Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Singapore testing robots to patrol pedestrian areas for ‘undesirable social behaviors’
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
Hive is dangerous new ransomware threat, FBI says
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
Twitter's new service allows users to charge followers to view tweets
The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.
The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.
Bumble, Match create funds for Texas-based employees seeking abortions
The chief executive of Tinder-owner Match Group has sharply criticized a new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
The chief executive of Tinder-owner Match Group has sharply criticized a new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Apple delays update that would scan US phones for child sex abuse images
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
Digital ID: Georgia among first states to sync driver's license, ID to iPhone
Apple announced this week that the Transportation Security Association (TSA) will accept digital IDs from Georgia’s Department of Drivers Services (DDS) next year.
Apple announced this week that the Transportation Security Association (TSA) will accept digital IDs from Georgia’s Department of Drivers Services (DDS) next year.
Will Theranos case change Silicon Valley culture?
Jury selection wraps up Thursday in the case against Theranos founder Elizabether Holmes. Court watchers are waiting to see what impacts the trial has on Silicon Valley startup culture.
Jury selection wraps up Thursday in the case against Theranos founder Elizabether Holmes. Court watchers are waiting to see what impacts the trial has on Silicon Valley startup culture.
Apple will allow driver's licenses to be stored on Apple Wallet: Here's what you need to know
Here's what you need to know after Apple officials announced that residents in certain states can add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet.
Here's what you need to know after Apple officials announced that residents in certain states can add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet.
Jan. 6 committee asks Facebook, AT&T, Google, others to save phone, internet data
The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.
The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.
FCC broadband discount program: More than 5M US households enrolled
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming per week
China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector.
China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector.
Tesla on auto-pilot crashes into FHP patrol car
Thankfully the trooper was able to get out of the way just in the nick of time.
Thankfully the trooper was able to get out of the way just in the nick of time.
Peloton subpoenaed by DOJ, DHS over reporting of treadmill injuries
Peloton said it has been subpoenaed by the DOJ and DHS for documents and other information related to injuries reported by its customers.
Peloton said it has been subpoenaed by the DOJ and DHS for documents and other information related to injuries reported by its customers.
#MilkCrateChallenge: TikTok hiding dangerous new trend amid reports of injuries
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
Tech, finance leaders meeting with Biden to talk cybersecurity defense
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
California man broke into thousands of iCloud accounts to steal nude images, feds say
A Southern California man broke into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and collected more than 620,000 private photos and videos in an effort to steal images of nude young women, federal authorities said.
A Southern California man broke into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and collected more than 620,000 private photos and videos in an effort to steal images of nude young women, federal authorities said.
Twitter suspends DeSantis’ press secretary’s account for ‘abusive behavior’
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Elon Musk introduces humanoid robot prototype at Tesla AI Day
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Delete old accounts to keep hackers and trackers at bay
If you had to name every online account you have, you’d probably be hard pressed. Each year we add new ones, and forget the old ones. But you need to add this step - delete.
If you had to name every online account you have, you’d probably be hard pressed. Each year we add new ones, and forget the old ones. But you need to add this step - delete.