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Inside one of the first all-female hacker houses in San Francisco
HackHer House is an all-female hacker house in San Francisco, providing a collaborative space for women to build startups and break industry stereotypes.
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Connecting your phone to rental car infotainment system? There is a big, hidden privacy risk
Syncing your mobile device to a rental car’s infotainment system is an often overlooked security risk that can be avoided.
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With Apple on board, OpenAI's next act could be its toughest yet
Over the next few months, ChatGPT-creator OpenAI will face some of its biggest tests yet, including a high-profile partnership with Apple.
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FDA approves first OTC hearing aid software
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones.
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Here are some of the worst passwords to use
In 2023, “123456” is once again the top password used in the United States. In fact, across the globe, numerical sequences make up just under one third of all passwords. And hackers guessed these common passwords in under a second, according to Nordpass, the company that performed the study with independent researchers specializing in cybersecurity incidents. Some new takeaways this…
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On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world
The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts about navigating other social media in its absence.
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Here's how to get the most life out of your device
If you want to use your shiny new iPhone for as long as possible, better take good care of it. People want to hold on to their smartphones for longer now instead of regularly upgrading them.
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French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram messaging app CEO
French authorities have handed Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app, and barred him from leaving France pending further investigation.
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Tips for incorporating technology into the lives of older adults
While most older adults use a smartphone every day, other devices that could be really helpful aren’t part of their routine. The technology editor at AARP Magazine shares advice for how older adults can find and use newer devices to improve their lives.
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What is Telegram and why was its CEO arrested in Paris?
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in Paris over the weekend over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity such as drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested by French authorities at a Paris airport
French broadcast media say the founder and CEO of the popular messaging service Telegram has been detained at a Paris airport. Pavel Durov is a dual citizen of France and Russia. French broadcasters LCI and TF1 reported that Durov was arrested at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening after landing in France from Azerbaijan.
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Telecom company agrees to $1M fine over Biden deepfake
Federal authorities hope the settlement will deter the deceptive use of AI-generated impersonations of political figures and others.
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A wave of biological privacy laws may be coming as tech gadgets capture our brain waves
As consumer technology capturing brain data proliferates under the radar of medical device regulation, Colorado has changed its privacy act to include biology.
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Former Prudential employee in legal battle over personal cloud access in federal civil case
What are your rights when it comes to using your personal devices for work related activities? It’s an issue being argued as part of a federal civil case involving Prudential Insurance and a former employee.
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A real lightsaber? This Massachusetts student turned science fiction into reality
Jacob Uy, a recent graduate of Olin College of Engineering, is using his engineering skills to “become a hero” — the slogan of his company, Herotech.
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Ex-Google engineers who founded Character.AI rejoin company with new AI partnership
One of the founders previously criticized the tech giant for moving too cautiously to release artificial intelligence products.
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What's a VPN and why should you use one to hide your IP address
On the move and looking for an internet connection? It’s tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or shopping mall. But don’t do it unless you’ve got protection.
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CT residents continue to deal with flight issues after global IT outage
The impact of Friday’s global IT outage continued into the new week. Travelers from Connecticut and all over the world are still dealing with compounding flight chaos. While getting stuck in Mexico and extending your vacation may sound lovely, it’s been a headache for a couple from Cromwell. Zachary Giblin’s and Brianna Longo’s flight home was canceled Saturday, and...
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Small businesses grapple with global tech outages created by CrowdStrike
The breadth of the outages highlighted the fragility of a digitized world dependent on a few providers for key computing services.
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Affected by the CrowdStrike outage? Here's a temporary fix using Microsoft safe mode
A widespread tech outage affecting Microsoft computers was caused by a cybersecurity company, CrowdStrike. The company offered a temporary fix for those affected while it works to deploy an update.