Signal messaging service back up after outage caused by surge in demand
Secure messaging serviceSignal is back up and running after sufferinganoutage caused by a surge in demand.
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After Capitol riot, Sen. Mark Warner urges Facebook to preserve 'digital evidence'
In the wake of last week’s deadly riot at the Capitol, Sen. Mark Warner is urging Facebook and other social media giants to preserve “digital evidence” of the chaotic scenes that engulfed the building.
After Capitol chaos, Snapchat joins Facebook and Twitter in clamping down on Trump’s account
Snapchat has locked President Trump’s account in the wake of the rioting that engulfed the Capitol on Wednesday.
YouTube, other Google services suffer outage
YouTube and other Google services such as Gmail suffered an outage Monday morning.
Coronavirus tests delivered by drone pilot project in Texas
COVID-19 test kits are being delivered by drone in an El Paso pilot project that involves Walmart and Quest Diagnostics.
Ransomware gang is raking in tens of millions of dollars
A ransomware organization has raked in tens of millions of dollars, according to a report.
COVID-impacted ski season poses unique danger to skiers, expert warns
As America continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, skiers seeking to avoid the crowds need to use great caution, warns an expert in avalanche preparedness.
Apple’s Siri had a strange response to the question 'how old is the president?'’
Apple’s Siri voice assistant had a strange response to the question “how old is the president” late Sunday, according to reports.
On election night, Google searches for 'liquor store near me' were at an all-time high
Election night can be nerve-wracking.
Google’s top election searches show the issues Americans are concerned about
As America heads to the polls, these are the top election search topics on Google.
Google's top election searches
With America preparingfor Election Day, Googlehas a list of the key topics that Americans have been searching for.
Creepy deepfake bot created fake nudes by 'undressing' images of more than 100,000 women: research
A deepfake bot has used artificial intelligence to “undress” images of women on the messaging app Telegram, according to new research.
Army teams with universities to create miniature drone device that detects aerosols
The U.S. Army has teamed up with experts from academia to develop a 3D-printeddevice carried on drones to detect aerosols.
Army secretary reveals that US hypersonic missile hit within 6 inches of its target: report
A hypersonic missile developed by the U.S. hit within 6 inches of its target, according to a report.
Army partners with University of Illinois on autonomous drone swarm technology
Army researchers are working with the University of Illinois Chicago on unmanned technology for recharging drone swarms.
Apple sends out invites to likely iPhone 12 launch event
Apple has sent out invites to an event next week that is expected to see the launch of the new iPhone 12.
Apple unveils new Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and new iPad Air
Apple has unveiled its new Apple Watch Series 6,Apple Watch SE and a new iPad Airat an event at the tech giant’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
Apple launch event: What to expect
All eyes will be on Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. on Tuesday when the tech giant holds its latest launch event.
Facebook will block new political ads in the final week before the US presidential election
Facebook will block new political ads in the final week before the U.S. presidential election, the social network announced Thursday.
Army, Texas A&M develop 'Terminator'-style material that can 'heal itself'
U.S. Army and Texas A&M researchers have developed a material that they say can “heal autonomously.”
Belarus experienced 'nation-scale' internet disruption during election, says web monitoring group
Belarus was hit with widespread disruption in internet connectivity during the country’s closely-watched election Sunday, according to web monitoring organization NetBlocks.
Big Tech on Capitol Hill: Facebook, Amazon, Google, Apple CEOs set to testify in antitrust hearing
Four Big Tech titans – Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai of Google and Tim Cook of Apple, will testify before the House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust Wednesday.
Creepy Apollo 11 Nixon deepfake video created by MIT to show dangers of high-tech misinformation
Scientists at MIT have digitally manipulated video and audio to create a creepy deepfake of President Nixon “delivering” a speech that would have been used in the event of an Apollo 11 disaster.
US lawmakers welcome UK’s ouster of Huawei from its 5G networks
A number of U.S. lawmakers have welcomed the U.K.’s decision to remove Huawei from the country’s 5G networks by 2027.
Racial slur appears in CAPTCHA code for Georgia state COVID-19 website, sparks investigation
A racial slur that appeared in the CAPTCHA code on a Georgia Department of Public Health website has sparked an investigation by officials and Microsoft.
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.
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.