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Security May 3, 2016

Huge government data breach 鈥榠nexcusable,鈥� security experts say

The huge data breach that may have compromised the personal data of at least 4 million current and former federal employees could have been avoided with better use of data protection technologies such as encryption, security experts say.

Microsoft May 3, 2016

Hate Windows 8? Its long, ugly reign comes to an end with Windows 10

Many will not be sorry to see the end of Windows 8, often a source of frustration due to its quirky, hybrid design.聽

Programming May 3, 2016

Chinese researchers announce 'world's first' facial recognition ATM

Some Chinese inventors have been developing high-tech innovations for everyday objects 鈥� everything from umbrellas to a robot that delivers food to restaurant patrons 鈥� and now ATMs can be added to the list. Researchers from Tsinghua University and Tzekwan technology, a financial security protection firm, have announced the first ATM that works with facial recognition capabilities, reports the South China Morning Post.

Microsoft May 3, 2016

Windows 10 will be available July 29, Microsoft confirms

Microsoft鈥檚 eagerly-anticipated Windows 10 operating system will be available July 29, the software giant announced Monday.

Home Ent May 3, 2016

Tech Q&A: App to repel mosquitoes, unclaimed money, grocery lists and more

Kim Komando answers your questions on how to repel mosquitoes by just using an app, finding unclaimed money, updating your grocery list, and more.

Security May 3, 2016

How smart gadgets spy on you

Imagine if every single gadget聽in your life was "smart." Your self-driving car could let your house know you're聽on the way home so it can adjust the thermostat and kick on the lights.

Microsoft May 3, 2016

Top tips for finding free software

When you're already spending several hundred dollars or more on a new computer, you don't want to be spending the same amount on software. Unfortunately, programs like Microsoft Office聽and聽Photoshop can be bank-account breakers.

Personal Tech May 3, 2016

Why Nokia could get big bucks for its Here digital mapping business

Maps have become a crucial centerpiece of a host of digital technologies and businesses, ranging from smartphones to cars. Now there's a major bidding war pitting software companies, Internet firms, and automakers against one another to acquire one of the foremost mapping companies in the world.

Robots May 3, 2016

Movie director Alex Garland weighs the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence

It鈥檚 no easy task helming an Artificial Intelligence sci-fi flick but it鈥檚 worked out so far for writer-director Alex Garland. His indie 鈥淓x Machina鈥� has already banked over $12 million and expands to more theaters this week.

Security May 3, 2016

Why the Internet of Things is a double-edged sword

Everything will eventually be interconnected online 鈥� at least, that's the dream. Dubbed the Internet of Things, turning dumb devices like thermostats and lights into 鈥渟mart鈥� objects offer a new level of convenience for consumers. But it can also lead to problems.

Programming May 3, 2016

GitHub attack marks escalation in China鈥檚 cyber censorship battle, experts warn

The ongoing denial-of-service attack against code-sharing site GitHub marks an escalation in China鈥檚 cyber censorship battle, security experts warn, urging a strong response from the U.S. government.