AP Lock picking might seem ridiculously old-fashioned at a cyber-security gathering — but learning it can actually help people protect machines from digital threats. As security improves to block remote attacks over the internet, hackers look for ways to deliver malicious software physically instead — for instance, by breaking into a company’s data centers. Like cracking a digital system, …

  Relaxnews New research from JD Power regarding smartphone satisfaction finds that the people most likely to constantly upgrade their handset are also the most content with their phones, at least for the short period of time that they are actually in their possession. “It’s surprising to learn that the expected length of mobile device ownership can influence the purchase …

  Bloomberg Weibo Corp. has more than doubled this year as steady user growth and an improved sales outlook have lured investors to the Chinese social media. Short sellers are becoming increasingly convinced the stock has peaked. Bearish bets on Weibo, the Asian nation’s answer to Twitter Inc., are at the highest ever, even after the company reported earnings that …