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Jan 23, 2020
A new email scam that goes after your banking information looks so legit it could fool you.
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Jan 22, 2020
They lurk beneath the surface of the ocean with explosive power, often buried in the sea floor, denying enemies entry into combat-critical waterways.
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Jan 22, 2020
Remembering complicated passwords is a nightmare. That's why saving passwords using your browser is so tempting. But there are inherent risks. While you can see your saved passwords, so can anyone else with access to your system.
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Jan 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia has denied that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone was hacked during a WhatsApp conversation with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling the claim "absurd."
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Jan 22, 2020
The mobile phone of billionaire Jeff Bezos was reportedly hacked during a conversation between the Amazon founder and Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the WhatsApp messaging service, according to reports.
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Jan 21, 2020
In the dead of January, there is only one solution to the cold and snow: to venture outside with high-tech gear. Here are seven gadgets to help you explore the world, record a few high-def videos, find your way on a trail and stay warm even in the subzero temperatures.
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Jan 21, 2020
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai supports a temporary ban on facial recognition technology in the European Union.
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Jan 20, 2020
That's certainly a poor choice of words.
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Jan 20, 2020
The data of "models" on an adult website has been exposed, says a cybersecurity firm.
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Jan 19, 2020
Facebook blamed a technical glitch Saturday after the site mistranslated Burmese-to-English posts about Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Myanmar.
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Jan 19, 2020
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products, and all things digital.
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Jan 18, 2020
It's hard to believe that a single pixel could ruin your life. After all, a pixel measures about 0.0104-inches. If you took a mechanical pencil and drew the smallest mark you could, this dot would be much larger than a typical pixel.
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Jan 17, 2020
The Navy is building a special new command and control mini "drone-headquarters" space on its aircraft carriers to operate deck-launched drones as part of a strategy aimed at massively increasing the scope of carrier-launched drone missions in coming years.
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Jan 17, 2020
Descending from high altitudes at lethal speeds and often guided by precision sensors, technically improved enemy ballistic missiles can increasingly close in on surface Navy ships, often holding large platforms and even groups of vessels at tremendous risk of destruction.
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Jan 17, 2020
Our devices are packed with account credentials, contacts, emails, photos, videos and more that we definitely don't want in the wrong hands. The problem is we get our devices and just start using them, giving little thought to the risks.
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Jan 16, 2020
Could pigeons be the model for a new generation of flying robots?
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Jan 16, 2020
Could pigeons be the model for a new generation of flying robots?
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Jan 16, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Facebook on Thursday, calling the tech giant "shameful" for misleading its users.
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Jan 16, 2020
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has too much power, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said in an interview with The New York Times editorial board that was published Thursday.
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Jan 16, 2020
Cybercriminals have scammed a Texas school district out of $2.3 million by using a phony email.
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Jan 15, 2020
The weapon, now being considered by Navy weapons developers for the emerging USS Zumwalt, will bring new attack options to the stealthy destroyer being prepared for combat as soon as 2021, Capt. Kevin Smith, Zumwalt-class destroyer Program Manager said Jan. 15 at the Surface Naval Association Annual Symposium.
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Jan 15, 2020
White House expects major effort to hack into voting records and machines while experts say the government needs to be pro-active in order to stop the type of hacks that took place in 2016.
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Jan 15, 2020
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. ???????
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Jan 14, 2020
Senior Navy leaders say the service is fast-tracking a handful of key emerging weapons systems such as new destroyers, Tomahawk missiles, lasers and hypersonics as part of a new "offensive attack" maritime combat strategy. ???????
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Jan 14, 2020
The Navy is accelerating integration of a new, much more powerful radar system intended to find and destroy enemy drones, missiles and aircraft at farther ranges by combining ballistic missile defense with standard air and missile defense -- all as part of an emerging service-wide strategic approach to increase Naval attack power and better network maritime warfighting platforms.
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Jan 14, 2020
Tom Hanks might be America's favorite actor, but he's not as trustworthy as Amazon or Google, according to a new report.
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Jan 14, 2020
In an ideal world, our accounts protect us online. Our usernames and passwords secure private info and lock out hackers and snoops. In practice, most accounts aren't so safe.
