Tesla mega-battery in Australia activated
The world's biggest lithium ion battery was installed to help solve electricity problems. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ah6mVE
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A.I. Will Transform the Economy. But How Much, and How Soon?
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2j6fkM7
How to Create Windows 10 Start Menu Folders
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2jxSkoF
Hyper PixelCast 96
Our own GotY discussion is approaching, but before that we figured why not ask what the pixel GotY really means, anyway. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i4EERK
Wolfenstein II-themed protest planned for Milo Yiannopoulos event
Alt-right poster boy heads down under - and gamers say 'nope!'. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jyYXH2
The Australian Dreamcast launch was an unadulterated mess
While U.S. websites get to annually celebrate the launch, Australia was stuck with Ozisoft for distribution... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i3UhbK
Cobalt malware leverages recently patched 17-year-old Microsoft flaw
Just in the nick of time... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jyYV1S
Microsoft begins anew with a multi-billion-dollar renovation of its Redmond campus
More than just a renovation, this campus refresh is Satya Nadella’s stamp on a new Microsoft. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i3Op2t
FCC says Twitter is "part of the problem" when it comes to open internet
Ajit Pai claims 'hypocritical' online platforms are already filtering content. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jyYRPG
AMD releases Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.11.4 driver
MOAR DRIVERS. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i1Vm3X
Ask Graeme: NBN - the bigger picture
Why we need faster speeds and bigger bandwidth. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jyYNPW
The Substitute Phone is a fidget spinner for smartphone addicts
Won’t lose its marbles. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i4F4HO
15 things Apple will definitely* be making soon**
*Maybe **At some point. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jyYLri
Case for the defence: Eugene Kaspersky - not a spy?
In a two-pronged charm offensive Kaspersky Labs, and Eugene Kaspersky in particular, held two consecutive events yesterday to bolster the company's position as a reliable and responsible contributor to global cyber-security. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i6qkbr
Fake WhatsApp update on Google Play promoted malware disguised as game
A fake WhatsApp application that was downloaded one million times from the Google Play Store was observed advertising a malicious game app that infects users with secondary malware. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jyYFQs
Horrendous Apple security flaw lets ANYONE log in to a High Sierra Mac: How to keep yourself safe
If you're running High Sierra 10.13.1, it's possible for anyone to log in by typing the word "root" from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i6qgsd
HDMI 2.1 arrives with 10K support, making your 4K TV obsolete
Move over 4K and 8K, 10K HDMI 2.1 is now on the scene. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jAjlYC
PlayStation Plus December games include Darksiders 2, Syberia
Darksiders is pretty good, but one can only assume that Sony assumes we all already bought everything we really want to play. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i2gqav
100GB of secret NSA data found on unsecured AWS S3 bucket
The data related to a failed NSA cloud collaboration project. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jzkMGL
Cable-laying drone wires up remote Welsh village
A remote Welsh village has superfast broadband after a drone was used to install fibre cables. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AlrjwI
American Airlines computer glitch causes holiday pilot shortage
American Airlines computer glitch causes holiday pilot shortage FBN’s Lauren Simonetti on the computer glitch at American Airlines that lead to a pilot shortage during the key travel days around the Christmas holiday.
Facebook disables ethnicity advert targeting system
The social network is looking into how its targeting systems can be abused to exclude some ethnicities. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ngGW5F
Log into Facebook with a selfie
Log into Facebook with a selfie Proofpoint CEO Gary Steele on Facebook using selfies, Uber’s data breach scandal and the company’s latest acquisition.
Elon Musk bids to build Chicago travel pods
The entrepreneur will compete to build a futuristic transport link to the city's airport. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2j3loF3
How 41 People in Lithuania Took Over Your Facebook Feed
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2AlWnfN
Terrorists 'certain' to get killer robots, says defence giant
Swarming drones and other AI-enabled weapons will soon fall into the wrong hands, Lords are told. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ar316C
Bank deputy warns of Bitcoin bubble risks
Investors should "do their homework", says Bank of England official, as Bitcoin passes $11,000. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AliLIh
Robot automation will 'take 800 million jobs by 2030' - report
Up to one fifth of the global work force will be affected by global automation, says McKinsey. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AfsMX3
Amazon Trumpets Its Cloud Lead With N.F.L. and Other Deals
By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2jvMa8m
Google faces mass legal action in UK over data snooping
Search giant is accused of unlawfully harvesting the personal information of millions of UK iPhone users. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AHAGtv
Bitcoin stock prices continues to soar
Bitcoin stock prices continues to soar FBN’s Deirdre Bolton discusses cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s soaring stock prices.
