Mingis on Tech: Forget killer robots; a self-driving car could get you, too
Here’s the scenario: It’s 2022 and you’re cruising along in your new self-driving car when it swings around a curve…
Google age-discrimination lawsuit may become monster
Just over a year ago, two job applicants filed a lawsuit against Google. They claimed they were rejected because of…
Facebook wins appeal over tracking non-members in Belgium
Facebook can resume tracking Belgians online even if they don’t have an account with the social network, an appeals court…
Terror-suspect database used by banks, governments, has been leaked
A database described by some as a “terrorism blacklist” has fallen into the hands of a white-hat hacker who may…
Blocking JavaScript can stop some Windows malware
Email attachments are probably the most common mechanism for infecting a Windows computer. As potential victims get wise to the…
IDG Contributor Network: The triumphant and woefully short-sighted return of ad-supported gadgets
I’m old enough to remember the dark days of the computer industry. No, not when someone figured out how to…
Mobile ransomware jumps, blocking access to phones
The number of users infected with mobile ransomware is skyrocketing, as hackers try to expand the number of potential victims…
SAP's ERP app for small biz gets an overhaul
The digital transformation imperative is becoming increasingly urgent for companies large and small, and SAP wants to help. On Wednesday,…
ACLU lawsuit challenges U.S. computer hacking law
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging a 30-year-old hacking-crimes law, saying the law inhibits research about…
55% off DinoFire Wireless 2.4GHz Presentation Remote – Deal Alert
From executives to graduate students, anyone who presents can appreciate a good clicker. This one from DinoFire is currently discounted…