Tech

Energy-sucking AI data centers can look here for power instead

Artificial intelligence is expanding quickly, and so is the energy required to run it. Modern AI data centers use much…

1 year ago

How I almost fell for a Microsoft 365 Calendar invite scam

There’s a new phishing scam that’s sneaking past inbox filters in unexpected ways. Instead of sending suspicious links or obvious…

1 year ago

Old smartphones are being turned into tiny data centers

Did you know that over 1.2 billion smartphones are produced every year? Most of these devices end up in landfills,…

1 year ago

How micro-robots may soon treat your sinus infections

A breakthrough in medical technology could soon change how sinus infections are treated. Scientists have created micro-robots for sinus infection…

1 year ago

Stop data brokers from selling your information online

Your personal data is a highly valuable commodity. Companies often treat it like a resource to be mined and traded.…

1 year ago

Mini robots detect and fix water pipe leaks without digging

Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive. However, researchers…

1 year ago

Devious AI models choose blackmail when survival is threatened

Here's something that might keep you up at night: What if the AI systems we're rapidly deploying everywhere had a…

1 year ago

Volkswagen’s iconic cute van drives itself with 360-degree vision

You gotta give it to VW for nailing it with their adorable design that modernizes an icon. I’m still wondering…

1 year ago

Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees

Phishing emails and messages are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. One of the most common and harmful examples is…

1 year ago

Should pizza-making robots get a second chance?

A Parisian restaurant once promised a pizza experience unlike any other. Order your pizza and, within five minutes, a robot…

1 year ago