to South Central Texas.
Robot Security starts its new job at SAMMinistries shelter
Read full article: Robot Security starts its new job at SAMMinistries shelterTexas Veteran Security is welcoming it's latest new hire to the job. Two new robots known as OR3 Outdoor Security Robot start patrolling the SAMMinistries shelter this week.
Live Oak Police upgrades to body camera system that allows real-time viewing
Read full article: Live Oak Police upgrades to body camera system that allows real-time viewingThe Live Oak Police Department is upgrading its body camera system, which its assistant police chief says helps improve officer safety and transparency.
Dating app for individuals with disabilities tries to help make meaningful connections
Read full article: Dating app for individuals with disabilities tries to help make meaningful connectionsA new app called āDateabilityā aims to remove the stigma surrounding finding love for differently-abled individuals.
Leading SA: Better Futures Institute working to help next generation thrive economically
Read full article: Leading SA: Better Futures Institute working to help next generation thrive economicallyBetter Futures Institutes is a local nonprofit working to help the next generation thrive. Alberto Gomez, the CEO of the program, joined Leading SA this weekend to explain the need and the plan.
Does new iPhone 15 Pro Max break easily? Consumer Reports tests durability
Read full article: Does new iPhone 15 Pro Max break easily? Consumer Reports tests durabilityWhen online complaints surfaced about the durability of the expensive new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Consumer Reports put it through tough tests.
āTheyāre evilā: Retirees conned out of life savings in double imposter scam
Read full article: āTheyāre evilā: Retirees conned out of life savings in double imposter scamAn elderly San Antonio couple was tricked out of their savings in a cold, calculated scam that started with a computer pop-up warning.
San Antonio technology entrepreneur combines augmented reality, art with new application
Read full article: San Antonio technology entrepreneur combines augmented reality, art with new applicationA San Antonio technology entrepreneur hopes to enhance the experience of art through a new mobile application.
KSAT Money Q&A: San Antonio Startup Week 2023 aims to āignite innovation & build the futureā
Read full article: KSAT Money Q&A: San Antonio Startup Week 2023 aims to āignite innovation & build the futureāSan Antonio Startup Week 2023 aims to āignite innovation and build the futureā and will offer local entrepreneurs a chance to network in person and learn from industry experts during several days of panels, workshops and city-building events.
Local business pitch competition helps grow San Antonio start-up community
Read full article: Local business pitch competition helps grow San Antonio start-up communityTechFuel is a business-pitch competition, where the winners can win $100,000. Itās like āShark Tankā, but for local area entrepreneurs.
Somerset High School students are one step closer to becoming FAA commercial drone pilots
Read full article: Somerset High School students are one step closer to becoming FAA commercial drone pilotsThis school year, a group of students have been learning about drones in a new class. STEM teacher Mike Kliewer teaches the course and says itās more than just learning how to fly a drone.
Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund
Read full article: Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refundThe Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around childrenās privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.
San Antonio College announces new esports arena, plans for gaming team
Read full article: San Antonio College announces new esports arena, plans for gaming teamSan Antonio College officially opened its new e-sports arena on Wednesday, creating a gaming room where students will ultimately be able to join a team to compete against other schools online.
Girls try to begin to close inventor gender gap
Read full article: Girls try to begin to close inventor gender gapWomen earn almost half the PhDās awarded in this country, but they account for only about 12 percent of patented inventions, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Patent Office.
United Airlines repairs technology glitch that forced it to halt departures nationwide
Read full article: United Airlines repairs technology glitch that forced it to halt departures nationwideUnited Airlines says it has fixed the technology problem that briefly prevented its flights nationwide from taking off.
Methodist Healthcareās robotic surgery program helps patients, inspires youth to field of medicine
Read full article: Methodist Healthcareās robotic surgery program helps patients, inspires youth to field of medicineA new robotic technology that is already helping patients in San Antonio is also inspiring local students to consider working in the field of medicine.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
Read full article: MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League playersMLB The Show is breaking a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players ā from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson ā into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.
UTSA researchers receive $1.7 million grant to deploy data collecting e-scooters
Read full article: UTSA researchers receive $1.7 million grant to deploy data collecting e-scootersUniversity of Texas at San Antonio researchers are turning electric scooters into data collectors. Researchers created computer sensors to attach to scooters to collect data including motion, temperature and location data.
Silicon Valley Bank failure touches San Antonio tech companies
Read full article: Silicon Valley Bank failure touches San Antonio tech companiesThe collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, which catered to the tech industry, caused some near-misses for startups across the country, including in San Antonio.
