Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids: New Bill Would Make Devices More Affordable
Senator Elizabeth Warren and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act that would make hearing aids more affordable and accessible.
LastPass 4.1.43 Vulnerability: Password Manager Users Should Take Precautions As It Fixes Security Flaw
Following a vulnerability found in LastPass 4.1.43 for Google Chrome, LastPass has advised its users to take precautions as it patches the problem.
How To Change Privacy Settings On Docs.com: Microsoft Makes Sensitive Docs Publically Searchable
Microsoft's file sharing site Docs.com allows anyone to search for documents uploaded by users—including documents with sensitive or personal information.
Facial Recognition News: New York City To Use Technology With Little Oversight
New York City is planning to install facial recognition cameras on bridges and tunnels leading into the city, which presents a considerable concern for the privacy of citizens and visitors to the city.
Electronics Travel Ban: Reported Terrorist Plot Used Fake iPad As An Explosive
A failed plot to use a fake iPad as an explosive on a flight was reportedly the reason the United States and United Kingdom banned electronics from select flights.
WhatsApp In London: UK Officials Call For Encryption Backdoor After Westminster Attack
Government officials are again calling on technology companies to provide government backdoors to access encrypted messages following the terrorist attack in London.
Trump Jobs Plan: Charter Promises Jobs It Already Pledged To Create Under Obama
Charter CEO Tom Rutledge promised President Donald Trump his company would make a massive investment in broadband infrastructure and would create 20,000 new jobs in the U.S.—which it had already promised to do under Obama.
AI Killing Jobs: Tech Community Shocked By Trump Treasury Secretary's Disinterest In Automation
The tech community responded with disbelief following an interview with Trump Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin in which he suggested AI wouldn't affect jobs in the United States for 50-100 years.
How To Stop Robocalls: T-Mobile Introduces New Features To Block Scam Callers
T-Mobile introduced two new features that will warn users if an incoming call is from a likely scammer or just block the call before it even reaches their phone.
Galaxy Note 7 Recall: Samsung Will Kill Remaining Devices With Software Update
Samsung is pushing out a forced software update that will kill all remaining Galaxy Note 7 devices in order to prevent them from exploding.
How To Change Your iCloud Password: Apple Denies Hackers Stole iCloud Credentials
Apple has denied a hacker group stole login credentials for iCloud and other Apple accounts. The hackers claim it will wipe 250 million devices if Apple does not pay them a ransom.
FCC And Broadband Privacy Rules: Senate Votes To Allow ISPs To Collect, Sell User Data
The Senate voted on a Congressional Budget Act to kill privacy rules that would have prevented internet service providers from collecting sensitive customer information without permission.
WikiLeaks Vault 7 Dark Matter: CIA Hacking Tools For Macs, iPhones Revealed
WikiLeaks released a number of Vault 7 documents Thursday that purport to show a number of the CIA's hacking tools for infecting Macs and iPhones.
Internet Privacy Rules Could Be Killed By Senate Thursday With Congressional Review Act
The Senate will introduce a Congressional Review Act Wednesday that would eliminate privacy protections that prevent internet service providers from collecting user data without permission. A vote is expected to take place on Thursday.
4chan And Westminster Attack: What Happened In London Today Hinted In 'Politically Incorrect' Site Thread?
A post on 4chan may have hinted at the attack in Westminster on Wednesday that has left at least four dead and twenty injured.
Best Password Managers: Security Flaw Found on LastPass On Chrome, Firefox
Two vulnerabilities discovered in password manager LastPass by a Google security researcher, including one that would allow an attacker to steal a user's passwords, have been fixed.
Trump, NASA Mars Mission: Elon Musk Says Bill Won't Get U.S. To Red Planet
President Trump signed the NASA Authorization Act on Tuesday, but SpaceX founder Elon Musk doesn't believe the bill will do much for the future of space exploration, including trips to Mars.
Endangered Bee Species: Rusty Patched Bumblebee Listed After Delay From Trump Admin
The rusty patched bumblebee officially became the first bee species to be listed as endangered in the continental U.S. on Tuesday after a delay caused by an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Election Hacking: Google To Help Protect Against Cyber Attacks On Elections
Google and its sister company Jigsaw are offering election organizations around the world free cybersecurity protection to help ensure the integrity of their elections.
Apple, iCloud Accounts Stolen? Hackers Blackmailing Apple Over Supposed Stolen Credentials
A group of hackers identifying as the Turkish Crime Family are blackmailing Apple over what they claim to be a cache of hundreds of millions of stolen iCloud and Apple email credentials.
DRM For HTML5: Web Standards Organization Set To Review Content, Videos
The World Wide Web Consortium is preparing to review a proposal that would standardize DRM in web browsers.
YouTube Advertising Issues: Google Apologizes For Putting Ads On Offensive Content
Google apologized for placing advertisements from major advertising firms and government organizations on extremist content on YouTube in Britain.
What Is Blockchain? IBM Launches Service For Enterprise Businesses
IBM announced the launch of IBM Blockchain, a platform that will allow businesses to make use of the technology behind Bitcoin at an enterprise level.
Airbnb Regulations: Indiana Exploring Law To Prevent Cities From Regulating Company
A new proposal in Indiana would prevent cities from placing restrictions on home-rental companies like Airbnb.
Donald Trump Phone: Does Twitter Use Show He Finally Switched From Android?
President Donald Trump hasn't tweeted on his unsecured Android device since March 8, indicating he may have given up the device, which was a noted security risk.
Broadband Privacy Rules: Senate May Kill Consumer Privacy Rules For Good Next Week
The U.S. Senate may use the Congressional Review Act to eliminate Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules, which requires internet service providers ask premission before collecting sensitive data, using the Congressional Review Act as soon as next week.
How To Protect Your Browsing History: Internet Service Providers Argue Against Your Privacy
Internet service providers argued to the Federal Communications Commission that web browsing history and app usage data shouldn't be considered "sensitive" information. Here's how to protect your browsing history.
Rural Broadband Internet Access: How Trump Budget Will Affect High-Speed Infrastructure
President Donald Trump introduced his first federal budget outline, which provides a first look into how his administration will handle broadband and internet infrastructure.
D.C. Cell Network May Have Been Hacked, Used To Monitor Calls
Reports indicate cell networks in Washington, D.C. may have been hacked and communications could have been intercepted by a foreign nation.
T-Mobile Not At Fault For Reported 'Ghost Calls' That Blocked 911, Resulted In Two Deaths
An issue with "ghost calls" from T-Mobile's network flooding emergency services may have resulted in the death of an infant and adult in Dallas.