Facebook 'sorry' for bug that may have exposed the photos of 6.8M users
A Facebook software flaw may have exposed the photos of 6.8 million users to a much wider audience than intended, the social network confirmed Friday.
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MIT develops incredible system to 'shrink' objects
Researchers at MIT have developed a system to “shrink” objects down to a nanoscale level.
Google slammed by New Zealand lawmaker after naming suspect in the murder of British backpacker
Google has been by slammed by a New Zealand lawmaker after the tech giant reportedly published the name of the suspect in the murder of British backpacker Grace Millane.
Facebook could threaten democracy, warns former GCHQ chief
Without stronger regulation, Facebook could become a threat to democracy, according to the former head of GCHQ, the British equivalent of the NSA.
Teen's 'hijacked' birthday party invite goes viral, sparks riot fears in small town
A 15-year-old Dutch girl’s innocent message inviting friends to her birthday party has been “hijacked” on social media, sparking fears of a riot in her small town.
Sheryl Sandberg asked Facebook staff to find out if George Soros was shorting the company’s stock
Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg asked staff to conduct research on whether billionaire George Soros, a high-profile critic of the social network, was shorting the company’s stock.
Vlad the imposter: Twitter suspends fake Putin account that had almost 1 million followers
Twitter has suspended a fake English language Vladimir Putin account that had racked up almost 1 million followers.
Sheryl Sandberg says New York Times report she was disinterested in Russian meddling is 'simply untrue'
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has hit back at a scathing New York Times report on the social network’s handling of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.
Midterm movers: Uber and Lyft offer voters discounted rides to the polls
Ride sharingcompanies Uber and Lyft are offering voters discounted rides to polling stations for the midterm elections
Midterms cyber fear: One in five Americans may not vote over security worries, survey says
Nearly one in five Americans will not vote or are highly unlikely to vote in Tuesday’s midterm elections over concerns about the integrity of U.S. voting systems, according to new research.
Bill Gates brandishes jar of poop, talks toilet technology
With a jar of feces on a pedestal next to him, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates kicked off a “Reinvented Toilet” Expo in China Tuesday.
Foreign hackers have US election networks in their crosshairs, report says
Foreign hackers are reportedly increasing their efforts to target America’s election infrastructure ahead of Tuesday’s midterms.
Drone fleet could help find lost hikers, MIT researchers say
Researchers at MIT say that a sophisticated fleet of drones could help find lost hikers by searching under dense forest canopies.
Apple’s iPad, Mac event: What to expect
All eyes will be on the Brooklyn Academy of Music Tuesday when Apple unveils its latest products.
US warship shoots down missile in space in spectacular interceptor test
A U.S. Navy warship has shot down a medium-range ballistic missile in space in the latest successful test of the military’s advanced interceptor technology.
Google ramps up its efforts to tackle America’s opioid crisis
Google is ramping up its efforts to help tackle America’s opioid epidemic, harnessing Google Maps to help people dispose of drugs.
Tiny flying robots haul heavy loads in amazing video
A remarkable video released by Stanford University shows tiny flying robots that have been modified to move loads up to 40 times their weight.
Video shows devastating damage drones can inflict on planes
A video produced by the University of Dayton Research Institute shows in alarming detail what happens when a drone collides with a plane.
Facebook purges over 800 accounts and pages, clamps down on ‘inauthentic behavior’
Less than a month before the U.S. midterm elections, Facebook has purged more than 800 pages and accounts as the social network clamps down on “inauthentic behavior.
Google fires at Apple with Pixel 3 phone, other devices
Google unveiled its new Pixel 3 phones, Pixel Slate tablet and HomeHub device at a glitzy event in New York on Tuesday, as it looks to up the ante with Apple for consumer'sspending this holiday season.
Google exec slams GOP over Kavanaugh nomination: ‘F--k. You. All. To. Hell'
A design lead at Google has slammed Republicans in an angry Twitter rant over the nomination of now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Former Google exec urges Silicon Valley to end its 'delusion'
A former executive at Google says that big tech companies needto stop deluding themselves about the realities of its impact on society.
GOP lawmakers have 'positive' meeting with Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Google CEO Sundar Pichai met privately with GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill Friday amid allegations of anti-conservative bias at the tech giant and concerns about the privacy issues and the firm’s re-entry into China.
San Diego port targeted in ransomware attack
Hackers have targeted the Port of San Diego in a ransomware attack that disrupted the agency’s IT systems.
Sessions urged not to go after social media companies by technology activists
A group of technology activists and think tanks is urging Attorney General Jeff Sessions not to go after social media companies.
