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Ask HN: What was the best CS paper you read in 2017?
Ask HN: What was the best CS paper you read in 2017? 511 by avinassh
Open-source clone of the Age of Empires II engine
Open-source clone of the Age of Empires II engine 384 by doener
How Do You Vote? 50 Million Google Images Give a Clue
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Ci5LoM
LAPD arrests man on suspicion of making deadly swatting call to Wichita police
LAPD arrests man on suspicion of making deadly swatting call to Wichita police 347 by mcone
Tax internet firms over extremist content, says Ben Wallace
Tech giants are "ruthless profiteers" who are failing to fight terrorism, the security minister says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BXa9oZ
Police shoot dead man after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax
The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CqyxAg
Tesla the Car Is a Household Name. Long Ago, So Was Nikola Tesla.
By JOHN F. WASIK from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CoUtMn
Escaping Docker container using waitid() – CVE-2017-5123
Escaping Docker container using waitid() – CVE-2017-5123 364 by Da5hes
How coding can help you score a bigger paycheck
How coding can help you score a bigger paycheck Flatiron School co-founder Adam Enbar on how artificial intelligence will impact the workforce and why coding is in such high demand.
The new form of manufacturing is making software: Adam Enbar
The new form of manufacturing is making software: Adam Enbar Flatiron School co-founder Adam Enbar on the future of coding and how anyone can become a coder.
The man who can't face the internet
One man's quest to keep his image off the internet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pTfAUl
New Year Honours 2018: AI chief Demis Hassabis made CBE
The chief executive of DeepMind is recognised on the New Year Honours list. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EdVK9o
Dealing With Destructive System Updates
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ClhX4R
Robots not killing jobs but augmenting the workforce?
Robots not killing jobs but augmenting the workforce? Deloitte CTO Bill Briggs on the impact of the growing use of robotics and automation on the workforce.
Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite
Data links to Angola's first communications satellite have been restored after it went missing for two days from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cm8Q40
US says Romanians hacked Washington DC police cameras
The alleged attack took place in Washington DC just days before Donald Trump's inauguration. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lpvCzL
YouTube app removed from Amazon Fire TV kit early
Amazon Fire TV devices now point people towards the YouTube website instead. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zLYmIe
San Francisco’s Skyline, Now Inexorably Transformed by Tech
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Ecpl3g
PlayStation Plus January games include Deus Ex, Batman
It would seem that Sony sneakily announced the next PS+ games while everyone was distracted with Christmas dinner leftovers and Boxing Day sales. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2lnUmIB
A Message to Our Customers about iPhone Batteries and Performance
A Message to Our Customers about iPhone Batteries and Performance 464 by jayachdee
A Dark Room: From Sabbatical Year to $800k
A Dark Room: From Sabbatical Year to $800k 391 by nicoserdeir
Remove my password from lists so hackers won't be able to hack me
Remove my password from lists so hackers won't be able to hack me 493 by dEnigma
ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking
ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking 485 by rcarmo
I amplified my home's Wi-Fi with aluminum foil
I amplified my home's Wi-Fi with aluminum foil 437 by niwde
Yew: Rust framework for making React-like client web apps
Yew: Rust framework for making React-like client web apps 495 by syrusakbary
Bookstore Chains, Long in Decline, Are Undergoing a Final Shakeout
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BQNSZO
Apple apologies for slowing iPhone batteries down
It says it will reduce the price of replacements and and will issue battery-monitoring software. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2leQEln
Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm
The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ChAEXh
Uber Sells Stake to SoftBank, Valuing Ride-Hailing Giant at $48 Billion
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EbkBun
Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet
Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DrJErY
Exmo Bitcoin exchange chief executive kidnapped in Kiev
Pavel Lerner was kidnapped on Boxing Day in Kiev. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CjiHrj
Use facial recognition to order a burger
Use facial recognition to order a burger CaliBurger co-founder John Miller on the fast-food chain's use of technology.
India’s IT industry laid off more than 56k employees this year
India’s IT industry laid off more than 56k employees this year 450 by codesternews
Amazon accounted for nearly 50% of all holiday online sales?
