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Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously
Internet ‘evil twins’ are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught.
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Inside one of the first all-female hacker houses in San Francisco
HackHer House is an all-female hacker house in San Francisco, providing a collaborative space for women to build startups and break industry stereotypes.
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Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
Meta has unveiled updates to the company’s virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses along as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also showed off Orion, a prototype for holographic augmented reality glasses he called the most advanced glasses the world has ever...
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Connecting your phone to rental car infotainment system? There is a big, hidden privacy risk
Syncing your mobile device to a rental car’s infotainment system is an often overlooked security risk that can be avoided.
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With Apple on board, OpenAI's next act could be its toughest yet
Over the next few months, ChatGPT-creator OpenAI will face some of its biggest tests yet, including a high-profile partnership with Apple.
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FDA approves first OTC hearing aid software
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones.
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On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world
The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts about navigating other social media in its absence.
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Here's how to get the most life out of your device
If you want to use your shiny new iPhone for as long as possible, better take good care of it. People want to hold on to their smartphones for longer now instead of regularly upgrading them.
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French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram messaging app CEO
French authorities have handed Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app, and barred him from leaving France pending further investigation.
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Telegram ignored outreach from child safety watchdogs before CEO's arrest, groups say
Telegram’s CEO was arrested in relation to an investigation into an unnamed person involving claims of “complicity” in distributing child sexual abuse material.
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Bay Area residents blur their homes on Google Maps in fear of being robbed
Fear of being robbed is leading some homeowners to turn their homes’ online profile into a blur.
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What is Telegram and why was its CEO arrested in Paris?
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in Paris over the weekend over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity such as drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested by French authorities at a Paris airport
French broadcast media say the founder and CEO of the popular messaging service Telegram has been detained at a Paris airport. Pavel Durov is a dual citizen of France and Russia. French broadcasters LCI and TF1 reported that Durov was arrested at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening after landing in France from Azerbaijan.
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Telecom company agrees to $1M fine over Biden deepfake
Federal authorities hope the settlement will deter the deceptive use of AI-generated impersonations of political figures and others.
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San Francisco neighbors say Waymo honking continues, global audience follows along live
San Francisco residents say Waymo driverless cars are yet again keeping them up at night with repeated honking. This comes after Waymo issued several fixes this past week.
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A wave of biological privacy laws may be coming as tech gadgets capture our brain waves
As consumer technology capturing brain data proliferates under the radar of medical device regulation, Colorado has changed its privacy act to include biology.
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California professor creates a robot crossing guard
Could robots help solve the shortage of crossing guards at schools?
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A real lightsaber? This Massachusetts student turned science fiction into reality
Jacob Uy, a recent graduate of Olin College of Engineering, is using his engineering skills to “become a hero” — the slogan of his company, Herotech.
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Ex-Google engineers who founded Character.AI rejoin company with new AI partnership
One of the founders previously criticized the tech giant for moving too cautiously to release artificial intelligence products.
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What's a VPN and why should you use one to hide your IP address
On the move and looking for an internet connection? It’s tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or shopping mall. But don’t do it unless you’ve got protection.