Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season

According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.

23andMe profile information of some customers surfaces on dark web

23andMe acknowledged a data security concern, in which so-called "bad actors" offered compilations of DNA profiles for a price.

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit

School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.

MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach

MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.

Chipotle testing robots to make bowls, salads

The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.

New football helmet designed for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.

Nationwide emergency alert test sent to mobile phones, TV Wednesday

If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.

US issues warning on Chinese global disinformation efforts threatening peace and stability

The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.

Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report

Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.

NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia

NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.

Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing

An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.

Modern phone etiquette: Can Apple save the voicemail? Do we even want them to?

To call or not to call? When to text? Our new smartphone-obsessed lives have led to an entirely new bunch of rules for proper phone etiquette.

Burden of Proof: Artificial Intelligence is now disrupting court room evidence

Decisions within the courtroom have potentially life-changing implications. But if the evidence is based on a so-called deepfake that's been created by artificial intelligence and a defense attorney, the existential threat could be unmatched.