Survey reveals: MP3 is a Star Wars robot and HTML is an STD
Just for fun, we review the wide array of technical terms that seem to be misunderstood by a whole lot of people. A motherboard, my fellow Americans, is NOT the deck of a cruise ship.
View ArticleGoogle Duplex beat the Turing test: Are we doomed?
Google’s new Duplex AI sounds human, with stammers, pauses, and all. It could be a useful addition to Google Assistant or the harbinger of something much more dark and worrisome.
View ArticleThe battle over 5G: What is it, who are the players, and why do we care?
In this important video roundtable, ZDNet’s David Gewirtz, Jason Perlow, Steven Vaughan-Nichols, and Scott Fulton discuss what may well be the future of all telecommunications. Hint: it’s messy.
View ArticleScam alert: Identifying and blocking "Google" robocall spam
Google will not robocall you unless you specifically requested a call. While it's difficult to fight phone spam, we have some suggestions that may help make things a bit less annoying.
View ArticleWorld Cup 2018: Traveling to Russia? Here's what you need to know
Russia has some very restrictive cybersecurity laws, especially when it comes to VPN use. Here's what you need to know to avoid trouble.
View ArticleInside the early days of North Korea's cyberwar factory
North Korea is a bizarre country that almost seems frozen in time -- a bizarre, frozen-in-time, armed-to-the-teeth, crazy-dangerous country. We take a deep look at the early cyberwar efforts of an...
View ArticleAir-gapping the planet: How to travel safely in digitally scary places
If you're considering traveling to one of the many countries that has a dubious relationship with digital privacy, you'll need to protect yourself. While the standard advice is a VPN, David Gewirtz...
View ArticleFireworks, food, and a great little USB hub: Share something wonderful with...
America's founding fathers might not recognize our modern world, but there's one thing they passed down through the generations: camaraderie and a sense of celebration. This Fourth, we're sharing some...
View ArticleWearables vs. proctors: Test taking security in the era of constant connectivity
Just as smartphones have changed everything, so too will wearables. One challenge will be securing test taking in a world where everything has an active connection.
View Article3D printing guns at home: Does new technology change America's gun control...
One celebrity calls 3D-printed guns "downloadable death." But how practical is 3D-printing technology for the creation of guns? Where does 3D printing fit into today's gun debate?
View ArticleFlying drones near wildfires could kill people: Don't do it
The bottom line is simple: Flying a drone near a wildfire could cause catastrophic damage. Don't do it.
View ArticleBefore taking that DNA test: Six things you need to know
As DNA testing becomes more common, more and more of us are spitting saliva. But what exactly is a DNA test? How does it work? What are the implications? We try to answer these questions here.
View ArticleNew rule: FAA requires all drones to externally display registration numbers...
As governments grapple with the issues raised by the rise of drones, agencies are regularly changing the rules to keep up. This time, it's how registration numbers must be displayed on aircraft. Read...
View ArticleReality shock: The #FakeWorld future of ubiquitous AR
Our big tech firms have been pushing the boundaries of augmented reality and intelligent assistants, working to create a mixed reality where both real and computer-generated views co-exist with...
View ArticleSOS, IT pros: US is being attacked with its own technology
The US is being systematically attacked by Russia with our own digital technology, leaving IT professionals on the front line of this war. Here's what we need to do.
View ArticleApple Card: Three fatal flaws that hinder usability (and then there's Goldman...
Apple Card is a bright, shiny idea with some notable usability problems. And that's before you start thinking about trusting your finances to Goldman Sachs.
View ArticleNew FAA rules for recreational drone flyers introduce temporary no-fly zones...
Rules that went into effect last week will limit drone flying in previously accessible areas. That limitation should be temporary. Read on to find out the details.
View ArticleBig bad Libra: Do we really need (or want) Facebook to reinvent money?
Facebook's cryptocurrency scheme will undoubtedly generate value and a following. But if the hairs on the back of your neck start to raise up, you're not alone.
View ArticlePolitical debates, YouTube TV, and why the cable box era is finally over
While you may be one of the growing number of Americans without a cable box, that doesn't necessarily mean you're saving a lot of money.
View ArticleThe Twitter megaphone: How Trump and the 2020 candidates compare in terms of...
Twitter is far from the only factor influencing voters, but given how much President Trump has relied on the social network, it's worth looking at how the other candidates perform relative to the...
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