Amazon Alexa, Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant can be hacked using lasers, experts warn
In a study, authors used lasers to gain full control of voice assistants at distances up to 361 feet.
In a study, authors used lasers to gain full control of voice assistants at distances up to 361 feet.
‘The Muttcracker’: Ballerinas pose with shelter pets in magical holiday photo series
A photography project involving ballet dancers and shelter animals has helped the pets find forever homes.
A photography project involving ballet dancers and shelter animals has helped the pets find forever homes.
Boba pizza: Domino’s cooks up pie with bubble tea-inspired toppings
If you’re in Taiwan anytime until the end of December, you might want to stop by a local Domino’s and try its latest concoction – boba pizza.
If you’re in Taiwan anytime until the end of December, you might want to stop by a local Domino’s and try its latest concoction – boba pizza.
Salon offers silent haircut to combat an 'overstimulated world'
One salon is going viral for its decision to offer silent services to clients.
One salon is going viral for its decision to offer silent services to clients.
More screen time for preschoolers linked to lower brain development, study says
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
'Operation Open Door': 19 accused of using chat apps to lure minors for sex in NJ
Authorities in New Jersey say they've arrested 19 people on charges of trying to lure minors for sex.
Authorities in New Jersey say they've arrested 19 people on charges of trying to lure minors for sex.
Pressure ratchets up on Facebook to ban political ads
Twitter's ban on political advertising is ratcheting up pressure on Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg to follow suit.
Twitter's ban on political advertising is ratcheting up pressure on Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg to follow suit.
Middle school dance team surprises classmates with flash-mob dance to ‘Thriller’
Michigan middle school students surprised their classmates as an early Halloween gift with a flash-mob dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
Michigan middle school students surprised their classmates as an early Halloween gift with a flash-mob dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
Montana boy's feathery handmade Big Bird costume is a hit on social media
A little boy’s homemade Big Bird costume is being praised for its detail and cuteness.
A little boy’s homemade Big Bird costume is being praised for its detail and cuteness.
Twitter bans all political advertisements
Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.
Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.
New 'period' emoji included in latest iPhone update
Apple has added nearly 400 new emojis as part of its latest iOS update, including gender-neutral people and a drop of blood to represent menstruation.
Apple has added nearly 400 new emojis as part of its latest iOS update, including gender-neutral people and a drop of blood to represent menstruation.
Kids' appetite for online video doubles in 4 years: Survey
The number of young Americans watching online videos every day has more than doubled, according to survey findings released Tuesday.
The number of young Americans watching online videos every day has more than doubled, according to survey findings released Tuesday.
South Jersey high school suspends 17 members of football team as consequence of reported fight
JoAnn Pileggi reports on the alleged fight and the 17 Highland Regional High football team members suspended.
JoAnn Pileggi reports on the alleged fight and the 17 Highland Regional High football team members suspended.
Happy Halloween from space as NASA shares Sun image that looks like jack-o-lantern
NASA is sharing a photo of the Sun looking like a jack-o-lantern.
NASA is sharing a photo of the Sun looking like a jack-o-lantern.
Air Force's mini-shuttle returns to Florida after two years in orbit
The unmanned X-37B glided to a landing at Kennedy Space Center’s old shuttle runway at 3:51 a.m. Sunday, completing a 780-day mission. It launched back in September 2017 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
The unmanned X-37B glided to a landing at Kennedy Space Center’s old shuttle runway at 3:51 a.m. Sunday, completing a 780-day mission. It launched back in September 2017 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Man met boy on dating app, assaulted him and gave him HIV, police say
A 29-year-old Waukegan man has been accused of sexually assaulting a boy and transmitting HIV to him earlier this year in the north suburb.
A 29-year-old Waukegan man has been accused of sexually assaulting a boy and transmitting HIV to him earlier this year in the north suburb.
'It's a fine target': Census bureau to fight misinformation
Worried about internet trolls and foreign powers spreading false news, census officials are preparing to battle misinformation campaigns for the first time in the count's 230-year history.
Worried about internet trolls and foreign powers spreading false news, census officials are preparing to battle misinformation campaigns for the first time in the count's 230-year history.
Chipotle asks TikTok users to share Halloween 'transformations' in exchange for free burritos
Chipotle is getting hungry for a chunk of that sweet TikTok demographic.
Chipotle is getting hungry for a chunk of that sweet TikTok demographic.
Google Maps now alerts drivers to police speed traps, crashes and traffic jams
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
The reporting feature has been available on Android devices, but is now expanding to iOS in the latest app update, the company said.
Video shows 1-year-old waiting every day for big sister to come home from school so she can get a hug
A video of a 1-year-old waiting for her big sister to get off the school bus is getting a lot of love across social media.
A video of a 1-year-old waiting for her big sister to get off the school bus is getting a lot of love across social media.