Hacker claims to have stolen millions of 23andMe users’ data
The digital era is a mixed bag. It’s handed us countless goodies but also opened doors to the dark alley of personal data theft. With recent hacks of DNA testing…
Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands
The artificial intelligence (AI) industry could consume as much energy as a country the size of the Netherlands by 2027, a new study warns. Big tech firms have scrambled to…
Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool
The heat generated by a washing-machine-sized data centre is being used to heat a Devon public swimming pool. The computers inside the white box are surrounded by oil to capture…
Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes
A man got so fed up with foxes and badgers fouling in his garden that he adapted cameras to help repel them. James Milward linked the Ring cameras at his…
Make this change if your browser is slowing down to a crawl
Quick! What’s the one app you use more than just about any other? I bet it’s your browser. It takes you everywhere online. But with countless extensions and tools, not…
How your connected home devices could be leaving you exposed to trouble
Smart home devices can make your life easier by automating simple tasks, such as turning off your lights or locking your front door. However, you should also be aware of…
How to use the new audio message features in iOS 17
You know how you use your iPhone to chat with your friends or loved ones all the time? Most of us just type text messages back and forth, although typing…
Google’s new tech: How does the Pixel 8 stack up to the iPhone 15?
Apple’s fall device drop gets all the love, but Google wants you to remember it’s here, too — with lots of shiny new tech and some seriously impressive AI upgrades…
How Tom Hanks fake AI dental plan video is just the beginning of bogus celebrity endorsements
Imagine scrolling through social media only to stumble upon a version of yourself promoting some random brand, or maybe starring in a commercial you’ve never seen, or perhaps even endorsing…
Will a VPN prevent apps from tracking me?
If you’re like me, you probably use your smartphone for many of life’s essentials including to convert units of measurement. Whether you need to convert miles to kilometers, pounds to…