How to make your photos more private on social media
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” so the old adage goes. Today, with virtually all photos taken digitally and in higher quality, they...
Why Facebook is the tool of choice for government manipulation
The Global Disinformation Order, a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute, confirms our worst fears about governments’ use of social media to influence...
Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks?
I admit I’ve always been intrigued by DNA testing kits. My family lineage is complex, spanning a range of cultures and geographic regions, so...
What are smart cities?
The words “smart city” are practically a foolproof conversation starter these days. Around the world, cities are implementing IoT devices, sensors, and other components...
Can filmmaking be the future of VR?
Virtual reality technology has been a talking point for a few years now without really breaking through to the mainstream.
Sure, the market is growing....
ExpressVPN and HP provide VPN protection to PC users
ExpressVPN is working with HP to help its users stay private and secure online.
Opt out of a face scan at the airport? Easier said than done.
Air travel is stressful—from finding the best flight prices to lining up for what feels like hours to get through airport security before finally...
Instead of freeing us, the internet is making us conform
The fact that we’re far less likely to engage in deviant behavior if we think we’re being watched isn’t a new discovery.
In 2012, a...
Is your car spying on you?
Unlike many other devices, cars are not prefixed with the word smart. Even if they’re connected to the internet—and have the ability to collect...
Want to trade crypto? Here are the top 5 exchanges to try your hand
To buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, you have multiple options. You can go to a Bitcoin ATM, accept them as payments for your goods...