Trackmageddon: Flaws in hundreds of GPS services risk exposing millions of devices' data to hackers
The vulnerable GPS services are exposing location data, phone numbers, device model, IMEI numbers, photos and more.
Quantum Radio could be used to map out GPS-resistant underground and underwater areas
Researchers developed "optically pumped" magnetometers that picked up signals as faint as one-millionth of the Earth's magnetic field strength.
Bitcoin fatwa? Top imam says cryptocurrency forbidden under Islam, compares it to gambling
Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Allam called for a Bitcoin ban, issuing an official fatwa against the cryptocurrency.
MacOS zero-day: 15-year-old Apple root access bug was publicly released on the last day of 2017
The zero-day vulnerability is a local privilege escalation (LPE) flaw and can only be exploited when the attacker has local access to the targeted device.
SpaceX will launch US government's secret Zuma satellite this week but no one knows what it can do
It is still unclear as to what the Zuma satellite's mission is and what branch of the US government the spacecraft belongs to.
Photos: Niagara Falls has frozen into a breathtakingly beautiful winter wonderland
A record-breaking arctic freeze has frozen the iconic Niagara falls, with tourists posting jaw-dropping photos of the falls on social media.
Iran blocks social media and internet services access as protests rage on for fifth day
Over 400 protestors have reportedly been arrested and more than a dozen people killed as a massive anti-government protest continues.
China's AI-powered ammunitions robot force to help triple production of next-gen bombs and weapons
Robots could also reportedly soon be used to develop sensitive spy devices for the Chinese military.
China's Tiangong-1 space station will crash-land on Earth this year, but should you be worried?
Around 2,000 to 8,000 pounds of debris from the Chinese satellite is expected to crash on Earth.
Mariana Trench: Scientists have just recorded sounds from the deepest part of the world's oceans
Scientists reportedly plunged a 10Km-long acoustic probe into the ocean, which is reportedly capable of recording sounds 9.3Kms away.
Antarctica's trillion-tonne iceberg had a little Christmas reunion with the Larsen C ice shelf
Satellites captured the giant iceberg colliding with Larsen C's northern rift, which may result in the "opening" of some of existing rifts in the ice shelf.
Watch: ISS astronauts share their favourite memories as they gear up to celebrate New Year in Space
Nasa astronaut Joe Acaba recalled a family tradition of celebrating the New Year with his father's chilli at midnight.
What is Project Maven? The Pentagon's new AI is hunting terrorists in the wild
The new AI software Maven, has been reportedly designed to be paired with the US Navy and Marine Corps georegistration system called Minotaur.
Exmo hack: UK Bitcoin exchange hit with DDoS attack days after lead analyst was kidnapped
UK-based Bitcoin exchange Exmo, took to Twitter to inform its users about having suffered a DDoS attack just days after one of its employees was kidnapped.
Mysterious double whirlpools that can suck up sea creatures found in ocean for the first time ever
Massive ocean whirlpools spanning hundreds of kilometres are common, but now scientists have observed these massive whirpools pairing up.
ARA San Juan: US Navy calls off search for missing Argentine submarine
The US Navy will reportedly continue to provide technical support from the US, even after search operations have been shuttered.
China successfully tests new DF-17 hypersonic missile that could reshape nuclear weapons tech
China reportedly conducted the first-ever flight test of a new kind of ballistic missile, which can deliver both nuclear and conventional payloads.
Why was John McAfee's Twitter account hacked? Cyber guru says hackers with a grudge targeted him
McAfee claims his Twitter account was used by unknown hackers to promote little-known cryptocurrencies.
China tests use of WeChat account as official digital ID but could it boost government surveillance?
The WeChat ID system will reportedly allow Chinese citizens to scan their faces using the WeChat mobile app to create a unique digital ID card.
Christmas in Space: ISS astronauts celebrated with Star Wars premiere, new tree and gifts from Earth
Space station astronauts celebrated Christmas by watching Stars Wars The Last Jedi and opening gifts from Earth.
Secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza's hidden void could be revealed by these tiny flying robots
The mini robots have been designed to fit through a 1.5 inch-wide hole, which could be drilled into the pyramid without causing much damage.
Watch: Stunning timelapse video of Elon Musk's 'Nuclear Alien UFO' SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
SpaceX's final mission for the year, the Falcon 9 launch, was not just successful, but also caused quite a stir in California.
Does Russia have backdoor access to the FBI? Americans' biometric data feared at risk of being hacked
The FBI reportedly purchased biometric data from a French firm, which contains code created by a Russian company with close ties to the Kremlin.
Japan launched a rocket that sent two satellites into space, but what are they meant to do?
The two Japanese satellites are on separate missions – one will study Earth's climate and the other will test ion engine technology.
ARA San Juan: New contact made after sonar search for missing Argentine submarine
Argentina's navy called off the search for the ARA San Juan 15 days after the submarine went missing with 44 crew members on board.
Is North Korea using its space race aggression as an excuse to launch missiles?
Pyongyang reportedly defended its interests in space development as a "legitimate" right, sparking fears about an impending missile test disguised as a satellite launch.
This year in Space: The biggest and the most interesting things that happened in space in 2017
From Nasa's Trappist1 discovery to the mysterious Oumuamua – here are the biggest and most interesting space stories of the year.
Julian Assange's Twitter account goes mysteriously offline on Christmas and no one knows why
Speculation about the account's mysterious and sudden disappearance are doing the rounds on Twitter, with some claiming that Julian Assange deleted his own account.
Scientists just discovered how to track the secret movement of elusive unobserved quantum particles
Unobserved quantum particles can be tracked by studying the way in which they interact with their environment, physicists say.
South Korea could soon operate F-35B stealth fighter jets from its new amphibious warship
The South Korean military is reportedly considering redesigning the decks on the new warship to ensure F-35B fighters can be operated.
