Technology

Apple has recalled its three-prong AC wall plug adapters and has requested that customers stop using them immediately, according to a report from MacRumors. These three-prong adapters were designed for international use, primarily in places like Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Apple announced its decision to recall the adapters in a recent press […]

Apple is expected to unveil its 2019 iPhone models later this year, during its annual September event. While the company has been keeping tight-lipped about its upcoming iPhones, there have been a number of design leaks and quite a bit of speculation surrounding Apple’s next flagship device. The 2019 iPhones have unofficially been dubbed the […]

Big Brother has seemed to have found root in Saudi Arabia in the form of a government-approved app that tracks the activities of women. The app, called Absher, roughly translates to “yes, sir” and reportedly allows men to have invasive control on the whereabouts of their female relatives. After two more women have spoken about […]

Tech guru Elon Musk hinted that computers with the ability to connect with human brains will be “coming soon.” Musk responded to a tweet asking for a status update on Neuralink, a neurotechnology company he founded in 2016, which is reportedly working on such technology. When asked what was going on with the project, the […]

While most people know better, there are still millions of people around the world who continue to use unsecured passwords for some of their most important accounts. While it’s tempting to pick a password that’s easy to remember, it’s become even easier for hackers to brute force their way into your most important accounts — […]

China will be opening the doors to sales of the Nintendo Switch, which will give the company greater access to one of the world’s biggest video game markets, CNN says. Currently, the console is not yet available via official channels in China. The report also says that since the announcement, Nintendo’s shares have risen 14 […]

Facebook said on Wednesday that it may have “unintentionally uploaded” the email contacts of around 1.5 million users, a report from Reuters says. The uploads may have been going on since May 2016 after a design change and could potentially stir up further privacy issues, which have plagued the social media site. Speaking to Reuters, […]

Facebook is being urged — along with other sites, such as Instagram — to remove the “like” feature on its site in a new proposed system designed to improve online safety for children. A report from The Guardian says that a new 16-point program is being considered, which could see the social media site turn […]

Apple could be preparing to take its Mac lineup to the next level with the addition of Face ID technology, according to new patents filed by the company, which were spotted by Patently Apple. Face ID offers users the option to unlock their devices with their faces. The built-in True Depth Camera system scans a […]

Privacy is one of the biggest issues facing the newest and greatest technology. And according to a Bloomberg report, there is a “voice review program” for Echo devices at Amazon that could be questionable when it comes to user privacy. BuzzFeed reported that employees “sometimes listen to as many as 1,000 recordings per shift, and […]

Facebook is rolling out a new set of features aimed at cracking down on those who violate community standard policies in an attempt to improve safety and restore its tarnished image. In a post on Wednesday, Facebook announced it had revamped its “Remove, Reduce and Inform” plan to address the harassment, hate speech and false […]

After a year and a half of trial runs in both the U.S. and Australia, the world’s first commercial drone delivery service will be soaring over the homes of Australian shoppers to deliver goods, Sky News can confirm. The report says this service — named Google Wing — will be operated by Alphabet, the parent […]

A new algorithm is being rolled out by Facebook to help tackle a sensitive concern for users: receiving notifications from the profiles of dead friends and relatives. A report from The Guardian says that the social media giant is altering its AI system and will be treating such accounts differently by preventing the site from […]

Walmart is bringing thousands of robots to its stores across America. The retail giant will add almost 4,000 “smart assistants” to stores so its employees do not have to spend time “on the more mundane and repetitive tasks” like cleaning floors and checking inventory on shelves. In turn, Walmart staff will have more time to […]

The field of artificial intelligence and robotics is evolving rapidly. While most of the progress seems to be positive, one computational linguist is warning that including humor in an AI system could be detrimental to the human race. The scientist, Kiki Hempelmann from Texas A&M University-Commerce, noted the following, according to The Daily Mail. “Artificial […]

Earlier this month, it was rumored that Apple would be releasing an updated version of its PowerBeats3 wireless earbuds. Now, it seems the rumors have been confirmed, as Apple may have accidentally leaked an early preview of the updated Bluetooth earbuds, according to a report from Forbes. The Cupertino-based tech giant recently released an updated […]

After nine years as Apple’s senior director in platform architecture, Gerard Williams III, left the company in February of this year, according to a report from CNET. During his time at Apple, Williams led the development of all Apple’s processors beginning with the A7, which was fitted into the older iPhone 5S models, to the […]

