Tech Corner

Thibodaux PD launches mobile app for new approach to community relations

The way of doing business is changing at the Thibodaux Police Department and it’s an effort that includes the entire community.

Apple releases new iPad with 128 GB of storage

Apple unexpectedly added a new member to its iPad line on Tuesday, offering a 9.7-inch Retina iPad with 128 gigabytes of storage -- doubling the tablet's previous max capacity.

Girl Scouts release 'cookie locator' app

It’s that time of year again - Girl Scout Cookie season. Now, there is an easier way to find out where you can get your hands on the delicious treats.

Mayor: Tweet your favorite places for Super Bowl visitors

Many flock to Twitter to post witty remarks or check in on Yelp or Foursquare for their favorite places, but now New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is asking residents with social media prowess to post their favorite places for visitors of the Su

Mobile data use in on the rise meaning connection speeds could soon be slowling to crawl

Maybe you've noticed the internet connection from your smartphone has gotten slower. It may get worse. Smartphones have outpaced other mobile devices in the duel over data.

Does Twitter's Vine have a porn problem?

Perhaps it was a foregone conclusion, what with the Internet's proven ability to turn any new technology into a platform for showing naked people.

New joint venture hopes to put 'flying' vehicles on the market by 2014

Aviation engineer Dr. Paul Moller said his dream of flying "Skycars" is about to come true, thanks to a business joint venture announced Thursday.

Facebook could pay users in class-action Sponsored Stories settlement

Facebook may have to pay some of its users up to $10 each to settle a class-action lawsuit over its "Sponsored Stories" ads, according to legal notices sent out late last week.

Newly approved medicine treats debilitating retina conditions

A new treatment for a debilitating eye disease is ready for use after FDA approval in October.

Unlocking new smartphone becomes harder Saturday

It's about to get more difficult to move between smartphone carriers and still keep your existing phone.

Experts say demand for mobile data use will soon eclipse network capacity

Smartphones have quickly outpaced other mobile devices in the duel over data.

Tens of thousands hit with U-verse outage

Service was gradually returning Thursday for tens of thousands of AT&T's U-verse TV, Internet and phone customers after an outage that lasted several days.

Apple stock plunges 10 percent

Apple's stock bubble continued to deflate Thursday.

Facebook's mobile app dominated in 2012

Facebook and Google are battling it out to dominate your smartphone time and, for now, Facebook is winning.

Bionic suit enables paraplegic woman to walk

A war veteran who lost her ability to walk and stand two years ago, took multiple steps again thanks to an advance exoskeleton technology.