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The Black Female Mark Zuckerberg

Famu’s Tishauna Wilson is developing Drone and AI Technology

Inventing The Soldier Of The Future

The minds at DARPA are creating another batch of sci-fi-worthy tools to fend off most any kind of enemy (and shape up civilian life too)

Experts Assemble For Un-hosted Meeting On 'Killer Robots'

Experts from scores of countries are meeting to discuss ways to define and deal with “killer robots” — futuristic weapons systems that could conduct war without human intervention.

Twitter 2.0: Social Network Cuts Off Third - Party Apps

FLYING SOLOIt’s hard to imagine the internet without Twitter. Whether we’re following a breaking news story, tweeting along to our favorite television shows or watching celebrities argue over music, the social network is a major part of our everyday lives.

Can Twitter Change Its ‘Core' And Remain Twitter?

After long resisting change, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey wants to revamp the “core” of the service to fight rampant abuse and misinformation. But it’s not clear if changing that essence — how it rewards interactions and values popularity — would even work.

Using Common Social Media Tactics To Subvert Us Elections

The latest efforts to disrupt the U.S. midterm elections through Facebook manipulation seem to be following a persuasion playbook refined by legitimate companies and organizations — but with a twist.

Robots Are Getting More Social. Are Humans Ready?

Personal home robots that can socialize with people are starting to roll out of the laboratory and into our living rooms and kitchens. But are humans ready to invite them into their lives?

Goo-gle Gaga: Parenting In The Age Of Alexa And Her Ilk

Hey parents: What if there was a machine that could respond to your kids’ every command, never tiring, even if they ask it to tell jokes for two hours or answer all their homework questions?

Google, You Auto-Complete Me

Tech giants are using predictive capabilities to influence what you say, think, and do. Worried yet?

What This Puppy Chatbot Says About The Friendly Future Of Fintech For Consumers

Intuit thinks this puppy will make finance more fun.

$1 Trillion: A Remarkable Milestone For Tech Industry

A TRILLION DOLLAR COMPANYOver the past several months, Apple has been on the brink of becoming the first technology company in the world to reach a trillion-dollar market capitalization - a feat many thought would be impossible.

New Homeland Security Center To Guard Against Cyberattacks

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is creating a center aimed at protecting banks, electric companies and other critical infrastructure against cyber attacks — a threat that now exceeds the danger of a physical attack against the U.S. by a hostile foreign group, Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said.

Leaked Chats Show Alleged Russian Spy Seeking Hacking Tools

Six years ago, a Russian-speaking cybersecurity researcher received an unsolicited email from Kate S. Milton.

Why Is Facebook Keen On Robots? It's Just The Future of AI

Facebook announced several new hires of top academics in the field of artificial intelligence, among them a roboticist known for her work at Disney making animated figures move in more human-like ways.

Microsoft Raises Alarms About Face Recognition

Microsoft is calling on Congress to regulate the use of facial recognition technology to protect people’s privacy and freedom of expression.

Google Says Google Documents Is Secure Despite Russian Issue

Google said Thursday that its document writing tool Google Documents was secure even as Russian internet users discovered scores of files that appeared to be intended for private use.

When AI Blurs - The Line Between Reality And Fiction

AI algorithms can convincingly imitate human appearance and behavior—and that comes with profound implications, both positive and not.

How Apple's Big-Picture Ventures Get Small For The Consumer

Taking big ideas and making products that people can use.

Set Up A Hi-Tech Smart Home On A Budget

From Amazon to Ikea, there’s a range of affordable smart devices now available for your home

A.I. Has A Race Problem

Facial recognition software still gets confused by darker skin tones.

Ukraine To Block Access To Russia's Social Media

In another round of sanctions in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday ordered the blocking of access to Russia’s most popular social media websites and search engines.

Facebook Drone Could One Day Provide Global Internet Access

A solar-powered drone backed by Facebook that could one day provide worldwide internet access has quietly completed a test flight in Arizona after an earlier attempt ended with a crash landing.

How An Earthquake Led Me To A VR Startup

Bryn Mooser is the co-founder of Ryot Films, which produces media for immersive formats like virtual reality and 360-degree video. He started thinking about transformative technology while working as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, living on the edge of the Sahel in a region that had cell-phone towers–but had never had landlines. Ryot initially published news stories that enabled readers to take social actions, and then pivoted into immersive video. In 2016, Mooser and his co-founder, David Darg, sold Ryot to AOL

The Lure Of Virtual Reality

It lets you go places without leaving home. But you may not want to pay up for the privilege just yet. 

It's In Her DNA

CRISPR coinventor Jennifer Doudna talks about developing the gene editing tool that’s poised to change the world.

We Could Have Had Cellphones Four Decades Earlier

Thanks for nothing, Federal Communications Commission. 

AR: The New Reality At Facebook

Why Facebook, Google, Snap, and dozens more love AR—and what’s coming next

Are Robots Going to Steal Our Jobs?

Many technologists think so, but economists aren’t so easily convinced. 

How To Hide Your Online Footprint

Check your internet provider’s privacy policy and look for encrypted sites.

For Changing The Way We Look At Wearables

Laurya MorrisDesign lead, Specatcles, Snap