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Could a hacker blow up your EV remotely?

Pagers and walkie-talkies can be turned into bombs by remote control. So why not electric cars? That was my first thought when I read about last month's coordinated attack on Hezbollah, which is believed to have been orchestrated by Israel. The attack caused pagers and walkie-talkies to explode across Lebanon, killing dozens and injuring thousands. […]

How to remotely fix family computer woes

Whether you're a grandparent struggling with a new device or a parent confused by software updates, we've all been there. It's frustrating when you want to help someone but can't be there in person. Gathering around the kitchen table to troubleshoot is ideal, but distance often gets in the way. And let's be honest, explaining […]

New device allows user to be touched remotely in ‘real-life’ way

Literally reach out and touch someone. A groundbreaking medical device that can simulate the “natural” and “real” sensation of human touch has been proposed as a cure for loneliness, potentially allowing loved ones to enjoy the feeling of physical contact even if they are continents apart. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed a […]

Senate bills would cut pay for federal employees working remotely

Two new bills introduced in the Senate threaten to reverse progress toward creating a more flexible, efficient, and satisfied federal workforce. of Federal Employee Reinstatement Act and Federal Employees Retirement Community Accountability ActBills introduced by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) would drastically cut pay and retirement benefits for federal employees who work remotely. These proposals threaten […]

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol may make $113M working remotely in posh California town

Brian Niccol could make at least $113 million as the new CEO of Starbucks, even if he works remotely from a Southern California office 1,000 miles away from the coffee giant’s Seattle headquarters. Nicol, who was poached this week from his position as chief executive officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., will be allowed to […]

We work remotely from Chuck E. Cheese — our 9-to-5s should be fun, too

Remote work is really fun. Young people in Toronto are logging into work from their local Chuck E. Cheese’s and dipping into days of meetings and notes with pizza and fun arcade games. The unusual concept is the brainchild of Arie Bookbinder, a 25-year-old technology and artificial intelligence worker. A few weeks ago, he visited […]