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Is ‘Juice-Jacking’ via Public USB Ports a Real Security Threat?

While "juice-jacking" is technically possible, the criminal practice doesn't appear to be widespread.

Did Some Phone Cameras Inadvertently Open While Users Scrolled Facebook App?

A bug in the Facebook application in November 2019 had many voicing concerns about privacy.

Was an Invention Patented That Used Centrifugal Force in Birth?

The patent granted in 1965 was for a machine that allegedly uses the "gentle" aid of centrifugal force.

Is This Cellphone Prediction from 1953 Real?

The rotary telephone was still being used in 1953.

Did Japan Ban 5G Technology Over Health Concerns?

More to the point, does the “Ministry of High Technologies” even exist in Japan?

Does Google Define ‘Parasite’ as a ‘Capitalist’?

Google is a search engine that provides links and definitions from reputable dictionaries.

Is Kik Messenger App Shutting Down?

CEO of Kik Interactive Ted Livingston made a major announcement in late September 2019 in a Medium blog post.

Does Facebook Have ‘Shake-to-Report’ Feature That Lands Users in ‘Facebook Jail’?

As of late May 2019, a new Facebook feature allowing users to report technical problems by shaking their phones was being rolled out gradually to all mobile accounts.

Does TikTok Allow Strangers to Access the Personal Information of Users Who Don’t Share Those Details?

A viral Facebook warning urged parents to delete a popular video-sharing app from their children's phones.

Is Facebook Kicking People Out of Groups Who Don’t Participate?

The technology giant has been taking measures to improve "meaningful" interactions on the platform.

Do Presidential Alerts Give the Government Total Access to Your Phone?

Software engineer and cryptocurrency advocate John McAfee claimed the presidential alert system gives the government access to your phone. We found no evidence to support that claim.

Do Facebook Donations Recur Every Month Even When a User Chooses a One-Time Contribution?

The social network says they're working to fix a glitch that causes one-time donations to appear on bank statements as recurring even though they're only debited once.