Ordinary people, armed with cell phones, are at the vanguard of a revolution in journalism — one that has positive implications for democracy as Americans celebrate their independence.

In some ways, the new Flip UltraHD pocket camcorder is a throwback to the company's original model; but that's not entirely a bad thing.

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The FCC today issued a Consumer Alert aimed at helping viewers who are frustrated trying to find their favorite digital TV stations.

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WFAA switched its analog transmitter off at noon after nearly 60 years of broadcasting on Channel 8. We're now all digital.
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The dramatic rescue of a motorist whose pickup slipped from a Haltom City spillway was broadcast live on Channel 8.

Bing is the new online tool from Microsoft that puts a 21st century spin on Internet searches.

Stamp prices are going up again -- a great reason to stop writing checks and to start using your bank's online bill paying option.

The next generation of Microsoft Windows is yours for the downloading; and Amazon gives us a peek at what could represent the future of publishing.

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Amazon today unveiled a new model of its popular Kindle electronic reading device with a screen that's two-and-a-half times larger than the current version.

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Rescue teams were working to free the victim's body from a muddy trench at a water tower at Arkansas Lane and Ozark Drive.

Canyon Creek Elementary Shcool will be closed for at least an additional two days this week.

Dear Electronic Gadget Manufacturer: I salivate over cool new cell phones, MP3 players and digital cameras. But what's up with the battery thing?

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Health officials say there have been no new confirmed cases of swine flu in the past 24 hours, and they defended their agressive approach to the crisis.

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Dr. John Carlo speaks with reporters.

Canyon Creek Elementary School will be closed for the rest of the week after one student tested positive for the fast-spreading illness.

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Kodak has just introduced the second generation of its Z-series camcorders, the Zx1. It maintains most of the benefits of its predecessor — including the ability to shoot both HD video and still photos, but with a few tweaks and changes.

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Eric Cunningham

Eric Cunningham was nabbed Friday afternoon driving his mother's stolen SUV. Police said Christine Robertson had been bludgeoned.

YouTube has now entered the battle for the hearts, minds and eyeballs of Web surfers who thirst for TV and movie entertainment.

Today's tiny netbook does have its limitations, but for most users those are small tradeoffs when compared with the affordability and utility of these Lilliputian laptops.

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Recycling your old electronics gear is great for the environment, but it doesn't necessarily put any cash back in your pocket. Now RadioShack has a program for you to get something back for that unused cell phone or outdated MP3 player.

You may qualify to file a free electronic tax return, but time is running out.

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Police said the driver may have been drinking before his pickup went into the water at Singleton Boulevard and Pluto Street.

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Slick streets and an impaired driver could be contributing factors in the Easter morning wreck.

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Loud overnight thunderstorms dumped more than an inch of rain in many parts of the region after a week of horrific wildfires.

The Dallas Mavericks are sponsoring an event Thursday that will let you clear out all that unwanted

This week, Walt clues you in to a great way to get rid of unwanted electronic junk.

But only a limited selection of iTunes music is available at the bargain price; the most popular songs are now more than a dollar each.

Windows users are now confronted with the scourge of the Conficker worm, a lurking computer virus that is timed to go off on April Fool's Day.

This week, Walt discusses some "hidden" stations on the FM dial; will you ever be able to listen to them?

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Apple is adding streaming video and audio to the iPhone.

Apple developers on Tuesday unveiled a number of added capabilities that will be part of the next update to the iPhone's operating system, due to be released this summer.

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Apple is adding streaming video and audio to the iPhone.

Apple developers on Tuesday unveiled a number of added capabilities that will be part of the next update to the iPhone's operating system, due to be released this summer.

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Digital photos are great, right? But will a disc full of JPG files still be viable in 10, 25 or 50 years? Take steps now to make sure your treasured memories will endure.

The shutdown of Circuit City triggers a chain reaction of memories as Walt reflects on his earliest days of computing.

Digital photos are great, right? But have you thought about what happens to those pictures in 10, 25 or 50 years?

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Something's different about Apple's new browser.

This week, Walt goes back in time via the Wayback Machine and also takes a first look at Apple's up-to-the-minute browser for Windows.

This week, Walt goes back in time via the Wayback Machine and takes a first look at Apple's up-to-the-minute browser.

There's lots of interesting news coming out of Madrid this week at the Mobile World Conference, including increased competition for the software that powers your pocket-size phone.

There's lots of interesting news coming out of Madrid this week at the Mobile World Conference, including increased competition for the software that powers your pocket-size phone.

Part II: After describing a nasty virus problem last week, Walt receives some helpful suggestions in his e-mail and gets his daughter's computer working again.

