Chinese hackers want to 'wreak havoc' on US infrastructure, FBI director warns

FBI Director Chris Wray is appearing before a House Select Committee focused on China and is preparing to tell lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., including water treatment plants and transportation systems.

Deepfake: What is it, and why is it so dangerous?

Deepfake has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, especially following incidents that involved well-known Americans. Here's what to know about deepfakes, and the various dangers it can pose to society.

Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024

More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.

Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage

Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.

Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in

The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.

Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe

Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.

Japan's SLIM moon lander hit its target, but it appears to be upside-down

Japan’s space agency said Thursday that its first lunar mission hit the tiny patch of the moon's surface it was aiming for, although the probe appears to be lying upside-down.

Cobb County Police harness cutting-edge tech to solve crimes rapidly

Criminal investigations in Cobb County are being aided by technology. Police say a recent theft of a U-Haul highlights how quickly officers can close cases. It took just a matter of minutes.

High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students

A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.

Japan becomes fifth country to land spacecraft on moon, but probe may soon fail

Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday.