Ideas

Google Antitrust Case Suggests Apple Should Be in the Department of Justice’s Crosshairs Too

Apple’s role as the gateway to billions of searches is the critical factor here.

  • By Hemant K. Bhargava, The Conversation
Ideas

Can the U.S. Government Really Ban TikTok?

It is nearly impossible to ban any application completely.

  • By Roger Dunaway, Futurity
Modernization

Right-Wing Extremism and Islamic Extremism Spreads Online In Similar Ways, New Study Says

Those crazy memes you keep seeing? Hate groups are using them to attract online recruits into small, intense groups — and beat Facebook’s censors.

  • By Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Here's What It'll Take to Clean Up Esports' Toxic Culture

As COVID-19 has driven much of life online and fueled a boom in online gaming, harassment in these and other internet spaces has increased.

  • By Amanda Cote, The Conversation
Emerging Tech

Pokémon Go Wants to Make 3D Scans of the Whole World for 'Planet-Scale Augmented Reality Experiences.' Is that Good?

A new feature within the game will encourage players to create and upload 3D scans of real-world locations.

  • By Marcus Carter and Ben Egliston, The Conversation
Emerging Tech

Police Ties to Ring Home Surveillance Come Under Scrutiny

Many law enforcement agencies have been adopting a less sophisticated system of camera registries based on information volunteered by residents.

  • By The Pew Charitable Trusts
Modernization

Are Your Kids Using Headphones More During the Pandemic? Here's How to Protect Their Ears.

  • By Peter Carew and Valerie Sung, The Conversation
Ideas

A Four-Year Printer Review Finally Ends

It took that long to run out of ink.

  • By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech

Privacy Options Don't Boost Trust in Voice Assistants

For some users, adjusting privacy and content settings could have an unfavorable effect, the new research shows.

  • By Jessica Hallman, Futurity
Modernization

VA to Distribute Thousands of Facebook Portals to Vets and Caregivers in Isolation

The devices will be distributed in pairs to connect qualifying veterans and caregivers during the pandemic.

  • By Brandi Vincent
Ideas

Crashing the Party: Beware the Cyber Risks of Virtual Meet-up Apps Like Houseparty

The app’s booming popularity come with a growing number of questions about how safe and secure these kinds of apps really are.

  • By Mohiuddin Ahmed and Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation
Ideas

Ancient Animistic Beliefs Live on in Our Intimacy with Tech

We’re learning that humans can bond, form attachments and dedicate themselves to non-conscious objects or lifeless things with shocking ease.

  • By Stephen T. Asma, aeon
Cybersecurity

Report Warns of Tech Threats From ‘Other’ Chinese Companies

“The one area that China has been keen to exploit is at the state level because state governments largely are not aware of the threat it poses to them,” Sen. Marco Rubio said at the report’s release.

  • By Frank Konkel
Ideas

You May Feel More Focused with Your Phone Nearby

Leaving phones behind can be distracting.

  • By Tim Christie, Futurity
Cybersecurity

House Subcommittee Knocking at Amazon’s Door Over Ring Data

The chairman of a House Oversight panel wants a briefing with Amazon officials about the consumer security tool.

  • By Frank Konkel
Emerging Tech

8 Tips to Make Your Gadget's Battery Last Longer

Time to rethink that rapid charger.

  • By Jim Erickson, Futurity
Ideas

Batteries Made with Sulfur Could be Cheaper, Greener and Hold More Energy

Until now, lithium-sulfur batteries have been impractical.

  • By Mahdokht Shaibani, The Conversation
Emerging Tech

Got an Electric Car? Great! Where Do You Plug It In?

Depending on the state, access to public charging stations can be adequate — or nearly nonexistent.

  • By The Pew Charitable Trusts
Ideas

A Month at Sea with No Technology Taught Me How to Steal My Life Back from My Phone

No app is really going to help you quit using your phone.

  • By Robert Hassan, The Conversation
Modernization

IRS Reforms Free File Program, Drops Agreement Not to Compete With TurboTax

The changes come after ProPublica’s reporting showed how TurboTax maker Intuit tricked customers into paying for tax prep they could have gotten for free.

  • By Justin Elliott and Paul Kiel, ProPublica
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