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A professor and his students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are building drones inspired by bats and how they navigate darkness.
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A professor and his students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are building drones inspired by bats and how they navigate darkness.
One parent recounted his son's experience with a sexual predator that the child allegedly met on Roblox and talked to on Discord.
From computer-powered pest forecasts to a GPS map leading apple-pickers to ripe trees, Fishkill Farms is using technology to make every pick possible. Bradley Blackburn reports from Hopewell Junction, New York.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a partnership focused on nuclear energy and artificial intelligence. Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
Boston officials are rolling out new tools and sensors to increase the fight against rat infestations, as residents continue to report a surge in sightings in neighborhoods across the city. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
These are tough times for venture capital, the funding source relied on by many tech startup companies. And one of the biggest slumps has hit one of the best startup states of past years - Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Technology can help people impacted by natural disasters preserve their precious belongings they may not have time to save. CBS News's Dave Malkoff reports.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
Cybersecurity experts suggest Friday's Microsoft outage could be the biggest tech outage in history. Does the world rely on these programs too much? WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
In letter to clients, company says its systems will be up and running in days, not weeks.
Multiple cyberattacks on software maker CDK Global are causing havoc for thousands of car dealerships across the U.S.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
Foreign automakers dominate U.S. News' list of the best new EVs and hybrids, while Tesla is shut out.
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
In a statement on its website, Roku said it found no evidence that it was the source of the account credentials used in either of the attacks or that Roku's systems were compromised.
AT&T said data found on the "dark web" contains information such as Social Security numbers and passcodes for roughly 73 million current and former customers.
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
Tesla accounted for 80% of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2020, but that figure fell to 55% last year.
NOAA said people as far south as Alabama may have seen the northern lights and that the sun could expel the strongest type of solar flares over the next few days.
Google wants access to Reddit users' "authentic, human conversations" to help train its artificial intelligence tools.
The groundbreaking technology can be used to create deepfakes, and allow anyone to generate content for films, video games, ads.
Here are tips and tricks from an expert so you can make sure you get the most life out of your phone.
Apple say the new iOS security feature prevents thieves from stealing sensitive information, like credit card data.
A woman died and three other people were hurt late Wednesday night when a boat crashed into a pier just off a runway at Logan Airport in East Boston.
Fire and heavy, thick smoke gutted Moozy's, a popular ice cream shop in Belmont, Massachusetts, early Thursday morning.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
The FIFA World Cup is a month away, yet in places like Lexington, Massachusetts, their partially state-funded watch parties are at a standstill.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Fire and heavy, thick smoke gutted Moozy's, a popular ice cream shop in Belmont early Thursday.
A woman died and three other people were hurt late Wednesday night when a boat crashed into a pier just off a runway at Logan Airport in East Boston.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Governor Maura Healey said she filed legislation to ensure a Chelmsford firefighter will receive full pay and benefits while recovering from injuries he suffered during a fall.
The FIFA World Cup is a month away, yet in places like Lexington their partially state-funded watch parties are at a standstill.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick from Boston College, has been charged with an assault at a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
Amanda Gutierres converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy came from behind to beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Kyle Schwarber homered in his fifth consecutive game and the Phillies beat the Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.