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April Glaser

April Glaser

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    Latest articles by April Glaser

    Technology
    A messaging startup used by White House staff is getting sued for allegedly not being as secure as it promisesA messaging startup used by White House staff is getting sued for allegedly not being as secure as it promises
    Technology

    The suit says Confide has some holes that make it possible to screenshot “secure” messages.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Tesla has settled its lawsuit against self-driving startup AuroraTesla has settled its lawsuit against self-driving startup Aurora
    Technology

    Aurora was founded by Chris Urmson, the former CTO of Google’s self-driving car project, and Sterling Anderson, Tesla’s former director of Autopilot.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Facebook is developing a way to read your mindFacebook is developing a way to read your mind
    Technology

    Seriously.

    By April Glaser and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook built a helicopter-drone to provide wireless internet to disaster areasFacebook built a helicopter-drone to provide wireless internet to disaster areas
    Technology

    The unmanned chopper will be tethered to the ground so it can stay airborne for days at a time.

    By Kurt Wagner and April Glaser
    Technology
    These surveillance robots will work together to chase down suspectsThese surveillance robots will work together to chase down suspects
    Technology

    Networks of drones, humanoids, wheeled robots and stationary smart cameras may one day keep watch.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    The apps to use if you want to keep your messages privateThe apps to use if you want to keep your messages private
    Technology

    Protect yourself from hackers.

    By Rani Molla, April Glaser and 1 more
    Technology
    DJI is running away with the drone marketDJI is running away with the drone market
    Technology

    Better products at lower prices are helping China’s drone giant take control of a fast-growing industry.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    New robots are hitting the streets of San Francisco to deliver food to your doorstepNew robots are hitting the streets of San Francisco to deliver food to your doorstep
    Technology

    Marble’s ground-delivery robots may one day replace delivery drivers.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    Lyft just closed a $600 million round of new fundingLyft just closed a $600 million round of new funding
    Technology

    The new money comes as Lyft has an opportunity to capitalize on Uber’s unending drama.

    By April Glaser
    Technology
    U.S. drone sales have more than doubled from last yearU.S. drone sales have more than doubled from last year
    Technology

    This despite the fact that most popular devices are pricey.

    By April Glaser