Singapore testing robots to patrol pedestrian areas for ‘undesirable social behaviors’
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
Hive is dangerous new ransomware threat, FBI says
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
FCC broadband discount program: More than 5M US households enrolled
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
#MilkCrateChallenge: TikTok hiding dangerous new trend amid reports of injuries
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
Elon Musk introduces humanoid robot prototype at Tesla AI Day
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
Twitter tests feature that allows users to flag misleading tweets
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
Bipedal robot becomes 1st ever to run 5K, university says
A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.
A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.
Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.
Zoom to pay $85 million to settle 'Zoombombing' lawsuit
Zoom has reached an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of having weak privacy controls. Millions of U.S. users could claim a piece of the settlement.
Zoom has reached an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of having weak privacy controls. Millions of U.S. users could claim a piece of the settlement.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
TSA updates cybersecurity directive after Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
The TSA has rolled out new cybersecurity directives for the industry in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack back in May.
The TSA has rolled out new cybersecurity directives for the industry in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack back in May.
Twitter hack: UK man arrested in Spain, charged in US for attack
The Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls were compromised last year in the attack. A 22-year-old is now facing several charges.
The Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls were compromised last year in the attack. A 22-year-old is now facing several charges.
Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
Thousands of iPhones potentially compromised with spyware, group claims
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.
The two groups accessed a leaked list of thousands of potential targets, although they said it is unclear how many smartphones were successfully hacked.
Facebook responds to Biden’s criticism over COVID-19 information
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
Twitter discontinuing 'fleets' feature on Aug. 3
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Smart technology not making us dumber, is freeing brain space experts suggest
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
Kaseya ransomware attack impacting companies around the world
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Ransomware attack hits companies ahead of holiday
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.