October 2, 2017 It's official: We'll never know how the FBI hacked the San Bernardino iPhone It seems like ages ago, but it was only last year that Apple and the FBI were embroiled in a bitter legal dispute regarding an iPhone 5c which belonged to one of the San Bernardino terrorists.
September 27, 2017 President Donald Trump sued for blocking Twitter users President Donald Trump has been sued by a free-speech group, which claims his practice of blocking Twitter users violates the First Amendment.
September 27, 2017 FBI warns parents about the risks of using Internet-connected toys Placing emphasis on protecting children, the FBI wants to make sure parents are researching the potential security risks of connecting smart toys to your home's wireless network or mobile devices.
September 25, 2017 Uber is getting rid of a creepy tracking feature in its app As Uber looks to mend its reputation with consumers, it is getting rid of a feature embedded in its app that allows it to track riders after they have left the ride.
September 24, 2017 Tech Q&A: Best routers, low airfares, Facebook privacy, dangerous cellphones and more Q: Every time I hold my phone up to my head, I wonder if it’s giving me cancer.
September 20, 2017 Before the massive Equifax breach, there was another one As the feds investigate whether the Equifax breach that exposed data of up to 143 million Americans resulted in insider trading, the company has a new problem.
September 19, 2017 WikiLeaks documents allege Russian tech company colluded with Kremlin WikiLeaks, believed by many to be a Kremlin front, surprised some observers Tuesday morning when it released documents linking a Russian tech company with access to thousands of citizens’ telephone and Internet communications with Moscow.
September 18, 2017 Can artificial intelligence tell if a person is straight or gay? The latest sign that artificial intelligence appears ready to disrupt every portion of humanity is here.
August 17, 2017 Budweiser unveils beer glass that connects to Facebook Budweiser recently unveiled the “Buddy Cup,” a pint glass with a built-in chip that connects to Facebook. The cup automatically connects people on Facebook when they clink glasses with another “Buddy Cup” user, creating a virtual friendship instantly.
July 10, 2017 How to secure your (easily hackable) smart home As more devices and appliances with Internet capabilities enter the market, protecting those devices from hackers becomes critical.