Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Watch Trump Give the 2020 State of the Union
President Trump will deliver his third address before Congress Tuesday, on the eve of the Senate's scheduled vote on impeachment.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035
The government plans to bring changes forward by five years to help the UK reach climate targets.
Monday, February 3, 2020
NFL: How tablets are speeding up American football
Insiders say the tempo of games has become faster and there is more emphasis on player skill.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
5 Best Password Managers of 2020: 1Password, Bitwarden, and More
Keep your logins under lock and key. We picked our favorites for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browser.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Tech's Role in Addressing Coronavirus and Other Potential Pandemics
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency in recognition that the disease risk no longer is confined to China. United Nations member countries may decide to close their borders, cancel flights, implement special screenings at airports, or take other steps in response to the notice. U.S. health officials earlier this week announced they would fast-track work on a coronavirus vaccine, with the goal to have an early-stage trial within three months. That timeline is considered optimistic.
Friday, January 31, 2020
Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India
A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
DoubleTake App Turns Your iPhone Into a Multi-Cam Studio
A new iPhone app allows you to capture two high-quality video streams simultaneously from any of the mobile device's cameras. Called "DoubleTake," the free software is produced by FiLMiC, which also makes a pro style video capture and editing app for the iPhone. With DoubleTake, you can shoot two 1080p video streams at the same time, in either landscape or portrait mode, using any of the cameras in an iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11, Xs Max, Xs or Xr. To make choosing a camera easier, the app contains a camera picker view.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
10 Best Android Phones You Can Buy (New, Unlocked, Cheap)
Wonder what the absolute best Android phone is right now? We have the answer, and some alternatives from Google, OnePlus, Samsung, LG, Moto, and more.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Is Icahn Attempting a Hostile Takeover of HP? Figuring Out the Backstory
When it comes to any merger, you often can't trust the reason the firms are merging, particularly if financial rather than operational managers are driving the process. When it comes to hostile takeovers, you can bet you are being misled, because the rhetoric will address synergy and the power of the two firms together, but the folks driving the effort know the more likely goal is to destroy the acquired company. Carl Icahn, who is one of the most feared corporate raiders in the world -- possibly the most feared -- is behind this one.
Monday, January 27, 2020
Houdini Power Air Houdi Review: An Environmentally-Friendly Hoodie
This hoodie, which sheds much fewer microplastic fibers, makes me feel bad about wearing any other hoodie.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
The Best Running Gear (2020): Shoes, Clothes, Accessories
Whether you’re running in warm weather or in the rain, we have the gear for you, including shoes, socks, and more.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Saudi Hack of Bezos' Phone Shines Bright Light on Security Challenges
A digital forensic analysis conducted by business advisory firm FTI Consulting concludes with "medium to high confidence" that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' smartphone was hacked through a malicious file sent from the WhatsApp account of Saudi Arabian crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. The malware was in an MP4 file attached to a WhatsApp message. UN special rapporteurs released technical elements of the report. "It makes you wonder how many other U.S. citizens are being spied on," said tech analyst Rob Enderle.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Grabbing the Cybersecurity and Privacy Problems by the Horns: ECT News Roundtable, Episode 3
Cybersecurity and privacy threats aren't confined to the tech world. They've cast their pall on the world in general. Computer viruses, malware and data leaks have become commonplace, personal privacy has become a bad joke, and cyberwar looms like a virtual mushroom cloud. What sometimes gets lost in the gloom are the many ways security professionals have been working to shore up cyberdefenses and rebuild some semblance of personal privacy. ECT News Network's roundtable of technology insiders recently discussed some of that progress.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
FBI 'persuaded Apple to halt iCloud encryption'
Apple was reportedly working on the encryption feature two years ago but the FBI objected.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle
The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Dyson's New Task Light Is Easy on the Eyes
The sleek, internet-connected lamp uses real-time data to illuminate your workspace and protect your precious peepers from strain.