D.J.I., the Chinese Drone Maker, Clashes with U.S. Over Data
By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2AoximA
Andy Rubin, Android Creator, Steps Away From Firm Amid Misconduct Report
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zA0MdM
Classified Pentagon data leaked on the public cloud
A cyber-security company discovered classified data stored on an unsecured Amazon Web Services cloud. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AGY3U9
Why Old-Fashioned Tools Remain Key for Reporting
By EMILY STEEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BzE32L
The Best Ways to Share Your Smartphone Photos This Holiday
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ikcq9i
Snapchat Remakes Itself, Splitting the Social From the Media
By KATIE BENNER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2k8WsPP
Is Apple getting sloppy?
A security bug in the new Mac operating system has raised concerns that the firm's standards are slipping. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2k8IZYn
Uber says 2.7m Brits hit by breach that was covered up
The breach, which happened in 2016 and which was covered up by the firm, was only revealed this month. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AGusKh
Latest Humble Bundle is all vroom-vroom
It's all Codemasters games, to be specific, and we all know that these guys specialise at. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hZ5Hh7
Review: Armageddon Stealth Raptor MKA-7 keyboard
A good keyboard, but pricey. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jveBDw
Wireless data tracking case to decide if US citizens have privacy rights
'An individual has no reasonable expectation of privacy in information voluntarily disclosed' is the premise being taken to the US Supreme Court Wednesday, to clarify if law enforcement must obtain warrants to access wireless data. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2hZuEcn
Review: Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones
A perfectly decent pair of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones, but they’re not the best you can buy. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2juLgZO
EA loses billions in stock value after loot box debacles
Sometimes you gamble and win, sometimes you gamble and you lose. And sometimes you gamble, and you lose, and you really, really deserve it. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i3EhGJ
AMD drops Radeon Software Crimson ReLive 17.11.3 hotfix
New hotfix addresses a Vega issue. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jvYZzo
Review: Google Pixel Buds
These smart earphones are a real head-scratcher from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i3Eeux
TeamViewer 13 now supports remote iOS screen sharing
TeamViewer GmbH has released the final version of TeamViewer 13, its remote access tool for Windows, Linux and Mac computers, with ChromeOS, iOS, Android and Windows App editions. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2juLhg8
Bitcoin Gold issues critical advisory after spotting suspicious files
Bitcoin Gold issued a critical alert and expanded the recall window for the Windows Wallet installer after a link on its Download page and the file downloads on its Github release page were found to be serving two suspicious files. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i3Ecmp
Fake Symantec site spreads OSX.Proton password stealer
A security researcher using the Twitter handle @noarfromspace last week spotted a fake Symantec blog spreading a new variant of the OSX.Proton password stealer. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jvNMPj
Complicit is named Word of the Year 2017
Complicit means "choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others". from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i3E8mF
WhatsApp update now lets you watch YouTube videos without leaving the app
Plus, because of its picture-in-picture mode, you can continue watching the video while you navigate to other chats. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2juL7Wg
Tech firms launch last-ditch effort to stop net-neutrality roll-back
Over 200 internet firms have penned a letter to the FCC. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i3E4Dr
HPE bets on AI and edge for future strategy
Whitman bids farewell while explaining the company's strategy with the help of Neri. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2juL5xC
Uber accused of 'hiring ex-CIA agents to spy on rivals'
A former manager says the firm hired security contractors to infiltrate rivals' computers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2j1t8Y9
Yahoo 'hacker-for-hire' pleads guilty
A Canadian citizen admits accessing web-mail accounts m on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ijhuL2
Trump account retweets anti-Muslim videos
Donald Trump's Twitter account retweets three inflammatory videos from far-right group, Britain First. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AiZdV6
Parents now spend twice as much time with their children as 50 years ago
Parents now spend twice as much time with their children as 50 years ago 347 by elsewhen
Apple removes Philippines leader Duterte execution games
Games which involve killing criminals as the Philippine president have vanished from Apple's store. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ag6a9v
The Internet Is Dying. Repealing Net Neutrality Hastens That Death.