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Jan 14, 2020
Flying taxis, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and even a new energy drink were among the products that graced the convention floor at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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Jan 13, 2020
A Virginia man arrested on Friday is linked to a series of "swatting" attacks on government officials, journalists and others as part of a neo-Nazi group, federal officials said.
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Jan 13, 2020
Soldiers taking enemy fire in 120-degree desert heat, carrying up to 100-pounds of gear and conducting attack operations at night are totally reliant upon battery-powered weapons, sensors and computers -- a potential scenario inspiring current Army Research Laboratory work to engineer longer-lasting, more stable and, of critical live-saving significance, less flammable Lithium-ion batteries.
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Jan 13, 2020
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.
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Jan 12, 2020
Dating sites, political ads and much more answered in this week's Tech Q&A.
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Jan 11, 2020
Social media has taken over the planet. Facebook, YouTube and Instagram are the most popular platforms with billions of users, while Twitter, Reddit and Pinterest claim hundreds of millions.
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Jan 10, 2020
A British teen who had a seizure while playing an online game with a Texas woman earlier this month was reportedly saved when his opponent alerted United Kingdom first responders from thousands of miles away.
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Jan 10, 2020
David Drummond, the legal chief officer of Google's parent company Alphabet and one of its highest-paid executives, has stepped down following allegations about his conduct at the company.
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Jan 10, 2020
CES 2020 had plenty of cool tech to show off. Here are some highlights.
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Jan 09, 2020
Virgin Galactic's next passenger spaceship just hit a new construction milestone.
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Jan 09, 2020
This week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Hyundai unveiled its full-scale concept Urban Mobility Vehicle dubbed the S-A1, which essentially looks like a souped-up helicopter that Uber will use for its flying taxi service.
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Jan 09, 2020
The increasingly global reach of Chinese nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines, armed with JL-2 weapons reportedly able to hit parts of the U.S., continues to inspire an ongoing Navy effort to accelerate production of attack submarines, prepare long-dwell drones for deployment to the Pacific and continue acquisition of torpedo-armed sub-hunting planes such as the P-8/A Poseidon.
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Jan 09, 2020
Thousands of new products were unveiled at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and some may help keep loved ones living longer and safer. However, they can also present privacy concerns and need to secure your personal data.
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Jan 09, 2020
As tax season approaches, scams are back in full force.
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Jan 08, 2020
Gadgets have a unique ability to change our lives and the latest and greatest are at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. A new smart toothbrush means fewer trips to the dentist. A pillow that gently moves your head to reduce snoring means your spouse won't stay up all night. In 2020, new gadgets like these are designed to improve your life.
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Jan 08, 2020
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.
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Jan 08, 2020
In our "internet of things" era, you're more vulnerable to cybercriminals than ever before. There are threats around every corner waiting for potential victims.
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Jan 08, 2020
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran appear to be de-escalating, but if the Pentagon decides to punish Tehran, it has a vast array of options at its disposal.
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Jan 08, 2020
A social media expert believes that the fight for screen time is one of the biggest battles of the 21st-century and that harnessing people's reactions could be a valuable tool in a country's arsenal, an idea that is especially relevant as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran.
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Jan 07, 2020
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.
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Jan 07, 2020
Samsung has shown off five "cutting-edge" projects at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, including the "SelfieType," a virtual keyboard that uses a smartphone's camera.
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Jan 07, 2020
Cybersecurity expert Justin Cappos warns that Iran has already "proven it's both adept at launching cyberattacks and that those attacks can cause real damage" in the wake of the death of General Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike.
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Jan 07, 2020
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.
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Jan 06, 2020
Interested in a robot that can deliver packages? It'll set you back six figures.
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Jan 06, 2020
Targets emerge in seconds, incoming enemy fire puts lives at risk and shifting combat dynamics require immediate, on-the-spot decisions in a matter of seconds -- all as soldiers navigate the complex web of threats during all-out, high-risk ground-warfare.
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Jan 06, 2020
Segway-Ninebot, a company best known for its namesake two-wheeled personal transporter, is taking inspiration from the movies with its latest creation, the S-Pod transporting pod, based off the gyrosphere from "Jurassic World."
