IBM ditches facial recognition technology, joins call for police reforms
IBM has quit the facial recognition technology business, citing concerns that it can be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
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Amid coronavirus battle, drones will deliver test kits and protective gear to island medical personnel
Amid the battle against coronavirus, drones will be used to deliver COVID-19 test kits and personal protective equipment to medical personnel on a remote Scottish island.
Netherlands court orders grandmother to remove photos of her grandchildren from Facebook: report
A court in the Netherlands has ordered a grandmother to remove photos of her grandchildren from Facebook under a European Union (EU)data protection law, according to a report.
New species discovered by scientists after spotting image on Twitter
Scientists in Denmark have harnessed social media to discover a new type of parasitic fungus.
Twitter clamps down on coronavirus 5G conspiracy theories
Twitter is clamping down on the bizarre conspiracy theories that link the coronavirus outbreak to 5G communications technology.
In the battle against coronavirus, 3D-printed nasal swabs enter the health care arsenal
As America attempts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, 3D-printed nasal swabs are being touted to boost health care workers’ testing arsenal.
Mom discovers family photo in face mask ad on Facebook that claimed her family died of COVID-19
A shocked mother discovered a photo of her family in a Facebookad for a face mask that claimed most of the family members pictured had died of COVID-19.
Mom discovers family photo in face mask video on Facebook that claimed her family died of COVID-19
A shocked mother discovered a photo of her family in a Facebookvideo for a face mask that claimed most of the family members pictured had died of COVID-19.
20 more UK telecom masts attacked in the wake of bizarre 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory
Some 20 telecom masts, including one at a hospital, were reportedly attacked over Easter in the wake of a bizarre conspiracy theory linking coronavirus to 5G communications technology.
Hope amid coronavirus gloom: Stunning NYC rainbow caught on camera
As New York City scrambles to contain the coronavirus outbreak, remarkable photos show a rainbow stretching across Manhattan.
Canadian hospital battles coronavirus outbreak with 'revolutionary' app
Jewish General Hospital in Montreal is battling the coronavirus outbreak with what has been described as a “revolutionary” app that can monitor peoples’ vital signs when they look on their smartphone screens.
UK cell towers torched after bizarre conspiracy theory links 5G to coronavirus pandemic
Cell towers in the U.K. have reportedly been set on fire in the wake of a bizarre conspiracy theory that links 5G communications technology to the coronavirus pandemic.
NYC schools told not to use Zoom for distance learning amid security concerns, reports say
Teachers in city schools in New York City have been told not to use the Zoom video conferencing technology for distance learning amid security andprivacy concerns, according to media reports.
SpaceX bans its employees using Zoom over privacy concerns, report says
Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX has reportedly banned the use of Zoom video conferencing technology amid security andprivacy concerns.
As usage booms amid coronavirus crisis, Zoom’s R&D presence in China under scrutiny
Zoom Video Communications, which is enjoying a boom in use as people flock to its service amid the coronavirus outbreak, is attracting attention over its R&D presence in China.
Coronavirus lockdown results in police stopping man from playing 'Pokémon GO'
Police in the U.K. have stopped a man playing “Pokémon GO” outdoors amid the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus outbreak leads to nasal swabs being 3D-printed
3D-printing is being used to quickly produce in-demand items to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic, including nasal swabs.
3D-printing technology battles coronavirus outbreak
As the world struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak, experts are harnessing 3-D printing technology in an effort to make in-demand items, such as components for masks and face shields.
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
Dyson,famous for its high-end vacuum cleaners and other domestic appliances, is applying its expertise to buildventilators for coronavirus patients.
To maintain bandwidth amid coronavirus pandemic, YouTube limits video quality
In an effort to ensure that sufficient bandwidth is available amid the coronavirus outbreak, YouTube has announced that it is temporarily shifting video quality to standard definition on its platform.
Satellite images and artificial intelligence used in search for Vietnam War-era unexploded bombs
Researchers at Ohio State University have harnessed satellite images and sophisticated artificial intelligence technology to search for unexploded bombs from the Vietnam War.
Risk of 'deadly' cyberattack looms amid coronavirus outbreak
Thecoronaviruspandemic has increased the risk of cyberattack, the World Economic Forum has warned.
Cyberattack hits Department of Health and Human Services, report says
With the U.S. battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak, a cyberattack hit the Department of Health and Human Services on Saturday, Bloomberg reports.