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2AhDAEv
The MAX-Q Laptop Battle – ASUS vs Gigabyte
NVIDIA’s MAX-Q technology was headlined by the ASUS Zephyrus, a thin and light notebook with huge graphics performance. But now there’s a new competitor: Gigabyte’s Zero 15X. from Hardware Canucks http://ift.tt/2AFTfOS
How Stylo Brought Rust and Servo to Firefox
How Stylo Brought Rust and Servo to Firefox 464 by mnemonik
FCC chairman receives threats over net neutrality
FCC chairman receives threats over net neutrality FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on how he and his family are receiving threats because of his attempt to roll back net neutrality regulations.
Bitcoin crosses $10,000 milestone
The virtual currency has surged in value during the past few weeks. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AdqMzb
Under-age social media use 'on the rise', says Ofcom
Children are also increasingly using social media to access news, but most know some of it is fake. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2iZLyrZ
Facebook's AI wipes Islamic State and Al Qaeda posts
Firm says its algorithms are becoming effective at flagging terrorist propaganda but still need work. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BkMNca
Net Neutrality Hits a Nerve, Eliciting Intense Reactions
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ieWp4d
Bath Rescue dogs studied to help actors
It will help human actors to realistically play four-legged characters in films and computer games. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2k554H6
macOS Sierra: Anyone can login as “root” with empty password
macOS Sierra: Anyone can login as “root” with empty password 594 by vladikoff
DRM’s Dead Canary: How We Lost the Web, What We Learned, and What to Do Next
DRM’s Dead Canary: How We Lost the Web, What We Learned, and What to Do Next 579 by mimi89999
Rust: Enable WebAssembly backend by default
Rust: Enable WebAssembly backend by default 467 by a_humean
After Cyber Monday, online retail seeing surge
After Cyber Monday, online retail seeing surge Shopify CEO Harley Finkelstein discusses whether shoppers are beginning to turn to online retailers, such as Shopify and Amazon, instead of traditional retailers.
Rebuking Uber Lawyers, Judge Delays Trade Secrets Trial
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ifTeJE
Netflix Stole My VHS Cassette Photos for Its Stranger Things Boxed Set
Netflix Stole My VHS Cassette Photos for Its Stranger Things Boxed Set 740 by johnhenry
Department stores need to adjust to consumers’ needs: Frmr. JCPenney CEO
Department stores need to adjust to consumers’ needs: Frmr. JCPenney CEO Former JCPenney chairman and CEO Allen Questrom explains why Amazon, despite its threat to traditional retail stores, could actually be beneficial to brick-and-mortar stores.
Managing Multiple Identities on Twitter
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2AcxaX2
Uber and Waymo trial delayed after evidence 'withheld'
Uber faces allegations that it stole secrets from Google's self-driving car firm. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AEUhKK
Ocado robot picks up and packs supermarket goods
The online supermarket reveals a new robot that will pack delivery boxes with food and other products. It is due to start work in 2018. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Bk859K
Amazon shares will double, NYU professor predicts
Amazon shares will double, NYU professor predicts NYU Stern Professor Scott Galloway discusses his outlook for Amazon.
