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.
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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, 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.
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.
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.
Ben Shapiro slams Google over email describing him as a 'Nazi'
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has slammed Google over a leaked email that purportedly shows a Google employee describing Shapiro as a ‘Nazi.’
Cryptocurrency boss funneled client money to personal accounts before his death, investigators say
Controversy continues to swirl around Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX following the sudden death of its founder last year, which left customers unable to access more than $160 million in funds.
Google makes $6 million grant to bring computer science education to underserved youth
Google is ramping up its computer science education efforts, announcing a $6 million grant tothe National 4-H Council,a youth development organization.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill forcing YouTube 'to stop catering to pedophiles'
Sen. Josh Hawley has announced legislation that would force video-sharing websites such as YouTube to turn off their recommendation systemsfor videos featuring children.
YouTube algorithm pushes videos with children to pedophiles, report says
YouTube’s content recommendation algorithm has created an “open gate for pedophiles” by pushing videos featuring children, according to a New York Times report.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s personal security chief accused of sexual harassment, racism: report
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal security chief has been accused of sexual harassment and making racist and homophobic comments, according to a news report.
Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project
The U.S. Navy wants to amass 350 billion social media posts for a massive data archive that will provide new insight into how people communicate online.
Google inadvertently thwarts Baltimore's battle against ransomware attack
Google inadvertently thwarted Baltimore’s attempt to combat a major ransomware attack against the city.
Accidentally swallowed AirPod amazingly works after passing through man’s digestive system: report
A man in Taiwan who accidentally swallowed an Apple AirPod got a big surprise after it passed through his digestive system, the Daily Mail reports.
Controversial Instagram account tells 13-year-old Holocaust victim’s tragic story
An ambitious but controversial social media project has used Instagram to tell the heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old victim of the Holocaust.
Ancient treasures looted from Syria and Iraq are being sold on Facebook, experts warn
Antiquities looted from Syria and Iraq are being sold on Facebook, archaeologists have warned.
Emiliano Sala morgue photo: Police arrest two people after sick image surfaces on Twitter
U.K. police have arrested two people after a mortuary photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala was posted on Twitterafter his death in a plane crash.
Sick morgue photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala surfaces on Twitter, sparks outrage
A sick photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala taken after his death in a plane crash surfaced onTwitter, sparking outrage and a U.K. police investigation.
Whale with mysterious harness may be Russian military 'spy,' experts say
Russia’s military may have an unusual new recruit – a white beluga whale that has been spotted in the waters of the Norwegian Arctic.
Last Supper site reveals its secrets in stunning 3D laser scans
The room venerated as the site of Jesus’ Last Supper has been revealed in stunning detail thanks to remarkable 3D laser scanning technology.
Notre Dame Cathedral fire: How a video game and 3D laser scans could help the reconstruction effort
As France prepares to reconstruct the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral, a famous video game could be a vital tool in the rebuilding effort.
Notre Dame fire: YouTube slammed after live footage appears with link to 9/11 info
YouTube was slammed Monday after live footage of the devastating Notre Dame blaze appeared above a link to information on the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Missing Japanese F-35 poses major security headache for US if it falls into Russian or Chinese hands
The Japanese F-35 fighter jet missing in the Pacific could be a major security headache for the U.S. if Russia or China locate the state-of-the-art fighter jet first, experts warn.
Google and Goodwill ramp up effort to provide job seekers with digital skills
Google and Goodwill are ramping up an initiative offering digital skills training to job seekers.
Hacker blackmailed almost $1M from porn website users, spent proceeds on prostitutes, $6G Rolex
A hacker who extorted more than $913,000 by blackmailing users of porn websites has been jailed in the U.K.
Sen. Josh Hawley wants independent Twitter audit after suspension of 'Unplanned' movie account
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has called on Twitter chief Jack Dorsey to open the tech giant up to an independent outside audit after the temporary suspension of the account for the movie “Unplanned.
After suspension of 'Unplanned' movie's Twitter account, GOP lawmaker calls for independent audit
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley has called on Twitter chief Jack Dorsey to open the tech giant up to an independent outside audit after the temporary suspension of the account for the movie “Unplanned.
Google pulls gay conversion therapy app from Play Store following outcry
Google has pulled a controversial conversion therapy app from its Play Store following an outcry from LGBTQ groups.
15th-century warlord's sword digitized more than 500 years after his death in battle
An ornate sword that belonged to a 15th-century warlord in Muslim Spain has been digitized in stunning 3-D.
Facebook Live post sparks controversy, results in student’s wiretapping guilty plea
A student and political activist in Maryland has pleaded guilty to illegally wiretapping a congressional staffer and putting the conversation on Facebook Live without consent.
Facebook vows to tackle discrimination with ad-targeting overhaul
Facebook is overhauling its ad-targeting systems to tackle discrimination in housing, credit and employment ads, the tech giant announced Tuesday.
Video shows iPhone shredded to dust in a blender, all in the name of science
Scientists at the University of Plymouth in the U.K. have released a remarkable video that shows an Apple iPhone being shredded to dust in a blender.
Facebook battles revenge porn with artificial intelligence
Facebook is harnessing new detection technology to battle revenge porn on both its main social network, as well as Instagram.
New Zealand mosque shooter’s livestream sparks social media scramble to remove sick footage
The horrific mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques that left 49 people dead was live-streamed on Facebook and shared across social media, sparking a scramble by tech giants to remove the sick footage.
Wreck of WWII aircraft carrier USS Wasp discovered in the Coral Sea
The wreck of World War II aircraft carrier USS Wasp has been discovered in the Coral Sea more than 70 years after the ship was sunk during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Chilling World War III 'wargames' show US forces crushed by Russia and China
Scary World War III ‘wargames’ show U.S. forces crushed by Russia and China in certain hot spots around the globe.
'World’s sexiest koala' becomes viral sensation
A koala in an Australian wildlife sanctuary has become an unlikely social media star after an image of the macho marsupial went viral.
Sick 'Rape Day' video game sparks global outrage
A sick video game where players commit sexual assaults against female characters has been pulled from Steam after a worldwide backlash.
Zuckerberg lays out vision for 'privacy-focused' social networking
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has vowed to develop new privacy-shielding messaging services as the social network comes under increasing pressure over its handling of user data.
Air Force deploys new handgun as it modernizes weapons
The Air Force has started deployment of its new M18 Modular Handgun System.
Unopened vintage 'Super Mario Bros.' video game sells for $100G, setting new world record
An unopened 1985 copy of the iconic “Super Mario Bros.” video game has been sold for $100,150.
'Boycott Amazon!' Furious Queens property owner slams tech giant after it nixed New York HQ2
A Long Island City apartment building owner is calling for a nationwide boycott of Amazon and its products after the tech giant pulled out of its plan to build part of its second headquarters in Queens.
Kylie Jenner, other celebs, suddenly lose millions of followers due to weird Instagram bug
Some Instagram users, including celebrities Kylie Jenner and Ariana Grande, have seen their follower counts tumble as the result of a bizarre bug.
Marines 3D-print amazing concrete bridge
Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif. have successfully 3D-printed a reinforced concrete bridge.
Twitter sees monthly users plunge, will stop reporting the number
Twitter’s monthly user base slipped 9 million year-over-year, according to the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter results, which were released Thursday.
Lost city in South Africa revealed in stunning digital images
Experts have created a stunning digital reconstruction of a centuries-old lost city discovered in South Africa.