UK has not backed down in tech encryption row, minister says
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will require social media companies to take action to stop child abuse on their platforms, and if
2023-09-07 15:52
The Iconic Concorde Airplane Is Getting the LEGO Treatment
LEGO’s Concorde plane is as sleek as its real-life counterpart.
2023-09-06 21:55
20 Home Office Essentials That Will Upgrade Any Work Space
These home office essentials can help remote workers stay on task and tackle everything on their to-do lists.
2023-08-31 06:27
Thanks to a Privacy Breach, Facebook May Owe You Some Money—But You Have Just a Week Left to Collect
There's a week left to file a claim for your (small) share of a $725 million settlement.
2023-08-19 03:59
Why Everyone Stopped Asking Jeeves
Ask Jeeves became a casualty of the search engine wars of the early 2000s. Eventually, their mascot was escorted right out the door.
2023-08-17 12:17
What’s the Difference Between a Router and a Modem?
You need to set up both a router and a modem if you want Wi-Fi internet in your home, but there are major differences between the two devices.
2023-08-15 02:18
Why Did Old Phone Numbers Start With Letters?
You may have noticed these weird phone numbers while watching reruns of your favorite ’50s-era TV show—and though they look like gibberish to modern phone-users, they were perfectly normal at the time.
2023-08-10 21:29
Detroit police chief says 'poor investigative work' led to arrest of Black mom who claims facial recognition technology played a role
Detroit's police chief on Wednesday blamed "poor investigative work," not the use of facial recognition technology, for the arrest of a Black mother who claims in a lawsuit that she was falsely arrested earlier this year while eight months pregnant.
2023-08-10 12:29
Black mom sues city of Detroit claiming she was falsely arrested while 8 months pregnant by officers using facial recognition technology
A Black mother is suing the city of Detroit and a Detroit Police Department detective after she was falsely arrested while eight months pregnant by officers using "an unreliable facial recognition match," a federal lawsuit filed Thursday says.
2023-08-08 06:55
Attention, Shoppers: Costco Sample Stations May Be Going Self-Serve
Product kiosks are popping up at Costco locations, casting doubt over the role of human product demonstrators.
2023-08-04 02:50
Scientists Have Created the Whitest Paint Ever—and It Might Help Cool the Planet
The ultra-white paint can block up to 98 percent of the sun's rays. Applied on roofs, it could have a dramatic cooling effect on homes and buildings.
2023-07-29 03:17
How to Scan Documents Using Your iPhone's Notes App
You don't need to use a bulky scanner to scan your documents. If you own an iPhone, it's as easy as taking a picture.
2023-07-21 21:51