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July 26, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns

Hollywood’s video game performers are going on strike, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections
July 26, 2024 at 1:42 PM
FILE - SAG-AFTRA signage is seen on the side of the headquarters in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.Hollywood's video game performers voted to go on strike Thursday, July 25, 2024, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel,File)
July 23, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Cyber security startup Wiz reportedly rejects $23B acquisition proposal from Google

Wiz, a cloud security firm based in New York, has rejected a proposed $23 billion acquisition deal offered by Google parent Alphabet, according to a Wiz memo seen by CNBC
July 23, 2024 at 4:29 PM
July 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Travel disruptions linger following global IT outage

The outage caused nearly 13,000 flights to be delayed and more than 3,400 canceled on Friday in the U.S. alone.
July 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM
VIDEO: Travel disruptions linger following global IT outage
July 20, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Global IT outage: 24 hours later and impacts are still being seen across the world

Just 24 hours after the CrowdStrike outage sparked global chaos, many businesses appear to have recovered, but the issue has not been fully resolved.
July 20, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Travelers wait in a long line to speak with a Delta representative at the help desk in the McNamara terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on July 20, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.
July 20, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Cyber outage sparks worldwide chaos

ABC News contributor Elizabeth Neumann, who is also a former top official with the Department of Homeland Security, talks about the major disturbances.
July 20, 2024 at 2:08 PM
VIDEO: Cyber outage sparks worldwide chaos
July 20, 2024 at 1:58 PM

World recovering from global internet outages

Security software company takes blame for massive problems across the world.
July 20, 2024 at 1:58 PM
VIDEO: World recovering from global internet outages
July 20, 2024 at 2:32 AM

The software update that crashed computers around the world

ABC News’ Trevor Ault speaks with cybersecurity expert Beau Woods who explains how CrowdStrike’s firewall software works and answers whether hackers could cause a similar crash.
July 20, 2024 at 2:32 AM
VIDEO: The software update that crashed computers around the world
July 19, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Better 'Plan B's' needed for tech companies

Alex Hamerstone, advisory solutions director at the cybersecurity firm TrustedSec, says the manual fix may not be easily implemented by those who work from home without IT support staff.
July 19, 2024 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: Better 'Plan B's' needed for tech companies
July 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Starbucks shares update on mobile ordering, system issues due to CrowdStrike outage

Starbucks is one of many businesses impacted by the global IT issues from CrowdStrike outage and the coffee chain alerted customers the app orders are still down.
July 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM
In this April 23, 2018, file photo, an employee passes a drink order to a customer at the drive-thru of a Starbucks coffee shop in Rodeo, Calif.
July 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Flying amid CrowdStrike outage: What to expect next and tips to navigate travel chaos

Travel experts share insights to navigate air travel delays and best next steps following the CrowdStrike IT outage.
July 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Thomas and Narissa Rahn and their children Jaidon, left, and Jaxon, of El Paso, Texas, wait in line at the Delta terminal after their flight was cancelled, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.
July 15, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Samsung launches Galaxy Ring with custom biometric health monitoring

What to know about the new Samsung Galaxy Ring, Samsung's new wearable technology device with 24/7 health monitoring capabilities.
July 15, 2024 at 8:53 PM
An attendee films Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Smart Ring during its unveiling ceremony, July 8, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.
July 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Florida, Texas social media laws and 1st Amendment

The Supreme Court sidesteps ruling whether state laws regulating social media companies violate the 1st Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower courts.
July 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, April 23, 2024, in Washington.
1 month ago

By the Numbers: What your behavior on Zoom tells your boss

Are you back in the office or working from home? And are you keeping your camera on during virtual meetings? What bosses see and how it could affect your pay.
1 month ago
VIDEO: By the Numbers: What your behavior on Zoom tells your boss
1 month ago

How robot pets are helping seniors face loneliness

The New York State Office for Aging has given away approximately 31,500 animatronic pets.
1 month ago
The New York State Office for Aging has given away approximately 31,500 animatronic pets.
1 month ago

Oklahoma girl becomes 1st child to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation

