TECH

As parents and caregivers, we all want to do what's best for our young children when it comes to screen time, but you may be wondering about what's OK and what can do long-term harm.

Several jobs will be aided or replaced with artificial intelligence within the next decade, according to the UK's Department of Education.

The average person in the US spends eight hours and five minutes using digital media and most of that is probably connected to Wi-fi. But in this increasingly connected world, what do you do if your Wi-Fi can’t keep up? There are some things that you can do to prevent your internet speed from slowing down any further.

Lately, BBB Scam Tracker has seen multiple reports of a scam in which con artists trick people out of their money by promising they can recover social media accounts.

Four popular, large pick-up trucks fell short in front-end crash tests measuring back seat safety, according to a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

In today's tech-driven world, being digitally literate is essential. However, for many seniors, navigating technology can be quite a nuisance. The digital divide is widening, leaving older adults feeling disconnected and left behind. Recognizing this challenge, The Oasis Institute, a national organization, is dedicated to ensuring seniors stay connected, tech-savvy, and, most importantly, safe.

Whether trick-or-treating on their own or in a group, parents now have high tech ways to keep track of their children.

From podcasts to TV series, the true crime genre has taken off in popularity. But how can too much true crime impact our mental health?

We want our pricey smartphones to be able to handle everyday use and abuse without having to be repaired or replaced. That’s why Consumer Reports puts every phone in its ratings through some pretty tough durability testing.

For some people, a lightweight portable monitor could make life a lot easier. They let you work in several windows at once or mirror what’s on your screen for a group presentation.

Florida’s Attorney General is warning that artificial intelligence is making it easier for criminals to trick kids into sending nude photos and videos and then blackmail them into sending money, or worse.

The Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.

The American Psychological Association has released new guidelines to help parents navigate teens’ social media use.

Industrial automation, the launch of the internet, and now AI technology like Chat GPT keeps changing how people do their jobs. Failing to keep up with changing technologies can leave you jobless; thankfully, there are things you can do to future proof your career.

Learn how to gain more insight on the differences between passwords and passkeys, and how to keep your devices safe.

More teens are depressed and the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory issued in May 2023 indicates that social media may be playing a role.

These days, playing games or seeing if you won doesn’t even require people to go to the store.

According to a New York Times report, Silicon Valley and the tech industry are sliding back into their bro culture ways. This means a work environment that favors male workers, which already takes up 75 percent of that industry’s workforce. However, a tech boot camp is offering a solution to change that culture workforce trend.

A cyber watchdog company wants to keep kids safe from online predators, especially if kids are using an app called Wizz.

Parents often aren’t up to date on apps and other chat websites.

Miller Electric broke ground Friday on a new innovation design center for electric vehicles that will pave the way for the future as more people move away from traditional transportation.

There are five HCA facilities in Northeast Florida.

Bringing artificial intelligence to Jacksonville is one of the goals of a proposed $200 million University of Florida graduate school that would focus on innovating programs in medicine, business and engineering.

As temperatures climb outside. it's important to remember to protect your tech from the heat!

The typical American home contains approximately five connected devices

Although usually fiction, a flying car could soon become reality.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

Drivers using an electric vehicle will have a new tool to help them get around during what AAA is predicting will be a record travel weekend.

Seeing is no longer believing, Artificial Intelligence technology is becoming more accessible, making it possible for just about anyone to create realistic images.

When it comes to getting online in your own home, it’s annoying to have to deal with a Wi-Fi dead zone. The good news: the fix is easier and cheaper.

As pet owners, the thought of losing a furry friend is heart-wrenching. But what if technology could help locate lost pets faster than ever before?

While tech is meant to improve our lives, Consumer Reports found it can contain hidden biases that result in unfair practices toward communities of color.

Do you ever wonder if your smart devices are watching you? The latest statistics show that as many as 60 million households in the U.S. are actively using smart devices in their home.

