Editorial
Cybernews podcast #09: who wants to live forever
Even if you could, would you want to live, let’s say, for 200 years?
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How AirTag is fueling domestic violence
The once-praised Apple AirTag location tracking device has turned into a cyberstalker's best friend. Will artificial intelligence only make it worse?
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Age no more: tech giants betting on the future of longevity
Can cutting-edge technology unlock the secrets to extended youth and redefine aging? Join us as we explore tech's latest frontier: human longevity. From billionaire biohackers to artificial intelligence in longevity research, discover a world where living to 100 might be the new normal.
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Book review: where do you go when there’s nowhere to hide?
If you ever wanted smart glasses that can identify exactly who you’re looking at or talking to, please be aware that you’re contributing to the current onslaught on privacy. This is discussed in Your Face Belongs To Us, a new book by New York Times journalist Kashmir Hill.
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Cybernews podcast #10: brain hacking tips for plebs and rich alike
Super smart algorithms now allow computers to analyze brain signals and decode them via ever smarter gadgets. They can be fun and useful but there is – as always – a catch.
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Our digital doppelgängers: machines turning evil
If you had a digital twin, you could swamp it with your most mundane tasks. But what if it turned evil overnight and betrayed you? Things are about to get a lot weirder, Black Hat presenters told me ahead of their presentation.
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Joining the chaos: why hacktivists take sides
Fighting for a higher purpose or joining the chaos? With hundreds of cyber gangs jumping into the digital battlefield, questions around meaning and motivation arise when choosing which cause to fight for.
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Love in the time of algorithms: how AI Is rewriting the rules of romance
Is love just a swipe away, or are we programming our emotions? Explore the intricate dance between algorithms, AI, and modern romance, where compatibility meets complexity.
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Beyond the search box: Google's 25-year impact on business and society
Explore the captivating 25-year journey of Google – a tale of innovation, ethical dilemmas, and profound societal impact – in our latest deep dive.
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Chatbot preachers and robo sermons: will AI replace religion or become one itself?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and conversational bots are being rapidly adopted – and praised – by wide swaths of society. We’ve seen this before. Thousands of years ago, in fact.
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The ultimate app to quit smoking… doesn’t exist, of course
I haven’t smoked for nearly two months. That’s over 800 unlit cigarettes and 170 euros saved.
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New experiment in outer space to increase Bitcoin decentralization
Canada-based Bitcoin infrastructure giant Blockstream recently announced new plans to improve its Bitcoin satellite service by starting experiments with a new type of broadcast by the year's end.
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Insider Threat: fugitive hacker breaches US Customs-controlled shipyard
He’s the night watchman, with a courteous, intelligent, and charming demeanor whenever he speaks.
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Nature top threat to space cybersecurity, Estonia’s space chief warns
Nature, inexperienced operators, and hackers are the top three threats to consider when it comes to cybersecurity in space networks, Estonia’s space policy and technology head Paul Liias says.
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AI under criminal influence: adversarial machine learning explained
Since the public release of ChatGPT, the adoption of artificial (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems has seen a significant boost.
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Hospital hackers revisited: evolution and ethics
My inboxes on social media were flooded with messages as soon as news broke on August 4th about the largest ransomware attack on US hospital infrastructure since last year. So far, it has shut down 16 hospitals and 165 outpatient medical facilities.
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Understanding Samsung's 95% drop in profits and its upcoming resurgence
Samsung is facing its biggest profit dip in 14 years, but there's more to the story. From chip market challenges to innovative strides in foldable phones, let’s dive into the tech giant's journey of downturns and anticipated resurgence.
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From green technology to green colonialism: the lithium debate
Excitement is building about something buried beneath the earth on the border between Oregon and Nevada. It's not gold, oil, or precious gems, but rather, a mineral called lithium that promises to power a greener future of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Cybernews podcast #11: overtrust in AI
Devoid of emotions, machines impartially serve humanity, don’t they? Regrettably, as products of human creation, computers reflect our ingenuity and imperfections all the same.
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The neural frontier: when brain hacking becomes reality
Step into the future of biohacking and neurotechnology, where implanting microchips and altering brain processes isn't just science fiction. Discover how we can navigate this thrilling yet daunting frontier without compromising our fundamental freedoms and rights.
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