TECHNOLOGY

The FCC reported Monday that its comment site was hit by a DDoS attack that happened after a John Oliver segment on the commission made it impossible for users to leave comments on its proposed net neutrality rules.

Khipus, knotted strings made of various fibers and colors, were used to send letters in the Inca empire, researcher says.

Amazon is expected to control 70 percent of the voice-enabled device market this year, leaving Google Home and Apple's rumored Siri speaker behind.

An advisory from the FBI warns businesses that social engineering and phishing attacks have cost companies more than $5 billion in recent years.

The month of April was one of the warmest for many states in the United States, breaking records.

Apple will release its 10th anniversary iPhone this September and will launch the device in October, according to supply chain reports.

Google will update its security policies to prevent a repeat of the Google Docs phishing attempt.

NASA is testing its new telescope in a frigid vacuum to prep it for launch and its search for aliens on planets in other solar systems.

A bill proposed by a California lawmaker would allow residents of the state to block their license plates when parked to prevent automatic scanners from collecting plate numbers and locations.

John Oliver did a segment on net neutrality that got viewers to crash the FCC website.

Sen. Diane Feinstein revealed the FBI paid nearly $1 million to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters during Director James Comey's hearing.

Children who watch movies during radiation therapy for their cancer need less anesthesia during their treatment.

A sudden DDoS attack targeting gaming and gambling sites in Hong Kong is believed to have been an extortion attempt, according to security expert.

As a direct input device, eye tracking is actually fairly frustrating and useless. However, as a general contextual signal indicating possible user intent or attentional focus, it is quite useful.

This week's high-profile phishing attack with Google Docs illustrates the importance of maintaining safe web browsing habits.

A survey shows Americans are split on their belief if access to the internet is a right or a privilege, but universally agree they are concerned about online privacy and security.

Surface Laptop was revealed earlier this week, and it’s being compared quite frequently to the multitude of Surface Book options. Which premium notebook has the best specs, price and features? Let’s find out.

OLED displays, edge-to-edge design, AR and so many more rumors are tied to Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 8 release date. We break down the rumors, leaks and potential shipping delays.

The cryptocurrency ether, which hails from the open source blockchain network Ethereum, is now valued at more than $100 per token for the first time since the Ethereum platform went live in the summer of 2015.

There are hundreds of surprising, perspective-shifting insights about the nature of reality that come from neuroscience.

Blocking or unblocking someone on Instagram is easy.

All life on earth is constantly evolving: The process doesn't stop.

According to the non-profit organization this is a tool that the government agency used in attacking computers inside a Local Area Network (LAN).

The Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Apple said, “If you don’t have something nice to say, say nothing at all.”

While they share many common traits, the parts that differ are critical to understanding their distinction.

The Redmond giant has already issued invitations for a big hardware event.

A new ransomware-for-fire service being sold on Russian forums encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom price based on the cost of living in their country, determined by the Big Mac index.

A leaked image shows what the upcoming Amazon Echo with built-in touchscreen could display.

‘Prey’ has just been released, and a recently found glitch will help you get started with the game. Want infinite crafting materials for upgrades? Here’s how to do it.