Consumer & Gadgets
Passwords remain the go-to authentication tool in everyday life, says CISPA researcher Alexander Ponticello. At the same time, passwords are often a security weak spot: too short, too simple, and reused far too often. Blind ...
Oct 27, 2025
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A new study from a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign marketing expert finds that electric scooters, one of the fastest-growing forms of urban transportation, reshape city mobility in unexpected ways.
Oct 27, 2025
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Is your ultra-high-definition television really worth it? Do you need a 4K or an 8K screen to get the best viewing experience at home?
Oct 27, 2025
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Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday life. It's in our phones, schools and homes. For young people, AI shapes how they learn, connect and express themselves. But it also raises real concerns about privacy, fairness ...
Oct 23, 2025
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With recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), synthetic voices have become increasingly prevalent in our everyday soundscape, raising the question: Can AI voices still be distinguished from human voices, and how attractive ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Self-driving taxis are sweeping the country and will likely start service in Colorado in the coming months. How many of us will be lining up to take a ride? That depends on our level of trust, says Amir Behzadan, a professor ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Bremen have uncovered significant discrepancies between the data protection claims and the actual behavior of mobile health applications (mHealth apps). Many apps transmit personal data before ...
Oct 22, 2025
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A new paper explores how managing cognitive load distribution is vital for navigating complex technologies and enabling their effective use.
Oct 21, 2025
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Depending on who you are, Instagram might now seem a bit more PG-13. That's by design.
Oct 21, 2025
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Since its release 40 years ago, Tetris has become one of the most prevailing video games ever.
Oct 21, 2025
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