Police 'super-recognizers' helped ID suspects in Novichok poisoning of ex-spy
Specialist U.K. police officers with an astonishing ability to recognize people helped identity the two Russian men accused of poisoning former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, reports say.
‘No bias at Twitter’: CEO Jack Dorsey denies anti-conservative allegations
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has laid out his firm’s defense to allegations of anti-conservative bias on its platform.
Wearable device taps tech to battle opioid addiction
A Massachusetts company is touting a wearable device that it says can alleviate chronic pain, offering a high-tech alternative to opioids.
Twitter suspends account that threatened Meghan McCain with sick memorial service image
Twitter has suspended an account that posted a sick image threatening Meghan McCain during ongoing memorial services for her late father Sen. John McCain.
Apple Watch Gay Pride face displaying rainbow flag disabled in Russia, developer alleges
The Apple Watch Gay Pride face displaying the rainbow flag has purportedly been “hardcoded” by the tech giant not to show up in Russia, according to a software developer who has examined the code.
Google refutes Trump's accusation that it snubbed State of the Union
Google has refuted President Donald Trump’s accusation that the tech giant snubbed his State of the Union address after years of promoting President Obama’s addresses.
Army robot can get itself up after it falls down
Robotics experts have developed a software to ensure that if military robots fall, they will be able to get themselves up again.
Marines 3D-print concrete barracks in just 40 hours
Marines have used a specialized 3D concrete printer to print a 500-square-foot barracks room in just 40 hours.
Jacksonville mass shooting: Chilling Twitch livestream records horrific attack
Chilling livestream footage that shows the deadly shooting during a Madden 19 NFL tournament in Jacksonville has surfaced on social media.
Jacksonville mass shooting sparks calls for tighter eSports security
The deadly shooting during a Madden 19 NFL tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, Sunday has prompted calls for tighter security at professional video gaming events.
Steve Jobs' daughter rips her 'cold' father in new memoir
Steve Jobs’ daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs describes the difficult relationship with her famous father in her new memoir “Small Fry,” but says that she forgives the tech icon.
Submarine breakthrough: MIT develops wireless system to let subs communicate with planes
Researchers at MIT have developed a system that helps solve a longstanding problem in wireless communication – how to send data directly from a submarine to a plane or drone.
Microsoft clamps down on sick 'Momo suicide game' in 'Minecraft'
Microsoft is clamping down on the sick “Momo suicide challenge,” which recently infiltrated the wildly popular online game “Minecraft.”
Reddit sleuth helps police identify car part, leads to hit-and-run arrest
A Reddit sleuth has helped police identify a car part, leading to an arrest following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Washington State.
Reddit sleuth helps police identify car part, leads to fatal hit-and-run arrest
A Reddit sleuth has helped police identify a car part, leading to an arrest following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Washington State.
Facebook sorry for error that added balloons and confetti to Indonesia earthquake posts
Facebook has apologized after posts by users voicing their concern about the deadly earthquake in Indonesia were mistakenly festooned with animated balloons and confetti by the social network.
Facebook goes down, users vent their frustration on Twitter
Facebook was down for a number of users Friday, prompting them to vent their frustration elsewhere on social media.
Sinister 'Momo suicide challenge' sparks fear as it spreads on WhatsApp
A sick suicide ‘game’ dubbed “Momo” has been spreading on WhatsApp, prompting police to issue warnings about the shocking challenge.
Twitter CEO gets why conservatives are suspicious of Big Tech
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says he understands the basis for that suspicion.
Alaskan borough dusts off typewriters after ransomware attack
An Alaskan borough has had to dust off its typewriters following a major ransomware attack.
As 3D-printed weapons row escalates, gun rights activists post blueprints online
As the row over the release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns escalates, a coalition of gun rights activists has posted plans for 3D-printed weapons online, citing the First Amendment.
Gun-rights activists offer blueprints as 3D-printed weapons fight escalates
As the row over the release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns escalates, a coalition of gun rights activists has posted plans for 3D-printed weapons online, citing the First Amendment.
Twitter brings in anti-Trump academics to combat intolerance
Twitter’s campaign to foster healthier conversations on its platform with the aid of academics is itself facing an allegation of anti-Trump bias.
Twitter brings in anti-Trump academics to combat bias
Twitter’s campaign to foster healthier conversations on its platform with the aid of academics is itself facing an allegation of anti-Trump bias.
Social media helps solve mystery of skier who disappeared in the Alps in 1954
Social media has helped solve the mystery surrounding the identity of a skier who went missing in the Alps in 1954.