Karleigh Fry, 8, became the first pediatric patient in the world to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation to treat a neurological condition.
1 month ago
Karleigh Fry, 8, is the first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation. Pictured: Karleigh (left) with her mother, Trisha Fry.
1 month ago

Oklahoma child becomes 1st in world to have robot perform deep brain stimulation 

Using a tablet, the 8-year-old girl’s family can better tune the device. 
1 month ago
Oklahoma child becomes 1st in world to have robot perform deep brain stimulation 
2 months ago

Retail giant TJX to use body cameras to fight shoplifting

The company, which operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods, said the cameras are being used to deter crime and ensure the safety of employees and customers.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Retail giant TJX to use body cameras to fight shoplifting
2 months ago

Boy ingeniously uses electric skateboard to take out the garbage

Watch how this clever boy turns chores into fun.
2 months ago
Watch how this clever boy turns chores into fun.
2 months ago

Body camera video shows moments after deadly Ohio building explosion

New body camera footage captures the aftermath of a deadly explosion in Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Body camera video shows moments after deadly Ohio building explosion
2 months ago

Massachusetts is making big investments in green tech 

Innovation meets capital in Massachusetts, allowing climate solutions to thrive.
2 months ago
 Innovation meets capital in Massachusetts, allowing climate solutions to thrive.
2 months ago

'Generation Swipe': What a new era of social media regulation means for young people

As states work to regulate social media for kids, ABC News Live dives into this new era of platform regulation and what the future of social media could look like.
2 months ago
2 months ago

Shiba Inu that inspired 'Doge' meme dies: 'Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge'

Kabosu, the viral dog behind the "Doge" meme and DogeCoin, has died, according to her owner.
2 months ago
Representation of Dogecoin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on Jan. 29, 2023.
2 months ago

The emojis that people might misuse in their everyday conversations

A look behind the number of emojis that are misused by most users, including how users perceive the nail and smoke emojis out of the hundreds in the emoji catalog.
2 months ago
VIDEO: The emojis that people might misuse in their everyday conversations
2 months ago

Neuralink's first brain implant patient feared device would have to be removed

Noland Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down, became the first human patient to receive the Neuralink device in January.
2 months ago
Noland Arbaugh, who became the first human to receive a Neuralink brain implant chip, talks to Will Reeve in an interview that aired on "Good Morning America" on May 17, 2024.
2 months ago

New York-Dublin livestream video portal shut down by lewd acts

The art installation in Manhattan, called "the portal", allowed visitors In New York and Ireland to interact with each other until inappropriate behavior led to a shut down. The panels discusses.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New York-Dublin livestream video portal shut down by lewd acts
3 months ago

How electronic warfare is affecting civilians and aviation

About 36,000 feet in the air en route from Doha to Madrid, pilot Víctor Alegre heard GPS alert him he was 1,800 feet from the ground. He knew this was an error.
3 months ago
3 months ago

AI making it easier to carry out chemical, biological, nuclear attacks: DHS

A new report cites a lack of regulations in chemical and biological enforcement.
3 months ago
A Department of Homeland Security seal on a podium at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters, Mar. 13, 2024.
3 months ago

Police arrest suspect in kidnapping case captured on doorbell camera

A kidnapping suspect was arrested in Oregon after home security footage appeared to show a woman being carried away against her will.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Police arrest suspect in kidnapping case captured on doorbell camera
3 months ago

Kidnapping suspect arrested after doorbell camera shows woman carried away

A kidnapping suspect has been arrested after video on an Oregon home security camera appeared to show a woman being carried away against her will.
3 months ago
A kidnapping suspect has been arrested after video on an Oregon home security camera appeared to show a woman being carried away against her will.
3 months ago

Surprising ways in which data surveillance and constant algorithms impact society

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with authors Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert about their book "The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty In The Age of Algorithmic Digital Surveillance."
3 months ago
VIDEO: Surprising ways in which data surveillance and constant algorithms impact society
3 months ago

Authorities investigate 911 outages across four states

Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas residents couldn’t make 911 calls Thursday. Las Vegas police say it took two hours before service was restored.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Authorities investigate 911 outages across four states
4 months ago

Google launches ‘Find My Device’ feature

The Android update will help you find your lost phone even if it's offline.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Google launches ‘Find My Device’ feature
4 months ago

