The Smishing Triad network sends up to 100,000 scam texts per day globally. One of those messages went to Grant Smith, who infiltrated their systems and exposed them to US authorities.

This week, we talk about the current trend of Big Tech acqui-hiring key talent from smaller AI companies.

There's mounting evidence that GLP-1 drugs have health benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss, for conditions ranging from addiction to Parkinson's-and scientists are evolving theories of why.

Hacker Samy Kamkar is debuting his own open source version of a laser microphone-a spy tool that can invisibly pick up the sounds inside your home through a window, and even the text you're typing.

Bill Gross' ProRata, which has struck deals with partners like Time and Universal Music Group, has a strategy for making AI powerhouses pay for content.

While Tim Walz models a traditional yet empathetic masculinity and White Dudes for Harris raise millions, Donald Trump is appearing on fratty streams in an effort to turn out the most reluctant voters.

The company plans to build a Tesla-style, software-optimized factory to manufacture autonomous drones and other battlefield tech.

From tricking companies into handing over victims' personal data to offering violence as a service, the online doxing ecosystem is not just still a problem-it's getting more extreme.

Disney's streaming business is finally turning a profit. Next up: price increases and paid sharing, which will likely be great for Disney and frustrating for everyone else.

A researcher found a vulnerability that would let hackers strategically downgrade a target's Windows version to reexpose patched vulnerabilities. Microsoft is working on fixes for the issue.

Far-right protesters are trying to share violent rhetoric on social media. For the first time, Telegram is blocking them-while X is giving them a platform.

Say goodbye to shattered displays, dreadful screen protectors, and worn-out phone cases.

With a big assist from Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympics broadcast is fragmented in all the right ways.

Elon Musk accused Twitter's leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he's doing just that with X.

The switch from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket has been a boon for the campaign-and content creators.

After crashing millions of computers and disrupting businesses across the globe, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike must protect itself against a flurry of legal activity that is already beginning. The devil will be in the details.

Sabotage. Property destruction. For Lena Lazare and her cohort, radicalized by years of inaction on the environmental crisis, these aren't dirty words. They're acts of joy.

Judge Amit Mehta's ruling has triggered a potentially yearslong process to decide how to punish the company. For users, it could mean a future in which Google isn't front and center everywhere.

You still need a duffel bag and warm hoody on that last Labor Day trip. Pick one up for 40 percent off.

Scientists, activists, and ordinary petitioners want the Olympics to break with Coca-Cola, comparing it to the tobacco companies that long sponsored the Games. They aren't holding their breath.

The platform's antitrust suit claims an alleged conspiracy to withhold advertising dollars. Right-wing video site Rumble filed a similar suit today.

As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a new project called UnDisruptable27 aims to help fix cybersecurity weaknesses where other efforts have failed.

A data center in Paris has been hooked up to the energy system heating the Olympic pool. But critics say that projects recycling data centers' excess heat are a distraction from the real environmental costs of AI.

Nest's connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, while the brand-new iteration of the Chromecast serves as a hub for your smart home.

This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze.

Whether you're tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we've got the ropes, shoes, and harnesses to get you started.

The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you should skip Burning Man. Veterans of the week-long festival, which begins August 25, have some advice.

The office closure marks the end of an era for the site formerly known as Twitter.

Nearly a year after the US government took Google to trial, a judge has found that the tech giant violated antitrust laws. A new trial will determine how Google should be penalized.

Did I just watch a 70 minute trailer for Season 3?" is just one of the reactions fans have posted online about the season's "disappointing and poorly executed" closer.

While it easily passed the Senate, the House began a recess without bringing the bill-which critics say would keep young people from accessing vital information on topics like sexual health-to the floor for a vote.

A new nature-restoration project in Wales is being funded by an unusual source: thrill-seeking downhill lovers.

The video-conferencing app is trying to create an "everything workplace" app in a crowded market.

If you're confused by all the jargon used to describe your new monitor, don't worry. We've got you (and your color gamut) covered.

This super-fun and likable urban all-electric runabout is packed with tech despite its rock-bottom price. Aside from the amazing value, it proves stateside EV makers need to up their game-fast.

The world, the famed primatologist says, isn't what it used to be-but there's still time to save it, if we treat crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty as one.

Experts say the nonsensical" policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump's agenda, would weaken the US agency tasked with protecting election integrity, critical infrastructure, and more.

For the hearing-aid curious, these over-the-counter earbuds are amazingly affordable and effectively pull double duty.

If you have a family with kids, post-lunch cartoons, and video games, you need this bright TV with an easy-to-navigate interface.

Its protective, durable, and easy to swap between work and play.

A day of chasing storms with Reed Timmer's Dominator 3, the latest in extreme twister tech.

The proof creates stricter limits on potential exceptions to the famous Riemann hypothesis.

Across the Northern Hemisphere, August will see beautiful displays of meteors. Here's everything you need to know to enjoy them.

Shopping for monitors can feel like swimming through alphabet soup. Learn what all these technical acronyms mean before you buy.

Eight weeks after the Starliner spacecraft launched, NASA is still looking for possible answers to its technical issues-including the possibility of SpaceX lending a hand.

Both smartphone platforms offer a number of ways to interact with your phone while keeping both hands on the wheel. Follow these tips to get the most out of in-car voice commands.

Smoke from fires is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year, and is a growing health threat as widespread blazes becomes more common.

Insta360's go-anywhere, wearable action camera hybrid gains smoother, sharper 4K video.

Once the leading producer of the citrus fruit in the US, Florida is being ground down by hurricanes, diseases, and drought-but its orange growers aren't giving up yet.