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Improved QR code format could quash phishing attacks by notifying users where they're heading

The ubiquitous QR ("quick response") codes that appear on everything from parking pay stations to soda cans and promotional flyers... Read more

Q&A: How women and girls are changing gaming

Gaming is one of the biggest industries in the world. In fact, in 2024, the revenue from the worldwide gaming... Read more

PlayStation Network back online after 24-hour outage

Sony PlayStation's online services came back online on Saturday, the Japanese group said, after a 24-hour outage frustrated gamers around... Read more

360-degree videos are making social issues and educational content more engaging for Canadians

Immersive film using virtual reality (VR) or 360-degree video is being used increasingly as a tool for eliciting empathy and... Read more

Companion review: This sleek but violent film asks interesting ethical questions about our relationship with AI

Science fiction film and television has long been fascinated by robots. But stories that show us uncannily human cyborgs have... Read more

One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life, but they're privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you've... Read more

Why your headphone battery doesn't last: Advanced imaging sheds light on hidden dynamics

Ever notice that batteries in electronics don't last as long as they did when they were brand new?... Read more

How The Sims' endless customization fostered one of gaming's most diverse player communities

Katy Perry is in a recording booth. She turns to the camera, smiles and begins to sing: "Badipsa frooby noop."... Read more

Apple's iPhone sales during the holiday season slipped despite a highly anticipated AI rollout

Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to the trendsetting... Read more

For some, life online comes with ambivalence: Book explores 'digital backlash'

Even though digitalization is in full swing, most Norwegians are now ambivalent about life online, according to media researchers at... Read more

Student creates online hub for wildfire relief with interactive map

Johan Michalove is nearly 3,000 miles from the Los Angeles wildfires, but that didn't stop him from pitching in.... Read more

Skin phantoms help researchers improve wearable devices without people wearing them

Wearable devices have become a big part of modern health care, helping track a patient's heart rate, stress levels and... Read more

How simple prompts can make partially automated cars safer

A new study finds that prompts do a good job of getting drivers to engage with their environment and take... Read more

Online platforms risk becoming ideological echo chambers that undermine meaningful dialogue

There has recently been a shift online from centralized platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to decentralized alternatives like Bluesky. In... Read more

People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook

People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok for tens of thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online... Read more