'Pokemon GO' developer makes it easier for gamers to play indoors amid coronavirus outbreak
The developer of the wildly popular “Pokemon GO” game has made it easier for gamers to play the game indoors amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Internet providers vow to keep customers connected during outbreak -- even if they can’t pay
Internet providers AT&T, Comcast and Verizon are among a slew of companies that have committed to keeping Americans connected even if they can’t pay their bills during the coronavirus outbreak.
Apple temporarily closes retail stores outside China in response to outbreak
Apple has announced the temporary closure of its retail stores outside of China amid the coronavirusoutbreak.
Engineers crack 58-year-old enigma, make quantum breakthrough
A team of engineers in Australia has cracked a problem that has stood for more than half a century.
Pig swallows and poops pedometer, sparks farm fire
Talk about saving the bacon. Firefighters in the U.K. were recently called to a fire in a pigpen that started in the strangest of circumstances.
YouTube videos of journalist Alison Parker’s murder still circulating, father says
The father of Alison Parker, a television news journalist who was murdered during a live broadcast in 2015, has slammed YouTube over sick videos of her slaying that continue to circulate on the video-sharing site.
Hamas hackers attempted to 'catfish' Israeli soldiers
Hamas hackers have targeted Israeli soldiers’ phones with fake social media profiles, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
2 men claim 'Bigfoot' sighting in Ohio, video goes viral
Is Bigfoot hanging out in the Buckeye state?
Coronavirus sparks Google search spike in 'Corona beer virus' and 'beer virus'
Google search data suggests that some people are getting confused by the deadly coronavirus.
NFL tightens social media security after hackers launch pre-Super Bowl attack
The NFL has tightened social media security after hackers launched a wide-ranging attack just days before Super Bowl LIV.
NFL teams' Twitter accounts hacked ahead of Super Bowl LIV
A number of NFL teams' Twitter accounts have apparently been targeted by hackers, including the accounts for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, who meet in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday.
Trump blasts Apple over its refusal to unlock Pensacola shooter’s iPhones
President Donald Trump has slammed Apple over the tech giant’s refusal to unlock iPhones used by the shooter who killed three U.S. sailors and injured eight other people at Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Mom says she received stinking shipment of dirty diapers from Amazon
A mom in New Jersey says that she got a gross surprise when she opened a package of diapers that she had ordered from Amazon.
Drone superpower? Iran’s arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles should not be underestimated, expert warns
The recent flare-up between the U.S. and Iran has thrust Tehran’s military capabilities into the spotlight. While tensions appear to be de-escalating in the region, experts have been weighing the potential threat posed by Iran’s drone firepower.
Ivanka Trump delivers CES keynote, touts innovation, job growth
Ivanka Trump delivered a keynote address amid controversy at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, touting innovation as an engine for U.S. job growth.
Ivanka Trump’s planned CES keynote sparks backlash in tech community
Ivanka Trump’s forthcoming keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show has sparked a backlash from critics who argue that the White House senior adviser is unqualified to address the massive tech show, which kicks off in Las Vegas Tuesday.
Creditors want to exhume body of cryptocurrency boss who died with passwords
Lawyers representing users of the collapsedQuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange want Canadian authorities to exhume the body of the company’s founder amid ongoing controversy over the firm’s demise.
'I am Jesus Christ' video game causes stir
A yet-to-be-launched New Testament-inspired video game that lets gamers play as Jesus Christ is causing a stir.
Your Smart TV could be spying on you, FBI warns
Consumers need to think seriously about the security of their Internet-connect Smart TVs, according to the FBI.
TikTok slammed after suppressing physically disabled users’ videos in 'anti-bullying' push
TikTok has come under fire for suppressing videos from disabled, LGBTQ and overweight users, in what the social media app describes as a flawed attempt to tackle bullying.
Google accused of union busting after firing the 'Thanksgiving Four'
Google has been accused of "union-busting" by activists over the firing of four employees who reportedly were attempting to organize.
Military working dogs get innovative hearing protection
The key role played by U.S. military working dogs has been thrust into the spotlight following the audacious raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Google slammed by GOP senator over search interference report
Google has been slammed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo.,following areportin The Wall Street Journal about the extent of the search giant’s “interference” in its search algorithms.
Bionic hand produced with 3D printer in 10 hours
A team of designers and engineers has successfully 3D printed a made-to-measure ‘bionic hand’ in just 10 hours.
Google Veterans Day's Doodle painted by veteran who lost parts of both arms in Iraq
Google is honoring Veterans Day with a Doodle painted by a U.S. veteran who lost parts of both arms while serving in Iraq.
Air Force tests plasma reactor to destroy 'forever chemicals' in contaminated groundwater
The Air Force is testing a plasma reactor to destroy harmful chemical compounds in contaminated groundwater.
