The metaverse has been heavily hyped – but it could enable entirely new ways of screen production
DisneyScreen production was hit hard by the pandemic, with delayed releases and interrupted or cancelled production. One day we might...
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Do unbiased jurors exist in an age of social media?
Is it possible to have a jury whose members are unbiased? Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesJury selection that began on Oct. 18,...
Three ways to encourage companies to keep our data safe
How can we keep our personal data safe? Jim Kaskade/Flickr, CC BYWith online shopping, loyalty programs, smart devices and many...
Boris Johnson’s phone: what can hackers do with your mobile number?
Boris Johnson’s personal phone number has been publicly available on the internet for 15 years, it has been revealed. Listed...
Fingerprint login should be a secure defence for our data, but most of us don’t use it properly
Even though passcode options include swipe patterns and long passwords, many users still use easy 4-digit PINs. This is because...
Quantum internet: the next global network is already being laid
shutterstock Google reported a remarkable breakthrough towards the end of 2019. The company claimed to have achieved something called quantum...
Zoom-bombings disrupt online events with racist and misogynist attacks
The zoom-bombing of online meetings, classes and social events reflect a disturbing trend. (Shutterstock)As COVID-19 circulated the globe in March,...
Neuralink put a chip in Gertrude the pig’s brain. It might be useful one day
Screenshot from Neuralink videoA recent demonstration video released by Elon Musk’s firm Neuralink might not look like much at first....
Facebook’s rebranding is anything but ‘meta’
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the keynote address talking up his latest passion -- creating a virtual reality "metaverse" for...
Monitor or talk? 5 ways parents can help keep their children safe online
Communication is key, experts say. damircudic/E+ via Getty ImagesChildren have been spending more time online. A May 2020 study found...
