Technology

Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is pushing the U.S. Department of Justice to answer questions about the use of warrantless searches of Americans’ digital communications. Wyden wants to know how the department utilizes information from Executive Order 12333, originally intended …

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – The U.S. Justice Department has announced the takedown of “Alpha-Bay,” which it calls the dark web’s largest market. It facilitated the sale of illegal items, including drugs. The founder of Alpha-Bay, Alexandre Cazes, reportedly committed suicide while in …

Medford, Ore. —  A new piece of equipment will be making a big impact on the work at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County. NBC5 News got a first look at what it does, and what it will mean for the children they …

A major cyber-attack that swept across Europe Tuesday has spread to the United States. NBC News reports the attack is similar to the crippling WannaCry attack that occurred a month ago. This attack is being linked to ransomware known as Petya. According …

Update: The SpaceX launch is now expected at about 12:10 p.m. PST. Titusville, Fla. – SpaceX is set to launch a satellite into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The private corporation originally planned to launch the BulgariaSat-1 satellite on …

Denver, Colo. (KCNC/CNN Newsource) – When skating or scootering at Denver’s skate park, kids are texting, talking, or taking pictures. They couldn’t imagine life without a smartphone. Now, voters in Colorado may decide on whether selling smartphones to kids under 13 should be …

Medford, Ore. — Ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft could soon be coming to  Medford. Uber officials tell NBC5 News they’d like to offer the service here in Medford, but current city code doesn’t allow for it. That could all change soon though. …

Medford, Ore. — Medford police continue to investigate a threat that closed Medford’s Rogue Community College campus Thursday. The evacuation forced graphic design students to scrap a portfolio showcase for potential employers. They rescheduled Friday morning, but many employers and students who had previously …

Chapel Hill, N.C. (NBC News) – Brain scans may help detect autism in babies long before they show any symptoms Scientists at the University of North Carolina studied the brains of 59 6-month olds with a family history of autism. Scans measured …

Portland, Ore. – Rural Oregon counties have been struggling financially for years due to a lack of forestry jobs and federal timber revenue. Now, a recently approved building could herald a new age for the Northwest timber industry. It all centers around …