Can Your iPhone Be Hacked? Cellebrite Says It Can Crack iPhone 6, 6 Plus Devices
Cellebrite, an Israel-based cybersecurity firm, announced on Thursday it has added the capability to crack a number of locked Apple devices running iOS, including the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Donald Trump And Trans Student Bathroom Laws: How Tech Is Responding To Admin's Latest Order
The Donald Trump administration is once again at odds with the tech community over its recent decision to roll back protections for transgender students.
Mac Ransomware: New 'Patcher' Attack Won't Decrypt User Files Even After Ransom Is Paid
A particularly malicious MacOS malware is making the rounds through torrents, and it won't decrypt a victim's files even after they pay the ransom.
What Is LTE-U? FCC Green Lights First LTE-For-Unlicensed Devices
The Federal Communications Commission authorized the use of LTE-U, a technology that promises improved connections for mobile carriers. Some critics warn it could interfere with Wi-Fi networks.
Are Slack Conversations Private? Popular Communications Platform May Not Be As Secure As You Think, Expert Says
Slack has quickly been adopted by businesses and organizations as their communications platform of choice but if users are expecting total privacy in their chats, they may be disappointed.
How To Stream MLB Games: Facebook Reportedly Planning To Showcase One Matchup Per Week
Facebook is reportedly in talks to stream one Major League Baseball game per week during the 2017 season.
iOS 10.3 Beta 3 Release Date: What Will The Update Include?
Tuesday brought the release of the third public beta of iOS 10.3, the upcoming major update to Apple’s mobile operating system, which introduced a number of new features for iPhone and iPad users—including Find My AirPods.
Is Windows 10 Secure? Privacy EU Watchdogs Warn Of Data Collection Practices
Despite recent changes made by Microsoft to its Windows 10 operating system, privacy watchdogs in the European Union have warned the OS is still collecting user data without making clear what exactly it's gathering.
San Bernardino Shooting Update: How Much Did FBI Pay To Unlock Terrorist's iPhone? News Orgs Sue To Find Out
Several news organizations have teamed up to ask a judge to force the United States government to reveal how much it paid a contractor to unlock the iPhone belonging to the perpetrator of the San Bernardino shooting attack in 2015.
How To Delete Your Yahoo Account: Users Claim Company Isn't Deleting Anything
Yahoo takes 90 days to delete accounts after a user requests it, but some users are reporting the company isn't removing the accounts even after the waiting period.
Who's My Representative? Best Political Apps Have Seen Downloads Increase Since Election
According to recent data, political apps—especially those that help connect constituents to their representatives—have seen a big increase in downloads since the election.
Trump Android Cell Phone: Unsecure Smartphone Use Should Be Investigated, Congressman Says
California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu is calling for an investigation into President Donald Trump's ongoing use of an unsecure Android smartphone, calling it a potential risk to national security.
Donald Trump Spam: Google Wins Case Against Pro-Trump Russian Spam
A Russian spammer who sent pro-Donald Trump messages using a fake domain has lost a legal dispute with Google that will force him to surrender his domain name to the company.
Google Home Vs. Amazon Echo: How To Make Purchases Through Google Home
Google has introduced the ability to buy products through its Google Home voice-powered speaker. Here's how to use it.
Twitter Harassment: Troll Accounts Targeted With Plan To Restrict Reach Of Abusive Users
Twitter is introducing a new protocol that will restrict the reach of users it believes are partaking in abusive behavior, preventing their tweets from being seen by those who don't follow them.
Is Your Browser History Private? Resolution Would Allow ISPs To Collect Information From Customers Without Permission
Privacy rules that would require internet service providers to request permission before collecting sensitive customer information may be done away with via the Congressional Review Act—a move opposed by privacy advocates.
Verizon Vs. T-Mobile Vs. AT&T Vs. Sprint: Verizon And T-Mobile Top Regional Rankings of Network Speed, Coverage
OpenSignal has released its ratings of the top mobile carriers by region, and Verizon and T-Mobile customers will like what they see.
Endangered Bee Species: Conservation Group Sues Trump Admin For Delayed Listing
The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), is suing the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Interior Department for delaying placing the rusty patched bumblebee on the Endangered Species List.
Facebook Video Sound: How To Disable New Autoplaying Audio Feature
Facebook is going to start automatically playing video with audio for users on mobile devices. Here is how to disable Facebook's video sound.
Diversity In Silicon Valley, Tech: Apple Shareholders Push For Diversity At Executive Level, Company Reportedly Pushes Back
A group of Apple shareholders are pushing the company to excelerate its efforts to hire a diverse group of executives—and the company is pushing back against it.
Verizon Yahoo Deal: New Merger Terms Cut Price Of Sale By $250 Million
Verizon has reached a tentative agreement with Yahoo to reduce its bid to buy the internet company by $250 million, according to reports.
How To Make Video Calls On Signal: Popular Encrypted Communications App Adds Video Chat Feature
Signal, the encrypted communications app trusted by Edward Snowden, has added a video chat feature. Here's how to use it.
Digital Geneva Convention: Microsoft Calls For Framework For Cyber Warfare Between Nation States
Microsoft is calling for a digital Geneva Convention to help govern cyberwarfare to protect civilians and their data.
Twitter Abuse: Lists Notification Feature Quickly Changes Out Of Fear Of Abuse
Twitter rolled back a recent change to its lists feature that did away with notifications when someone is added to a list out of concerns that the feature would be abused by trolls.
What Is Amazon Chime? Company Introduces New Communications App For Businesses
Amazon introduced its new business communications service Chime on Monday. It offers video and voice conference calls, messaging, and file sharing for a monthly fee.
USDA Database Removed? Animal Welfare Groups Sue Government Over Removal Of Public Records
PETA, Born Free USA, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and other animal rights groups have sued the United States Department of Agriculture for removing previously records that were used to fight animal abuses including puppy mills.
What Is Artificial Intelligence? Tesla's Elon Musk Warns Humans Must Meld With AI Or Be Made Obsolete
During a talk at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elon Musk warned that humans were at risk of being made obsolete by artificial intelligence.
Who Is Richard DeAgazio? Mar-a-Lago Member Takes Photo With Man He Claims Carries The Nuclear Football
President Donald Trump's security briefing on the North Korea missile launch was documented by a member of Mar-a-Lago who witnessed the event. The member also took pictures with a man he claims was carrying the nuclear football.
iPhone 8 Rumors: Wireless Charging On 'iPhone X' Gains Traction After Apple Joins Wireless Power Consortium
Apple has joined the Wireless Power Consortium, lending credence to the iPhone 8 rumors that the upcoming 'iPhone X' will feature wireless charging technology.
Some Google Play Store Apps Will Be Removed Soon For Being Knock-Offs, Unsecure
Google is reportedly planning on craacking down on "zombie apps" and knock-offs that appear in the Google Play Store.