Technologies - Page 14

January 23

Ransomware attack exposes Social Security numbers at major gas station chain

Ransomware attack on Texas gas station chain exposes 377,000 people's Social Security numbers and driver's licenses. Keep your data safe with these steps.

January 21

PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with hologram for Groundhog Day: 'Let Phil and his family retire'

PETA proposes a high-tech hologram replace Punxsutawney Phil at the annual Groundhog Day celebration, offering a 3D projection with weather predictions.

January 21

Cellphone health risks are focus of new government study: 'Very concerned'

A cell phone radiation health study has been launched by the HHS to investigate whether electromagnetic radiation from phones and cell towers could harm Americans.

January 21

'Are You Dead?' app taps into global loneliness crisis

Are You Dead app from China goes viral as safety tool for people living alone. Users pay $1.15 to check in every two days with emergency contacts through an app.

January 20

FDA clears first at-home brain device for depression

FDA approves first brain stimulation device for home depression treatment. Flow Neuroscience's FL-100 headset uses electrical stimulation for adults, available in 2026.

January 19

Girl goes viral after getting pink princess landline phone for Christmas instead of smartphone

Eight-year-old's reaction to receiving a pink landline phone for Christmas goes viral, sparking conversations about smartphone alternatives for kids.

January 19

Apple warns millions of iPhones are exposed to attack

Apple iPhone security flaw affects 800 million devices as only half of users updated to iOS 26.2 to fix critical Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities.

January 19

UFO task force eyed as lawmaker warns of strange objects in skies and waters defying known technology

Vermont UFO task force proposed by Rep. Troy Headrick would investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena reports and assess airspace safety risks in coordination with federal partners.

January 17

Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles

PreEvnt's isaac device uses breath analysis to monitor glucose levels without needles, drawing attention at CES 2026 as a potential breakthrough for diabetes management.

January 16

Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban

Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.