Are our pets leaking information about us?
Pet and animal-related apps are creating cybersecurity risks to their owners, new research has shown.
Feb 27, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Pet technology, meant to provide help and security for pets and owners, has vulnerabilities of its own
Pet owners are increasingly turning to technology for various pet care purposes such as feeding, health monitoring and activity and movement tracking. Much of this technology operates via devices and apps connected to the ...
Security
Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach
A decade-long data breach in Toyota's much-touted online service put some information on more than 2 million vehicles at risk, the Japanese automaker said Friday.
May 12, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
New device lets owners know exactly where their dog is
The pandemic gave people a lot more time with their dogs and cats, but return to the office has disrupted that connection. Pet cameras can help but are needed in every room and don't really tell owners what their furry friend ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
You don't have to be a techie to create an app: Here's how to do it
Jackson Lefebvre isn't a software engineer or computer programmer, nor can he develop websites.
Jun 23, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Ring will roll out $60 video doorbell in February
Owning a Ring video doorbell will soon be more affordable.
Jan 28, 2021
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Business
Financial startup valuations plummet as market takes closer look at fundamentals
High-profile fintech startups are being forced to cut valuation as global equity markets force companies to raise funds at a substantial discount, leaving consumers and regulators wondering what may happen next.
Aug 16, 2022
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Robotics
Dog-human bonds could guide development of social robots
A new study highlights specific dog behaviors that dog owners perceive as important for bonding with their pets. Katie Riddoch of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Computer Sciences
Researchers develop blockchain protocol to prevent counterfeit pharmaceutical sales
Portland State University researcher Nirupama Bulusu wants to prevent counterfeit pharmaceuticals from flooding the market. Bulusu recently published a blockchain protocol that could do just that.
Apr 15, 2019
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Security
Tips to help small business owners avoid phishing scam
Phishing scams that infect a computer and potentially allow hackers to invade bank and other accounts are highly preventable—but it takes eternal vigilance on the part of computer users.
Dec 4, 2019
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