Monday, January 20, 2020
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Review: A Nod to the Era of Film Cameras
Fujifilm's latest X-Pro leans into its eccentricities, bringing film-era aesthetics to the digital present.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Cybersecurity 2020: A Perilous Landscape
Cybersecurity risks for 2020 stretch far beyond the alarming spike in ransomware. In addition to the daily concerns of malware, stolen data and the cost of recovering from a network intrusion, there is the very real danger of nefarious actors using cyberattacks to interfere with the 2020 U.S. general election. Today, every company that has a computer or any connected devices or software should see itself as a "tech company." Every individual with a smart TV, virtual assistant or other IoT device could be at risk as well.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
The Best Gaming Mouse for Every Kind of Player (2020)
Whether you're into esports or casual fragging, these are the best corded and wireless gaming mice we've tested at a variety of price points.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors
Research on data could help to protect children, a report says - but critics say privacy should be a priority.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Apple, DoJ Grapple Over Cracking Terrorist's iPhones
Apple and the DoJ are at it again. This time it's over cracking a brace of iPhones owned by the Saudi Air Force cadet who killed three sailors in a shooting spree last month at the naval air station in Pensacola, Florida. At a news conference to announce the findings of an investigation into the Pensacola incident, U.S. Attorney General William Barr called out Apple for refusing to help the FBI recover data on the phones owned by the cadet. Barr's comments provoked Apple to issue a statement of its own on the subject.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Pre-teen girls 'tricked into sex acts on webcams'
Tens of thousands of 11- to 13-year-olds are being tricked into performing sex acts, data suggests.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Most Important Autonomous Car Announcement at CES
CES is the show I look forward to returning from, and the primary reason is that getting around Las Vegas during the event is a nightmare. One evening I wanted to go to the In-N-Out Burger place, and even though it was only a mile or two from my hotel, the traffic was so bad that I doubted I'd make there and back before midnight -- and it was only 6 p.m. CES would benefit either from Elon Musk's Boring Company or from aggressive use of autonomous technology so that the traffic could be better optimized.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Researchers: Are we on the cusp of an ‘AI winter’?
AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
10 Best CES 2020 Devices You Can Buy Right Now: Earbuds, E-Bikes, Toys, and More
Most of CES’s flashy tech is months, maybe years, from hitting store shelves. Here are a few devices you can order now—and some extra deals we like.
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Cybersecurity 2020: The Danger of Ransomware
Ransomware tops the list of cybersecurity threats for 2020. While there have been efforts to convince individuals, corporations and municipalities not to pay ransoms, the simple fact is that whenever one is paid, the attack becomes a success that encourages cyberthieves to try again. Ransomware attacks increased 18 percent in 2019, up from an average 12 percent increase over the past five years. It accounted for 40 percent of all manufacturers' cyber claims, and for 23 percent of cyber claims for smaller businesses last year.
Friday, January 10, 2020
CES 2020: TV lets you shine a torch into its shadows
A special 8K TV at the CES tech show allows scenes to be re-lit as they play.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
CES 2020 WIRED Liveblog: Smart Vibrator, Robot Arms, and More from CES
The WIRED crew is roaming the CES 2020 show floor to find the coolest and strangest gadgets this year.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
CES 2020 Liveblog (Tuesday): Photos and News of All the CES Gadget Madness
Updated all day Tuesday. The WIRED crew is in Las Vegas to bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of news from the first full day of CES 2020.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Bluetooth's New LE Audio Is Here to Fix Your Headphones
Bluetooth’s new low-energy audio capabilities will save your battery and let you stream to multiple sources at once.
Monday, January 6, 2020
Don't Expect Too Much From Electric Trucks
With the rise of electric cars, it was only a matter of time before electric trucks hit the market. Several electric vehicle startups -- including Bollinger, Lordstown Motors, Rivian and Workhorse -- have been working on developing electric pickup trucks for several years, but none have come to market yet. However, it was the announcement of the Cybertruck by Tesla that ignited interest in the market. Tesla received more than 200,000 reservations, at $100 each, in the first few weeks after announcing the Cybertruck.