It’s highly unlikely that Apple will release any information regarding the progress of its upcoming iPhone models, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be leaks. According to a report from Forbes, an anonymous industry insider has leaked the company’s product schematics for one of its 2019 iPhone releases. The insider, who goes by Mr. White […]

Evolution in the field of artificial intelligence seems to occur almost daily, with the latest update coming from a new study conducted by a team at University of Nottingham. The scientists tested three different types of artificial intelligence to predict people’s deaths. The most accurate model used a deep-learning algorithm, which was followed by the […]

Apple has canceled the launch of one of its most highly anticipated accessories, according to a report from TechCrunch. Almost two years ago, Apple announced its own wireless charging mat, AirPower, which the company claimed would improve the overall wireless charging experience for its customers. The wireless charging mat was shown off during the company’s […]

Amazon Alexa users have become used to barking commands at compatible devices, like the Amazon Echo or Dot. And for now, Alexa is just a voice that talks back to you. However, Rohit Prasad, head scientist of Amazon’s Alexa artificial intelligence group, made comments that have led some to believe that she may one day […]

Apple will usher in a new era for the company during an event on Monday, marking their largest strategic shift since launching the iPhone in 2007, Bloomberg speculates. When Tim Cook takes the stage, he is expected to unveil not a new gadget or revamped hardware, but rather describe Apple’s deeper push into the digital […]

In a bid to bring light to those reading on a budget, Amazon has released its latest Kindle with the budget-conscious in mind. Now avid readers will be able to read late into the night with the newest version of their Kindle devices. Simply called the “all-new Kindle,” Amazon is releasing the latest offering from […]

YouTube has taken down a channel called Resistance News that was being used to promote content by Alex Jones and his media company InfoWars, which were banned from the platform last year, The Verge reported Tuesday. The move comes amid renewed scrutiny of extremist content on YouTube following the massacre in New Zealand last week. […]

This week, Apple slammed Spotify in a rare public rebuke following public claims from Spotify leadership that Apple’s treatment of them through their App Store was unfair and anticompetitive, as The Inquisitr reported previously. Spotify has now hit back, issuing a statement through a company representative to Variety. “Every monopolist will suggest they have done […]

Increasing tensions between Spotify and Apple boiled over into the public eye this week as Spotify’s CEO, Daniel Ek, criticized Apple’s management of their app store and called the relationship between the two companies unsustainable. In a rare public rebuke of another company, Apple responded with a certain degree of intensity, publishing a lengthy and […]

Following a back-and-forth tweet conversation on Twitter might be made easier, TechCrunch is reporting. Engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who often looks into popular apps to take note of new features, was the first to tweet out news of an upcoming “Subscribe to Conversation” option. This feature will allow users to receive updates on an ongoing […]

When it comes to exchanging dirty and flirty messages, many might assume that teenagers would opt for popular apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. However, it seems like high school students are opting for a less traditional form of communication, one that allows them to fly under the radar. Per a report by […]

In the wake of Facebook’s platform-wide outage on Wednesday that affected all of its 2.3 billion monthly users, there was more bad news on the horizon for the social media giant. The New York Times is reporting that federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation of the company’s business practices, focusing particularly on data-sharing deals […]

If you are a Facebook or Instagram user, you will have already noticed that for many the sites are currently down. Already, people have flooded Twitter in an effort to both voice their dismay of a lack of their favorite social media outlets as well as to find out what is going on. And, as […]

Apple continued its ongoing series of iPhone “how-to” videos on Saturday, with a handful of new uploads covering topics including camera features and Face ID, 9to5 Mac reports. The videos each come in at just 15 seconds, with each quickly covering a single feature of the iPhone. Even as the iPhone remains largely familiar in […]

Airbnb rentals are becoming increasingly popular for vacation goers, as they often cost less than a typical hotel. You can arrange to rent someone’s home during your stay, and enjoy the comforts that hotels don’t always provide. Nevertheless, security concerns are on the rise regarding these vacation rental homes, after many reports of hidden cameras […]

Nearly 30 years ago a group of scientists at a Swiss physics institution came up with a novel idea to share data and work between themselves across the globe. The groundbreaking concept was the brainchild of Sir Tim Berners-Lee, whose vision for a “decentralized information management system” eventually gave birth to the world wide web. […]

