Officials: Don't worry about new iPhone feature
There's been concern about a new iPhone feature that allows contact information exchange by linking phones. Some feared it could facilitate data theft, but this isn't entirely the case. The feature, called NameDrop in the latest iOS 17 update, facilitates sharing only personal contact info when iPhones are touched. Contrary to panic, it doesn't download photos or all contacts. Law enforcement is aiming to reassure the public about the safety of this feature, with agencies like Longwood using it to inform their communities.
There's been concern about a new iPhone feature that allows contact information exchange by linking phones. Some feared it could facilitate data theft, but this isn't entirely the case. The feature, called NameDrop in the latest iOS 17 update, facilitates sharing only personal contact info when iPhones are touched. Contrary to panic, it doesn't download photos or all contacts. Law enforcement is aiming to reassure the public about the safety of this feature, with agencies like Longwood using it to inform their communities.
Watch: Flying car takes first successful flight
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
This road will charge your electric car
A new dynamic wireless power technology could take over a Central Florida road that acts like a wireless charging system for your electric vehicle. It's not built yet, but the designs are ready and officials say Central Florida is the perfect place to build it.
A new dynamic wireless power technology could take over a Central Florida road that acts like a wireless charging system for your electric vehicle. It's not built yet, but the designs are ready and officials say Central Florida is the perfect place to build it.
Arkansas law requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts temporarily blocked
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
Google's got you humming: New YouTube feature helps you find that song you can't name
Google is testing a new feature on YouTube to help users find songs they can't name by allowing them to hum or record the tune. This feature, currently in experimentation, is available only to select users globally on Android devices.
Google is testing a new feature on YouTube to help users find songs they can't name by allowing them to hum or record the tune. This feature, currently in experimentation, is available only to select users globally on Android devices.
New NASA telescope expected to uncover hundreds of Earth-sized rogue planets
The findings stem from a nine-year survey known as the Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics, and according to researchers, they have already identified at least one planet that is roughly the size of Earth.
The findings stem from a nine-year survey known as the Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics, and according to researchers, they have already identified at least one planet that is roughly the size of Earth.
Free autonomous shuttles coming to Altamonte
Autonomous shuttles are expected to launch in Altamonte Springs in the next couple of months.
Autonomous shuttles are expected to launch in Altamonte Springs in the next couple of months.
Late-night SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon 9 rocket, which landed on a ship at sea.
SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon 9 rocket, which landed on a ship at sea.
Company recalls 190,000 portable chargers following fire on plane
The VRURC portable charges were recalled due to a fire risk related to a "manufacturing condition" that could cause some to overheat to the point of ignition.
The VRURC portable charges were recalled due to a fire risk related to a "manufacturing condition" that could cause some to overheat to the point of ignition.
Live to 200? Inside Biohacking Conference
Late breaking news events and top stories of the day are updated by the FOX 35 Nightly News Team along with the latest weather and tomorrow's forecast.
Late breaking news events and top stories of the day are updated by the FOX 35 Nightly News Team along with the latest weather and tomorrow's forecast.
YouTube TV users will see 13% subscription price increase
The new price is $72.99 per month, up from $64.99.
The new price is $72.99 per month, up from $64.99.
'Heart in a Box' increases viability for donated organs
New technology is helping to save lives. Surgeons are using what is called "Heart in a Box" in Orlando to speed up the wait time for vital transplants.
New technology is helping to save lives. Surgeons are using what is called "Heart in a Box" in Orlando to speed up the wait time for vital transplants.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown details released
Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.
Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.
Fortnite developer agrees to pay $520M fine for privacy violations
Epic Games allegedly collected the personal information of Fortnite players under the age of 13 without parental consent. The company agreed to settle complaints involving children’s privacy and its payment methods that duped gamers into making unintended purchases.
Epic Games allegedly collected the personal information of Fortnite players under the age of 13 without parental consent. The company agreed to settle complaints involving children’s privacy and its payment methods that duped gamers into making unintended purchases.
This virtual reality program could 'revolutionize' physical therapy
Physical therapists say one of the biggest challenges is getting their patients to actually finish a rehabilitation program. Most people go to a handful of their sessions before dropping out, they say. A Central Florida company hopes to revolutionize physical and occupational therapy through the development of virtual reality sessions.
Physical therapists say one of the biggest challenges is getting their patients to actually finish a rehabilitation program. Most people go to a handful of their sessions before dropping out, they say. A Central Florida company hopes to revolutionize physical and occupational therapy through the development of virtual reality sessions.
Snapchat introduces first parental controls, allowing parents to see who their teens are messaging
Snap has launched Snapchat's Family Center, which introduces parental controls and account linking to the social media app
Snap has launched Snapchat's Family Center, which introduces parental controls and account linking to the social media app
New safety features in school buses help track students
New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.
New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.
New York to London in 3 hours? Overture aircraft aims to fly faster than traditional planes
Boom Supersonic is setting out to redefine commercial travel by bringing supersonic speed to flights.
Boom Supersonic is setting out to redefine commercial travel by bringing supersonic speed to flights.
Juice Jacking: Cell phones being hacked at public charging stations
Ready to travel this holiday weekend? Heed this big warning before you charge your phone on the go: cybercriminals can hack your phone through some public charging stations.
Ready to travel this holiday weekend? Heed this big warning before you charge your phone on the go: cybercriminals can hack your phone through some public charging stations.