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What the Tech: Fooled by AI

We’ve all heard the warnings about fake AI photos and videos, but even when you know what to look for, it’s still easy to be fooled.

What the Tech: Ground News

If you get a lot of your news from social media, there’s a good chance you’re not seeing the full picture.

Tax Season: What to know before you file

Tax season is underway, and experts say taking a few extra minutes to understand new credits, deductions and filing mistakes could make a big difference in your return.

What the Tech: Your TV is a Computer

Smart TVs do much more than stream shows. In today's What the Tech, our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker explains how modern TV televisions work more like computers.

Student brings weapon to CMS middle school

A student was caught with a weapon on campus Tuesday. In a message to parents, the principal said all students are safe and that weapon was confiscated.

Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today's youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years, researchers are beginning to see how the pandemic years have shaped their education, even though many had yet to set foot in a classroom when it began.

What the Tech: The Hidden Cost of Free Trial Apps

Many apps offer free trials to hook new users, and if you're not careful those trials can turn into expensive subscriptions. These apps, known as "fleeceware," rely on users forgetting to cancel before automatic renewal kicks in.

What the Tech: Sleep Smarter With These Apps

If you struggle to fall asleep at night or wake up in the morning, you're not alone. In an all new 'What the Tech?', consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker takes a look at two popular apps designed to improve your sleep routine.

Beyond the Lunch Line at Bruns Avenue Elementary

For generations of students at Bruns Avenue Elementary, Teresa McGowan is more than a cafeteria manager -- she's a constant.

What the Tech: Spotting Hidden Cameras

There has been growing concern about hidden cameras, and it doesn't help that they continue to get smaller and smaller. There have been countless stories about people finding cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms while on vacation.

What the Tech: Tax Season and Scam Protection

Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds or file false returns in your name.

What the Tech: A Digital Green Thumb

Garden centers are preparing for their busiest time of year as meteorological spring began on March 1st. Although it's still too soon to set out certain plants, it's never too early to start planning.

What the Tech: Instagram's New Safety Net for Teens

A new feature on Instagram proactively notifies parents if their teen is searching for a certain type of dangerous material.

What The Tech: Secret-storing apps parents should know about

Kids know their way around technology, and that means they can use their smartphone to keep secrets from their parents. Some of them are using apps that can secretly store photos, videos, and messages in plain sight.

What The Tech: Hallow

If you're one of the more than 30% of Christians who give up some form of technology for Lent, you may want to think again. Our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker shows us a new app that is helping million of Christians through the 40-day season.