A Chinese tech company, Huawei, is reportedly working on new technology that would detect car drivers’ moods or state of drunkenness. This would work by using machine learning and sensors that would scan for signs that a driver is tired, distracted, or drunk. Additionally, there would be cameras in place to detect the driver’s state […]

The “Momo Suicide Challenge” first reared its ugly head last year, reportedly whispering creepy things to whoever saw the disfigured being, encouraging people and young kids to harm themselves. After a good long period of silence about the dangerous challenge, it seems to have returned, starting with a parent from the U.K. claiming that they […]

A retired firefighter from Sandusky, Ohio, reportedly ended up putting out a fire in his own home over the weekend when his family’s Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker/virtual assistant combusted in their kitchen. According to a report from Fox 8 Cleveland, the incident took place on Saturday, when Joe Jachym and his wife returned home, […]

There are many common fears that people suffer from. Arachnophobia, a fear of spiders, and nyctophobia, a fear of the dark are among the most prevalent. But another that many people may not even know about that about 16 percent of the population suffers from is trypophobia, a fear of clusters of holes. When Nokia […]

A Chinese teenager reportedly bought a robot that cost the equivalent of $120 to do her homework for her, according to The New York Times. The girl did this by getting a robot that can “write,” and she used it to complete tedious homework. In China, students are often burdened with the task of writing […]

The health and nutrition company GNC has suspended advertising on YouTube after some of its ads were seen on videos that seemed to show children in sexually exploitative positions. The company made the announcement after a viral video exposed the network of videos of children — many uploaded by the children themselves — that were […]

Apple recently released its 12.1.4 iOS update and, according to a report from Business Insider, the update has made managing subscriptions from the App Store a lot easier. iOS 12.1.4 was released as a fix for a security flaw discovered in Apple’s FaceTime group video chat service, as previously reported by the Inquisitr, but it […]

Apple’s first event of the year is quickly approaching, and tech enthusiasts are already making predictions about what the company might be preparing to unveil. While Apple has yet to confirm its March event by sending out official invites, many believe the company will be hosting an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on March […]

For years, many have believed that computers — both laptops and desktops — created by Apple were immune to malware but that simply isn’t the case. While Apple’s macOS is considerably more secure than Windows because of the fact that the operating system is Unix-based, which provides a handful of “built-in security features,” it certainly […]

YouTube will no longer recommend so-called conspiracy videos, such as those claiming that the Earth is flat or that deny major historical events, such as the September 11 terror attacks or the Holocaust, NBC News reports. The company announced in a blog post that these types of videos, in addition to those espousing medically inaccurate […]

Two scientists, Sari Nijssen and Markus Paulus from Radboud University and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, carried out a new study about humans and robots. Some of their findings may be surprising to you, including how people reacted to a moral dilemma. While it may seem obvious that all humans should be okay with a robot being harmed or […]

There is absolutely no shortage of rumors and leaks when it comes to Apple products, and the HomePod is no different. The tech giant released the HomePod in 2018 and it was the company’s first attempt at creating a smart speaker. Despite the underwhelming sales of the device, the company is rumored to be working […]

Apple knows its users are busy. During many of its events, CEO Tim Cook and his team have shared countless ways the company tries to simplify processes and daily tasks in order to improve the end-user experience. However, that doesn’t seem to be enough for New Yorker Jay Brodsky, and he has taken his issues […]

The Chinese technology giant Tencent is set to pump a $150 million investment into the social media site Reddit, which advertises itself as “the front page of the internet,” even though the online discussion forum site is currently blocked by Chinese government censorship — and TenCent is one of the firms most responsible for building […]

It’s been an interesting few months for Apple. The company has been experiencing significantly lower product sales and has been entangled in a legal battle with Qualcomm Inc., one which is expected to last for quite a while. The legal battle between the two companies began when Apple rejected the idea that Qualcomm has a […]

Earlier this week, Apple pushed iOS 12.1.4, which contained a patch for a major security flaw found within its FaceTime app. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, the security bug was originally discovered by a teenage boy, 14-year-old Grant Thompson, who reached out to the company through his mother. The company didn’t immediately respond to […]

German regulators have taken a stand against the Facebook advertising model, saying that the massive scale of data collection to which consumers must agree in order to use the free service amounts to exploitation, Wired reports. Germany’s antitrust regulator, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO), has prohibited Facebook from requiring virtually unrestricted data collection in order […]