Homeland Security report details how teen hackers exploited security weaknesses in some of the world's biggest companies
A group of teenage hackers managed to breach some of the world's biggest tech firms last year by exploiting systemic security weaknesses in US telecom carriers and the business supply chain, a US government review of the incidents has found, in what is a cautionary tale for America's critical infrastructure.
2023-08-10 19:29
Hackers take on ChatGPT in Vegas, with support from the White House
Thousands of hackers will descend on Las Vegas this weekend for a competition taking aim at popular artificial intelligence chat apps, including ChatGPT.
2023-08-10 19:22
Paper exams, chatbot bans: Colleges seek to 'ChatGPT-proof' assignments
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college
2023-08-10 12:29
Biden administration announces new bans on investments in China meant to protect national security
President Joe Biden's administration detailed new rules Wednesday limiting US investments in advanced technology industries in China in an effort to protect national security at a moment of heightened tension with Beijing.
2023-08-10 04:27
Why cell phone service is down in Maui — and when it could be restored
Thousands of people in Maui are without cell service as the wildfires continue to rage out of control on the island, preventing people from calling emergency services or updating loved ones about their status. It could take days or even weeks to get the networks back up and running.
2023-08-10 03:59
Justice Kagan order: Apple doesn't have to change app store terms while battling Epic in court
The US Supreme Court ruled on Epic Games appeal to pause an injunction that was granted to Apple by a lower court, following Epic's initial legal victory in its dispute over Apple store practices.
2023-08-10 01:46
Pope Francis warns about AI's dangers
Pope Francis warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to society, highlighting its "disruptive possibilities and ambivalent effects" and urging those who would develop or use AI to do so responsibly.
2023-08-09 20:45
iPhone users will soon have to adjust to this small but significant change
Get your thumb ready for next month. Apple is making a subtle change to the iPhone's software that will likely mess with your muscle memory: The big red "end call" button is moving.
2023-08-09 06:58
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant startup, raises $280 million from Peter Thiel's VC fund
Elon Musk's biotechnology startup Neuralink raised $280 million in a fundraising round, the company announced on Monday via X, the Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
2023-08-09 01:55
Zoom, which thrived on the remote work revolution, wants workers back in the office part-time
Zoom became a symbol of remote work during the pandemic but the company is now joining a growing return-to-office trend
2023-08-09 01:24
Make Your Year Smarter With Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 Calendar
Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 calendar can provide the daily serving of trivia your brain craves.
2023-08-08 03:49
PayPal bets on crypto's future with US-dollar-backed stablecoin
PayPal is rolling out its first stablecoin as it attempts to capitalize on the "emerging potential" of US dollar-backed digital tokens for consumer payments.
2023-08-08 02:28