Emerging Tech
It’s Looking Increasingly Like There Will Be Three Follow-ups to The iPhone X
Traditionally, Apple unveils its latest phones at an event in September.
Cybersecurity
Chinese Hackers Targeted Internet-of-Things During Trump-Putin Summit
A spike in attacks sought access to devices that might yield audio or visual intelligence.
Digital Government
Europe’s Smack to Google May Only Be the Beginning
The European Commission’s record-breaking fines for Google foreshadow a larger regulatory invasion of the U.S. technology industry.
Digital Government
Despite the Glitches, Shoppers Can’t Quit Amazon
The company’s website continually crashed during its much-touted Prime Day event, but sales were still higher than ever.
Emerging Tech
5G Compromise Bill Still a Hit to Local Government
Wireless industry groups support the new Senate bill, but the Institute for Local Self-Reliance argues it sacrifices too much local government authority.
Artificial Intelligence
Alexa Makes Decision-Making Easier Than Ever—By Making Your Choices For You
But what does that mean for consumers?
Emerging Tech
Driving Without a Smartphone
A new law in Georgia discourages drivers from even touching a screen. Whether or not it improves safety, it could help break people’s phone habits.
Cybersecurity
The Security Hole in Apple's New Security Feature
USB Restricted Mode could still let law enforcement into your phone.
Cybersecurity
Huawei Pushes Back Again on FCC Proposal That Would Hurt Its Business
FCC officials say the Chinese telecom poses a national security threat to U.S. networks.
Cybersecurity
DHS Aims to Turn Mobile Devices into No Phishing Zones
The Homeland Security Department and 16 other agencies are upgrading their mobile device security.
Cybersecurity
The Smartphone Fingerprint Scanner Gets a Heat-Sensing Upgrade
A new way to determine if it's actually you trying to access your phone.
Emerging Tech
It Looks Like the Next iPhone Will Have a New Type of Charging Cable
It can send and receive far more power and data than a traditional USB cables.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Most Feds Who BYOD Do It Without Agency Approval
It’s hard for agency security officials to protect networks when they don’t know what’s connecting to them, experts say.
Digital Government
Facebook Files Patent For Tech That Can Take Advantage of Your Phone's Mic
The company's idea is to be able to remotely record from your device.
Digital Government
Supreme Court Rules That a Warrant Is Necessary for Phone Location Data
The decision is a victory for privacy advocates.
Cybersecurity
ACLU Wants to Keep Your Phones and Software Safe From the Government
Government requests for data and encryption back doors are becoming more and more common.
Cybersecurity
Facebook Introduces New Form of Two-Factor Authentication
Kick your security up a notch.
Emerging Tech
The Best Part of iMessage Is Coming to Android Phones
Android will now support the ability to continue text conversations on the web.
Digital Government