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Jan 06, 2020
Identity theft isn't just someone stealing your credit card. Criminals are coming up with plenty of innovative ways to rip us off. New account fraud, a tactic in which someone opens an account in your name, is on the rise. So are cases of hackers using clever social engineering tactics to fool victims into giving up sensitive information.
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Jan 05, 2020
U.S. technology companies that build artificial intelligence software for analyzing satellite imagery will face new restrictions on exporting their products to China and elsewhere.
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Jan 05, 2020
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products, and all things digital.
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Jan 04, 2020
Iran's retaliation for the United States' targeted killing of its top general is likely to include cyberattacks, security experts warned Friday. Iran's state-backed hackers are already among the world's most aggressive and could inject malware that triggers major disruptions to the U.S. public and private sector.
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Jan 04, 2020
AirPods were a holiday season top seller, and if you haven't already cut the cord on your earbuds, you can expect to do so soon. Small, sleek, and Bluetooth-enabled, AirPods have turned regular old earphones into dynamic devices in their own right, and they have only improved with each generation.
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Jan 02, 2020
A new Google AI model appears capable of more accurately spotting breast cancer in mammograms than radiologists.
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Jan 02, 2020
President Trump signed a law increasing fines of spam robocalls to $10,000 and requiring service providers to authenticate calls across networks.
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Jan 02, 2020
Amazon has warned two employees who publicly criticized the tech giant's environmental policies that they could be fired in the future for violating its communications policy, according to a Thursday report.
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Jan 02, 2020
Years ago, our biggest tech worries were computer glitches, dead batteries and seriously slow internet.
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Dec 31, 2019
Hackers keep targeting Ring accounts.
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Dec 31, 2019
You may not agree with Facebook's practices, but it's hard to argue against its effectiveness. Advertisers are willing to pay big bucks to access your data collected through the social media platform.
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Dec 30, 2019
In year-end holiday heists, over $200K in iPhones were stolen from a Best Buy and a large haul of phones was taken from a car after an Apple Store shopping spree.
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Dec 29, 2019
Video doorbell security, AirPods are hearing aids and much more in this week's Tech Q&A.
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Dec 28, 2019
Working for NASA is a big job and a true honor. Every day, the talented men and women of NASA must think on a cosmic level because it's not just about space exploration and research. Sometimes it's about planetary safety, such as their plan to destroy Earth-ending asteroids. Tap or click here to read about NASA's innovative plan.
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Dec 28, 2019
Working for NASA is a big job and a true honor. Every day, the talented men and women of NASA must think on a cosmic level because it's not just about space exploration and research. Sometimes it's about planetary safety, such as their plan to destroy Earth-ending asteroids. Tap or click here to read about NASA's innovative plan.
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Dec 26, 2019
Turkey's high court on Thursday said the government's two-year Wikipedia ban violates freedom of expression in a ruling that could pave the way for access to the online encyclopedia to be restored.
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Dec 26, 2019
If you sit in front of a computer all day, you might not give a second thought to checking your personal email or taking care of some digital errands. What about taking calls from friends or family at the office? Surfing the web on your phone?
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Dec 24, 2019
For the security conscious, 2019 has been a mess of a year. Countless data breaches and high-profile hacks have left consumers, and our information, more exposed than ever.
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Dec 23, 2019
Holly Kay bought eight $1,000 Macy's gift cards at a California mall because a scammer told her to on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Forty minutes later, she bought $13,000 more in gift cards at that store.
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Dec 23, 2019
The popular Chinese-owned video app TikTok is a spying tool used by the United Arab Emirates to track the activities of those who download it, a new report claims.
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Dec 22, 2019
There has never been a better time to take pictures. Photos look better than they ever have. Special apps and portrait mode help smartphone snapshots compete with the most sophisticated DSLRs.
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Dec 21, 2019
Facebook tracking, secure gadgets and much more in this week's Tech Q&A.
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Dec 20, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is celebrating the launch of Space Force, the first new military service in more than 70 years.