Uber self-driving car that struck and killed pedestrian couldn’t detect jaywalkers, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board says that an Uber self-driving car that struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona in 2018 was unable to detect jaywalkers.
Amazon Alexa, Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant can be hacked using lasers, experts warn
Assistant can be hackedby shining a laser on the devices'microphones, according to an international team of researchers.
'Unique' ancient village discovered on Florida’s Gulf Coast using drones and lasers
Scientists researching the environmental impact of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were surprised to uncover the remains of an ancient pre-Columbian village on Florida’s northern Gulf Coast.
Facebook, Google and Apple accused of enabling online slave markets: report
Facebook, Google and Apple have been accused of enabling online slave markets, according to an undercover investigation by BBC News Arabic.
PragerU takes aim at YouTube, sends truck to blast 'censored' videos outside company's HQ
An LED-covered video truck is driving around Silicon Valley Thursday blasting out PragerU videos that the organizationsays have been restricted by YouTube.
Vatican unveils 'smart rosary' activated by making the sign of the cross
Catholics can now use a smart rosary to pray for world peace.
California to launch America's first statewide earthquake early warning system
Officials in California will unveil the nation's first statewide earthquake early warning system on Thursday.
California launches America's first statewide earthquake early warning system
Officials in California unveiled the nation's first statewide earthquake early warning system on Thursday.
390-year-old shipwreck revealed using virtual reality
Exactly 360 years to the day since the Dutch merchant ship Melckmeyt was wrecked off a remote Icelandic island, experts have harnessed virtual reality to create a stunning virtual dive of the wreck.
360-year-old shipwreck revealed using virtual reality
Exactly 360 years to the day since the Dutch merchant ship Melckmeyt was wrecked off a remote Icelandic island, experts have harnessed virtual reality to create a stunning virtual dive of the wreck.
'FIFA 20' video game glitch exposes players' personal details
A glitch in the new "FIFA 20" video game has exposed the personal details of a number of players.
Immigration officials slammed for using Google Translate to vet refugees' social media posts
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has been slammed for using the Google Translate tool to vet refugees’ social media posts.
'Flying taxi' pulled over by police on the River Seine in Paris: report
A futuristic, eco-friendly water taxi was pulled over by police on the River Seine in Paris, according to The Independent.
Army eyes pearls in innovative project to bolster body armor
Could pearls help save a soldier’s life?
Google taps tech to help battle opioid crisis
Google has ramped up its efforts to help tackle the opioid crisis with a set of new tools to help connect people with recovery resources.
Netanyahu denies writing message that caused Facebook to sanction his page's chatbot over hate speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied writing a message that caused Facebook to sanction his page for a violation of its hate speech policy.
Apple iPhone 11 camera cluster triggers some people’s 'fear of small holes'
Apple unveiled its new iPhone 11 devices in a blaze of publicity Tuesday, although images of the phones’ new camera cluster are apparently sparking some peoples’ trypophobia, or "fear of small holes.
Apple unveils iPhone 11, touts $699 model, new designs, enhanced battery life
Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 11 at an event at the tech giant’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
Apple’s iPhone 11 on deck: What to expect
All eyes will be on Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Tuesday as tech giant unveilsits latest products.
Notre Dame fire: New images show scale of destruction as experts eye iconic building's future
The world looked on in horror earlier this year as fire tore through the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Beware of creepy 'SIM swap' fraud that lets hackers take over your phone and steal your money
Experts have warned consumers to be on guard against “SIM swapping” when hackers move a victim’s phone number onto a mobile device that they control.
Facebook targeted in antitrust probe led by New York Attorney General
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in an antitrust investigation into Facebook for alleged antitrust activity.
Privacy fears swirl around app that turns people into 'movie stars'
Zao, a Chinese app that uses ‘deepfake’ technology to let users superimpose themselves onto the faces of movie and TV starshas sparked a privacy backlash amid concerns about identity theft.
Apple’s iPhone 11 event: What to expect
All eyes will be on Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., next week when the tech giant launches its latest iPhones.
iPhone hack attack: Google says hackers placed 'monitoring implants' in iPhones
Google security researchers say that hackers spent at least two years targeting iPhones “en masse” and placing “monitoring implants” on Apple'ssmartphones.
US eyes ransomware threat to voter databases prior to 2020 election
The U.S. government is ramping up its efforts to protect voter registration databases from ransomware attacks in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election.
