Before taking that DNA test: Six things you need to know
As DNA testing becomes more common, more and more of us are spitting saliva. But what exactly is a DNA test? How does it work? What are the implications? We try to answer these questions here.
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Flying drones near wildfires could kill people: Don't do it
The bottom line is simple: Flying a drone near a wildfire could cause catastrophic damage. Don't do it.
3D printing guns at home: Does new technology change America's gun control debate?
One celebrity calls 3D-printed guns "downloadable death." But how practical is 3D-printing technology for the creation of guns? Where does 3D printing fit into today's gun debate?
Wearables vs. proctors: Test taking security in the era of constant connectivity
Just as smartphones have changed everything, so too will wearables. One challenge will be securing test taking in a world where everything has an active connection.
Fireworks, food, and a great little USB hub: Share something wonderful with friends this Independence Day
America's founding fathers might not recognize our modern world, but there's one thing they passed down through the generations: camaraderie and a sense of celebration. This Fourth, we're sharing some memories, a cool tool, and best wishes.
Air-gapping the planet: How to travel safely in digitally scary places
If you're considering traveling to one of the many countries that has a dubious relationship with digital privacy, you'll need to protect yourself. While the standard advice is a VPN, David Gewirtz takes you a few steps deeper into the murky cloak and dagger world of digital tradecraft.
Inside the early days of North Korea's cyberwar factory
North Korea is a bizarre country that almost seems frozen in time -- a bizarre, frozen-in-time, armed-to-the-teeth, crazy-dangerous country. We take a deep look at the early cyberwar efforts of an increasingly aggressive cyberwar player.
World Cup 2018: Traveling to Russia? Here's what you need to know
Russia has some very restrictive cybersecurity laws, especially when it comes to VPN use. Here's what you need to know to avoid trouble.
Scam alert: Identifying and blocking "Google" robocall spam
Google will not robocall you unless you specifically requested a call. While it's difficult to fight phone spam, we have some suggestions that may help make things a bit less annoying.
The battle over 5G: What is it, who are the players, and why do we care?
In this important video roundtable, ZDNet’s David Gewirtz, Jason Perlow, Steven Vaughan-Nichols, and Scott Fulton discuss what may well be the future of all telecommunications. Hint: it’s messy.
Google Duplex beat the Turing test: Are we doomed?
Google’s new Duplex AI sounds human, with stammers, pauses, and all. It could be a useful addition to Google Assistant or the harbinger of something much more dark and worrisome.
Survey reveals: MP3 is a Star Wars robot and HTML is an STD
Just for fun, we review the wide array of technical terms that seem to be misunderstood by a whole lot of people. A motherboard, my fellow Americans, is NOT the deck of a cruise ship.
Cryptocurrency comes with one colossal caveat: Remember the tulips
If you’re considering jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon and gambling your hard earned cash, read this first.
FCC revisited: Net neutrality changes are misleading and not benign
Opinion: Upon finding updated but disturbingly unofficial source documents, David Gewirtz recants his earlier statement that the FCC changes are benign. The FCC's intentions may be out there, but they were not published according to its own guidelines for rulemaking review.
Are Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump violating White House email rules? A guide for journalists
In an era where #FAKENEWS is tweeted from the highest office in the land, it's more important than ever that reporters and journalists get their facts right. When it comes to White House email, here are the facts.