The internet provides us with useful information, but not everything you read is true -- especially when it comes to your health.

A recent survey showed two-thirds of Americans think they are tech savvy, but after answering a few questions, it showed most of them are not. They open emails from people they don’t know, give out personal info to strangers and think they’re safe on most online shopping sites.

The amount consumers have lost to all types of social media fraud grows every year. In 2021 alone it was $770 million. But no matter how sophisticated scammers are, there are ways to protect yourself.

As a push to educate Northeast Florida on the value of electric vehicles, JEA hosted a ride-and-drive event Saturday afternoon.

A decision from Florida’s Board of Governors bans TikTok from school-owned devices and public Wi-Fi on public university campuses across the state.

In 2022, online shopping scams were the second-most reported type of scam to the FTC. The good news is you have rights, and there are steps you can take.

The Better Business Bureau has seen an increase in reports of scams catching people off guard with pop-ups on their smart TVs.

Despite making up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, women only represent 28% of the science and engineering workforce.

Amid the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in New York last week, the United States treasury secretary reaffirmed to Americans Thursday that their money is safe.

In less than a month, JEA is moving to its new downtown headquarters. That will mean some changes for customers who are used to paying their bills in person. JEA is going high-tech with kiosks and apps for your phone to make that happen.

TikTok is under fire as the Biden Administration pushes to ban the app nationwide. The app’s parent company Bytedance is Chinese-owned, and lawmakers fear the company could turn over users' data to the Chinese government.

When you get that new tech like a laptop, phone, or tablet, you're probably wondering if you need to keep the box it came in.

On average, Americans check their phones at least 96 times per day and spend about five hours and 24 minutes on their mobile devices daily.

Viktoriia Galushchak recently won 1st place in Computer Science at the North Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The story behind her science project is unforgettable.

If you take a closer look at your bill, you might find some extra fees, like a 911 surcharge, administrative charges and different service fees.

To help you save money on the things you need, we teamed up with the experts at Consumer Reports to help pay less but still get the things you need.

With just our cellphones we have endless access to disturbing videos. And that includes the recently released body camera footage of Tyre Nichols.

SpaceX is targeting 11:15 a.m. Tuesday for a Falcon 9 launch of 49 Starlink satellites and D-Orbit’s ION SCV009 Eclectic Elena to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

The most hackable passwords and tips to ensure your password is most secure.

A staggering 87%of us admit that when it comes to expressing our feelings, we'd rather use emojis than have an uncomfortable face-to-face conversation. But Adobe's research reveals you must be careful how you use emojis.

There's a lot more that you can do with your smartphone than you might realize.

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced a new claims process to return money to thousands of former AT&T customers as a result of a $60 million settlement with AT&T.

U.S. air travel returned mostly to normal Thursday, a day after a computer system that sends safety information to pilots broke down and grounded traffic from coast to coast.

A recent study found children who play video games for three hours a day or more seemed to have better impulse control and memory. That was compared to children who did not play video games.

Between cellphones, tablets and TVs – it’s no doubt children are getting more screen time. But how does too much screen time impact a child's health, and what steps can parents take to cut back on it?

If you feel like some of your 2023 resolutions have already started to go by the wayside, don’t fret just yet. Consumer Reports found some deals this month that will help you reach your goals and save you money.

Personal emails linked to 235 million Twitter accounts have been exposed according to Israeli security researcher Alon Gal with the cyber-crime information firm Hudson Rock.

Start by decluttering your desktop. Create folders for all of your floating files. Delete all documents you don’t need anymore and back up all others on a USB drive.

The University System of Georgia is banning the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram on computers and phones owned by any of its 26 universities and colleges.

The new standard was created by several tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung, and other companies so that consumers could choose their smart home devices based on features and price rather than compatibility with a specific system.

Increasing concerns are being raised over the video-sharing social media app TikTok, now among the most-downloaded and used apps of its kind in the United States.

