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• Outdated technology no longer works; medical alert company trying to reach customers Play Video

  March 4, 2022 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Last week, AT&T began its 3G network sunset. It didn't just affect phones, but everyday appliances. Some of that technology may be in your house, and you might not know it. Acadian On Call has been supplying medical alert systems for the last 25 years.... more »

• Instagram rolling out new features to prevent social media addiction

  December 7, 2021 4:59 AM

  For years now, health experts have been warning against the dangers of social media addiction. According to one Healthline article , s ome experts estimate up to ten percent of people in the United States are battling social media addiction. What is social media addiction? This form... more »

• Baton Rouge named among 'Top 10 Digital Cities' for seventh consecutive year

  November 16, 2021 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Center for Digital Government has named Baton Rouge a Top 10 Digital City, marking the seventh consecutive year Baton Rouge has ranked among the top digital cities in the U.S., according to a Tuesday news release from the office of EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. ... more »

• President Biden to sign executive order targeting internet service providers, Big Tech

  July 9, 2021 1:01 PM

  Before the close of Friday, President Joe Biden intends to sign an executive order that will directly impact internet service providers and Silicon Valley, CNN reports. Aimed at fostering competition among broadband service providers, the executive order will encourage the Federal Communications Commission to reintroduce a so-called "nutrition label"... more »

• Local rental car shortage stems from international problem of limited microchip supply Play Video

  May 19, 2021 9:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Local drivers interested in securing a rental car may be surprised to find that the capital area's supply of rental cars is extremely limited. But this predicament is not limited to South Louisiana, it's linked to a global problem. A recent article from The Drive... more »

• Hack forces state computer system crash; Private info presumed safe Play Video

  November 18, 2019 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An investigation is underway after hackers forced state computer network officials to disconnect Louisiana government from the internet Monday. "This attempted ransomware attack is similar to the ransomware targeted at local school districts and government entities across the country this summer. There is no anticipated data... more »

• Flood-damaged school burglarized Play Video

  May 18, 2017 11:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are looking for thieves who stole from a school recovering from the August flood. Glen Oaks Park Elementary students have been attending the old Banks School since the flood. Last week, someone broke into the school and stole dozens of tablets and laptops. "Whoever's... more »

• EBR school officials considering school bus tracking technology Play Video

  May 18, 2017 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Parents may soon be able to track their child's school bus in East Baton Rouge Parish. School officials are looking into equipping school buses with tracking technology. About 35,000 students ride the bus every day and officials are trying to find ways to help answer... more »

• Waitr CEO apologizes for Valentine's Day delivery fail

  February 15, 2017 9:08 PM

  The CEO of popular food delivery app Waitr is apologizing to customers after a busier-than-expected Valentine's Day rush. CEO Chris Meaux issued the apology Wednesday, saying they did not expect as big of a rush for Valentine's Day 2017 and staffed based on last year's orders. "While no... more »

• Area high school students developing winning app for disaster assistance

  January 8, 2016 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge high school student attending the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in Natchitoches is one of five in a group competing to win an award for an app that solves problems in local communities. The group, which also includes a... more »

• Dr. Calandro on keeping kids safe in the age of tech Play Video

  October 15, 2015 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Local pediatrician Mindy Calandro visited News 2 at 4 with news for parents about establishing healthy concepts of digital use and citizenship for children who are "growing up digital." The American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP), provides some guidelines to help parents manage the ever-evolving digital... more »

• Cool Schools: Andrew Knott's International Science Fair project Play Video

  September 22, 2015 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Andrew Knott has always had a passion for science and next month he'll get to showcase his talent on an international level. He's one of just five students in America going to the Mostratec Brazilian Science and Technology Fair. The event will feature 376 projects made by 760... more »

• Cool Schools: Southeast Middle Magnet Digital Arts and Technology Academy Play Video

  September 15, 2015 10:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Southeast Middle is teaching students how to get comfortable on both sides of the camera. The school just implemented the Southeast Middle Magnet Digital Arts and Technology Academy, a magnet program that enrolls about 20% of the school's students. Students that are enrolled in the program are able... more »

• New way to target speeders on I-12 Play Video

  June 17, 2013 9:26 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police are considering adding a new piece of technology to their force to catch speeding drivers. The speed laser, called DragonCam, is already used in other states. DragonCam combines traditional laser enforcement with new, automated enforcement. Instead of personally ticketing a person for speeding, a... more »

• LPB reports issue, station not broadcasting

  January 23, 2013 8:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana Public Broadcasting stations went dark Wednesday after an issue at the network's headquarters on Perkins Road. WLPB, the broadcast station that programs much of the state LPB affiliates, reported on its Facebook page there was an issue with equipment and fire trucks were called. No... more »