World power 'threatened' by Chinese AI
China could overtake the US in terms of AI development, some of which is destined for military uses. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ndt0co
Into the Abyss: Etrian Odyssey and the Cult of Cartography
How the Etrian Odyssey series compels and confounds in equal measure. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2k84DM0
One Minute Review: HyperX Cloud Alpha
The mic's not great, but everything else is. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2Bud2xC
9th-gen Intel Core i CPUs to feature up to eight cores
And it looks like everything will be hyper-threaded. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2k8WSFD
Explainer: Social engineering - the biggest security risk to your business
It's not your network, but your own well-meaning employees that could be the gateway for hackers. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BudiN6
Falling in love again: We play Horizon Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds DLC
With the release of Horizon Zero Dawn’s The Frozen Wilds DLC, I was recently able to dive back into one of the most incredible game experiences of my life... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2k8dIod
Ryzen 5 2500U notebook benchmarks revealed
First Ryzen laptop performance details show up via HP Envy x360 laptop. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BucYhm
‘Loot boxes’ and pay-to-win features in digital games look a lot like gambling
Kids love Angry Birds. But features in the latest version of the game allow exchange of cash for game progress. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2k7fDtg
Review: Canon EOS M100 system camera
This stripped down system cam is just a bit too light on features. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BucUy8
Facebook tool will let users view Russian-placed pages, Instagram accounts
Facebook has said it will offer a tool that will let users view the pages and ads created by a Russian troll farm operating under the moniker Internet Research Agency. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2k8lVJd
New Mirai variant back on radar after new exploit code published
A new strain of the Mirai IoT malware has been discovered following the publication of exploit code targeting networking equipment. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BucR5q
Pokemon Go may have caused more than 250 deaths in 148 days, researchers claim
Not to mention $US7.3 billion of damage. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2k6tdx6
How to: Set up an Amazon Echo and solve setup and Wi-Fi problems
If you've got a shiny new Amazon Echo, or are having problems with your old one, we're here to help. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BucNmc
1.7m Imgur accounts compromised after 2014 data breach
Usernames and passwords stolen by hackers. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2k6LWZn
Microsoft Office rolls out on Chromebooks
Redmond giant's productivity suite is now available on all of Google's lightweight laptops. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2Buh2hO
Mum defends teen in gaming lawsuit
A mother has written a letter in defence of her 14-year-old-son who is facing a lawsuit over video game cheats. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zKMQSh
CMA: Secondary ticket websites may be breaking the law
After a year long investigation, the competition watchdog says some websites are failing to be clear. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nbarpv
Facebook and Twitter to co-operate in Brexit probe
Facebook and Twitter are asked for information about possible Russian interference in the Brexit vote. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AhGXci
Firms team up on hybrid electric plane technology
Airbus, Rolls Royce and Siemens join forces to develop hybrid electric plane technology. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jtR3ii
A New Way for Machines to See, Taking Shape in Toronto
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BjiJgY
Facebook users in Romania see content related to street protests reviewed
Facebook users in Romania see content related to street protests reviewed 643 by dcro
Black Friday weekend: Online the winner in sales frenzy
Some £1.4bn was spent on online sales in the UK on Black Friday, up 11.7% on last year, says one forecast. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zLfpPi
Waymo Seeks Delay in Court Fight With Uber Over Trade Secrets
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2jtz8sa
SoftBank Is Said to Offer to Buy Uber Shares at a Steep Discount
By MIKE ISAAC and KATIE BENNER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2hWmvoX
Can a bank in a box replace a branch?
One firm has developed an interactive cash-machine which, it says, can do 80% of the tasks typically undertaken in a bank. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BiVovQ
Norvig's Python programs to practice or demonstrate skills
Norvig's Python programs to practice or demonstrate skills 619 by federicoponzi
Facebook Is the Junk Food of Socializing (2015)
Facebook Is the Junk Food of Socializing (2015) 541 by dnetesn
Technology focus will improve 'new talent and skills'
Newport Wafer Fab says the new UK industrial strategy's focus on technology can help them grow further. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ABHPeJ
Super vision
Imagine pointing your phone's camera at any object and being given useful information about it. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AdEwcY
As Bitcoin Scrapes $10,000, an Investment Boom Like No Other
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2k5B4L2
ESPN is the best brand in media: Hearst CEO
ESPN is the best brand in media: Hearst CEO Hearst CEO Steve Swartz on competing in the media industry and how ESPN’s fall in the ratings has impacted his company.
Asking members to support journalism, The Guardian raises more revenue than ads
Asking members to support journalism, The Guardian raises more revenue than ads 462 by gk1
How to spot an online shopping scam
How to spot an online shopping scam ZeroFOX CEO James Foster gives tips for spotting online shopping frauds.
