While smartphones have dramatically transformed how people communicate, they've also contributed to distracted driving. In fact, authorities are working on systems that include cell phone tracking and ...

A recent study found that adults over 50 who used phones, computers, and tablets had a 42 percent lower risk of cognitive impairment and a 74 percent lower rate of cognitive decline. This could be ...

Research suggests that your bathroom scrolling habit could raise your odds of a medical problem you definitely do not want. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, ...

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Nicholas Merrill has spent his career fighting government surveillance. But he would really rather you didn’t call what he’s selling now a “burner phone.” Yes, he dreams of a future where anyone in ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...

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Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...