TECH BYTE: More Features of iOS 16
Apple's new update to the iPhone will bring their biggest changes ever to the Lock Screen, as well as improvements to make texting and e-mailing even easier.
Emily Cassulo
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Chattanooga Native Conner Smith to Release New Song Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga native and country music artist Conner Smith has been keeping quite busy. Conner is about to tour with Thomas Rhett, and recently performed at both the Honey Bee Festival…
CMA Fest Spotlight: Sophia Scott
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Like most performers, country music artist Sophia Scott is pumped to be back on stage again. Her new EP "One of These Days" just came out June 2. She spent…
CMA Fest Spotlight: Hannah Ellis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CMA Fest wrapped up in Nashville Sunday night. Most of the country artists News 12 spoke to at the event have a connection to the Tennessee Valley - like Hannah…
TECH BYTE: Send Messages, E-mails More Easily with iOS 16
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple has a new iOS update in the works. The tech company recently made the announcement at its annual developer conference.…
CMA Fest report includes Lauren Alaina performing a new single
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - CMA Fest is back, after two years off, because of the pandemic. This annual event brings country artists and fans from all over, to enjoy four days of live music and fun.…
CMA Fest is Back After Two Year Hiatus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grab those cowboy hats and boots - CMA Fest is back! The annual country music festival and fundraiser had to be canceled the last two years, because of the pandemic.…
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Keep Teen Drivers Safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Memorial Day recently kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers. Crash report data from AAA…
Search Underway for Missing Swimmer on Watts Bar Lake
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rescue crews from several counties are searching for a missing Rhea County woman on Watts Bar Lake. The TWRA says officers responded to a call of a missing swimmer around 6:30 p.m., Monday. The woman got…
TECH BYTE: Are Phones Bad For Mental Health?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you spend too much time on your phone, could it impact your mental health? Is digital technology good or bad for your wellbeing?…
TECH BYTE: Avoid Unwanted Purchases on Your Smartphone
KINGSVILLE, Texas (WDEF) -- A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas,…
News 12 Anchors Visit Woodmore Elementary Fourth Graders
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- News 12 anchors Andrew Harrison and Emily Cassulo stopped by Woodmore Elementary School Tuesday afternoon to give the kids some writing tips. We met with students in Laura McBride, April…
TECH BYTE: Apple to Discontinue iPod
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. After a more than 20-year run, Apple is discontinuing the iPod. Apple first introduced…
Hamilton Co. Deputy Involved in Patrol Car Crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a wreck involving a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy. It happened in the 14800 block of Highway 27 (Dayton Pike) on Wednesday afternoon. The sheriff's office says the deputy was…
TECH BYTE: Apps for Plant Parents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's finally feeling like spring, so it's time to take up gardening again. Not everyone has a green thumb, but it is possible to keep your…
Thousands Pack Finley Stadium for Kane Brown Hometown Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fifteen thousand people packed Finley Stadium Saturday night to welcome Kane Brown back home to Chattanooga. The Tennessee Valley native and country music star told News 12 last month to…
Second Opening Act Added to Kane Brown Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you haven't seen the billboards all over town, Kane Brown has added a second opening act on Saturday night. Restless Road is joining Brown once again for his…
Preparations Underway for Kane Brown Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The team for Tennessee Valley native and country music star Kane Brown has been working around the clock, preparing for his concert at Finley Stadium this Saturday night. Kane's…
TECH BYTE: App Brings Farmers Market to You
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Having your food delivered doesn't mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door.…
American Idol Winner Laine Hardy Arrested
BATON ROUGE, La. (WDEF) -- Country music singer and American Idol winner Laine Hardy has been arrested. The Louisiana native turned himself in to Louisiana State University police Friday morning. He was wanted on a felony charge of intercepting communications.…
CMA Fest Adds More Performers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CMA Fest announced even more performers to their music lineup on Tuesday. The Country Music Association revealed who will be performing at the event's Nighttime Concerts at Ascend Amphitheater on June 10 and 11. Chris Janson…
TECH BYTE: How to Avoid Online Payment Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While they are convenient, there's always a risk when using payment apps or banking online. Especially as criminals get creative, and come up with…
TECH BYTE: FDA OKs New Fitbit Heart Feature
Many people use wearable devices to track their steps each day but some of these devices can even track your heartbeat to make sure it's healthy. Fitbit wants to take tracking both your steps and heart health to the next level.
Carrie Underwood Wins Two CMT Music Awards, Kane Brown Co-Hosts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fans have spoken. We now know which country artists they've picked to take home a CMT Music Award. The show aired on CBS Monday night for the first…
Emily Cassulo previews tonight’s CMT Music Awards on CBS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The CMT Music Awards are almost here, and you - the fans - get to choose who wins. This three-hour awards show is going to be action packed. We…
TECH BYTE: Samsung Announces Self-Repair Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You can now be your own handyman - or handymandy - when it comes to your smartphone. Samsung has announced a new self-repair program, which launches…
2022 CMT Music Awards to Air on CBS Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's almost time for country music's only awards show where the fans vote for all the winners. The 2022 CMT Music Awards is happening Monday night, airing on CBS for…
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help with Vacation Planning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're in the middle of Spring Break season! Whether you've already booked your trip, or you're planning one for the summer, some smartphone apps…
Garth Brooks Adds Second Nashville Stadium Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music star Garth Brooks is adding another show to his Nashville stop on his stadium tour. It'll be Friday night, April 15, in addition to his rescheduled show…
TECH BYTE: Tech Targets Trash in Waterways
Some new tech is helping to remove tons of garbage from the Tennessee River and other waterways. Here's how it works.
TECH BYTE: Smartphone Apps Help With Filing Your Taxes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You're running out of time to file your taxes. Some smartphone apps can help you get the job done. Filing your taxes is…
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces Spring Products
CUPERTINO, Calif. (WDEF) -- Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick's Day. March means new products for the tech company, including a makeover…
TECH BYTE: Apps Highlight Women’s History
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Women's History Month! Or should we say "herstory?" There are some smartphone apps that can help us learn about some influential women who have made…
Garth Brooks Talks to News 12 About Upcoming Nashville Concert
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're a Garth Brooks fan, get ready! Tickets for his Nissan Stadium show in Nashville go on sale Friday. More than 70,000 fans were at last year's…
TECH BYTE: Digital Frames Make Pictures Perfect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You don't necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office. That's what digital picture frames are…
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help You Save on Gas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're all feeling this pain at the pump right now. There are some smartphone apps that can help you navigate these high gas…
TECH BYTE: Tech for Ditching Opioids
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some doctors are using tech to help their patients avoid pain pills. "I wanted to get off opioids as quickly as I could, obviously. But also…
TECH BYTE: How to Become a Legacy Contact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Losing a loved one is tough, but what happens if you need to access something on their phone after they've passed away? Apple has…
TECH BYTE: What is Wordle?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new game is taking the Internet by storm. If you haven't heard of Wordle, you've at least seen other people playing it while scrolling through…
TECH BYTE: Navigating COVID-19 Tests, Counterfeit Masks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control is urging us to step up our game to get the most protection possible. We…