Notorious people search site returns after massive breach
Over a year ago, National Public Data (NPD) made headlines for one of the largest breaches in history. The people-search site exposed the personal information of 3 billion individuals. After…
Teen’s medical invention saves lives in seconds
What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as injecting a gel? That’s the promise of TRAUMAGEL, a groundbreaking, plant-based bleeding control gel now being used by first responders…
Don’t use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks
Home Wi-Fi networks are the backbone of how most people get online, connecting laptops, phones, smart TVs and more. When properly secured, they offer a convenient and private way to…
Navy solar drone soars nonstop for 3 days
The Navy, working with Skydweller Aero, just reached a major milestone in clean-energy aviation. Its solar-powered drone, known as Skydweller, flew for 73 hours straight without needing fuel. The test…
Moving exposes your personal data to scammers
Downsizing should feel like a fresh start. A smaller home, less upkeep, maybe even a retirement community with new friends. In fact, more than 3 million elderly Americans move every…
AI video tech fast-tracks humanoid robot training
One of the biggest hurdles in developing humanoid robots is the sheer amount of training data required. Teaching machines to act like humans demands massive video datasets. Collecting that data…
10 ways to secure your older Mac from threats and malware
Apple’s Mac computers are generally considered more secure than Windows PCs, thanks to the company’s tight control over hardware and software. Whether you use a MacBook, iMac, or Mac Mini,…
Solar companies deploy sheep across farms in growing green energy trend
Forget roaring lawnmowers and fuel-guzzling tractors. Today’s solar companies are turning to flocks of sheep to trim grass and control weeds under solar panels. These eco-friendly grazers easily navigate narrow…
Jury duty phone scams on the rise as fraudsters impersonate local officials, threaten arrest
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people. While older tactics like phishing emails and impersonating government agencies to steal credentials are becoming easier to spot, bad actors are…
Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Engineers are in the final testing phase of a cockpit alert system they say could prevent close calls on the runway. Honeywell Aerospace’s “Surface Alert System,”…