More than half of smartphone users say a dead battery is a ‘nightmare scenario’
Six out of 10 smartphone users said they “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their phones for a single day, according to a recent survey.
Six out of 10 smartphone users said they “couldn’t cope” with being separated from their phones for a single day, according to a recent survey.
Google employees to return to offices in April
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fitbit recalls over 1M Ionic smartwatches that can overheat, posing burn hazard
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
Venmo Text Scam: Good Samaritan has over $4K stolen by man using mobile payment app: report
A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.
A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.
The 20 most common passwords leaked from data breaches — did yours make the list?
The most common passwords leaked on the dark web included number combinations like “123456” and “111111.”
The most common passwords leaked on the dark web included number combinations like “123456” and “111111.”
NY Times accused of making Wordle too hard, again
The NY Times is facing more criticism that it is making its Internet game, Wordle, too hard.
The NY Times is facing more criticism that it is making its Internet game, Wordle, too hard.
Elon Musk says his Starlink internet is ‘now active’ in Ukraine
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
A top Ukrainian official lamented that while Elon Musk was trying to “colonize Mars,” Russia was trying to occupy the country. Hours later, the tech billionaire responded to say Starlink had been activated in the area.
Connecticut State Police using drones to stop illegal transports
The Connecticut State Police is using drones to try to catch trucks illegally transporting harmful items.
The Connecticut State Police is using drones to try to catch trucks illegally transporting harmful items.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Could cyberattacks impact US?
Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.
Should Russia launch a cyberattack on the United States, they have the capabilities to impact banking services, food supply and even disable satellites, according to experts.
Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Cyberattacks could affect U.S.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
If Russia mounts cyberattacks against the United States, the targets could include banks, power plants, water treatment facilities, and communications. Those attacks could also impact GPS for navigation, farming, automation, and oil exploration.
AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
Truth Social, Trump's social media app, launches a year after Twitter ban
Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.
Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.
Intrepid Museum Kids Week Festival
Former Astronaut Mike Massiminio and NASA Mechanisms Engineer Elio Morillo show off robot ROV-E.
Former Astronaut Mike Massiminio and NASA Mechanisms Engineer Elio Morillo show off robot ROV-E.
Russia behind cyberattacks on Ukraine's defense ministry, major banks, White House says
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
The White House has accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
Notorious Brooklyn fraudster resumed internet crimes, prosecutors say
A notorious fraudster convicted a decade ago for cheating online eyeglass customers and harassing some of them with grisly threats was arrested Friday for a third time.
A notorious fraudster convicted a decade ago for cheating online eyeglass customers and harassing some of them with grisly threats was arrested Friday for a third time.
Romance fraud: New York couple to be sentenced in $500K scam of elderly man
A couple from New York City who was part of a scam that took more than $500,000 from a 78-year-old man will be sentenced Friday in Virginia. The man is the latest victim in a growing trend known as romance fraud.
A couple from New York City who was part of a scam that took more than $500,000 from a 78-year-old man will be sentenced Friday in Virginia. The man is the latest victim in a growing trend known as romance fraud.
Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
NY Apple AirTag warning issued
Officials in New York are warning about a tracking threat from Apple AirTags.
Officials in New York are warning about a tracking threat from Apple AirTags.