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 ...

Abstract: A two-level security system is proposed, integrating barcode authentication and facial recognition to strengthen access control mechanisms. The system employs barcode scanning as the primary ...

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 ...

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 ...

Security cameras are everywhere in schools, but too often the devices are not used in smart, effective ways. Cameras frequently are improperly installed and don’t work, they are poorly maintained, or ...

SUBJECT: Use of Available Department of War Funds for Military Pay and Allowances during the Lapse in Annual Appropriations The current appropriations lapse, which includes a lapse in the annual ...

The critical role of cybersecurity amid today’s rising threats and how to prepare for it now In the fast-paced world of IT management, staying ahead of threats isn’t just about reacting to new ...