Electronics

Magnetic clothing could be used to store passwords and other data

Scientists are exploring the use of fiber-optic cables—like the ones that form the backbone of the internet—to monitor earthquakes. Julia Rosen reports.

Another piece of internet history disappears as AOL Instant Messenger is discontinued after 20 years

As the U.S. weakens its protections for internet users, it risks falling behind the rest of the world

A study closely correlates device use with depression and suicide, but the link is contentious

Iran has conducted several highly damaging cyberattacks and become a major threat that will only get worse

Big tech companies—including Apple, Amazon and Nintendo—made headlines this year, but here are some under-the-radar devices worth checking out

Users must decide if the benefits of these sites outweigh their costs, but can that decision be made freely if social networking sites are potentially addictive?

Researchers trained machine-learning algorithms to pinpoint the location of a cargo ship simply by eavesdropping on the sound of its passing. Christopher Intagliata reports.

The protection of intellectual property is essential for economic advancement

In addition to addressing safety concerns, Silicon Valley firms have a strong incentive to create a new venue for increasing the use of their digital devices