AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
iPhone 16 vs Google Pixel 9: New AI-powered tools transform mobile photography
Apple’s iPhone 16 and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro introduce advanced AI-powered tools that transform mobile photography.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam
Phishing is a type of online scam that tries to get victims to give away personal information to bad actors.
SWAT, robot dog respond to North Hollywood home following officer-involved shooting
Images from SkyFOX showed at least three SWAT vehicles outside the home located near Victory Boulevard and Beck Avenue.
California lawmakers approve proposals on AI regulations, deepfake ban
California lawmakers approved multiple proposals this week aimed at regulating artificial intelligence. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign the proposals.
Alameda County firefighter accused of offensive remarks against driver in viral video
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
AT&T launches smartwatch for kids to stay in touch with parents
AT&T also launched its first tablet for kids earlier this year.
Electrify Expo lets attendees test drive EVs, even the Tesla Cybertruck
The Electrify Expo is in Alameda this weekend. It's North America's biggest electric vehicle festival.
This California city ranked as the 2nd most potty-mouthed in the U.S.
A new study reveals Californians rank among the most likely to drop their favorite four-letter words on social media.
SoCal owners blurring homes on Google Maps
More Southern California homeowners are having their homes blurred on Google Maps to deter burglars.
Waymo testing robotaxis in winter conditions
The self-driving car company is planning to test the vehicles in winter conditions.
Less tablet time could be fewer outbursts: study
New research suggests that cutting back on your toddler's tablet time may lead to fewer outbursts.
FTC vans fake online reviews
This includes reviews made by artificial intelligence.
T-Mobile fined $60M for unauthorized data access
T-Mobile has been fined $60 million for not reporting data breaches.
Could California ban cell phones at schools?: Newsom urges districts to limit students' use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to limit students' smartphone use on campus. LAUSD's student cell phone ban goes into effect in January.
'Demure:' What does it mean and why is it trending on TikTok?
TikTok users have recently used the word in videos to describe daily situations, and here’s why.
Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump held a wide-ranging interview with Elon Musk on X.
LAUSD cell phone ban begins in January
LAUSD school board members voted in June to move forward on a resolution possibly banning cell phones during school hours beginning in January 2025.
Metro buses using AI cameras to issue parking tickets
Fines will range from around $300 for a first offense to $400 for repeat offenders.