Computer science GCSE in disarray after tasks leaked online
Exams regulator Ofqual plans to pull this chunk of the qualification from the overall marks. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2k4vjNO
App of the week: Beat Street
Double Dragon meets one-thumb-gaming in this mobile take on classic scrolling brawlers. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zJezmw
Gaming storage on-the-go
WD can help boost your games library, whether you’re playing on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, or Nintendo Switch. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2n8CHca
AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard 6.6 adds support for exFAT, improves bootable media support
Everyone needs a partition management tool. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zI0Qw7
VR & AR tech is a cyber-security talent game-changer
Ramon Peypoch explains how VR, AR and other immersive technologies could solve the cyber-security talent shortage by attracting gamers for whom cyber-security is not currently on the radar. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2n7bruB
Budweiser wants to be the first brewer in space
Why are we clinking our glasses to beers in space? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zI0Kof
Seven of the most EXTREME (and surprisingly beautiful) data centres in the world
From the Utah desert to the South Pole, scientists are storing data in the most extreme environments. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2n6JeEo
This breakthrough quantum encryption tool could make the web "hack-proof"
Researchers have doubled the speed at which quantum distribution keys can be transmitted. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zHzENZ
Surface Book 2 battery drain problems confirmed by Microsoft
The device loses power even when plugged in. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2n8Cyp8
Symantec selects AWS to power its cloud security
The cyber security company uses AWS as a part of its "cloud first" strategy. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zJccA0
'Relay crime' theft caught on camera
This footage from West Midlands Police shows two men pulling up outside a victim's house and stealing a car without needing to see the owner's keys. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AdsdLD
How Dubai is embracing technology
From hi-tech airport sensors to the solar palm tree that charges your phone and takes your picture. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Aa1mlU
How to protect yourself from Cyber Monday scams
How to protect yourself from Cyber Monday scams Cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright on how consumers can protect their data when shopping online this holiday season.
Ethical hackers to boost NHS cyber-defences
The hackers will work in an operations centre that will look for threats before they hit hospitals. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zISpkd
Will Amazon fulfillment centers keep up with potential Cyber Monday records?
Will Amazon fulfillment centers keep up with potential Cyber Monday records? FBN's Deirdre Bolton on the busy Cyber Monday at Amazon fulfillment centers.
Oxford and Cambridge club members face hard disk theft
Stephen Fry is said to be among thousands of members of a private club whose data has been stolen. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ACoRoz
Where to find the best Cyber Monday steals
Where to find the best Cyber Monday steals H Squared Research CRO Hitha Herzog on some of the best deals to watch for this Cyber Monday.
YouTube investigates 'disturbing' autofill results
The site's search feature has been changed after paedophilic phrases appeared. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ab79Yv
Bitcoin approaches $10,000 a piece
The virtual currency has risen from around $1,000 at the start of the year to a record of $9,700. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zFr2HD
Taking the hassle out of finding the best deals online
Taking the hassle out of finding the best deals online Wikibuy CEO Jonathan Coon on how the company helps consumers find the best prices for products online.
Twitter blocks New York Times by mistake
The newspaper had one of its most popular accounts blocked for 24 hours after being accused of hateful conduct. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2hXZyl7
Imgur confirms 1.7 million users hit by data breach
The breach dates back to 2014 but has only just come to light. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2A8Zg5n
Facebook Is the Junk Food of Socializing (2015)
Facebook Is the Junk Food of Socializing (2015) 434 by dnetesn
Mercedes 'relay' box thieves caught on CCTV in Solihull
Thieves steal a car in one minute by using relay boxes to get a signal from the key inside a house. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2A8BbLZ
Twitter Says Blocking a New York Times Account Was ‘an Error’
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2naz0D1
Amazon, in Hunt for Lower Prices, Recruits Indian Merchants
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zFZj9Q
“I fell down a bit of a ruins research rabbit-hole”
“I fell down a bit of a ruins research rabbit-hole” 545 by caio1982
Sophia the robot wants a baby and says family is 'really important'
The world's first humanoid robot citizen, Sophia, has no emotions but says she wants a baby. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmBz7O
Chatbots fighting the sex trade in Seattle
Chatbot technology is being used to fight sex trafficking in Seattle in the hope it can counter the overwhelming problem. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zo1Zof
Battle of Cambrai: The tanks that changed warfare
Deborah was one of 400 tanks used in the Battle of Cambrai during World War One. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BlW1pi
UK drone users to sit safety tests under new law
A draft bill proposes a number of new requirements for drone owners, while tackling illegal use. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Bnphfu
More Than a Million Pro-Repeal Net Neutrality Comments Were Likely Faked
More Than a Million Pro-Repeal Net Neutrality Comments Were Likely Faked 435 by sus_007
Tencent: Inside the company's new AI lab
China's biggest social media company is developing new apps which use artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zA6BMj
A growing number of young Americans are leaving desk jobs to farm
A growing number of young Americans are leaving desk jobs to farm 436 by blueatlas
Terrain rendering in fewer than 20 lines of code
Terrain rendering in fewer than 20 lines of code 441 by blaze33
Bitcoin Mining Now Consuming More Electricity Than Many Countries
Bitcoin Mining Now Consuming More Electricity Than Many Countries 375 by myroon5
Predatory comments prompt YouTube ad suspension
Mars, Lidl and Adidas are among companies to act after inappropriate content found next to their ads. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zBmylu
“I thought I could ship at least 700 units to stay in business”
“I thought I could ship at least 700 units to stay in business” 556 by Impossible
Study: TSA is failing security checks at an alarming rate
Study: TSA is failing security checks at an alarming rate ‘Security Brief’ host Paul Viollis points out the problems of the TSA and why it needs to be privatized.
