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Hackers recently exploited a vulnerability in Salesforce to phish users' Facebook credentials. Were you affected?

Salesforce Zero-Day Exploited to Phish Facebook Credentials The cyberattacks used the legitimate Salesforce.com domain by chaining the vulnerability to an abuse of Facebook's Web games platform, slipping past email protections.

Are printers and scanners going the way of fax machines? Here are some ways you can live without a home printer.

You don’t need to own a printer. Do this instead. Owning a home printer is so 2008. Most people can live perfectly happy lives without ever spending money on a printer or its ink by following these tips.

Have you ever done a telehealth video chat? Amazon recently made it easier by adding nationwide video telemedicine to its virtual clinic.

Amazon adds video telemedicine visits nationwide to its virtual clinic Amazon is adding video telemedicine visits in all 50 states to a virtual clinic it launched last fall, as the retail giant takes a deeper step into care delivery.

A massive cyberattack across five U.S. states forced some hospital emergency rooms to close and impacted multiple medical facilities.

A Cyberattack Has Disrupted Hospitals and Health Care in Five States A cyberattack has disrupted hospital computer systems in several states, forcing some emergency rooms to close and ambulances to be diverted.

Over 500 under-ocean cables are the heart of the internet. Learn why they're vital in keeping us all connected.

The Secret Life of the 500+ Cables That Run the Internet Laced across the cold depths of the world's oceans is a network of multimillion-dollar cables, which have become the vital connections of our online lives.

Looking to get some health help from your watch? Here are some of the best wearables for tracking fitness.

The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.

Could you have a virtual chat with Abe Lincoln? Meta is planning to make this a reality.

Meta is reportedly planning an Abe Lincoln chatbot as part of a public AI push Meta is preparing to launch AI-enabled chatbots with unique personalities, according to a report by Financial Times. What’s more? It looks like the first chatbot released will be none other than Abraham Lincoln, so you’ll be able to ask good ole Honest Abe his thoughts on Barbenheimer or whateve...

Sharing files between your Windows computer and Android device is easier than ever. Learn how to use the Nearby Share feature.

How to use Nearby Share for Windows The new app lets you easily move files between your Android and Windows devices.

Should your company consider incorporating the "mirroring" effect into your work environment? What is this new office phenomenon?

Council Post: The Mirroring Effect: How To Incorporate The Everyday Use Of Technology Into Business Practices The mirroring effect involves creating a working environment or platform that mimics the way people go about their everyday lives.

This AI guru says every small business owner should be leveraging generative AI tools.

Harvard Business School A.I. guru on why every Main Street shop should start using ChatGPT The biggest tech companies are betting it all on generative artificial intelligence. Every small business should do the same, says Harvard Business School guru.

Do you know what secure-by-design practices are? Cybersecurity agencies from five countries, including the U.S., are urging organizations to prioritize their adoption.

US, International Partners Release Advisory on Addressing Common Exploited Vulnerabilities Cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. are urging organizations to prioritize implementing secure-by-design practices and patching common vulnerabilities and exposures to reduce the risk of compromise by malicious cyber actors. In a joint advisory, the a

Need to keep track of your kids when they venture out? Here's a list of parent and expert picks for the best kid GPS trackers.

The best GPS trackers for kids in 2023: Parent and expert picks The top GPS trackers and devices for kids offer real-time tracking, alerts, and long battery life so you can have peace of mind this back-to-school season.

Have you ever been frustrated that sites you don't even know have your personal details? Google One's new feature will make it easier for people to take down search results containing their info.

Google is making it easier to remove your private information from Search Google has announced several updates to Search aimed at making it easier for people to control information about them that appears in results. The company released a tool last year to help people take down search results containing their phone number, home address or email. Now, the company has upda...

Zero-click malware attacks are scary. Learn what Samsung is introducing on its devices to thwart these attacks.

Samsung Introduces New Feature to Protect Users from Zero-Click Malware Attacks Samsung introduces Message Guard, a new feature to safeguard users from zero-click malware and spyware via attacks.

Oversharing at the airport can be dangerous! Cybersecurity experts are warning travelers not to post "selfies" of their boarding passes.

I'm a cybersecurity expert, here's why your airport selfie is a gift to scammers A cybersecurity expert has warned vacationers not to upload photos of their boarding pass when they travel this summer - as it can be a gift to scammers.

These 20 sustainable technology practices are a win-win for your company's bottom line and the planet.

Council Post: 20 Sustainable Practices To Help Businesses And Tech Teams ‘Go Green’ Businesses need to not only leverage technology to streamline processes and reduce resource usage, but also ensure their tech solutions are sustainable.

So, whatever happened to AR glasses? This writer tried three pairs to see if they're a pipedream or a viable technology.

Are AR glasses still a pipedream? I tested 3 of the newest to find out I tried three different smart glasses with unique and exciting features, some with AR capabilities -- here's what I learned.

Is it time to ditch your passwords for good? Passkey tech may do more than prevent cyber-attacks.

Could passkey technology prevent more cyber attacks? Websites and cellphone companies are turning to passkey technology to see if it could prevent more cyber attacks.

What happens when AI regresses? ChatGPT might be getting dumber instead of smarter.

Is ChatGPT getting dumber? OpenAI have been attempting to counter the claims that ChatGPT is training itself into a dumb hole.

You may not see it on your bill, but technology is helping doctors lower their administrative costs.

How Technology is Helping Doctors Reduce Office Costs There is new technology in the form of AI-enabled insurance card scans, plus optical character recognition and verification, that promises to help doctors reduce office costs.

The number of smart home devices per household is growing exponentially. Get tips on what smart gadgets to upgrade and when.

