Juice Jacking: Cell phones being hacked at public charging stations
Ready to travel this holiday weekend? Heed this big warning before you charge your phone on the go: cybercriminals can hack your phone through some public charging stations.
FBI names ‘Cryptoqueen’ to Ten Most Wanted list
The FBI has added Ruja Ignatova, a.k.a. 'Cryptoqueen', to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $4 billion in a scam.
Ypsilanti man murdered on Facebook live, mom says shooter was angry over son's online comments
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was killed in a Facebook Live on Tuesday.
Airbnb party ban becomes permanent
Airbnb is removing its 16-person occupancy cap.
Designers working on 'Sky Cruise' nuclear-powered aircraft
A nuclear-powered aircraft that could stay airborne for months and transport 5,000 passengers around the world is being conceived by designers. A viral video shows the Sky Cruise craft high above the clouds.
Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
European Union officials agreed Tuesday on new rules requiring a uniform charging cord for smartphones and other devices, a move that would make life easier for consumers fed up with rummaging through a tangle of cables for the right one.
California crews use 4,500 gallons of water to put out Tesla fire
Sacramento fire crews used about 4,500 gallons of water to fully extinguish a Tesla that kept re-igniting and then ended up submerging the high-tech car into a makeshift pond to fully quell the blaze.
Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives
Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.
Verizon Fios outage due to software issues, says company
Verizon Fios users along the East Coast and Midwest are reporting a major service disruption. Customers from across New York City, Boston, and Madison, Wisconsin say they have been without service since late last night.
Mom of 4 makes living teaching how to play video games: ‘I’m breaking that stigma’
Devyn Ricks says she’s not only teaching children how to master a video game but other life skills.
Verizon, AT&T agree to delay some 5G service over airline concerns
The delay gives airlines more time to make sure the new service won't interfere with planes.
Adobe rolling out free version of Photoshop
Adobe said it has begun offering its free version of Photoshop to users in Canada.
Amazon picks this California town to start drone deliveries
Amazon package delivery via drone is just another step closer to reality.
Authorities: Man gets 9 years for stealing nude images
A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
Verizon cuts home internet rates to $25 a month
The wireless company is launching this new discount to create more affordable options for consumers.
Experts give advice on finding hidden cameras in rentals
Experts warn people to keep an eye out for hidden cameras that keep getting smaller and easier to hide.
Goodbye, Internet Explorer: Microsoft retires browser after 27 years
Internet Explorer was first introduced in 1995 with the launch of Windows 95 and for some time was the most popular browser to surf the web.
Meta investigating Sheryl Sandberg’s use of Facebook resources going back years: report
Lawyers investigating former Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg are examining the work employees did on behalf of her foundation and other personal projects, according to media reports.
1st-ever robotic finger covered in living skin can move, heal like humans, scientists say
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.