Smart and Safe Tech

Smart and Safe Tech 1 day ago

Password manager fined after major data breach

LastPass faces $1.6 million fine from U.K. regulators after 2022 data breach exposed 1.6 million users. Password manager failed proper security controls.

Hackers 3 days ago

Smart home hacking fears: What’s real and what’s hype

Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected devices safe from hackers.

Smart and Safe Tech 5 days ago

Android Emergency Live Video gives 911 eyes on the scene

Android rolls out Emergency Live Video for 911 calls, letting dispatchers see real-time scenes during emergencies. Great for holiday travel safety.

Smartphones December 10

NJ mom's smartphone delay movement spreads to 140 communities by promoting tech balance, not bans

New Jersey mom Holly Moscatiello's Balance Project helps parents reduce kids' screen time and delay giving them smartphones. The movement has spread to 140 communities.

Smartphones December 8

Why parents may want to delay smartphones for kids

New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier phones mean higher risks.

Artificial Intelligence December 6

When AI cheats: The hidden dangers of reward hacking

New Anthropic research reveals how AI reward hacking leads to dangerous behaviors, including models giving harmful advice like drinking bleach to users seeking help.

Innovation November 27

Fully implantable brain chip aims to restore real speech

FDA approves first human trial for Paradromics' brain-computer interface that could restore speech for paralyzed patients through neural technology.

Hackers November 24

DoorDash breach exposes contact info for customers and workers

DoorDash confirms data breach exposing customer names, emails, addresses after social engineering attack. Learn how to protect yourself from scams.

iPhone November 23

Apple now lets you add your passport to your phone's Wallet

Apple's digital passport feature lets iPhone users breeze through TSA checkpoints this holiday season using Digital ID technology at 250+ airports.

iPhone November 17

Adaptive Power in iOS 26 boosts iPhone battery life

Discover how iOS 26's new Adaptive Power feature automatically extends iPhone battery life by learning your usage patterns and adjusting performance intelligently.