MN Department of Revenue warns of texting scam targeting residents
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is alerting residents of a new text scam aiming to steal personal bank information.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is alerting residents of a new text scam aiming to steal personal bank information.
Apple rolls out iOS 26 update with new design and features — what to know
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Roblox removes dozens of violative experiences referencing Charlie Kirk
The platform prohibits content that reenacts real world violent events.
The platform prohibits content that reenacts real world violent events.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
How to make FOX 9 a ‘preferred source’ when searching on Google
Stay up-to-date with content from FOX 9 using Google's new preferred source feature. Here’s what it is and how to set it up.
Stay up-to-date with content from FOX 9 using Google's new preferred source feature. Here’s what it is and how to set it up.
Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
Teen creates software to detect AI images
A Minneapolis teen earned a major scholarship after developing new software that can better detect AI-generated images.
A Minneapolis teen earned a major scholarship after developing new software that can better detect AI-generated images.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Apple+ raising streaming price again
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Orono man's app inspiring people to pick up litter
An Orono man has found a unique way to motivate people to pick up litter while they?re out for a leisurely stroll. FOX 9?s Maury Glover has the story.
An Orono man has found a unique way to motivate people to pick up litter while they?re out for a leisurely stroll. FOX 9?s Maury Glover has the story.
Orono app developer making great strides in cleaning up litter
Going for regular walks can be good for your health, but they can also be an exercise in civic engagement.
Going for regular walks can be good for your health, but they can also be an exercise in civic engagement.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Minnesota sues TikTok, calling it ‘digital nicotine’ for young users
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is suing TikTok, accusing the popular app of being highly-addictive and negatively impacting the mental health of teenagers.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is suing TikTok, accusing the popular app of being highly-addictive and negatively impacting the mental health of teenagers.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
St. Paul cyberattack: Mayor Carter delays State of the City address
The City of St. Paul announced on Wednesday that Mayor Melvin Carter would postpone his State of the City address set for next week due to the ongoing cyberattack.
The City of St. Paul announced on Wednesday that Mayor Melvin Carter would postpone his State of the City address set for next week due to the ongoing cyberattack.