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How the Oculus Rift Works and Why You Need One
Why is there so much excitement over the Oculus Rift? Because it's a technological marvel. Here's how it works and why you're going to love it. → Read More
FBI Backdoors Won’t Help Anybody – Not Even the FBI
The FBI wants to force technology companies to enable security services to snoop on instant messaging. But such security backdoors don't actually exist, and if they did, would you trust your government with them? → Read More
Why Flash Needs to Die (And How You Can Get Rid of It)
The Internet's relationship with Flash has been rocky for a while. Once, it was a universal standard on the web. Now, it looks like it may be headed to the chopping block. What changed? → Read More
Sick of Politics? 3 Powerful Ways to Clean Up Facebook
You're probably using Facebook wrong. But don't feel bad — so is practically everyone else. An unconfigured Facebook page can be desperately annoying — but there are ways to clean it up. → Read More
Twitter Cares About Your Privacy… If You’re Famous
This week, Twitter drew controversy by shutting down API access to a number of watchdog websites that monitor politicians' social media accounts for deleti → Read More
Is SOPA Back? Why Anti-Piracy Legislation Won’t Stay Dead
Has SOPA, the controversial anti-piracy legislation defeated in 2011, returned? Not quite. But recent events concerning the role of piracy in international trade, are concerning, and worth your attention. → Read More
5 Great Non-Violent PC Games To Play With Your Kids
What if you're uncomfortable with video game violence? Not a problem! Not every game is Halo or Grand Theft Auto → Read More
Forget Siri: 4 Ways Your Phone is About to Get Smarter
Siri is cool, but frustratingly limited. How will artificial intelligence research transform your phone over the next five years? MakeUseOf investigates. → Read More
Online Harassment Is Your Fault; Here’s How To Fix It
What happens to harassment victims who aren't good at interacting with the press, or do or say unpopular things? → Read More
VW Sued Researchers to Conceal Security Flaw for Two Years
Security researchers are usually thanked (or even rewarded) when vulnerabilities are found. But Volkswagen slapped a gag order on researchers who discovered how easy it was to hack a keyless car system. → Read More
IBM Creates Neural Network Chip as Large as a Mouse Brain
A new IBM chip is poised to revolutionize AI - by building features of the human brain directly onto a computer chip. The current prototype has more neurons than a rat. → Read More
Oracle Wants You To Stop Sending Them Bugs – Here’s Why That’s Crazy
Oracle is in hot water over a misguided blog post by security chief, Mary Davidson. This demonstration of how Oracle's security philosophy departs from the mainstream wasn't received well in the security community... → Read More
Beware Scams Hiding Behind The Free Windows 10 Upgrade
A number of scammers are taking advantage of the enthusiasm and confusion for Windows 10, with several new scams targeting customers. Here's what you need to look for, and stay safe. → Read More
How Secure Are Internet-Connected, Self Driving Cars?
Are self driving cars safe? Could Internet-connected automobiles be used to cause accidents, or even assassinate dissenters? Google hopes not, but a recent experiment shows there is still a long way to go. → Read More
Intel Storage Breakthrough Enables Instant Bootup
What if you never had to look at a loading screen again? What if computers booted -- not "in seconds" -- but instantly? Recently, Intel announced a new technology that could make all this possible...and more. → Read More
How Virtual Reality Will Change Sex and Dating by 2020 (NSFW)
Every generation has found ways to use new technology to shock their parents. VR is probably next. The technology is rapidly improving, and it's eventually going to touch the most intimate areas of life. → Read More
My Week With Soylent: Why Nerds Are Forgoing Food
As I write this, I'm sipping from a glass of beige ooze which is, theoretically, lunch. Here's what Soylent is, and why you might be interested. → Read More
E-Sports on ESPN: How the Web Turned Gaming Pro
In a scant few months, someone is going to win six million dollars in a single game of DOTA 2, Valve's popular online game. In total, more than seventeen m → Read More
How 95% of Android Phones Can Be Hacked with a Single Text
A new Android vulnerability has the security world worried - and it leaves your smartphone extremely vulnerable. The StageFright bug allows malicious code to be sent by MMS. What can you do about this security nightmare? → Read More
4 Reasons Why You Should Watch Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty is the smartest, darkest, and most original comedy on television right now. This article explains why you, along with everybody else in the world, should watch this hilarious animated show. → Read More