Get Blurry: Here’s How to Protect Your Privacy From Delivery Drones
Commercial drones from Amazon and Walmart make a lot of noise. But that’s not all people are worried about.
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Richardson Cracks Down on Drone Delivery Following Nuisance Noise Complaints
The city has requested that Amazon conduct a new noise study, consider alternative routes and bolster privacy measures.
Surveillance Company Used by Local Police Agencies Exposed for Security Flaw
Flock, whose cameras can read license plates and are often used in criminal investigations, says the issue was an isolated one.
North Texas is Embracing Drone Delivery, But It Can Be Pretty Annoying
A Richardson man said the near-constant humming of drones over his house is similar to a mosquito buzzing in his ear.
Controversial Energy Source of the ’80s Could Help the Power Crisis Now
As energy demands grow, exacerbated by data centers, the United States needs to find a new way to bolster their supply, and the solution may be the old way.
Texas Set To Make Parenting Your Kid’s iPad Even More Exhausting
If you thought it was annoying when your kids asked to play games on your phone before, get ready.
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AI Will Decimate Cashier Jobs In Texas Over Next Few Years
According to a new report, 28,000 cashiering jobs in Texas and $800 million in payroll are predicted to be eliminated sooner than later.
For 4 Years, Arlington Has Provided a Peek Into a Driverless Future
A rideshare program on the UT Arlington campus has perhaps proven the future can be driverless.
Waymo Robotaxis Are Coming to Dallas, But You Won’t Be Able to Hitch a Ride
Keep an eye out, the driverless rideshare cars will be in Downtown Dallas starting this week.
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How Tariffs on Mexico Could Hurt Your Summer Electric Bill, Texas’ Power Grid
Low-income households are expected to be disproportionately burdened by the price hikes.
NYE Drone Show at Reunion Tower Cancelled After Orlando Accident
The FAA suspended a North Texas company’s drone license amid investigations into an incident that left a child hospitalized.
Can We Not Descend Into Drone Hysteria, Dallas?
Claims of drone sightings are flooding Dallas neighborhood apps. Maybe we should all just calm down.
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As Users Move to Bluesky App, Elon Musk Eyes North Texas Courts
X, formerly Twitter, reportedly lost 115,000 U.S. users in the first 24 hours after Election Day, while Bluesky gained.
2 North Texas Cities Among the Largest Remote Workforces
Even though some large companies are bringing employees back to the office, there are plenty of folks still working form home around here.
Texas Law Regulating Social Media Accounts of Minors Faces First Amendment Challenges
A measure that went into effect over the weekend would require minors to receive parental consent to open a social media account.
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Texans Face Higher Electric Bills, More Utility Debt Studies Find
Electricity costs are outpacing inflation two-to-one, and when inflation eventually cools, utility bills likely won’t.
Photos: AI Envisions Future Dallas Skyline and Big D is Unrecognizable
RIP Reunion Tower, apparently.
Could AI Solve Homelessness? A Company Mapping Encampments in Dallas Thinks So
Nomadik AI estimates that Dallas has around 230 homeless encampments outside of the downtown area.
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Does AI Have a Place in Journalism? We Want Your Opinion
Westword and our other Voice Media Group newsrooms are involved in a summer AI cohort. Led by Trusting News, the goal is to understand how readers feel about AI uses in journalism.
Frustration and Cancellations Mount at DFW Airport Following Global Tech Outage
Problems with CrowdStrike software sent airlines, banks and even zoos scrambling for solutions on Friday morning.
Bullet for My Vending Machine: Local Company Puts Ammo in Grocery Stores
The company says it provides a safe service, but gun control advocates say vending machines are a questionable step away from common-sense gun practices.
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A New Dallas News Site Gives Its AI-Only Reporters Fake Human Names
Be careful which site you’re getting local news from. They might not use real people.