Microsoft is shutting down Skype to focus on Teams
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, 14 years after it purchased the internet-based phone and video service for $8.5 billion.
What The Tech: Texting scams
Have you received a text message recently about an unpaid toll fee? You're not alone. A new scam is circulating, and it's targeting iPhone users by exploiting a loophole in Apple's security measures.
Apple fixing iPhone dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word 'racist' with 'Trump'
Apple says it’s fixing a bug with its dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an R consonant is spoken, including “racist.”
Wind turbine mysteriously collapses
Wind turbine mysteriously collapses on a calm day in Oklahoma.
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs
Apple shareholders have rejected an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
21 federal staffers resign from DOGE, refusing to “dismantle critical public services”
More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
Asteroid impact probability decreases to near-zero
Good news! NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032.
FTC launches inquiry on tech censorship
FTC launches probe into tech companies banning or otherwise silencing users.
New bird flu variant adds to concerns for consumers
In today's Health Minute, Mandy Gaither talks to an infectious diseases specialist about whether eggs and milk are still safe to consume.
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.
Classroom Central Launches Free Innovation Station Program For Local Educators
Classroom Central launches its newest in-store, free supply program, Innovation Station. It provides local educators no cost access to STEM-focused materials.
What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region, enveloping the North Pole.
Earth's magnetic field causes sea turtles to dance
Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance.’
Nissan and Honda call off merger
Nissan and Honda call off merger talks, say they will work together as part of a strategic partnership instead.
NASA moves up return for Starliner astronauts
NASA to bring Boeing astronauts home days earlier than expected after SpaceX capsule switch-up.
Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic.
Space telescope spots rare 'Einstein ring' of light around nearby galaxy
Europe’s Euclid space telescope has detected a rare halo of bright light around a nearby galaxy. The halo, known as an Einstein ring, encircles a galaxy 590 million light-years away.
New NASA observations show a small chance of a large asteroid impacting Earth in 2032
New NASA observations show a near-Earth asteroid with more than a 1% chance of impacting Earth in seven years.
Local cornhole league will be featured in Super Bowl ad
A Super Bowl ad will feature a Rock Hill-based small business as part of its 50 Stories, 50 States campaign.
What The Tech: The proper way to microwave
It’s an appliance most of us use every single day. But, we may have been using it the wrong way.
More young farmers seeking higher education
More farmers are adding the expense of getting a college degree to succeed in the industry.
Apple hits new record for quarterly revenue
Apple sets revenue record despite disappointing iPhone 16 holiday sales.
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River
Tips for keeping kids active this winter
Staying active not only helps a person physically, but also gives mental health a boost!
Tech stocks tumble as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI industry
Wall Street’s superstars are tumbling as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they’ve been feasting on.
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