How Tech is Helping Fight Hunger
Apps are helping to fight the growing amount of food insecurity in the US as the coronavirus pandemic devastates the economy.
Sascha Brodsky
Science, Health and Technology Journalist
Your Home May Be Under Cyber Attack
Web-users vastly underestimate how often their home networks are targeted by cyber threats, according to a new report by internet provider Comcast.
Your Next Surgeon Could Be a Robot
Imagine a doctor that never gets tired or has a bad day, and has six arms. Meet the robotic surgeon, a real device that’s working in an operating room near you.
Surprise! Smartphones May Make You More Impulsive
If you stop to play a game before you finish reading this article, it may be due to smartphone use, scientists say.
How to Break Your iPhone 12 Screen
Angry about the state of the world and feel like destroying something?
How 3D Printed Ghost Guns Arm Criminals
Extremist groups are taking advantage of the increasing availability of 3D printers to obtain parts for weapons, experts say.
Med Students Turn to VR During Pandemic
Medical students are increasingly trading stethoscopes for virtual reality goggles during the coronavirus pandemic.
Smartwatches Could Monitor Coronavirus Vaccine Safety
The CDC plans to use smartwatches to help monitor the safety of coronavirus vaccines if they are rolled out in the U.S.
Cyberattacks Threaten Coronavirus Research
Coronavirus vaccine researchers need to upgrade their security practices after a new report indicates that they are being attacked by state-sponsored hackers, experts say.
Sound Beaming Could Replace Your Headphones
A new device called SoundBeamer sends sound directly to your ears without the need for headphones.
How the US Defended Elections Against Hacking
The US government was successful in defending the presidential election against cyberattacks, but misinformation campaigns have undermined confidence in the electoral process, experts say.
e-Skin Could Lead to Better Wearables
A newly developed kind of 'electronic skin' could pave the way for medical advances including better ways to monitor the heart, experts say.
Is Your Smartwatch Sharing Too Much?
Anonymous data gathered from wearables such as smartwatches could be used to discover users' personal information, researchers say.
Why Phone-Based Authentication Can Be Insecure
To stay safe from hackers, stop using phone-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes sent via SMS and voice calls, a top security expert writes in a new analysis.
Your Smartphone Could One Day Sniff Out Rotten Meat
A newly discovered way to artificially sense smells could lead to smartphones capable of sniffing out rotten meat, researchers say.
Now You Can Video Call 911
A new software platform called Carbyne uses smartphones to connect 911 callers with emergency dispatchers via video and instant chat.
Google’s New Pixel 5 and 4A 5G are Nearly Twins
If you were to hold Google’s new Pixel 5 next to the 4a 5G model you’d be hard-pressed to tell which was which.
Why Hospitals Are Being Targeted By Ransomware
Hospitals are taking forceful measures to prevent cyberattacks after federal agencies recently warned that they are being targeted with ransomware.
Why Apple Designed the M1 Chip
Apple’s new M1 chip that powers the company’s latest desktops and laptops offers a significant boost in power and battery life over its competitors, experts say.
Your Apple Watch Could Help Tame Nightmares
An app recently approved by the FDA to combat PTSD-related nightmares shows promise but is unlikely to replace medications and other therapies, experts say.
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