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Airlines, banks, casinos, package deliveries, and emergency services around the world are recovering today from what could be “the largest tech outage in history.” the root cause was not a foreign agent but linked back to a software update issued by a u-s based cybersecurity firm called “Crowd Strike.” Could this have been avoided? ...

“Human beings had a play-based childhood from time immemorial,” says author Jonathan Haidt. What caused teen mental health decline is “between 2010 and 2015, phones, screens come sweeping in…The most important thing that parents can do is delay the age at which their child gets immersed in internet culture.” ...

In London, a mobile phone is stolen every 6 minutes. “If I steal your phone, I’m stealing a thousand dollars,” says digital identity expert David Birch. But “If I can get into your bank account, I can steal $100,000. So that’s what they really want.” So there are important steps to take immediately – including […] ...

A new government report warns that advanced Artificial Intelligence systems could pose an “extinction-level threat” to humans, and that the US must intervene. “I think we should be mindful of it,” says Ret. Admiral James Stavridis. But he adds, “there have been big inventions in the past – the printing press, electricity, the internet – […] ...

Fareed hosts a spirited debate on the House bill that could lead to a US ban on TikTok, with the American Enterprise Institute’s Kori Schake and Glen Gerstell, former general counsel for the National Security Agency. They discuss national-security risks the Chinese-owned app might pose given its many American users. ...

Apple’s Vision Pro headset is the first new product in seven years. CEO Tim Cook will have to prove that a device that blends both virtual and augmented reality, a technology that overlays virtual images on live video of the real world, is indeed the future of computing. ...

What is catfishing and what can you do if you are catfished?What is catfishing and what can you do if you are catfished?

Catfishing is when a person uses false information and images to create a fake identity online with the intention to trick, harass, or scam another person. It often happens on social media or dating apps and websites as a tactic to form online relationships under false pretenses, sometimes to lure people into financial scams. ...

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope spotted life-giving water molecules in an exoplanet’s atmosphere about 97 light-years away from Earth. The discovery about this planet, called GJ 9827d, can be significant for astronomers to help find other potential water-rich atmospheres in the galaxy. ...

North Carolina became the fourth state to adopt the AI guidebook for its students. CNN 10’s Coy Wire explains how this artificial intelligence guidebook can be helpful for both teachers and students in the classroom. ...

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates speaks to Fareed about his plans to no longer be one of the world’s richest people: “I’m getting myself to go down the list, and I’ll be proud when I fall off altogether.” ...

New Google tool makes removing personal information easierNew Google tool makes removing personal information easier

While Google has steadily strengthened its privacy and security stance, many users may not have noticed the gradual rollout of new privacy resources. Now Google is making it easier than ever to take control of your personal information online. Originally launched in 2022, the “Results About You” tool helps you find and request the removal […] ...

Flying car with 620-mile range scheduled for upcoming launchFlying car with 620-mile range scheduled for upcoming launch

Have you ever wished you could skip the traffic and just fly to your destination in the same vehicle you drove to the airport? That’s exactly what the Klein Vision AirCar is promising. After more than 30 years of development, this flying car is finally about to become a reality for early buyers. Let’s see […] ...

Spot fake online stores, avoid Facebook subscription scamsSpot fake online stores, avoid Facebook subscription scams

Given the number of phishing scams we have all faced over the past decade, most of us have developed a basic skill to spot and avoid obvious phishing emails or SMS messages. Cybercriminals are aware of this, and they have evolved their tactics by shifting to more complex and convincing schemes designed to bypass skepticism […] ...

Humanoid robot malfunctions, sparks viral panicHumanoid robot malfunctions, sparks viral panic

A chilling video circulating on social media has reignited old anxieties about robots turning against their creators. The footage shows a Unitree H1 humanoid robot, a machine about the size of an adult human, suddenly flailing its arms and legs with alarming force during a test, coming dangerously close to two technicians. The scene has […] ...

Microsoft takes down malware found on 394,000 Windows PCsMicrosoft takes down malware found on 394,000 Windows PCs

Infostealer malware has been on the rise recently, and that’s evident from the billions of user records leaked online in the past year alone. This type of malware targets everything from your name, phone number and address to financial details and cryptocurrency. Leading the charge is the Lumma infostealer. I have been reporting on this malware […] ...