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November 3, 2015

Apple Watch to use skin contact for secure Apple Pay purchases

Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus both have the Touch ID sensor for authorizing contactless payments, but how about the Apple Watch? According to reports, the tech giant's new smartwatch will use skin contact for secure Apple Pay purchases. 

November 3, 2015

Washington police ask citizen journalists to not help bad guys get away from crime scenes

Police in Washington state are asking the public to stop tweeting during shootings and manhunts to avoid accidentally telling the bad guys what officers are doing.

November 3, 2015

Gunshot detection technology fights crime

Officials in New York City recently announced plans to launch a two-year pilot program to test a high-tech gunshot detection system that can determine where and when shots have been fired and will enable police to dispatch response teams more effectively.

November 3, 2015

Tougher gadget authentication could make the password extinct

Are passwords no longer needed?

November 3, 2015

Tech Q&A: Amazon Fire phone, spend less on your phone bill and more

Check out these great tech tips - from the pros and cons of the Amazon Fire phone to the best ways to find cheap airfare.

November 3, 2015

You are your own digital bodyguard

It’s easier to steal your identity than it is to steal your car.

November 3, 2015

Microsoft releases security update for Internet Explorer, including for Windows XP customers

Microsoft is releasing a security update for Internet Explorer that closes a gap that allowed attackers to take complete control of a computer.

November 3, 2015

European parliament adopts 'net neutrality' law

The European Parliament adopted a "net neutrality" bill on Thursday, barring Internet service providers from giving preference to some kinds of traffic on their networks — such as streaming video — when it profits them.

November 3, 2015

Google asks Supreme Court to weigh in on legality of data collecting program

Google is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on the legality of the company’s past collection of unencrypted Wi-Fi data from routers across America.

November 3, 2015

$250 Verizon device lets hackers take over your phone

Femtocells can help boost your cell phone signal by acting as a mini cellular tower for your home. Unfortunately for wireless customers, they can also make you vulnerable to hackers, according to new research.