Cloudflare has a third cofounder, Lee Holloway, who’s credited with making the company what is today

Not every co-founder is acknowledged at the companies that they help to launch. Sometimes, they quit or they’re elbowed out. Often, they’re conveniently written out of the company’s history. In…

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Chrome OS finally supports virtual desktops

The update also brings easier media controls that include a centralized control in the system menu. And if accessibility is an issue, an Automatic Clicks option can activate whatever's under your pointer if you have difficulty with button presses. For some, …

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What to do when the robocalls won’t stop

Introduction The FCC defines robocalls as "calls made with an autodialer or that contain a message made with a prerecorded or artificial voice." By that definition, some robocalls are actually perfectly legal. Think of the automated call from the pharmacy te…

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Formula 1’s underdogs struggle with the technical challenges of the sport

Formula 1 is no longer about brute horsepower and the smell of gasoline. Since its '80s and '90s heydays, F1 has transformed into a greener, safer and more technologically advanced sport. Cars are now powered by hybrid gasoline/electric motors that are the mo…

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Massive biometric security flaw exposed more than one million fingerprints

Biostar 2, the biometrics lock system managed by security company Suprema, uses fingerprints and facial recognition technology to give authorised individuals access to buildings. Last month the platform was integrated into another access system -- AEOS -- whi…

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