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Twitter Breach Exposed Anonymous Account Owners
The breach is especially worrisome because many Twitter account owners, including human rights activists, do not disclose their identities in their profiles for security reasons.
Meta Trims Election Misinformation Efforts as Midterms Loom
Facebook owner Meta is quietly curtailing some of the safeguards designed to thwart voting misinformation or foreign interference in U.S. elections as the November midterm vote approaches.
Tech Used Behind The Scenes of Online Slots and How They Work
Slots games are pretty straightforward: you put in your money, spin the reels, and hope for the best. Simple, right? However, have you ever asked yourself what happens behind the scenes?
10 Popular Dating Apps for the LGBTQ Community in 2022
Thankfully, there has been a recent surge in the number of LGBT dating apps that include queer-friendly settings that make finding love fun and safe for people of all sexual orientations.
Myths About VPN and Why You Should Use This Service
VPN is very popular today. Its main functions are hiding the user's location, protecting data, providing quick and free access to the necessary websites, and more.
Feds: $401M Will Add High-Speed Internet to Rural U.S. Places
The federal government is pledging $401 million in grants and loans to expand the reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and businesses in remote parts of 11 states.
T-Mobile Settles to Pay $350M to Customers in Data Breach
T- Mobile has agreed to pay $350 million to customers affected by a class action lawsuit filed after the company disclosed last August that personal data like social security numbers had been stolen.
Democrats Widen Scrutiny of Tech over Abortion Data Privacy
Democratic representatives are widening their scrutiny into the role of tech companies in collecting the personal data of people who may be seeking an abortion.
Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' Might Have Drone Wingman, Use AI
New technologies are set to redefine what it means to be a "Top Gun," as algorithms, data and machines take on a bigger role in the cockpit — changes hinted at in "Top Gun: Maverick."
YouTube to Remove Videos Spreading Abortion Falsehoods
YouTube will begin removing misleading videos about abortion in response to falsehoods being spread about the procedure that is being banned or restricted across a broad swath of the U.S.
Facebook Gives Users New Way to See All Their Friends' Posts
Facebook is rolling out an update that enables its 2 billion daily users to more easily view their friends' posts in chronological order.
The Chainsmokers to Perform at the Edge of Space
One of The Chainsmokers' latest hits is "High" and they're hoping to live up to their lyrics.
As AI Language Skills Grow, So Do Scientists' Concerns
The tech industry's latest artificial intelligence constructs can be pretty convincing, but they're not so good at handling some seemingly straightforward tasks.
In Ukraine War, a Race to Acquire Smarter, Deadlier Drones
Never in the history of warfare have drones been used as intensively as in Ukraine, where they often play an outsized role in who lives and dies.
LGBTQ+ Harassment, Slurs Abound on Social Media, Report Says
Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found.
Twitter Says It Removes 1 Million Spam Accounts a Day
Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company's fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk.
Apple to Add 'Lockdown' Safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple said it will roll out a "lockdown" option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers.
The Next Frontier for Drones: Letting Them Fly Out of Sight
For years, there's been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight. Not just because it's a good idea — it's also the law.
Crewless Robotic Mayflower Ship Reaches Plymouth Rock
The sleek Mayflower Autonomous Ship met with an escort boat as it approached the Massachusetts shoreline Thursday, more than 400 years after its namesake's historic journey from England.
How to Tell If a Streamer-recommended Casino Can Be Trusted?
It is not a secret that advertising certain gambling platforms is one of the ways, in which streamers are making their money. But can you trust these recommendations?