Amazon accounted for nearly 50% of all holiday online sales? GBH Insights Chief Strategy Officer Daniel Ives on the outlook for Apple and Amazon.
Nintendo Switch secret golf game wiped
A 1984 video game hidden on the Nintendo Switch console has been deleted. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2E88A9a
Failed satellite programmed with 'wrong co-ordinates'
A multi-million pound weather satellite is lost after being programmed to take off from the wrong base. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cf2AgH
Troll alert tool banned by Twitter
A crowd-sourced effort to tackle fake accounts on the social network has been banned. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zHCbTk
John McAfee says his Twitter account was hacked
Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ciz1bU
Fears robots will kill jobs overblown?
Fears robots will kill jobs overblown? ROBO Global President William Studebaker on the potential impact of technological innovation on the economy.
Apple to release source code for pre-Mac computer Lisa
Next year, Apple fans will be able to tinker with the source code for the firm's Lisa computer. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pJKluI
Workplace robots could increase inequality, warns IPPR
A think tank says replacing low-skilled workers with robots could mean bigger salary gaps in workplaces. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BKbwr5
Tech 2017: BBC News Online's biggest technology stories
Apple, ransomware and Bitcoin all feature prominently in BBC Tech's most read stories of the year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BMq1e0
How to hack a turned-off computer, or running unsigned code in Intel ME [pdf]
How to hack a turned-off computer, or running unsigned code in Intel ME [pdf] 364 by danjoc
Some Things About Tech Were Good in 2017. No, Really.
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pKNdrp
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Protect Your Technology
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pLQoiF
Tesla challenging Ford F-50 with plans for pickup truck
Tesla challenging Ford F-50 with plans for pickup truck Money Map Press Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald and Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani on Tesla's plans for a pickup truck.
A World of Deal Making, Gleaned With an iPhone X
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zDGuPy
Amazon leading to decline in textbook prices?
Amazon leading to decline in textbook prices? Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov, Somm Consulting President Evan Siegfried and former Trump surrogate Jason Meister on recruiters trying to jazz up job titles and the decline in textbook prices.
Edward Snowden's Haven app 'catches spies'
Software is designed to record secret police and others that might search activists' possessions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lgQ3yT
Vietnam army hires censors to fight 'internet chaos'
Local media reports the People's Army has hired more than 10,000 people to tackle "wrongful views". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2li9hUR
Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features
Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l5NoJb
Go player to take on Chinese AI in match
More man versus machine Go playing but this time it will be Chinese AI that takes up challenge. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVRmOO
Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use
The ex-president was quizzed for the BBC by Prince Harry, in a rare interview since leaving office. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BFzzap
Pennsylvania woman gets $284bn electricity bill
A woman gets a shock of her life after receiving an erroneous electricity bill for $284,460,000,000. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9l6oo
Chinese skyscraper to be auctioned online
The unfinished 156m skyscraper is being put up for auction on Taobao, China's biggest e-commerce site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVvjHX
Quantum computing: Modular system announced
Linking modular quantum computers together could create a more powerful network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lfbPmt
Charlie Brooker: Expect the most varied series of Black Mirror yet
Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk online dating and social media (but strictly no spoilers). from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9aHsQ
Can AI keep these zoo animals warm?
A UK zoo has teamed up with tech giant IBM in a bid to keep its heating costs down during the winter. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae5WH
Bitcoin: charting a crazy 2017
Bitcoin has had an interesting year, so should we now take it seriously? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BG4iEe
Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?
A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae3OE
Freed From the iPhone, the Apple Watch Finds a Medical Purpose
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pDL8gH
How Big Tech Is Going After Your Health Care
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pHkwf9
Amazon effect: Which retailers will survive the shift online?
Amazon effect: Which retailers will survive the shift online? Strategic Resources Group's Burt Flickinger on the state of the retail sector.
