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05/09/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Mobile devices are on track to destroy the eyesight of an entire generation, scientists warn

Most parents insist that their children wear sunglasses for a day at the beach, but they give little thought to allowing kids to damage their eyes using electronic devices. In fact, some experts say that using cell phones, TVs and tablets isn’t much different from looking at the sun when it comes to the damage […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Millennials who are victims of fraud outnumber elderly victims, despite being more technically savvy

Millennials are called “digital natives” because they know the ins and outs of the web. They can access information at the click of a computer mouse. They can chat with their friends, check out their bank account, do Instagram posts, and do other tasks by opening several windows in their computer all at once. Strangely, […]

04/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

SCARY: Computer experts show how easy it is to hack off-the-shelf smart devices like baby monitors and home security cameras

Is anyone truly secure in their home? That may not be the case in a world where bridges are being connected by rapidly improving technology. And with off-the-shelf smart devices becoming increasingly common features in homes, it seems that it’s easier than ever to invade the sanctity of a personal space. This was demonstrated by […]

11/01/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Mobile devices and children: It’s not “smart” to “connect” your child — dangers range from hacking to bullying

Recent studies warn that children who own smart watches which their parents can use to keep track of their movements are more prone to the dangers of hacking, according to reports by The Daily Mail. To reach this conclusion, the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) authorized security experts at the company, Mnemonic, to inspect three watches that are sold […]

09/16/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Could your coffee maker be a weapon of mass destruction? “Smart” appliances could become a national security risk

From “smart” appliances as big as a refrigerator to something as small as a “smart” salt shaker, your seemingly harmless “smart” appliances could be a threat to national security. According to a Daily Mail report, Colorado senators claimed that “smart” devices or devices connected to the Internet could risk natural security. A group of bipartisan […]

12/30/2015 / By Tara Paras

Vizio’s Smart TVs may be tracking your habits without your consent

Apparently, even television sets can track you now. As reported by ProPublica, Vizio Smart TV’s “Smart Interactivity” feature can track your viewing tendencies and report them to advertisers. The said feature is turned on by default when one purchases the device, although Vizio insists viewers can opt to turn the setting off anyway — that is, […]

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