
When the web was established several decades ago, it was built on a number of principles. Among them was a key, overarching standard dubbed “netiquette”: Do unto others as you’d want done unto you. It’s a principle that lived on through other companies, including Google, whose motto for a period was “Don’t be evil.”
The fundamental idea was simple: Act ethically and morally. If som

Taiwanese authorities have detained three people for allegedly stealing technology trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest chip foundry, Taiwanese prosecutors said on Tuesday.
The three were detained late last month after TSMC reported that an internal invest

YouTube videos that won’t load. A visit to a popular independent media website that produces only a blank page. Cellphone internet connections that are down for hours or days.
Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and ev

After suffering two significant data breaches in recent years, AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to customers affected by the incidents. Some individuals could receive as much as $5,000 as part of the settlement.
The cellular carrier faced two class-action lawsuits following separate breaches disclosed in 2024. The first was confirmed in April of last year, affecting

Artificial intelligence fuels something called automation bias. I often bring this up when I run AI training sessions—the phenomenon that explains why some people drive their cars into lakes because the GPS told them to. “The

A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids.
If your “For You” page on TikTok has recently shown videos of alleged former Target or Walmart employees claiming they were fired—or even deported—by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it’s a scam.
These viral clips, which often rack up millions of views, typically feature

Ask any parent and they’ll tell you that the laundry list of daily tasks is relentless. Now, some are turning to a new kind of support system: artificial intelligence.
One Swiss mom has recently gone viral on TikTok for “co-parenting” her child w

Tesla for years had more repeat U.S. customers than any other major automotive brand but its loyalty has plunged since CEO Elon Musk endorsed President Donald Trump

For the past couple of months, I’ve been using a prerelease smartphone operating system that represents a significant design overhaul, with a greater focus on transparency and new visual

While AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini can be helpful, they’re also potential privacy minefields.
Most AI assistants save a complete record of your conversations, making the