How baby play is helping robots imagine the future
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have taught a robot to play. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kTYL6Y
How to Tell Google That Meat Is Off the Menu
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2C9jXzo
Gaming love letters: NiGHTS into Dreams
An action score-attack game with enough love in its setting and presentation to actually warrant a spoiler warning. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BLrvck
How I went from $100-an-hour programming to $X0,000-a-week consulting
How I went from $100-an-hour programming to $X0,000-a-week consulting 390 by putnam
Kids in ‘Netflix Only’ Homes Saved from 230 Hours of Commercials a Year
Kids in ‘Netflix Only’ Homes Saved from 230 Hours of Commercials a Year 277 by joeyespo
Goldman Sachs Is Setting Up a Cryptocurrency Trading Desk
Goldman Sachs Is Setting Up a Cryptocurrency Trading Desk 339 by chollida1
Gamers Want DMCA Exemption for ‘Abandoned’ Online Games
Gamers Want DMCA Exemption for ‘Abandoned’ Online Games 331 by duramato
Open-sourcing MonkeyType – Let your Python code type-hint itself
Open-sourcing MonkeyType – Let your Python code type-hint itself 394 by ambivalence
Facebook’s Political Unit Enables Propaganda
Facebook’s Political Unit Enables Propaganda 391 by ucaetano
Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court
Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court 340 by chrisper
Friday Linky Links: Poets Day
’Twas the Friday before Christmas, and all through the house... from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BRcRNA
Bitcoin loses third of value over week
The roller coaster ride continues for the virtual currency as it falls from almost $20,000 to $13,400. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BWm3CW
Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Cuckoo for Cryptocurrency
By FARHAD MANJOO and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kXcyss
Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app
It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zflgHN
Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones
Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BlyqEK
UK 'ready to retaliate' against Russian cyber attacks
Boris Johnson says Britain is ready to retaliate over threats to UK national security and the West. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BwqCnO
Eric Schmidt steps down as boss of Google owner
The executive chairman of Google-owner Alphabet will remain on the board as a technical adviser. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CV2O9v
Apple changes rules on app 'loot boxes'
Customers will now have to be told how likely they are to get certain in-game items, says Apple. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kCW615
The glitch that stole Christmas: How to handle smart tech gifts
How to prevent net-connected toys and other smart tech gifts becoming a post-Christmas nightmare. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUPCKm
Can your online reputation be bleached?
Legislation that protects websites from lawsuits is cleansing negative comments from online forums. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kDN7wX
The Can’t-Lose Way for Your Business to Pop: Add Bitcoin to Its Name
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CTZFH9
Eric Schmidt to Step Down as Alphabet’s Executive Chairman
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2p9o3lY
A Cute Toy Just Brought a Hacker Into Your Home
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kUNxhI
Is Apple Slowing Down Old iPhones? Questions and Answers
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kAS3Cu
Facebook strikes music deal with Universal
The firms are working together on new music products and have signed a licensing agreement. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Bvb18f
Bitcoin: My 400 coin bet paid off, but is it too late for others?
An entrepreneur funded her business by speculating on the crypto-currency, but is it too late for others? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p7x4fr
Amazon busy procrastinating Christmas shoppers
Amazon busy procrastinating Christmas shoppers FBN's Deirdre Bolton on Amazon keeping busy with last-minute requests up to Christmas Eve.
Using Android to Convert Pixels to Paper
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2z9rloV
Facebook ditches fake news warning flag
The social network will no longer display a warning icon next to disputed stories. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p4YMtj
US Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted
US Federal Ban on Making Lethal Viruses Is Lifted 359 by fern12
Chinese live streaming website shut down
The site was closed after protests about the public sharing of streams filmed in schools and gyms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUKhCV
Apple's iPhones slowed to tackle ageing batteries
Customers have long suspected iPhones slow down over time. Now, Apple has confirmed some models do. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BqJyVc
Dozens of Companies Are Using Facebook to Exclude Older Workers from Job Ads
Dozens of Companies Are Using Facebook to Exclude Older Workers from Job Ads 348 by danso
Blockchain is going to change the world: Overstock CEO
Blockchain is going to change the world: Overstock CEO Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne discusses why he was an early believer in bitcoin and how he plans to change the marketplace with blockchain.
