Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:20:39 -0600 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:20:39 -0600 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/AA-Flight-Attendant-Expects-to-Be-Fired-Over-Parody-Videos-139136644.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:00:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/aa-parody-youtube-021012.jpg
An American Airlines flight attendant said he expected to be fired for posting to YouTube videos that poke fun at company executives.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Engineer-Who-Gave-Obama-Resume-Gets-Job-Offers-138975464.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:06:03 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Obamaresume013112_722x406_2191851293.jpg
A semiconductor engineer who sent his resume to the president is still seeking work because the job offers were outside North Texas.

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Dallas police confirm that someone hacked into their website and stole officers' information.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/AISD-Visitors-to-Be-Subjected-to-Background-Checks-138813319.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:38:39 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/arlingtonschoolsecurtiy2012_722x406_2193570726.jpg
Arlington schools are ramping up security. In one week the district will put new high tech scanners in place to keep track of visitors.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Dallas-Business-Competes-in-Americas-Next-Top-Innovator-Challenge-138679639.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:02 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/214*120/snow+tree+on+power+lines.jpg
SH Coatings LP, a Dallas based business, is competing against 12 other start-up companies nationwide in the U.S. Department of Energy's "America's Next Top Innovator Challenge."

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Graffiti-Artist-Pockets-200-Million-for-Facebook-Murals-138572619.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:20:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/david+choe.jpg
The Korean-American graffiti artist was paid for his work in company stock.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Facebook-IPO-Beyond-The-Numbers-138522559.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:17:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/161*120/facebook-wash-dc.jpg
Facebook's IPO filing shows how important the company is

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/news/tech/What-You-Should-Know-About-Facebooks-IPO/138620039 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:35:15 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/NSFacebookIPO_722x406_2192567897.jpg
Cameron Gawley, CEO of digital strategy agency Buzz Shift, talks about what investors and Facebook faithful should know about Facebook's initial public offering.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/news/tech/Stock-Show-Finds-Success-Through-Social-Media/138521724 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:08:58 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/stockshowsocialmedia_722x406_2192139069.jpg
Social media plays a vital role in notifying visitors about daily events at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

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Facebook filed its is S-1 paperwork for an initial public offering Wednesday and for the first time gave a look at its revenues and where the company is going.

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The rumors of Facebook filing an IPO took a twist Tuesday afternoon when Reuters got a source who had a dollar figure.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Obama-Asks-for-Fort-Worth-Engineers-Resume-138445254.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:34:31 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Obamaresume013112_722x406_2191851293.jpg
A woman's video chat with the president on a social media network could help her husband find a job.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Get-Paid-to-Watch-TV-Theres-an-App-For-That-138132428.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:44:20 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/iPad4.jpg
A new iPhone and iPad app rewards you for watching hours and hours of TV

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/NATL-Google-to-Users-You-Cant-Opt-Out-138037723.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:34:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/google-plus-logo-640.jpg
Google will combine private information from across all its web properties, a move users can't opt out of.

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Amazon lured in moms; now they're backing off the big savings.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/NATL-Apple-Gets-into-Textbook-Publishing-137673158.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:21:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/jobs-reaction-P7.jpg
An e-textbook initiative has been in the works at Apple for a while, reportedly inspired by Al Gore's 'Our Choice' e-book.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/CES-Wrap--Big-Show-Big-Winners-and-Losers-137179523.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:30:37 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/136590619.jpg
If the show (and it's still big) does go on, who takes over the top slot?

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/APD-Puts-CSI-Like-Technology-to-Use-137225208.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:50:26 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/arlington-laser-scanner-011.jpg
Arlington police are using a 3D laser scanner to reconstruct crime scenes.

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The 2012 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show was supposed to be about tablets and ultrabooks.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Find-My-iPhone-Nabs-Suspected-Thief-137149178.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:25:16 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/find-my-iphone-011112.jpg
A Richardson woman used the "Find My iPhone" feature to help police make an arrest.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/NATL-Your-Facebook-News-Feed-Now-Has-Ads-137086993.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:18:36 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/184*120/ZuckerbergMessages.jpg
Facebook launches ads in user news feeds, now called "Featured Stories."

