NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Instagram removing 'likes' to 'depressurize' youth, some aren't buying it
Instagram has officially announced that it will begin the test of hiding “likes” for users in the United States.
Instagram has officially announced that it will begin the test of hiding “likes” for users in the United States.
Twin Cities dentists swap traditional tools for specialized laser
When it comes to going to the dentist, plenty of people have fears, mainly centered around pain and needles. But what if all of that could be eliminated?
When it comes to going to the dentist, plenty of people have fears, mainly centered around pain and needles. But what if all of that could be eliminated?
Big Lake, Minn. police send out warning after Facebook post falsely accuses man of being a ‘creeper’
A warning post shared on a community Facebook page labeled a man who has lived in Big Lake, Minnesota for 50 years as a pervert for something he didn’t do.
A warning post shared on a community Facebook page labeled a man who has lived in Big Lake, Minnesota for 50 years as a pervert for something he didn’t do.
Google Maps now alerts drivers to police speed traps, crashes and traffic jams
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
‘No problem, I can adapt’: Realtor gets clever after ‘for sale’ sign is vandalized
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
A Canadian realtor got creative with his marketing after one of his signs was vandalized. Alan Stilwell, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, shared a photo of himself standing next to the vandalized sign. On his visage depicted on the sign, vandals apparently drew squiggly eyebrows, sunglasses, a squiggly mustache and a goatee, all etched in what looks like black marker.
These creepy artificial skin cases makes phones pinchable, ticklish
Ever feel like your smartphone is becoming an extension of yourself? This newly developed phone case breaks down even more barriers between you and your phone with a life-like “skin” which alleged responds to human contact such as pinching and tickling.
Ever feel like your smartphone is becoming an extension of yourself? This newly developed phone case breaks down even more barriers between you and your phone with a life-like “skin” which alleged responds to human contact such as pinching and tickling.
Poultry Patrol: Robot at family turkey farm keeps an eye on the flock
From smartphones to smart homes, technology is designed to make our lives easier. Now, a pilot program at a family farm in Northfield, Minnesota is ready to spread its wings.
From smartphones to smart homes, technology is designed to make our lives easier. Now, a pilot program at a family farm in Northfield, Minnesota is ready to spread its wings.
Twin Cities tech community helps improve software to combat sex trafficking
Software engineers, technology experts, and computer programmers from major Twin Cities companies volunteered their weekend to help improve a child sex trafficking database available to law enforcement across the country.
Software engineers, technology experts, and computer programmers from major Twin Cities companies volunteered their weekend to help improve a child sex trafficking database available to law enforcement across the country.
Convicted sex offender gets 25-year sentence in new Snapchat 'sexploitation' case
A Minnesota man who previously served prison time for sending nude photos to a girl has been sentenced to 25 years behind bars in a new case for engaging in what prosecutors call "sexploitation" involving Snapchat.
A Minnesota man who previously served prison time for sending nude photos to a girl has been sentenced to 25 years behind bars in a new case for engaging in what prosecutors call "sexploitation" involving Snapchat.
Ramsey County: Over 117,000 impacted in August 2018 data breach
Ramsey County says the number of people who may have had their private health information compromised in a cyber-attack last year has increased to more than 117,000.
Ramsey County says the number of people who may have had their private health information compromised in a cyber-attack last year has increased to more than 117,000.
Roseville girl becomes face of women in STEM movement
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
A local high school student’s passion for science, technology, engineering and math is serving as an inspiration for young women across the county.
‘Try our new BYOB’: Popeyes tells customers they can bring their own bun to make chicken sandwiches
While the Popeyes chicken sandwiches remain on people’s minds, the fried chicken chain offered a solution for those who couldn’t get their hands on the item – bring your own buns.
While the Popeyes chicken sandwiches remain on people’s minds, the fried chicken chain offered a solution for those who couldn’t get their hands on the item – bring your own buns.
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro is causing people with a phobia of small holes to freak out
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 11 Pro on Tuesday, and some people couldn’t help but focus on the new rear-camera design boasting three lenses, claiming it triggers their “trypophobia.”
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 11 Pro on Tuesday, and some people couldn’t help but focus on the new rear-camera design boasting three lenses, claiming it triggers their “trypophobia.”
Juul Labs says it will 'fully cooperate' with FDA investigation
San Francisco-based JUUL Labs Inc. said Tuesday it will "fully cooperate" with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning letter that alleges the company is making advertising claims for its e-cigarettes without FDA authorization.
San Francisco-based JUUL Labs Inc. said Tuesday it will "fully cooperate" with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning letter that alleges the company is making advertising claims for its e-cigarettes without FDA authorization.
New technology helps Minnesota police officers 'see' in total darkness
One Minnesota police department is giving officers a way to see better in the dark.
One Minnesota police department is giving officers a way to see better in the dark.
U of M study: Food industry vulnerable to 'devastating' cyberattacks
A new University of Minnesota study suggests the food industry needs to take its cybersecurity seriously as threats mount.
A new University of Minnesota study suggests the food industry needs to take its cybersecurity seriously as threats mount.
Apple unveils cheaper iPhone and pricing for streaming TV
Apple unveiled new iPhones that are largely unchanged from previous models and accompanied by an unexpected price cut for the cheapest model, underscoring the company's efforts to counteract a sales slump of its flagship product.
Apple unveiled new iPhones that are largely unchanged from previous models and accompanied by an unexpected price cut for the cheapest model, underscoring the company's efforts to counteract a sales slump of its flagship product.
Vitamin E acetate investigated as possible link in vaping-related illnesses as reported cases double
As the number of people with severe lung illness related to vaping climbs to at least 450 cases, health officials in New York are looking into whether vitamin E acetate that is found in cannabis vape products is to blame.
As the number of people with severe lung illness related to vaping climbs to at least 450 cases, health officials in New York are looking into whether vitamin E acetate that is found in cannabis vape products is to blame.
Girls, Science and Technology: Fox 9 meteorologists create an explosion
Ian Leonard and Cody Matz had an explosive time at 15th annual Girls, Science and Technology Saturday.
Ian Leonard and Cody Matz had an explosive time at 15th annual Girls, Science and Technology Saturday.