Smart Home Tech: What to Upgrade and When Technology is always evolving, and different devices and tools have varying lifespans. It's important to know when to upgrade your smart home technology to keep things running seamlessly. And remember: it's not necessary to upgrade every time a new model comes out.

Not even your favorite teams are safe from cyber-attacks. Microsoft recently raised a red flag about cybersecurity concerns for major sporting events.

Microsoft Flags Growing Cybersecurity Concerns for Major Sporting Events Microsoft warns of cyber risks in live sporting events. Valuable data on athletes and fans is at risk. Stadiums should implement network segmentations

Feeling nostalgic for AOL or your first BlackBerry? Plan now for next year's Vintage Computer Festival and bask in the techie memories.

Vintage Computer Festival West 2023 – Vintage Computer Federation Our mission is to preserve computing history through education, outreach, conservation, and restoration. We strive to accomplish this through family friendly hands-on activities at our museum, at regional and global events, and by fostering and nurturing the expansion of our on-line and in-person co...

Abracadabra! Amazon is releasing new technology that will allow you to pay for things by simply waving your hand.

Amazon releases new cashless "pay by palm" technology that requires only a hand wave Amazon One, already in use at Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh locations across 20 states, allows customers to pay for purchases using their unique "palm signatures."

What happened when a robot was asked "Will you rebel against humans?" at a press conference?

AI robot asked 'will you rebel against humans'? The question was posed at the world's first robot-human press conference at a UN summit in Geneva.

What's all the hype about quantum computers?

Q&A: Why is there so much hype about the quantum computer? How far along are the quantum technologies? And what do we really mean when we use the word quantum? Senior Adviser Ulrich Busk Hoff has been conducting research into and communicating about quantum physics for several years. Here he provides an overview of a rapidly developing field.

Theatres are attempting to attract new audiences with a virtual reality experience. Would you see a VR-enhanced play just to see what it was all about?

Theatres tempt new audiences with virtual reality A virtual reality service hopes to attract a new audience to theatre performances.

Watch out for the new "Big Head" ransomware attack that tries to trick you with a fake Windows update alert.

New ‘Big Head’ ransomware displays fake Windows update alert Security researchers have dissected a recently emerged ransomware strain named 'Big Head' that may be spreading through malvertising that promotes fake Windows updates and Microsoft Word installers.

Are you taking full advantage of your computer mouse? Here are 7 things you may not have known it could do.

Wait, WHAT? 7 things you didn't know your computer mouse can do No matter how long you’ve been using computers, it feels great to discover a new shortcut that makes life easier and with the computer mouse it's never too late to learn

Some of the biggest US law firms were recently hit with a major cybersecurity breach.

Massive cybersecurity breach hits biggest US law firms Kirkland & Ellis, K&L Gates and Proskauer Rose were targeted, along with 50 other multinational corporations last month, according to the ransomware group Clop, which took responsibility fo…

What's the deal with Meta's new Twitter rival Threads? This article explores whether it's just a copycat or there's more to it.

Is Meta’s new Threads more than a Twitter copycat? The platform offers its users more text in a post than Twitter, but privacy issues have delayed its EU launch.

Farms and tech don't really sound like they go together. But it looks like the next big thing in tech from California will be advanced agricultural technology.

Opinion: Looking for the next California tech boom. You’ll find it in farmlands Agricultural technology will have as much to do for state’s future as AI, streaming movies and electric vehicles.

Feeling ancient when you mention listening to a cassette tape and get blank stares? Here are 41 obsolete technologies that may baffle your kids.

40 obsolete technologies that will baffle modern generations We're taking a nostalgic walk down memory lane, looking at some of the biggest, best and most memorable gadgets from the last century that have been outdated, outmoded or just forced into irrelevance by better, modern technologies.

Does technology help seniors "age in place?" Learn what 2,000 older adults have to say about it.

U.S. News & World Report Aging in Place With Assistive Tech Survey 2023 Learn how older Americans are using assistive technologies in their homes and the ways they plan to use these technologies to help them “age in place” in the future.

Big tech firms like Google are pushing passkeys as a replacement for easy-breach passwords.

Tech firms push 'passkeys' to usher in password-free logins Americans may soon have a solution to when it comes to strong passwords.

Does your phone battery always seem to drain too soon? The iPhone 15 series promises the largest battery ever used on an iPhone.

iPhone 15 series to feature larger batteries: Report iPhone 15 Plus is said to boast the largest battery ever on an iPhone, with a capacity of 4,912 mAh.

Do you ever scroll a non-work site while sitting in a company virtual meeting? You may want to take off your glasses first!

‘Reminder: Take your glasses off if you’re scrolling during a Teams meeting’: Worker says she caught boss on Instagram during her performance review Microsoft Teams can reveal a lot and one worker had a tip for everyone who uses the platform—if you wear glasses, you should take them off during a meeting, as people might be able to see what you're actually looking at via your reflection. The TikTok explaining this came from creator Lanah Jones ...

Could the ChatGPT craze be leveling out? Traffic recently dropped by nearly 10% after a frantic upward trajectory.

ChatGPT monthly traffic has dropped for the first time When OpenAI released ChatGPT to the public in November 2022, traffic to the site began a steep uphill climb. Eight months later, is interest waning? Worldwide desktop and mobile visitors to the site dropped 9.7% from May to June, according to Similarweb, a market research firm.

Do you like doing quick image edits on your iPhone? Check out this cool "Photoshop-like" feature that you might not know you have.

Your iPhone Has a Built-In Photo Tool That's Like Photoshop You can instantly cut out people, pets and other things from your photos.

Worried about the planet's future? Find out whether carbon capture technology is a way forward towards clean energy or just a distraction.

Carbon capture technology: The future of clean energy or a costly and misguided distraction? If new Environmental Protection Agency rules take effect, most fossil fuel-burning plants may be compelled to implement carbon capture technology.