Sunday, January 5, 2020
CES 2020 Trends We're Expecting: 5G, E-Scooters, Foldables, Privacy
The annual consumer tech showcase will be awash in shiny gadgets, but it's what those products tell us about the future that matters most.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Segway's S-Pod Brings the Hoverchairs From 'WALL-E' to Life
You'll soon be able to scoot around town—at 24 mph—without even having to stand up.
Friday, January 3, 2020
OnePlus Concept One: Details, Specs, Disappearing Camera
The phone uses electrochromic glass to pull off its vanishing act. Just don’t expect to get your hands on one anytime soon.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
3D TV Tells You Everything About This Decade’s Tech
You don't need special glasses to see what it looks like when smart people run out of ideas.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
2010 - 2019: Product of the Decade
As we get to the end of December, I typically pick my product of the year, but this is also the end of the decade, so I'll name my pick for this year, and then pick my product of the decade. 2010 was an easy choice as the iPad came out and scared the hell out of the entire PC market. Its release made the whole "PC is Dead" thing real and spurred Microsoft to create the Microsoft Surface response. The iPad was a powerful new offering at the time, and it was the last product Steve Jobs had a major influence on.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Sonos in bricked speaker 'recycling' row
Customers who recycle old speakers qualify for a 30% discount on new products but there is a catch.
Monday, December 30, 2019
4 Robot Vacuum Tips That Will Help You Keep a Tidy Home
With a few simple tips, an automated robot vacuum can be your new best friend.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Using Technology to Fix the Flawed Impeachment Process
When the U.S. president was impeached last week, it surfaced the fact that impeachment, and particularly the removal of a U.S. president, is a process that doesn't work. Throughout U.S. history, there have been 45 presidents, and given that no one trains for that job, you'd figure several would have been removed for cause. However, impeachment has been attempted three times without a removal. If a process that has been in place for more than 200 years has never been successful, it is a really bad process.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
12 Best After-Christmas Sales (2019): Amazon, REI, GameStop, Best Buy, and More
Our favorite post-Christmas deals on outdoor and home tech, videogames, tax software, and more.
Friday, December 27, 2019
App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch
An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby in hospital.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Iran internet 'disrupted' ahead of protests
The authorities reportedly order services to be cut off ahead of fresh planned demonstrations.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down from board
Ride-hailing firm's co-founder steps down from its board saying he wants to focus on other pursuits.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
9 Extremely Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Procrastinators
If your Christmas tree is missing a present, these gifts—and excuses—will keep you on the nice list.
Monday, December 23, 2019
Fund manager defends backing blacklisted Chinese surveillance firm
Fidelity International owns a stake in Hikvision, which is accused of contributing to human rights abuses.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Best Kids Travel Gear: Strollers, Flasks, Toys, and More
Traveling with babies, toddlers, or young children is no picnic. These accessories should help.
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Is Your Health Data at Risk?
We've recently seen much breathless news coverage of the Nightingale Project, Google's half-secret partnership with Ascension, the second-largest healthcare system in the United States. The details of the project -- which involves sharing the healthcare data of tens of millions of unsuspecting patients -- have raised significant concerns. The concerns have centered around issues that by now are familiar: Many people are uncomfortable with Google knowing about their personal, sensitive and potentially embarrassing health complaints.
Friday, December 20, 2019
Amazon Device Christmas Sale (2019): Fire Tablets, Kindles, Echos
Hunting for gifts? Fear not, there are still plenty of deals to be found. Some of Amazon's most popular products are on sale.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Why India shuts down the internet more than any other democracy
India shut down the internet 93 times this year, and a blackout in Kashmir is the world's longest.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
People with epilepsy targeted in Twitter attack
Trolls posted strobing Gifs and videos on Twitter with the Epilepsy Foundation's handle and hashtag.
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