AI use for hiring, firing employees a growing concern, NYU professor says

Author and journalist Hilke Schellmann about the use of AI by companies and her book “The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted & Fired."
4 months ago
VIDEO: AI used for hiring and firing focus of book by journalist Hilke Schellmann
4 months ago

IBM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute unveil quantum computer 

The IBM Quantum System One is the first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus.
4 months ago
The IBM Quantum System One is the first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus.
4 months ago

What's after AI? The next watershed technology could be quantum computing

"Companies are betting billions of dollars on this field," one expert said.
4 months ago
MosaiQ modular Quantum Computer during its inauguration at the factory of OVHcloud in Croix, France, March 18, 2024.
4 months ago

Parents share warning after son spends $4,000 playing video games

Parents Michael and Jennifer Ferri are sharing a warning after they learned their son unintentionally charged $4,000 on their credit card while playing video games.
4 months ago
A boy is picture while playing video games in this stock photo.
4 months ago

Amazon switches to self-checkout kiosks

The company is getting rid of the “Just Walk Out” technology at its U.S. grocery stores.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Amazon switches to self-checkout kiosks
4 months ago

Viral TikTok star, financial columnist among those caught up in deceptive schemes

"Impact x Nightline" takes a look at some of the most sensational stories of people getting played by phony people online.
4 months ago
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4 months ago

Why is the Biden administration going after Big Tech?

A lawsuit against Apple this week followed cases against other tech titans.
4 months ago
President Joe Biden speaks, as he announces a preliminary agreement with Intel for a major CHIPS and Science Act award, during a visit to the Intel Ocotillo Campus, March 20, 2024, in Chandler, Ariz.
5 months ago

Meta spokesperson acknowledges reports of outages: 'We resolved the issue'

Meta previously said users were "having trouble accessing our services."
5 months ago
In this photo illustration, the Facebook logo is displayed on the screen of an iPhone in front of a Meta logo on Oct. 28, 2021 in Paris.
5 months ago

Mom tries VR headset for the first time

Join this mom on her first VR journey with an Apple Vision Pro headset, where she encounters a dinosaur.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Mom tries VR headset for the first time
5 months ago

Kara Swisher on the 'good guys' and 'bad guys' of the tech world

Award-winning journalist Kara Swisher shares insights on the state of tech from her new memoir, “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story,” and weighs in on the role of AI in the 2024 election.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Kara Swisher on the 'good guys' and 'bad guys' of the tech world
5 months ago

How volunteers in NASA's Mars simulator will live for a year

NASA's CHAPEA program is currently recruiting qualified individuals for its second of three yearlong simulated missions.
5 months ago
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters is seen in Washington D.C., Sept. 15, 2023.
5 months ago

To lead on AI, US needs to lead on computer chips, commerce secretary says

"We need to make these chips in America," Gina Raimondo said.
5 months ago
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo gives remarks on semiconductors at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. on February 26, 2024.
5 months ago

AT&T outage caused by software update, company says

AT&T outage impacting US customers prompts investigation into possible cyberattack.
5 months ago
FILE PHOTO: The company logo for AT&T is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 18, 2019.
5 months ago

Tens of thousands of AT&T customers hit with outages

Federal agencies are investigating whether the AT&T outage was caused by a cyberattack.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Tens of thousands of AT&T customers hit with outages
5 months ago

Major AT&T outage hits cellular customers

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis has the latest on the network outage and what the company is saying.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Major AT&T outage hits customers
5 months ago

Nintendo shares slip after Switch successor delayed

Shares of Nintendo are slipping after reports that the next generation of the Switch is being delayed.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Nintendo shares slip after of Switch successor delay
6 months ago

The pros and cons of wearable technology

Medical experts say that fitness-tracking watches and similar devices can do more harm than good as they may push a user to extreme levels.
6 months ago
A Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker showing exercise statistics, Lafayette, Calif., Jan. 4, 2022.
6 months ago

Pros and cons of wearable technology

ABC News Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton reports on the benefits of wearable technology and some drawbacks users can experience when tracking data like steps and sleep.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Pros and Cons of wearable technology