privacy
Digital Comfort ZoneCan apps kill noise?
We reviewed some dedicated noise reduction apps and selected the most useful solutions for PCs and mobile devices.
Harnessing technology to shush the neighbors
At home, whether you’re trying to work or to rest, noisy neighbors can be a real nuisance. Modern technologies can help.
tipsLeaky images and other foibles of office documents
If you work with sensitive data, these obscure features of PDF, MS Office, and cloud documents are worth knowing.
Breathing new life into old gadgets for a better home office
Create a digital comfort zone using any old tablets, laptops, and modems you have on hand to work from home safely.
4 ways to royally leak your company data
A few stories about how easy it is to accidentally leak sensitive information into the public domain.
How to keep track of little ones on the loose
It’s hard not to worry when you don’t know where your child is. We explain how to pinpoint their location and save your nerves.
Think you know how to hide info in images?
We explain how to hide private data in images properly, without making rookie mistakes.
TechnologyThe curious vulnerabilities of ordinary MEMS
Using simple tools such as lasers and music to trick voice assistants and motion sensors.
artificial intelligenceSense and sensibility: Do we want AI to master emotions?
We examine the workings of emotion-recognition technologies, their usefulness, and the privacy concerns they inspire.
Air alert: 8 dangerous drone incidents
Buzzing the White House, paralyzing airports, crashing into planes and power lines — we highlight the dangers of drones.
Internet in space: Is there Net on Mars?
Is there Internet on the ISS, what is it like, and how long does it take to get a message from Mars — learn about the networks of today and the future.
My home is my castle: Security technologies for the house
Smart home systems, drones, AI — we discuss the new trends and technologies in the field of home security.
Smart home hacks
Hacking security cameras through a smart light switch — and other interesting features of smart homes.
When Artificial Intelligence affects lives
Artificial intelligence assists judges, police officers, and doctors. But what guides the decision-making process?
voice recognitionVoice assistants hear things we don’t
We explain how ultrasound and audio recordings hidden in background noise can be used to control voice assistants.
Dangerous liaisons: How relatives and friends give away your secrets
Your online privacy does not depend solely on you. We’ll tell you what your loved ones can give away. (Spoiler: It’s absolutely anything, even DNA.)
All the world’s a context: Targeted ads go offline
Targeted ads are all over the Internet nowadays. One minute you’re searching for information about hair loss, the next you’re seeing offers for a remedy. Click the Like button on
All ears: The dangers of voice assistants
Nowadays the proverb “the walls have ears” is not as metaphoric as it used to be. “The telescreen received and transmitted simultaneously. Any sound that Winston made, above the level