This year, we’ll probably need a little space from our smartphones

Hang Dong The rose-coloured glasses are coming off. We need some time apart Do you find yourself looking at your smartphone a little differently these days? Thinking that maybe it’s time for a little break? If you are, you’re not alone. From hacking to fake news, to filter bubbles and work emails after hours, the stress caused

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Getting connected gadgets for Christmas? Check out their risks

Enjoy — but first strengthen your passwords, update the software and read all that fine print It’s Christmas morning. You unwrap the shiny paper, and there, in front of you, is the gadget you just knew you needed to have. The one that would make your life easier, better, more convenient. Maybe it’s a camera that

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Ransomware doesn’t just target the big guys

Everyone needs to be vigilant, educated and mindful of this growing digital threat It sounds like the plot of a blockbuster movie: a metropolitan transit system is hit by a ransomware attack that freezes its entire ticketing infrastructure. A message from the hacker is splayed across the terminals’ public displays: “You are Hacked. ALL Data

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Amazon’s move to brick-and-mortar could cause a wave of ‘Offline 2.0’

Stepping foot inside the Amazon bookstore is like walking into a 3D version of the website According to Amazon, the future of online shopping is… retail stores. Thanks to the internet, everything we need – and everything we don’t – is just a click away. And that is due largely to Amazon, which has steadily

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