New Uber CEO knew about the hack
New Uber CEO knew about the hack CyberScout Founder Adam Levin on the importance of cyber security and the Uber hack.
Warnings over net-connected Christmas gadgets
Parents should check net-connected toys and gadgets are safe to give to children, warns data watchdog. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zmdAnV
Competing in a changing retail environment
Competing in a changing retail environment National Retail Federation CEO Matthew Shay on the state of the retail sector as the busy holiday shopping season kicks off.
Ways to Stop Facebook From Eating Your Battery
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BiDydg
Forza Horizon dev working on open-world action RPG
And they've made some tasty new hires to help it happen. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i0wI7t
Friday Links
All the pop-culture news worth being thankful for, and then some… from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jXOzwh
Gove attacks 'distorting' social media after animal sentience row
Michael Gove questions the role of "raw and authentic" Twitter voices in debates on animal welfare. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BiiB29
Amazon workers on strike in Italy and Germany
Employees disrupt one of the retailer's busiest shopping days in disputes over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2B88rjQ
Call to regulate video game loot boxes over gambling concerns
Greater use of loot boxes in games has drawn criticism and scrutiny from politicians and regulators from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jiDLow
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: top tips
How to bag the best of the bargains. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AtmO5V
Kickoff to the holiday shopping season
Kickoff to the holiday shopping season FBN's Jeff Flock on expectations for the holiday shopping season.
Virtual reality used during cystic fibrosis treatment
The technology is being used by people with cystic fibrosis who have to go through daily treatment. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BfY8Lv
Workers at Amazon's main Italian hub, German warehouses strike on Black Friday
Workers at Amazon's main Italian hub, German warehouses strike on Black Friday 396 by petethomas
YouTube child abuse reporting system 'flawed'
Volunteer moderators say there could more than 50,000 predatory accounts on the site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jS73hN
'I'm not going to listen to you anymore'
How avatar therapy is helping people stand up to schizophrenic voices by giving them a face. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mXQQc6
Your Zedtown: Last Haven gear guide
How to pick the best blaster for you, and the right gear for the most apocalyptic fun you can have. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jUVFlq
One Minute Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2
You can... (I'm really sorry for this)... Ring my bell. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i0odcK
Mighty Ape offers massive November savings for tabletop wargamers
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Pip is a Pi-powered handheld console that wants to bring coding to the masses
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Symantec patches certificate spoofing flaw in Install Norton product
Symantec patched a certificate spoofing vulnerability in its Install Norton Security product that occurs when downloading Norton for Mac. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jRIuBz
Could we see an iPhone SE 2 in 2018?