Tech gifts are on many lists this holiday season, and after unwrapping the gifts, security needs to be top of mind.

In 2021, 20% of global e-commerce transactions between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday were potentially fraudulent.

Because you almost can’t go wrong with a tech gift, Consumer Reports rounded up a few ideas for everyone on your list.

Over the last five years, profits from digitally connected devices jumped from $2 billion to $11 billion.

While posting pictures of little ones can be a convenient way to share milestones with friends and family, there are some dangers parents should be aware of.

Grandfluencers are changing the face of Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Cyber security experts from VPNOverview reveal the top 10 warning signs that could indicate that hackers are using your phone to spy on you.

Trick-or-treating can be dangerous, but there are tools available to help protect your children.

Drug dealers have been talking in code for years out of fear law enforcement might be listening to their conversations. But now, your teenager’s cellphone is making it easier than ever to communicate using emojis as code words for drugs.

Andrew Rush, 37, the president and COO of Redwire, is among 12 speakers at Saturday’s TEDxJacksonville "Friction" conference.

Ashton Body, a 20-year-old Harvard junior and Episcopal School of Jacksonville alum, is among 12 speakers at Saturday’s TEDxJacksonville "Friction" conference.

The question, according to attorneys, is whether the state can prevent a tech company from hosting content that it deems inappropriate.

Consumer Reports reveals the TikTok privacy settings you should adjust right now.

Cybersecurity expert Chris Hamer recommends everyone have a particular mindset in place to avoid falling victim to get-rich-quick schemes online.

Gas, groceries, and housing-prices are soaring. It’s impossible to not spend money on these essentials, but when it comes to tech, there’s plenty of ways you’re spending money unnecessarily.

TEDxJacksonville has announced its on-stage lineup of speakers and musical performers as well as conference activities for the 2022 conference FRICTION on Oct. 22 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.

A lot of engineering work went into the Artemis I rocket, but you can easily make your own at home with just a few simple materials.

What is catfishing and what are the best ways to prevent it?

Scientists at North Carolina State University have developed special mosquito-proof material that may be a game changer.

The robot is designed to eliminate repetitive work for employees, freeing them from the back and forth of bussing tables, running food and delivering drinks.

The Better Business Bureau is warning sports fans to be aware of sports streaming scams.

The Artemis I Mission is scheduled to launch Monday morning, and leaders from NASA and their partners on Friday discussed the steps being taken to advance human exploration.

Hours after President Joe Biden announced many Americans can have up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt forgiven, the website that manages federal student aid became overwhelmed by those rushing to check the status of their loans and whether they qualify.

In a recent Consumer Reports survey, more than a third of people said they would strongly consider buying an electric car. One of the top reasons is that it costs less to charge one than to refuel a gas car.

Scam artists are targeting Northeast Florida cell phone users with text messages designed to steal your money.

Scientists have studied the brains of teens on social media and noted that the rewards center of the brain lights up. Now, researchers in the United Kingdom say a teen's age and gender may also play a part

You have likely noticed more political texts coming to your phone over the last few years.

The Duval County school district is reminding parents to apply for a free laptop or hot spot for their child if they need it.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office provided an update Tuesday on its computer issues.

With the start of school approaching Aug. 9, law enforcement agencies from the Glynn County area joined forces this week to share student and school safety tips for parents.

Google receives tens of thousands of requests to remove personal information, such as addresses and Social Security numbers from web pages found on their search results every year.

Russia's space chief says the country will opt out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own orbiting outpost.

Research shows anti-depressants work for only 30% of patients. That’s why researchers are working on a more personalized approach.

Do you feel like you're getting more and more random texts from companies instead of calls or emails? You're not wrong: text marketing is on the rise.

Pixelton Adventures is a free online game that provides teens with real-life scenarios to help families jump-start serious discussions from vaping to drinking to popping pills.

Twitter appears to be experiencing an outage for some users on Thursday.