The Austin Police Department is utilizing new license plate readers to tackle auto theft, with the technology already leading to the recovery of five stolen vehicles since activation on March 29.

UT Austin receives a $12 million NSF grant to develop AI-driven operating systems that will adapt to new hardware and applications, promising efficiency and future-proofing against evolving technologies.

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin are developing Ambient Diffusion, a method to train AI on corrupted images to prevent replication of copyrighted material.

Pipedream Labs raises $13M for their innovative underground food delivery system, aiming to cut emissions and congestion by using robotic vehicles in tunnels.

UT Austin researchers found that a cholera strain resists genetic change by neutralizing plasmids using a unique two-part immune system, a discovery which could guide new treatments.

Amazon Pharmacy now offers prescription delivery within hours in New York, Los Angeles, and other cities, emphasizing affordability, speed, and a blend of AI and human expertise.

A study from The University of Texas at Austin indicates earthquakes in the Midland Basin are moving towards Big Spring, with 1,305 detected from 2017 to 2023.

Eleven University of Texas at Austin faculty members are elected AAAS fellows for notable advancements in STEM fields, including breakthroughs in AI, enzyme design for plastic degradation, and water resource management.

Austin's police, fire, and EMS will begin using a fully encrypted radio system on April 22, limiting public access to their communications for operational security.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is enhancing runway safety through new FAA-endorsed surveillance technology aimed at preventing on-ground accidents.

The Williamson County IT Services Department won the TAGITM Excellence Award for its innovative Unify Project, a communication system for emergency services coordination.

Tesla surpasses H-E-B as Austin's largest private employer with 22,777 workers, an 86% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman.

The HotRock Geothermal Research Consortium has launched in Austin, Texas, aiming to advance geothermal energy development with support from industry leaders.