Amazon face recognition wrongly tagged lawmakers as police suspects, fueling racial bias concerns
Amazon’s Rekognition facial surveillance technology has wrongly tagged 28 members of Congress as police suspects, according to ACLU research, which notes that nearly 40 percent of the lawmakers identified by the system are people of color.
Free from Facebook: Study reveals what types of people are fleeing the social network
Are you likely to flee Facebook? New research reveals what types of people are deactivating their Facebook accounts.
Twitter slammed for 'shadow banning' prominent Republicans
Twitter has been slammed for "shadow banning" certain prominent Republicans, restricting their visibility in search results.
India lynchings: WhatsApp restricts message forwarding to combat mob killings
WhatsApp has implemented new restrictions on message forwarding in an attempt to combat the spate of mob killings in India.
3D-printed gun blueprints can be downloaded starting next month, ending lengthy legal battle
Blueprints for 3D-printed guns can be downloaded next month following a landmark Department of Justice settlement with Second Amendment advocates.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg backtracks on comments about Holocaust deniers
Facebook may be locked in a battle against fake news, and now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is backtracking on claims that the social network won’t ban Holocaust deniers.
Mark Zuckerberg backtracking on comments about Facebook not banning Holocaust deniers
Facebook may be locked in a battle against fake news, and now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is backtracking on claims that the social network won’t ban Holocaust deniers.
Facebook won't ban Holocaust deniers, Mark Zuckerberg says
Facebook may be locked in a battle against fake news, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that the social network is not going to become a fact checker anytime soon, going so far as to say it won't ban Holocaust deniers.
LabCorp finds 'suspicious activity' on its IT network
Laboratory testing giant LabCorp detected “suspicious activity” on its IT network over the weekend, the company announced Monday.
Trump trolled with 'traitor' tweet by Dictionary.com after Putin summit
President Donald Trump was trolled by Dictionary.com Monday with the tweeted definition of “traitor” after his extraordinary joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.
Facebook making slow progress on diversity, report says
Facebook’s latest diversity report shows that, while the tech giant has grown the percentage of women in its workforce, more work needs to be done in other areas.
'Fortnite' desert mystery: Bizarre giant video game burger 'leaks' into the real world
The “Fortnite” phenomenon has just got even weirder. A giant real-life version of the “Durr Burger” sign that features in the wildly popular video game has been found in the Mojave desert.
Facebook, Wes Cook Band, work to resolve patriotic song 'censorship' row
The Wes Cook Band says that it is in a “productive dialogue” with Facebook after the social network prevented the group from using its paid tools to promote their song “I Stand for the Flag.
Facebook found 'hate speech' in the Declaration of Independence
Facebook’s algorithms are in the spotlight after the social network tagged an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence as hate speech.
Facebook slammed for 'censorship' of country group's patriotic song
Facebook has been slammed by The Wes Cook Band for preventing the country group from using the social network’s paid tools to promote its song “I Stand for the Flag.
Thailand cave rescue: Electronic location gear, breathing masks could help save soccer team
Just hours after rescuers successfully located a missing youth soccer team and their coach deep in a Thai cave complex, experts are considering deploying electronic equipment to help bring them to safety.
John Oliver blocked: China's Weibo website clamps down on comedian for mocking President Xi Jinping
Chinese social media giant Weibo has blocked comedian John Oliver after he attacked the country’s human rights record and mocked President Xi Jinping on his show “Last Week Tonight.
Google's diversity efforts disappoint
Google needs to do more to boost diversity in its workforce, according to the company’s latest annual report on the tech giant’s makeup.
Google AI can predict when you'll die with 95 percent accuracy, researchers say
Google has developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that could predict when you’ll die with up to 95 percent accuracy, according to the tech giant’s researchers.
Facebook set to ban weapon accessory ads for users under the age of 18
Facebook will prevent advertisers from showing weapon accessory ads to minors, the social network has announced.
MH370 disaster: How new space tech can keep track of aircraft
The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370, which has been missing for more than four years, has thrust aircraft-tracking technology into the spotlight.
World Cup 2018: Who are the social media winners?
Soccer fans across the globe are avidly following the World Cup, which kicked off in on Thursday when host nation Russia hammered Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament’s opening game.
Doomsday warning: It would only take 100 nuclear weapons to wreak global devastation
New research argues that 100 nuclear weapons is the “pragmatic limit” for any country to have in its arsenal. Any aggressor nation unleashing more than 100 nuclear weapons could ultimately devastate its own society, scientists warn.
World Cup: What are fans searching for on Google?
The 2018 World Cup kicks off on Thursday when host nation Russia takes on Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening game.
Twitter eyes World Cup win with new updates for soccer fans
Twitter is getting ready for the World Cup with a host of new features geared toward soccer fans.