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/NATL-Google-Wants-to-Power-Your-Refrigerator----137085288.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:16:43 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/eric-schmidt-ces.jpg
Two of the biggest stars of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show were suppose to be mobile phones and tablets. Google is taking that further.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Few-Texting-and-Driving-Tickets-So-Far-in-Arlington-137053668.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:19:13 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/texting+driving+4354366.jpg
Despite a low number of tickets issued for Arlington's new texting and driving ban, police say the law still seems to be having an impact.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Photos-Consumer-Electronics-2012-137024558.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:31:00 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/CES-Gadgets-P5.jpg
The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700 exhibitors.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/NBC-To-Broadcast-London-Olympics-in-3D-137021188.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:57:10 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/3dtvglasses.jpg
Some 200 hours of coverage will be aired in 3D.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/CES--The-Show-Needs-an-Upgrade-136957298.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:37:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/194*120/ces_2012_lg_3d.jpg
CES is still cool, but needs an infusion of young, hip software companies.

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NTSB Chairman visits Grapevine conference specializing in tour buses.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Denton-Debuts-Smartphone-App-to-Remind-You-to-Take-Out-the-Trash-136741368.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:34:47 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/garbage-bag.jpg
If you need help remembering when to take out the trash, and if you live in Denton, this story is for you.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Man-Spends-16000-on-Virtual-Sword-136396698.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:44:04 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/189*120/age_of_wulin_sword.jpg
A man spent $16,000 on a virtual sword for a game that has not even been released yet.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Texas-Teenager-Touches-Thousands-Through-YouTube-136376553.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:57:38 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/RIP-Ben-Breedlove.jpg
Ben Breedlove died on Christmas Day of a congenital heart condition but he continues to touch thousands through YouTube.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Top-10-Viral-Videos-of-2011-135858108.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:56:51 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/creep-lonely-planet.jpg
Spend much of your day watching YouTube videos? You're not alone. On the average day, three billion YouTube videos are played on computer and phone screens around the world. Forty-eight hours of video are uploaded to the site every minute.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/New-Phishing-Scheme-Targets-American-Airlines-135538138.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:42:46 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/AA-Planes-093011.jpg
A new phishing scheme is trying to hook people who fly with American Airlines.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Arlingtons-Police-Chief-invites-you-to-a-Virtual-Ride-along-135324213.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:21:22 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap2011120917h24m26s2_722x406_2175201209.jpg
Chief Theron Bowman tweets messages and pictures while riding with the DWI Task Force.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Twitter-Hashtags-Hot-Topics-Facebook-2011-135025288.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:53:58 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/sheen-spotlight-P2.jpg
From Steve Jobs to the earthquake in Japan: What the world talked about on Twitter and Facebook this year.

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Twitter met the press, to show off its new interface.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Realtor-Pleads-Guilty-to-Harassing-Ex-Employee-on-Facebook-135298063.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:17:15 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/dfw-generic-facebook-02.jpg
The victim says her former boss posted hateful things with her account after she quit.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/ATT-Changes-Policy-After-Accidentally-Ruining-Holiday-Surpises-135123763.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:43:28 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/iphone-4S-release-tokyo-722.jpg
AT&T has changed its survey texting policy after the NBC 5 Problem Solvers notified them of a potential issue for the holidays.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Technology-Makes-Hidden-Cameras-Harder-to-Spot-135202678.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:34:46 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/hidden-camera-120711.jpg
"Nanny cams" and other secret recording equipment are becoming harder to spot.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/news/tech/Tech-Tips-To-Help-You-Survive-The-Holidays/135106888 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:05:56 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/techtips4holidays_722x406_2174056117.jpg
Top apps, websites, and tips to make holiday travel and gift giving easier

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/news/tech/High-Tech-Holiday-Gifts/134299988 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:29:32 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/hi-tech-gift.jpg
This year there really aren't any must-have high-tech gifts out there, so what are people looking for? Here's a look at the top tech items on holiday wish lists.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Electronics-Popular-at-Online-Retailer-134643983.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:33:02 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/ipadtesting112811_722x406_2171585852.jpg
iPads, flat-screen TVs and other electronics are hot products at a Liquidation.com warehouse in Garland.

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