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Facebook Safety Check Feature Connects People During Orlando Attack

The social media giant activated its Safety Check feature for the first time in the U.S. on Sunday after the Orlando attack. Here's the scoop on how it works.

Passwords Sent Securely Through Your Body, Not the Air

To thwart hackers from intercepting wireless signals, engineers send a signal through the body, from a smartphone fingerprint scanner to a 'smart lock.'

Can You Scrub Bad Press From the Internet?

After the pepper-spray incident, UC Davis paid a company to repair its online image. But can anyone make negative search results disappear?

The Transforming Gun Meant to Resemble a Smartphone

Are people who wear fitness trackers healthier than people who don't?

How Lifelogging Works

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How Rolex Came to Rule the Wrist

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Why Do Social Media Platforms Practice Shadowbanning?

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