Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

ICE agents leave a residence after knocking on the door on Jan. 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues its immigration enforcement operations after two ...

Yesterday, we wrote about Clawdbot, a new AI personal assistant that's achieved viral status in Silicon Valley. Many AI agents have been criticized for over-promising and under-delivering, but early ...

Technology has found its way into just about every facet of our lives, with one of the most prominent recent examples being smart home upgrades and security. Unfortunately, with better consumer ...

Monitoring that starts at $17.99 per month with a constant stream of huge sales on equipment from Cove can keep your security system costs down today and tomorrow. Let’s face it — most homes these ...

The tool for creating agents has vulnerabilities, say experts; Google says it will post known issues publicly as it works to address them. Google’s Antigravity development tool for creating artificial ...

You can quickly access Windows Security through the Settings app or Start menu. Alternatively, you can search for “Windows Security” in the Start menu. If the app will not launch, check this guide on ...

Epax Systems Inc., a Panorama City, California-based provider of industrial waste compaction equipment, has launched Axxess Control, a user-programmable keypad system designed for waste-handling ...

For years, claims that a Black woman, Marie Van Brittan Brown, and her husband, Albert, patented an early version of the home security system have circulated online. Some posts (archived) from October ...

The purchase of a Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Reading Co. class T1 4-8-4 left Chris Russo wanting more — the ability to access the Digital Command Control functions built into the new model.

October 03, 2025 - The term "dual-use technology" refers to innovation with both civilian and military applications. For decades, the epicenter of this innovation was unmistakably American. From DARPA ...