Facebook slammed ahead of Sheryl Sandberg's MIT commencement address
Activist group Freedom from Facebook has taken out a full-page ad in MIT’s student newspaper slamming the social network.
'Fortnite' player uses 'shopping cart' to make video game history
A player on the wildly popular video game “Fortnite” has used a ‘shopping cart’ to become the first person to return to the game’s starting point.
BlackBerry KEY2 unveiled, touts physical keyboard and touch display
Smartphone users who miss the days of typing away furiously at the physical keyboard on their BlackBerry device can now get their hands on a revamped version of the iconic technology.
Incredible images of Canada's 'beauty berg' cause sensation
Stunning images of a striking iceberg off the coast of Canada have caused a viral sensation.
Google and other tech giants could face hearings if anti-conservative bias continues, lawmaker warns
Just days after Google inadvertently listed “Nazism” as one of the ideologies of the California Republican party, Rep. Devin Nunes (R.-Calif) warned that the search giant and other tech heavyweights could face hearings over alleged anti-conservative bias.
Google set to end controversial Project Maven military AI program, report says
Google will not seek another contract for Project Maven, a controversial military program that uses artificial intelligence to improve drone targeting, according to Gizmodo.
Man pays $930 for Apple 'iPhones,' but gets a surprise when he opens the boxes
A man in Memphis thought he was getting a great deal when he spent $930 on two iPhones, only to get a surprise when he opened the boxes.
Alexa, tell me about God: Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message
The Church of England is harnessing Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to answer questions about faith and spread its Christian message.
YouTube video gaming star TotalBiscuit loses battle with cancer at age 33
Popular YouTube video gaming star TotalBiscuit has lost his battle with cancer.
Google video reveals creepy concept for collecting vast quantities of user data
A recently surfaced Google video discusses a creepy concept for collecting vast quantities of user data that could span generations.
Google 'Selfish Ledger' vid reveals creepy concept to use data like 'genetic code' to program future
A recently surfaced Google video discusses a creepy concept for collecting vast quantities of user data that could span generations.
Kentucky middle schoolers design 3D-printed device to help fight opioid crisis
A group of Kentucky middle schoolers have won a prestigious award for developing an ingenious device that lets first responders to safely collect hazardous needles left behind by opioid and other drug users.
Google employees resign in protest over controversial Pentagon AI project, report says
About a dozen Google employees are resigning in protest over the tech giant’s involvement in Project Maven, a controversial military program that uses artificial intelligence, Gizmodo reports.
'10 times larger than Hiroshima': How North Korea's huge nuclear blast caused a mountain to collapse
Using sophisticated technology, scientists have compiled detailed radar data to show the devastating impact of North Korea’s largest underground nuclear test.
Royal Navy's new autonomous robot minesweeper will destroy high-tech mines
The U.K.’s Royal Navy is harnessing a sophisticated autonomous robot minesweeper to clear high-tech sea mines.
Russia set to showcase new robo-tank at Moscow Victory Day parade
Russia will showcase its new “Uran-9” robo-tank at the Victory Day parade in Moscow on Wednesday.
King Tut mystery solved: No 'hidden chamber' in famous tomb, experts say
Archaeologists have harnessed sophisticated radar scanning technology to disprove the contentious theory that secret rooms are hidden inside King Tutankhamun's burial chamber.
Twitter urges users to change their passwords after discovering bug
Twitter is urging users to change their passwords after discovering a bug in its system that left passwords exposed.
Will Cambridge Analytica re-emerge as Emerdata?
Cambridge Analytica's decision to shutter its operations has prompted speculation that the controversial firm may re-emerge as a mysterious new company called Emerdata.
Dead Sea Scrolls discovery: Tech reveals hidden script
Experts in Israel have harnessed sophisticated imaging technology to reveal hidden script in the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Facebook fires employee who allegedly cyber-stalked women, source says
Facebook has fired the employee alleged to have used “privileged access” to personal data to cyber-stalk women.
Facebook starts investigation after employee allegedly used 'privileged' access to stalk women
Facebook has launched an investigation following an allegation that a security engineer at the social network used “privileged access” to personal data to cyber-stalk women.
Google taps tech to battle opioid crisis
Google is throwing its weight behind the effort to tackle America’s opioid crisis.
Could an 'insane' Russian nuclear torpedo cause 300-foot tidal waves?
Russia’s reported development of a formidable nuclear-powered torpedo or underwater drone is fueling concern about the potential devastation if the weapon were ever unleashed against U.S. cities.
Monkey can't own the copyright to its famous selfie, appeals court rules
A monkey in Indonesia cannot own the copyright to a famous selfie it took in 2011, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday.