June 24, 2019 US blacklists Chinese supercomputer maker over security fears The White House is banning US suppliers from selling components to Sugon, a major Chinese supercomputer vendor, over concerns the technology sales will help modernize the Chinese military.
June 23, 2019 When smart devices watch you, what do they do with the data? Think of all the things a microphone can pick up: voices, noises, whispers, conversations, arguments, confessions – even people alone, in a room, mumbling to themselves. Think of all the things you say in a private space, all the weird things you do. Once those sounds have been saved, that data can be stored, edited, and manipulated and shared.
June 22, 2019 Data breach alerts, Wi-Fi spies, cut the cord and more: Tech Q&A How to learn about data breaches, where to get cheaper smartphones and much more.
June 21, 2019 Robocalls in the crosshairs of bipartisan House bill Will the scourge of robocalls ever become a thing of the past?
June 20, 2019 New deepfake technology makes Rasputin sing Beyonce's 'Halo' Did they get approval from the Beyhive?
June 18, 2019 Robocalls wreak havoc at hospitals and put patients' lives in danger: report Imagine this: During a major public health crisis, such as an outbreak — when doctors, administrators and healthcare field workers need to be in contact — a hospital's phone system goes down, potentially putting lives at risk.
June 14, 2019 Amazon's Alexa voice assistant illegally records children without consent, lawsuits claim Amazon's Alexa devices are recording children without their consent, in violation of laws in at least eight states, according to a lawsuit filed in Seattle.
June 13, 2019 Chinese cyberattack against Telegram messaging app targeted Hong Kong protests, says CEO China hit Telegram with cyber attacks during the massive Hong Kong protests on Wednesday.
June 13, 2019 San Francisco to harness AI to reduce racial bias when charging people with crimes San Francisco prosecutors will use artificial intelligence to reduce racial bias in the courts, becoming the first city to conduct this type of experiment using a "bias mitigation tool."
June 9, 2019 5G speeds, online prescriptions, creepy car cameras, and more: Tech Q&A Answering all of your questions about 5G speeds, online prescriptions, those creepy car cameras and much more.