TECH

A life-saving robotic heart surgery is being credited by one San Antonio area woman for saving her life.

A recent survey showed two-thirds of Americans think they are tech savvy, but after answering a few questions, it showed most of them are not.

As pet owners, the thought of losing a furry friend is heart-wrenching. But what if technology could help locate lost pets faster than ever before?

Fiesta is a party for a purpose and Geekdom added a technology twist.

New technology is seemingly getting integrated into so much of our day to day lives and now, San Antonio police have their very own drone unit.

Just like anything connected to the internet, smart home devices can be hacked and used to spy on you.

A new robotic technology that is already helping patients in San Antonio is also inspiring local students to consider working in the field of medicine.

A San Antonio nonprofit is helping raise awareness around sustainability and food systems by implementing aquaponics into schools.

There’s a new San Antonio networking group dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs.

MLB The Show is breaking a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.

University of Texas at San Antonio researchers are turning electric scooters into data collectors. Researchers created computer sensors to attach to scooters to collect data including motion, temperature and location data.

Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023.

The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, which catered to the tech industry, caused some near-misses for startups across the country, including in San Antonio.

The Creative Industries Expo is one of the highlight events throughout the week at SXSW. Nearly 25,000 people visit the expo that features displays and installations from more than two dozen countries.

Whether it's texting, facetime, or social media, there are some things you should never do with your cellphone.

The robotics team at Wagner High School focuses on building a variety of skills with students, from communication to teamwork.

When veterans leave the military it can be tough to transition into a high-end tech job. That's why an agency called NPower Texas offers training, job skills, and job placement, all for free.

Students at Southwest ISD are reaching new heights thanks to a drone program. The program has been around for a couple years now, and allows for students to earn high level certificates.

The most hackable passwords and tips to ensure your password is most secure.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is speaking at the Tech Port Center + Arena renaming ceremony that will take place on Tuesday afternoon at Port San Antonio.

While payment apps like Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App make sending money to your friends or for purchases very easy and convenient, Pew Research Center states that about one in 10 people fall victim to payment app scams or hacking.

It turns out the emoji you use can mean different things to different generations.

The local nonprofit Gardopia Garden is working on a project that is bringing the area community some healthy sustainable food.

The digital divide is growing, and children are caught in the middle. Having a home computer can change a child’s entire future.

Geekdom has their first Entrepreneur in Residence, Ben Jones, who recently sold his business to 7-Eleven and is now working to guide local startups.

The company sent out alerts last week about problems with its hosted exchange environment, which deals with emails.

if you missed out on the big Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday savings, don't worry. Here are some deep discounts on some popular, top-rated gifts.

While posting pictures of little ones can be a convenient way to share milestones with friends and family, there are some dangers parents should be aware of.

Electronics are always hot for the holidays. So, ahead of the big Black Friday through Cyber Monday weekend, Consumer Reports' tech editors offer their personal picks for gift ideas.

Cell phones aren't cheap and neither are repairs for when you drop and break it, so here are the most important features to look for in a protective case.

As holiday shopping kicks into high gear, Consumer Reports found discounts on some of its top-rated products before Thanksgiving weekend.

San Antonio Start Up Week is billed as San Antonio’s celebration of startups and their journeys – but it is also an opportunity to teach the next generation of great local businesses.

For emails that are opened, the reply rate is just 16 percent. The widespread misuse of email has led to unwanted inbox clutter.

A company based in a Denver suburb turns up-cycled shipping containers into vertical hydroponic farms.. and claims the containers can create as much as two football fields worth of traditional agriculture.

TikTok is one of the hottest social media apps going. But while watching the videos is free, users are also giving up some privacy by providing information. There are some simple tweaks to make in settings to protect some privacy.

Between the long hours scouring job boards, personalizing cover letters, and updating your resume, job hunting can feel like a full-time job.

The YMCA of Greater San Antonio is growing its presence in the world of esports.

What is catfishing and what are the best ways to prevent it?

Labor Day weekend and the seasonal shift to fall means September can be a good time to find discounts on appliances, grills and smartphones.

Esports is expanding in San Antonio ISD and soon more students will have the chance to participate in gaming events beyond San Antonio.

Help is on the way for thousands of San Antonio households that need a home internet connection but can’t afford it.

Astroport, a San Antonio area company, has a second contract from NASA, with a goal of building on the moon.

The executive director of SA Digital Connects joined Leading SA to discuss the problem of the digital divide, some solutions, and what comes next.

A local museum that is delivering STEM in captivating and inspiring ways and allows kids’ imaginations to run wild has recently expanded.

This new school year, dozens of Harlandale ISD students will have free Wi-Fi at home thanks to a district program.

A couple clicks here a couple clicks there and the bills paid. The debt is done. Emergency avoided. But how safe is your money?

Not only is the Air Force’s Center of Excellence responsible for training students to efficiently transport cargo, but it also provides in-flight comfort to passengers for distinguished visitors traveling all over the world.

A new online tool is letting people experience some of the difficult choices local families must make due to financial hardships.

Seventy percent of teens in the U.S. use TikTok, with more than a billion videos viewed per day. But not everything is fun and games, as some viral challenges can be dangerous, even deadly.

