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05/08/2018 / By David Williams

The updated version of Chrome Cleanup Tool scans your personal computer files WITHOUT your consent

Google Chrome has quickly risen to become the most used web browser in the entire world. Ever since it was first introduced all those years ago, Google, the internet search giant, worked hard to make it as appealing and as hard to switch away from as soon as you became a user. Recently, the browser […]

04/28/2018 / By David Williams

Big brother sees you! Chinese jaywalkers receive their fine immediately through SMS

Facial recognition technology is really starting to become a big deal in China. It wasn’t that long ago when Chinese traffic police began using facial recognition to nab those who were violating traffic laws. Now they’ve taken things one step further with artificial intelligence (AI): When the facial recognition cameras catch someone jaywalking, not only will […]

04/27/2018 / By David Williams

iPhone bug lets Siri gain access to your hidden message notifications and read them out loud, even if your phone is locked

If you use one of the newer iPhones and it’s running on the latest iPhone software, your phone may be affected by a software bug that could lead to a clear violation of your privacy. All iPhones are equipped with Siri, Apple’s own voice-activated digital assistant that can be used to read things aloud. Now there […]

04/22/2018 / By David Williams

“Trust crisis” looms over tech industry as public grows weary of privacy scandals

It’s a bad time to be an internet user. Despite the many technological advancements that have made it possible for more people to get online and connect with each other, along with all of the many online services that can be enjoyed by almost anyone by doing nothing more than simply tapping a few buttons, […]

04/14/2018 / By David Williams

China readying Social Credit System where citizens receive scores based on their online obedience to the state

China is planning to implement a system wherein its citizens will be ranked and given ratings based on a certain set of specified criteria, like social media activity and online obedience to the state. The system, called the Social Credit System, is said to be in place for a country-wide launch some time in 2020. […]

04/04/2018 / By David Williams

VIOLATED: Facebook’s very own VPN app under “Onavo Protect” keeps tracking users even when turned off

The internet used to be a relatively safe place. As long as you followed certain browsing guidelines, you could be fairly sure that your personal info was safe, and that you didn’t need to worry about shady individuals who were looking to steal it for their own personal gain. And in case your own efforts […]

04/04/2018 / By David Williams

Japanese researchers create mind-reading A.I. that can transcribe a person’s thoughts

By now, you probably already know that artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing at a remarkably fast rate. It has been the subject of many essays and news articles that are mainly about an oncoming robot takeover, which could mean trouble for many humans in the world today. But in order for advanced AI robots […]

04/03/2018 / By David Williams

Mark of the FEAST: Researchers invent edible graphene, paving the way for food that can be tracked through embedded RFID patterns

Do you think you will ever be able to eat your electronics? It’s a strange concept, but it depicts a very real future situation wherein you’ll have to decide whether or not it’s okay to partake in edible electronics. This is because of a new development created by a team of scientists from Rice University, […]

04/02/2018 / By David Williams

Security robot that can spot suspicious individuals now being used at Dubai airport

Airport security in most countries is already tight enough as it is, with multiple points of inspection often present beginning from the arrival area going inward. But there are some who think that security efforts can be increased even further. In Dubai, a new experimental robot is being tested, and its sole purpose is to […]

03/31/2018 / By David Williams

Demand for a “dumb phone” is on the rise; Light Phone 2 is a minimalist’s dream

Smartphones have taken over the world. They’re with you when you wake up, you keep them close by throughout the day, and they are often the last thing you interact with before you go to sleep. This is the reality for millions upon millions of people everywhere around the world. And whether you want to […]

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