Diver finds GoPro containing last glimpse of man who drowned in 2017, sends 'priceless' footage to his family
A diver was intrigued to find a sunken GoPro near a Tennessee waterfall. But when he accessed the footage on the device, he realized that he had a “priceless” record of a man who tragically drowned at the site two years ago.
Diver finds GoPro containing last glimpse of man who drowned in 2017, returns 'priceless' footage to his kin
A diver was intrigued to find a sunken GoPro near a Tennessee waterfall. But when he accessed the footage on the device, he realized that he had a “priceless” record of a man who tragically drowned at the site two years ago.
Air Force base produces first certified 3D-printed aircraft parts
The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force base in California is spearheading an innovative effort to produce 3D-printed aircraft parts.
Google employee describes 'burden of being black' at tech giant in memo: report
A departing Google employee has described the “the burden of being black” at the tech giant in an internal memo that alleges racist and insensitive behavior from some employees the company.
Philadelphia shootout: Suspect live-streamed gun battle with cops that left 6 officers wounded, report says
The suspected gunman who wounded six police officers in Philadelphia during an hourslong standoff was live-streaming the gun battle, according to FOX 29.
Philadelphia shootout: No evidence that suspect live-streamed gun battle with cops, police say
The Philadelphia Police Department hasnot yet foundany evidence that thesuspected gunman who wounded six police officersduring an hourslong standoff was live-streaming the gun battle.
Navy scrapping touchscreen controls on destroyers after deadly collisions: report
The U.S. Navy is ditching touchscreen controls on destroyers following fatal collisions involving the USS John S. McCain and the USS Fitzgerald.
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 10 phones
Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Note 10 phones at a glitzy event in New York City on Wednesday.
Samsung set to launch Galaxy Note 10 phones at New York City event
Samsung is expected to launch its new Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ phones during at its Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event Wednesday.
GOP senators demand answers from Google over the tech giant’s 'smart speaker relationship' with Huawei
Republican Senators Marco Rubio, Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton have sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai seeking answers about the Silicon Valley heavyweight’s relationship with controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Horrific footage of Christchurch mosque shooting surfaces on YouTube and Instagram
Almost five months after 51 people were massacred at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, sick footage of the killings can still be seen on YouTube and Instagram.
Trump slams Google over alleged political bias: We're watching 'very closely’
President Donald Trump has slammed Google and its CEO Sundar Pichai in the wake of recent allegations of anti-conservative bias at the tech giant.
Google employee's viral memo alleges discrimination against pregnant women: report
A memo written by a Google employee that alleges discrimination against pregnant women has gone viral at the tech giant, according to Motherboard.
El Paso shooting: 8chan offline after Internet company Cloudflare pulls support for 'cesspool of hate' online forum
Controversial online forum 8chan is offline after internet services company Cloudflare pulled its support for the site in the wake of the horrific El Paso mass shooting that left 20 people dead and more than two dozen injured.
Bald eagle fights fox in incredible midair tussle
A photographer has captured a truly remarkable midair tussle between a bald eagle and a red fox who are fighting over a rabbit.
Surreal 'Inception'-style images show warped cities
Inspired by the 2010 sci-fi thriller “Inception,” a production company has created a series of incredible warped images of Russian cities.
Republican engineer fired by Google slams tech giant over alleged 'bullying' of conservatives: report
A former Googleengineer claims that he was blacklisted, bulliedand ultimately fired by the tech giant all because of his conservative beliefs, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Bots targeted race during Democratic debate, researchers say
Bot-like accounts pushed the hashtag #DemDebateSoWhite during Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, according to a report from social media analytics firm Storyful.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley takes aim at Facebook and YouTube's 'deceptive techniques'
Sen. Josh Hawley has announced legislation designed to curb social media addiction and target “deceptive techniques” that tech giants use to exploit users.
Navy names new salvage and rescue ship in honor of Native American tribe
The Navy’s newest towing, salvage and rescue ship will be named to honor the history and service of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan.
'Excessive' student smartphone use linked to more sexual partners, research says
‘Excessive’ use of smartphones by college students is linked to poorer grades, alcohol misuse and more sexual partners, according to a new study.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo clinch victory in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut and Miki Sudo clinched victory in theannual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest Thursday.
Pistols made from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite could fetch $1.5 million at auction
Two pistols made from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite could fetch $1.5 million when they are auctioned later this month.
Seedy app that 'undressed' women sparks backlash, taken offline
A seedy app that used a type of artificial intelligence to “undress” images of clothed women has been taken offline by its developers.
Zuckerberg admits Facebook made an 'execution mistake' in its handling of doctored Pelosi video
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that the social network made an “execution mistake” in its handling of a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that went viral on the platform.