Fawaz and Yang tested videoconferencing applications on major operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, to see if the microphones were still accessed by the apps while muted.

Two friends came up an app aimed at making it easy to check in on your friends and family. WeTree is currently available on desktop and is coming to mobile apps soon.

A recent poll revealed about two-thirds of Americans say that they are very or extremely concerned about hacking. And they may have good reason to be.

A local nonprofit offering free technology classes to older adults is back in person after having to go online due to COVID-19.

Research is showing there are plenty of downsides when it comes to using your phone too much around your kids.

If it's time for a tablet upgrade, Consumer Reports offers recommendations for low and high budgets.

New, free tools from tech companies can help parents monitor and control their kids' screen time and the content they access.

The new Tech Port Center and Arena on the Southwest Side is holding its first public event on Monday night with the Smashing Pumpkins concert.

While many are turning to cellphones because they are cheaper and can be used anywhere, there still is some value to having a landline.

With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.

Cyber attacks are becoming an everyday part of life, and this week, the future generation of students who will fight back against these threats are in San Antonio.

The Tech Port Center + Arena in Port San Antonio is hosting a job fair this week to hire for 100 positions.

San Antonio’s technology industry is seemingly growing by the day. Port San Antonio is one of the local tech hubs and the area is set to unveil a new massive arena later this month.

In this week’s KSAT Kids edition of “Kids Wanna Know,” elementary students interviewed Jenny Martin, a senior producer with Electronic Arts (EA).

There are countless apps that help us do all kinds of things in our daily lives, but there’s a relatively new app that is actually helping people who are visually impaired with what some people don't have to think twice about.

In an effort to get more families and students interested in the STEM field, Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering is hosting a special event.

The pandemic fueled many business ideas and led to new entrepreneurial ventures in San Antonio, and the startup community is in full throttle to bring more jobs and technological advancements to the Alamo City.

Kroger is returning to the San Antonio market after nearly 30 years by launching a delivery service complete with robots.

Is your home security system as secure as you think it is? Consumer Reports' tests found some popular DIY home security systems are vulnerable to hacking.

It seems like every year the technology industry is getting more and more prevalent in San Antonio.

After recent controversy surrounding Spotify that saw some artists removing their music because of Covid information, some people are also wanting to cancel the service. But how do you do that and not lose your carefully curated playlists?

Screen time and kids is a hot topic. Studies show children under age eight spend an average of more than two hours a day using screen media.

Too much time on a digital screen can have long-term consequences on your vision.

The billionaire who flew on his own SpaceX flight last year is headed back up, aiming for an even higher orbit and the chance to take part in a spacewalk.

When you’re trading in or selling your car, you need to take similar steps as you would when getting rid of a computer. Otherwise, your private data could end up in someone else’s driveway.

It seems as though Wordle has swept the internet: Everywhere you turn, you see people posting that little box grid, showing off their final score, and what it took to get there.

Port San Antonio is using DreamWeek’s initiative to help spark innovation.

A San Antonio company is developing a video game to help train and recruit service members.

Hundreds of Harlandale ISD students will soon have internet at home thanks to a partnership with the City of San Antonio.

Each new year, technology seems to amaze us more than the last. So, what are the newest and biggest tech trends that will impact Americans in 2022?

Nikhil Sudan, president of direct investor business for Victory Capital, joined Leading SA on Tuesday to discuss the company, the future of business in San Antonio, and the national recognition.

Babies, dogs, vacations, workouts, cars, cooking… you name it, people share it online. But how much is too much?

Millions of cyber attacks are happening every day and now local businesses, schools and other organizations have an opportunity to do cybersecurity training at UTSA’s Cyber Range.

A San Antonio high school is adding a new program to help build a pool of local talent to fill high-demand tech jobs.

The Jobward app was launched during this year’s Startup Week with a series of presentations and panels in both person and online.

The city of San Antonio is currently hard at work becoming an innovation hub for technology and business and one such company is VelocityTX.

Laptops, tablets, and cellphones may be everywhere, but desktop computers offer some advantages for people working from home.

Big Sun Solar is a San Antonio solar energy company and they said they have a mission to bring solar power to the masses.

Cutting-edge DNA technology will be used to analyze the remains of more than 1,100 victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center that have yet to be identified.

What if there was a way to get water right out of the moisture in the atmosphere?

Technology has been put to the test over the past year, everything from laptops and monitors to routers and keyboards. If you’re looking for an upgrade, plan to be flexible because the global chip shortage has made shopping for tech more challenging this year.

These days, we use our phones to do, well, practically everything, right?

Can you imagine what life would be like without the World Wide Web?

Recent attacks against Apple products are causing concern. Consumer Reports explains what you can do to keep your Apple devices safe.

In a normal school year, the classroom is 100% in person, but with online schooling during a global health pandemic comes hours of screen time for your kids.

Consumer Reports explains how adding some tech to your daily routine can make all the difference in getting a good night’s sleep.

In this era of video games, quite often you have to pay for every little thing.

Consumer Reports has some handy tips to maximize the camera you take everywhere.

Netflix is the king of streaming with more than 200 million subscribers but now it appears the platform has set its sights on dominating a new form of entertainment: video games.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

Prices on phones, laptops and other electronics continue to rise, so that means consumers are increasingly looking for ways to save.