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Dec 20, 2019
Amazon, which has its tentacles in everything from e-commerce to cloud computing to streaming video, tracked the location of those who attended one of its recent cloud computing conferences, according to a report.
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Dec 20, 2019
More than 267 million names, phone numbers and user IDs of Facebook users were discovered on the dark web, cybersecurity researchers said Thursday.
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Dec 20, 2019
The ubiquity of hidden cameras contributed to a spy cam porn epidemic in South Korea. Now a security expert is revealing "it's going to be just as bad here."
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Dec 20, 2019
If you don't pay up, ransomware gangs will publicly expose your data.
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Dec 19, 2019
When you think of people exploiting Facebook, the specter of shadowy Russian trolls may come to mind. Now, researchers here in the United States are harnessing Facebook for good, and studying how changes in behavioral health manifest online.
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Dec 19, 2019
Another large organization in North America has paid a ransomware demand, as cyber criminals increasingly turn to this as a lucrative enterprise.
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Dec 18, 2019
Passwords are our first line of defense online, and the sad truth is most of us just aren't very good at creating strong ones. We use the same weak passwords over and over again, despite knowing better.
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Dec 18, 2019
The city of New Orleans has launched a forensic investigation into the cyber attack that has crippled the city's digital infrastructure for days.
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Dec 18, 2019
Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes. With video games, you never know if you'll be flying into space, controlling a sword-wielding samurai, or shooting three-pointers like you're Steph Curry. This year, innovation in gaming took a major upswing. In one game, you control a waddling goose, and in another -- you go face-to-face with Darth Vader.
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Dec 18, 2019
Innovation is hard. It takes a keen understanding of the industry and what is going to help customers the most. It requires insight into technology trends and what is possible. And, it means pushing an envelope at the risk of confusing customers. Over the last year, I've tested several products that offered brand new and innovative features. These are my top picks.
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Dec 18, 2019
NASA announced that the final assembly of its supersonic X-plane, the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST), has been approved. The decision, known as Key Decision Point-D (KDP-D), was the last hurdle before the QueSST aircraft makes its first flight in 2021.
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Dec 17, 2019
Carrier strike groups, mechanized armored columns of ground vehicles and sensitive ground sites can all be destroyed in a matter of several minutes by fast, maneuverable hypersonic weapons traveling at five-times the speed of sound.
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Dec 16, 2019
A new tech gadget aimed at helping police might look like something out of a Batman movie, but it could prove to be a game-changer for law enforcement when it comes to safely apprehend suspects.
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Dec 16, 2019
You know that creepy feeling: When the ads you see online are so specific to what you've looked at or even talked about, you want to look over your shoulder to check if someone's watching.
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Dec 16, 2019
The Pentagon fired-off a new prototype conventionally-configured, ground-launched ballistic missile as part of a broader effort to increase medium-range attack options and further fortify deterrence efforts.
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Dec 16, 2019
Lawyers representing users of the collapsed QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange want Canadian authorities to exhume the body of the company's founder amid ongoing controversy over the firm's demise.
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Dec 15, 2019
Two Las Vegas computer programmers have pleaded guilty to running an illegal streaming website that boasted more titles than Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime but did not have permission from copyright owners, the Justice Department announced Friday.
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Dec 15, 2019
The best TVs, downloading YouTube videos and using Google images -- in this week's Tech Q&A.
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Dec 14, 2019
The scene plays out like a thriller: you pull out your phone, and you see an ad for AirPods.
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Dec 13, 2019
China's Orwellian video surveillance gets a bad rap but the U.S. isn't far behind, says a new report.
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Dec 12, 2019
Federal officials are reportedly considering whether or not to seek a preliminary injunction against Facebook over antitrust concerns related to how its family of products interacts.
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Dec 12, 2019
As 2019 is winding down and we enter the holiday season, it's time to look back at the best devices -- the ones that stood out in a crowded field. Some of the top picks are a bit surprising, others won't be quite as shocking -- all are at the top of the gadget food chain.
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Dec 12, 2019
The city of Pensacola is still grappling with the impact of a ransomware attack over the weekend.
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Dec 11, 2019
Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the existence of monopolies in business -- with a key distinction.
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