Apple is introducing a new feature to iMessage – coming first to Australia – that will allow children to report nudity in images and videos…
Tag: safety
CDC tracked millions of Amercians’ phones to monitor vaccination, lockdown compliance
The CDC used location data from tens of millions of Americans’ phones to track compliance with lockdown and vaccination mandates…
Apple plans ‘Crash Detection’ for iPhones and Apple Watches to auto-dial emergency services
In 2022, Apple plans to roll out a product feature called “crash detection” for iPhones and Apple Watches who are in a car accident that will…
Alaska Airlines flight evacuated after Samsung Galaxy phone ignites fire
A passenger’s Samsung Galaxy phone caught on fire inside the cabin of an Alaska Airlines flight from New Orleans to Seattle that…
Apple updates MagSafe support doc with medical device safety warning
Apple this weekend updated the company’s MagSafe support document with a medical device safety warning containing information…
Apple Watch helps accident victim summon first responders in minutes
Volunteer firefighter and father of two, Hunter Sanner, was left in a daze, but he was still able to use his Apple Watch and its Emergency SOS feature…
Apple looks to win back students and teachers with new low-cost iPads
Apple Inc. is preparing to introduce new low-cost iPads and education software next week…
How to keep your kids safe on their iPhones
Keeping kids safe in the real work is hard enough for parents…
Germany bans smartwatches for children over spying concerns
A German regulator has banned the sale of smartwatches aimed at children…
Trump administration lifts laptop ban on planes from certain Middle Eastern airports
The laptop ban is over…
Russian hacker gang robbed Russian banks with over one million hacked Android phones
On Monday, Russian officials announced a successful series of raids against a hacking gang…
Trump administration’s U.S. ban on laptops and tablets on flights from Europe ‘off the table,’ for now
Talks on a proposed U.S. ban on laptops and tablets in flights from Europe ended Wednesday with no ban…
Trump administration considers expanding laptop ban in Europe; would cost airline passengers $1.1 billion
There’s a lot on the line as the Trump administration considers expanding its laptop ban to include flights from Europe…
Trump admin considers widening electronics carry-on ban to European airports; nothing larger than iPhone permitted in cabin
The U.S. is considering expanding a ban on most carry-on electronic devices larger than…
Google’s Chromebooks are still spying on grade school students
Google is successfully dumping millions of low-cost Chromebooks on U.S. schools, enabling the mass collection and storage of information on children without the consent of their parents…
US-UK electronic devices ban on planes came after plot to make iPad bomb uncovered
The US-UK ban on selected electronic devices from the passenger cabins of flights…
Trump administration bans iPads, laptops and other devices in cabin on flights from certain Middle Eastern airports; Britain follows suit
The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed restrictions on carry-on electronic devices on planes…
‘Massive flames’ shooting out: Samsung Galaxy S5 user says his phone erupted in fire
A Toronto man says he woke up to ‘massive flames shooting out the sides’ of his Samsung Galaxy S5 phone…
Android malware that can infiltrate corporate networks is spreading rapidly
An Android malware is spreading across app stores, including Google Play, and has the capability of stealing sensitive files from corporate networks…
Pokémon GO player finds dead body in Wyoming river while looking for water Pokémon
As expected, the popular augmented reality game has spawned a litany of stories of players venturing into weird places…
Washington state: Don’t play Pokémon GO while driving your car
The state of Washington’s Department of Transportation has a message for Pokemon Go players…
Over 10 million Android phones reportedly infected with Chinese malware
At least 10 million Android devices have been infected by malware called HummingBad…
Apple’s revolutionary iPhone is nine years old – and still no significant malware outbreaks
Apple started selling the Apple iPhone nine years ago today…
Report: People are spending much less time on social media apps
People are spending less time on social media apps, in some cases substantially less…
How an Apple security expert ‘bricked’ his brand new Jeep
In addition to Apple devices, noted security expert…
U.S. FAA deciding if planesharing apps are legal
The Federal Aviation Administration is formally deliberating….
Samsung tries to silence user whose Galaxy S4 phone caught fire
Oh Samsung, you tried to have a YouTube video pulled after…
