What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new concept that has grown complex. Here’s a simple explanation of what it is and how it affects your entire existence.
These mood trackers log your voice, skin, brain waves, and more
A new wave of mental-health wearable devices detect distress in your body. Would you wear them?
Four ways to get smart about smartwatch security
A quick guide to help make sure your smartwatch isn’t making you vulnerable to hackers.
How private are your fitness apps? 5 tips to keep them...
Fitness apps may be popular, but their privacy settings are still stuck behind the starting line.
Why more apps should integrate Tor
It allows for end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer connections on the dark web.
A spying smartwatch highlights kids’ privacy risks
Plus, privacy violations found in smart toys, and how to protect your family.
What is UPnP, and why is it unsafe?
Universal Plug and Play is a common way to set up home devices, but its weak security means you should avoid it if possible.
Not so (artificially) intelligent: 8 times machine learning got it wrong
Billions of dollars have been poured into artificial intelligence (AI) research, with proponents of the technology arguing that computers...
What are smart cities?
The words “smart city” are practically a foolproof conversation starter these days. Around the world, cities are implementing IoT...
Your devices are rating you. Behave accordingly.
In a world judged by social media, a low score makes everyday life difficult. You can’t rent a car, book a hotel, or pay for flights.