Part II: After describing a nasty virus problem in last week's newsletter, Walt gets some helpful suggestions in his e-mail and gets his daughter's computer working again.

My daughter's computer was hit by a devilish intruder this week, and I've been having a difficult time evicting it from her hard drive.

My daughter's computer was hit by a nasty intruder this week, one which I've been having a hard time evicting from her hard drive.

Walt offers an apology to a reader who followed his advice regarding a new Web browser.

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Qik has a simple interface for the phone user.

I've just been watching a brief snippet of live video on my computer from someone named Adamson, somewhere in Russia. He is using Qik to wirelessly broadcast his image around the world on the Internet.

I've just been watching a brief snippet of live video on my computer from someone named Adamson, somewhere in Russia.

Should you lug your laptop along with you on your vacation? Walt thinks it's a good idea.

SanDisk

A microSD card with a standard SD card adapter.

Got some computer users on your holiday list but not a lot of cash to spend? Walt Zwirko has some helpful gift suggestions in the under-$30 category.

Walt serves up some more inexpensive holiday gift suggestions and has some surprising news about a piviotal publicatoin of the personal computer age.

An iPhone for 99 bucks? That's just a rumor at this point. But if your gift-giving budget doesn't go that far, never fear — we've got some solid suggestions for under-$25 stocking stuffers.

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The first mouse was made from a block of wood.

We take it for granted today, but imagine what people were thinking when they saw a computer mouse for the first time.

This week: The pros and cons of antivirus software on Apple's Mac products; and a look way, way back at the first computer mouse.

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If you just can't get enough high definition content on your big screen TV, how about your child's birthday party? A new generation of tiny camcorders now makes that an affordable reality.

The Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera packs a lot of function into its diminutive chassis.

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The fire started in a stack of roofing material at the new Lone Star High School.

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Barack Obama and Franklin Roosevelt.

This week from Computer Corner: A 'thank you' from Walt, a presidential history lesson, Windows turns 25, and a peek at what's ahead next week.

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North Central Expressway was shut down temporarily as the nine-story hotel toppled in a cloud of dust.

Microsoft's first public demonstration of Windows 7 shows it looks a lot like Windows Vista, but there are some important differences. Plus: Online help for voters and some Halloween fun at WFAA.com in this week's edition of Comptuer Corner.

You don't need a portable music player to listen to your personal digital music collection. All you need is a connection to the Internet.

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Fast-developing technology is giving almost anyone with a cell phone the power to let others keep track of their movements via the World Wide Web.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are being barraged by e-mail messages from constituents wishing to weigh in on the proposal to bail out the financial industry. The House Web site has struggled to keep up with the onslaught.

Lots of Americans have strong opinions about the proposed bailout of the financial sector. Find out how to share your thoughts online with your elected representatives. Plus: A tiny new way to buy music and a new cell phone with a surprising heritage.

This week from Channel 8's Computer Corner, we look at a new mini-notebook computer that could bring the Internet to a whole new generation of users in this country and around the world. Plus: Apple unveils new iPods and the first U.S. city turns off analog TV.

Freeze 'n Find is the brand new game that's sweeping the nation! Well, perhaps that's a bit of an exaggeration, but it is lots of fun to put on your digital detective hat, push the FREEZE button on your DVD player or DVR, then try to figure out where in the world that scene was filmed. Plus: An interesting new challenger for the world's number-one Web browser.

Last week on Computer Corner, we showed you how to use the camera in your cell phone in a couple of unexpected ways. This week, we'll focus on two Web sites that can help you be more creative with any digital camera.

This week, Computer Corner focuses on two clever ways to harness the power of that camera in your cell phone.

This week, Computer Corner focuses on two clever ways to expand the utility of your cell phone.

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A surveillance camera got a close-up of the suspect.

A surveillance camera captured a sharp image of an armed man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank branch in Richardson last night. Police said the suspect entered the store, inside a Tom Thumb supermarket in the 3400 block of Custer Parkway, shortly after 6 p.m.

That digital TV deadline is now less than 200 days away. This week on Computer Corner, we'll look at options for your old VCR. Does it really have any use after February 17? (Answer: 'Yes') Plus: the ominous outbreak of cyber-warfare on the Internet.

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Fire caused heavy damage to a model home in West Frisco Thursday evening. Thick, black smoke could be seen from more than 10 miles away as Frisco firefighters battled the blaze in 100-degree temperatures.

There's a big (and mostly hidden) problem with the Internet that you should be aware of. It can let hackers guide you to bogus Web sites unless you have the right tools to protect yourself.