Federal officials sound alarm over fake election videos tied to Russia

A Google logo displays on a smartphone screen and the European flag on a computer screen. Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images LISBON, Portugal — Ecosia and Qwant, two search engines competing with Google, announced a partnership Tuesday to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms. The two…

SAN FRANCISCO —  For many years, Republicans and ardent supporters of former President Trump haven’t been super popular in Silicon Valley circles. But the sentiment has shifted in recent weeks as conservative voices in San Francisco’s tech sector have grown increasingly strident in their support of a Trump-Vance ticket. Trump attended a fundraiser last month at…

“The reality is, people have to put on their big-boy pants and realize that if you make a decision because of something you heard online, that’s your responsibility,” he says.  In the comment section, opinions were split. Some commenters praised Paffrath for his transparency, while others took him to task. “Content creators should also be…

Recovering from a stroke can be a long process, requiring hours of repetitive exercises to regain limb function. Robotic “coaches” programmed to guide stroke and brain injury survivors through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland. Using a headset worn by the participant, the Nao robot picks up patient brain waves to understand their…

London — There are almost 4,000 emojis to help people express themselves online, but a group of young design students in London says none of them feature Black or mixed-race hairstyles, and they’re determined to change that. “As a Black creative and someone who’s constantly changing their hair, this campaign is really personal to me,”…

Vishal Jaiswal Vishal Jaiswal turned a childhood hobby into a profession Vishal Jaiswal has been flying drones since he was young. Now 27, that childhood hobby has become his profession. A recent project involved mapping part of the Sundarbans, a vast area of mangrove forests where the waters of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers…