Skype is gone: Here are the best alternatives for internet calls in 2025
With Skype officially shut down, users are looking for new ways to make internet calls, receive texts, and keep their US phone numbers. Here’s what works and what doesn’t in 2025.
With Skype officially shut down, users are looking for new ways to make internet calls, receive texts, and keep their US phone numbers. Here’s what works and what doesn’t in 2025.
Arizona road rage victim speaks to killer through artificial intelligence
An Arizona man who was killed during a road-rage incident speaks in court from beyond the grave. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details on how artificial intelligence was used during the victim impact statements.
An Arizona man who was killed during a road-rage incident speaks in court from beyond the grave. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details on how artificial intelligence was used during the victim impact statements.
Microsoft officially shuts down Skype today
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, has officially been retired by Microsoft. Here's what to know.
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, has officially been retired by Microsoft. Here's what to know.
AI bot Grok suggests facts ‘clash with some MAGA expectations’
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."
Central Florida company developing sustainable, U.S.-sourced batteries
As reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire continue to make headlines, a Central Florida company says it may have found a sustainable solution.
As reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire continue to make headlines, a Central Florida company says it may have found a sustainable solution.
'Godfather of AI' issues 'dire' warning about future of humanity
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
Duolingo announces 148 courses created with generative AI
The company said building one new course on Duolingo could take years, but using generative AI allows for 'unprecedented speed and quality.'
The company said building one new course on Duolingo could take years, but using generative AI allows for 'unprecedented speed and quality.'
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
AI versus free speech: Lawsuit could set landmark ruling following teen’s suicide
A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide.
A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide.
Tips for buying used smartphones in 2025
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
With smartphone prices rising, secondhand phones offer big savings — but buyers need to be careful. Here’s how to avoid scams and pick a quality device.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the vacation-planning process
Different AI platforms can make the planning process more efficient.
Different AI platforms can make the planning process more efficient.
Artificial Intelligence Google working to decode dolphin communication using AI
Now Google is using artificial intelligence to try and understand how they communicate with one another
Now Google is using artificial intelligence to try and understand how they communicate with one another
3rd Neuralink brain implant patient able to communicate despite non-verbal ALS
Brad Smith, who is the first person with ALS and third to receive a Neuralink brain implant, shared his experience with the technology on social media.
Brad Smith, who is the first person with ALS and third to receive a Neuralink brain implant, shared his experience with the technology on social media.
AG James Uthmeier announces lawsuit against Snapchat, citing need to protect children from alleged predation
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that he is cracking down on alleged predation facilitated by major social media platform Snapchat. He is promising the lawsuit is "just the beginning" of actions against "problematic platforms."
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that he is cracking down on alleged predation facilitated by major social media platform Snapchat. He is promising the lawsuit is "just the beginning" of actions against "problematic platforms."
Is 4chan gone? What happened to the notorious message board
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT is costing OpenAI millions, says CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says saying “please" and “thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company “tens of millions" due to energy demands, but he believes the cost is worth it.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says saying “please" and “thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company “tens of millions" due to energy demands, but he believes the cost is worth it.
The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Zoom resolves outage, says it was not due to hack
Zoom was down for a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon before coming back online just after 4 p.m. ET.
Zoom was down for a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon before coming back online just after 4 p.m. ET.
Spotify issues resolved after widespread outage
Spotify is back online after a widespread outage Wednesday morning.
Spotify is back online after a widespread outage Wednesday morning.
Increased tornado warnings may face delays amid tech setbacks
According to documents obtained by congressional members, the Trump administration has proposed reducing NOAA’s budget significantly below its current level of more than $6 billion.
According to documents obtained by congressional members, the Trump administration has proposed reducing NOAA’s budget significantly below its current level of more than $6 billion.