You’re sure to find a tangled mess of electrical gadget chargers in your rubbish drawer at home, many of which are probably obsolete. The European Union proposed a new law late last week that would address this issue by mandating all tiny electronics (such as phones, tablets, portable speakers, and cameras) to have the same…
When you turn on a brand-new computer, you expect the latest cutting-edge technology, from stunning pictures to crystal-clear audio. While your experience will be satisfactory straight out of the box, desktop operating systems like Windows and macOS cater to the interests and preferences of the majority of users, which may or may not be the…
“Emily,” one of my girlfriends who enjoys tinkering with her health, just purchased the ura Ring, a clever little device. It appears to be a regular silver ring from the outside, but it’s actually laced with sensors that track heart rate, breathing, temperature, body mobility, and other factors. On her iPhone, algorithms are analyzing data…
The Federal Communications Commission has unveiled its first set of proposed cybersecurity guidelines from the Biden administration. The FCC proposes to solve a severe problem known as SIM swapping, a frequent kind of digital identity theft that is nearly impossible to prevent. “Unfortunately, this is a case where government regulation is required,” says Allison Nixon,…
DARPA successfully demonstrated a hypersonic missile last week. The missile fell briefly after being launched from a plane, but then its strong engine accelerated it to Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. Hypersonic vehicles travel at speeds more than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. This missile just sped…
With high-profile data breaches making headlines regularly, you may be asking what you can do to protect your data. As it turns out, the answer is quite a bit. We’ve already talked about how to keep your Facebook, Google, and other accounts safe. It’s now Apple’s turn. If you’re an Apple lover, you’re likely to…
We rely on our smartphones to keep connected to the rest of the world. However, the more apps we download, the more notifications we receive, and the flurry of incoming alerts can make it impossible to pick out the changes that are important to us—or to focus on anything else. It’s critical to manage the…
When you want to log into Facebook, Gmail, or iCloud, your password doesn’t work, and you can’t access your most critical online accounts. This worst-case scenario could make you feel nauseous and helpless. Fortunately, you have options when it comes to dealing with digital vandalism. If you’ve been locked out of your accounts, major internet…
Try wearing a Facebook camera on your face if you’ve ever wondered if you care about digital privacy. Ray-Ban Stories are smart sunglasses with speakers and cameras that may be used as a casual substitute for headphones or a phone camera, according to creative cooperation between Facebook and Ray-Ban parent firm EssilorLuxottica. They use a…
Since its inception in 1983, Kilauea’s Pu‘u‘‘ cone has risen and fallen as magma levels in the volcano’s active East Rift Zone varied. However, Pu‘u‘‘ announced its retirement with a rumble on April 30, 2018. Like an unclogged sink, the once-brimming basin trickled down into the earth. Newly freed lava crept eastward from the summit…