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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.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
The Boston Pride for the People Parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common Saturday.
About 80 percent of Boston hotels report their bookings are falling short of seasonal averages, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
The greatest risk for thunderstorms in the Boston area Saturday appears to be between roughly 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Boston Pride for the People Parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common Saturday.
The squid washed up on Saturday. WBZ-TV’s Ken MacLeod reports.
About 80 percent of Boston hotels report their bookings are falling short of seasonal averages, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Bentley University is upgrading its facilities as it prepares to host the French national team ahead of the World Cup.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach.
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
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.