From hologram livestreams to robot butlers: Go inside the Creative Industries Expo at SXSW
Read full article: From hologram livestreams to robot butlers: Go inside the Creative Industries Expo at SXSWThe Creative Industries Expo is one of the highlight events throughout the week at SXSW. Nearly 25,000 people visit the expo that features displays and installations from more than two dozen countries.
Wagner HS robotics team makes it to UIL semi-regionals, builds communication, teamwork in students
Read full article: Wagner HS robotics team makes it to UIL semi-regionals, builds communication, teamwork in studentsThe robotics team at Wagner High School focuses on building a variety of skills with students, from communication to teamwork.
Free tech career training program for veterans, spouses coming to San Antonio
Read full article: Free tech career training program for veterans, spouses coming to San AntonioWhen veterans leave the military it can be tough to transition into a high-end tech job. That's why an agency called NPower Texas offers training, job skills, and job placement, all for free.
Southwest ISDās drone program teaches STEM, gets students job ready
Read full article: Southwest ISDās drone program teaches STEM, gets students job readyStudents at Southwest ISD are reaching new heights thanks to a drone program. The program has been around for a couple years now, and allows for students to earn high level certificates.
Watch live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to speak at Tech Port Center + Arena renaming ceremony on Tuesday
Read full article: Watch live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to speak at Tech Port Center + Arena renaming ceremony on TuesdayTexas Gov. Greg Abbott is speaking at the Tech Port Center + Arena renaming ceremony that will take place on Tuesday afternoon at Port San Antonio.
Here are some tips so you donāt fall victim to payment app scams
Read full article: Here are some tips so you donāt fall victim to payment app scamsWhile payment apps like Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App make sending money to your friends or for purchases very easy and convenient, Pew Research Center states that about one in 10 people fall victim to payment app scams or hacking.
Geekdomās Entrepreneur in Residence brings guidance to help local businesses grow
Read full article: Geekdomās Entrepreneur in Residence brings guidance to help local businesses growGeekdom has their first Entrepreneur in Residence, Ben Jones, who recently sold his business to 7-Eleven and is now working to guide local startups.
Rackspace customer emails impacted after ransomware breached hosted exchange environment, company says
Read full article: Rackspace customer emails impacted after ransomware breached hosted exchange environment, company saysThe company sent out alerts last week about problems with its hosted exchange environment, which deals with emails.
Know the dangers that come with sharing photos of your kids on social media
Read full article: Know the dangers that come with sharing photos of your kids on social mediaWhile posting pictures of little ones can be a convenient way to share milestones with friends and family, there are some dangers parents should be aware of.
Electronics on your shopping list? Here are some ideas
Read full article: Electronics on your shopping list? Here are some ideasElectronics are always hot for the holidays. So, ahead of the big Black Friday through Cyber Monday weekend, Consumer Reports' tech editors offer their personal picks for gift ideas.
San Antonio Startup Week celebrates, helps provide for new generations of local businesses
Read full article: San Antonio Startup Week celebrates, helps provide for new generations of local businessesSan Antonio Start Up Week is billed as San Antonioās celebration of startups and their journeys ā but it is also an opportunity to teach the next generation of great local businesses.
Company turns shipping containers into vertical hydroponic farms
Read full article: Company turns shipping containers into vertical hydroponic farmsA company based in a Denver suburb turns up-cycled shipping containers into vertical hydroponic farms.. and claims the containers can create as much as two football fields worth of traditional agriculture.
How to protect your privacy on TikTok
Read full article: How to protect your privacy on TikTokTikTok is one of the hottest social media apps going. But while watching the videos is free, users are also giving up some privacy by providing information. There are some simple tweaks to make in settings to protect some privacy.
San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology expands to bring STEM interactive experiences
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology expands to bring STEM interactive experiencesA local museum that is delivering STEM in captivating and inspiring ways and allows kidsā imaginations to run wild has recently expanded.
USAF Center of Excellence trains aircrew in fundamentals, inaugurates new altitude chamber
Read full article: USAF Center of Excellence trains aircrew in fundamentals, inaugurates new altitude chamberNot only is the Air Forceās Center of Excellence responsible for training students to efficiently transport cargo, but it also provides in-flight comfort to passengers for distinguished visitors traveling all over the world.
Nonprofit creates budget simulator in push for community-wide change on wages
Read full article: Nonprofit creates budget simulator in push for community-wide change on wagesA new online tool is letting people experience some of the difficult choices local families must make due to financial hardships.