Put down your iPhone X, Apple might be about to make a follow-up to the iPhone SE. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i07p5I
Best communication apps for Android
We round up the best Android apps around, for everything from health and security to communication and productivity. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2jQpWSe
Bitcoin mining eats up more energy than the entirety of Ireland uses in a year
Mining the world's most popular cryptocurrency consumes 0.13% of the globe's energy from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2i07hTM
YouTube child abuse reporting system 'flawed'
Volunteer moderators say there could more than 50,000 predatory accounts on the site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2A2uDiy
How an emergency services app is helping to save lives
A start-up is trying to simplify Nairobi's chaotic emergency services system. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2A6HLk5
Stop Using Excel, Finance Chiefs Tell Staffs
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Facebook Founder’s Favor Comes With Complications
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Choosing a Payment Option for Google Play
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Tesla finishes installing mega-battery in Australia
The battery array can store enough energy to power 30,000 homes for about an hour. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2A59YYr
Russian Fancy Bear hackers' UK link revealed
When notorious Russian hackers hired servers from a UK-registered company, they left a trove of clues. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2hMPNX0
Facebook, Google and start-ups oppose net neutrality U-turn
Opponents say the proposed changes could threaten the US's start-up ecosystem. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2A19DIj
Ultra-fast £190m broadband fund up for grabs
Public bodies will be able to apply for a share of the cash to help roll out full fibre broadband. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jhfMpZ
Facebook to expose Russian fake news pages
It will release a tool to let people see if they had followed now-deleted Russia-linked pages. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jQuNTG
OnePlus: Inside its smartphone factory
Click gets exclusive access to a factory in Shenzhen to see how the new OnePlus 5T phone is made. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zeKDdB
I'm on the FCC. Please stop us from killing net neutrality
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Review: Nokia Steel HR
This reborn Withings tracker is still a fine marriage of analogue looks and digital smarts. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2mTJgzn
This speaker will ensure you never embarrassingly fudge the lyrics to a song again
How does that one go? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zvu5SE
Building believable AI in games: F1 2017
James chats with the Creative Director of the Codemasters Formula One games, Lee Mather, about the team’s approach towards building a convincing and believable racing AI. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2mTJ0Ap
Student interns 'worked illegal hours' at iPhone factory
They claim they were told they had to work at Foxconn's factory in order to graduate. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zsQyQb
Explainer: What is net neutrality?
We look at what net neutrality is and explore surrounding issues... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2mTIXod
Review: Intel Core i7 8700K CPU
Intel’s 8th Generation Core CPU hits the Labs. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zvu2Gs
Victoria and Queensland weigh in on loot boxes as gambling
And a consensus seems hard to find. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2mVKYjB
Review: Razer smartphone
PC gaming tech gets squeezed into a smartphone for the first time. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2ztpAI9
DDoS attacks have doubled in six months, up 91% on first quarter
IoT devices in the dock as DDoS stages a resurgence, but stealth and sophistication also on the rise. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2mTyR6G
US CERT issues warning on ASLR vulnerability in Windows
US CERT has issued a warning on a vulnerability in Windows' Address Space Layout Randomisation (ASLR) that affects Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 which could allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zvmio0
How to: Stream VLC Player to Chromecast
Want to stream content from your own library to Chromecast from VLC Player? Here’s how to do it. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2mTWj3z
A HUGE free update means those GT Sport Black Friday bundles just got even better
A massive free update is going to make GT Sport what it always should've been. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zvtY9G
US unveils plans to axe net neutrality
The FCC will vote on the proposal on 14 December. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2mTWfkl
Uber hack: A lesson in how not to handle a data breach
Industry reacts to Uber's decision to cover up a hack affecting 57 million people. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2zuvNDU
Foxconn stops interns' illegal overtime at iPhone X factory
Apple's main iPhone supplier has stopped illegal overtime by school age interns in a factory in China from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2i1tRLv
Singapore to use driverless buses 'from 2022'
The government plans to let commuters hail on-demand shuttles using their mobile phones. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BfAJJV
Sugar industry withheld possible evidence of cancer link 50 years ago
Sugar industry withheld possible evidence of cancer link 50 years ago 417 by mtberatwork
Broadband firms must ditch 'misleading' speed ads
A radical shake-up of broadband advertising will change the way ISPs promote the speed of net services. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zvIEph
Should the FCC dismantle net neutrality?
Should the FCC dismantle net neutrality? Wall Street Journal editorial page writer Jillian Melchior and Republican strategist Kevin Paul Scott on the FCC’s plan to dismantle net neutrality.
Were You a Victim of Russian Propaganda? Facebook Will Help You Find Out
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2hUspui
Dexcom now working with Fitbit to help with diabetes management
Dexcom now working with Fitbit to help with diabetes management Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer on how his company is working with Fitbit in order to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels.
Intel admits to having security flaws in PC chips
Intel admits to having security flaws in PC chips TrustedSec founder David Kennedy and FBN’s Deirdre Bolton on the security flaws in Intel’s PC chips and the Uber hack.
FCC chairman: Repealing net neutrality will benefit the market
FCC chairman: Repealing net neutrality will benefit the market FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on his plan to repeal net neutrality and how it will benefit the market.
How to Cover Rocket Blastoffs With an iPhone
By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2jeEU0w
Will this holiday shopping season break records?
Will this holiday shopping season break records? Strategic Resource Group Managing Director Burt Flickinger on expectations for the holiday shopping season.