Retail sales jump on strong holiday sales
Retail sales jump on strong holiday sales H Squared Research Chief Research Officer Hitha Herzog on whether the rise in consumer confidence has helped brick-and-mortar retailers in the age of Amazon.
Artificial intelligence school inspections face resistance
The National Association of Head Teachers criticises plans to use algorithms to help rate schools. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BGxL1S
Pin a Google Drive document to the bookmarks bar
from Computer Hope's most recent computer tips http://ift.tt/2BRUUAR
We Only Have Hours Left to Stop the NSA Expansion Bill
We Only Have Hours Left to Stop the NSA Expansion Bill 367 by DiabloD3
iPhone Performance Degrades as Battery Ages
iPhone Performance Degrades as Battery Ages 440 by Deinos
120M American Households Exposed In 'Massive' ConsumerView Database Leak
120M American Households Exposed In 'Massive' ConsumerView Database Leak 444 by wglb
Firefox 57 delays requests to tracking domains
Firefox 57 delays requests to tracking domains 455 by bzbarsky
A friend of mine died and I didn't know because of algorithms
A friend of mine died and I didn't know because of algorithms 573 by emsy
Abandoned rape kits identify over 800 serial rapists in one Michigan county
Abandoned rape kits identify over 800 serial rapists in one Michigan county 376 by MilnerRoute
AT&T giving employees bonus in response to GOP tax bill
AT&T giving employees bonus in response to GOP tax bill President Donald Trump addresses tax reform passing in both chambers of Congress and how corporations are taking the news.
Video Game Creators Seek Out Hollywood for Robust Narratives
By LAURA PARKER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Bny6cR
YouTube prankster admits killing boyfriend in stunt gone awry
Monalisa Perez shot her boyfriend through a book, which failed to stop the bullet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CLuKMT
HMRC warns on iTunes gift card scam
Hundreds of people over 65 have been ripped off by fraudsters who tell them to buy gift vouchers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z47veQ
GCHQ says cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs
The UK has improved its ability to attack other country's communications says a Parliament committee. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Df2FyL
Magic Leap's hi-tech augmented reality glasses revealed
The goggles will project images into users' eyes to mix graphics with the real world. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BncIV9
BlackBerry turns to driverless technology
BlackBerry turns to driverless technology BlackBerry CEO John Chen on the companies push into driverless technology.
Using Technology to Be Environmentally Friendly
By HIROKO TABUCHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ktlZ3o
What the Tax Bill Fails to Address: Technology’s Tsunami
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2z3LuwV
Waking the Slumbering Siri by Accident
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BpDITK
5G roll-out legal challenges defeated
Three and EE fail at their initial attempts to force Ofcom to rethink a 5G mobile spectrum auction. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmCgln
Mobile phones a potential health risk?
Mobile phones a potential health risk? Dr. Mikhail Varshavski on the California Department of Public Health raising concerns about long-term cell phone use and the FDA cracking down on homeopathic remedies.
Facebook steps up facial recognition use
Users who opt in will be informed whenever their picture is uploaded to the social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kQX3lT
Bitcoin Cash freeze as insider trading probed
Coinbase is investigating whether staff ignored orders to keep its Bitcoin Cash launch secret. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BnaSUp
Elon Musk accidently tweets his private phone number
The post was quickly deleted, but not before many of his followers noticed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmaS6M
In Protests of Net Neutrality Repeal, Teenage Voices Stood Out
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kQcc6L
Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court
The ride-sharing firm had argued that it was an information society service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z2miXB
Legal right to ask for fast broadband by 2020
BT's offer to connect remote homes to superfast broadband rejected in favour of legal right to service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DeMQbk
YouTube signs Universal Music deal amid subscription plans
The deal with Universal, whose artists include Taylor Swift, will fuel debate about YouTube's music ambitions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yYNLJt
Self-parking cars to be legalised by UK
The UK wants to modify a ban on using mobile phones to allow drivers to activate self-parking cars. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BfmQ28
‘Porch Pirates’ Steal Holiday Packages as They Pile Up at Homes
By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CFYjzA
Robot giant FX-2 is ridden by human pilots
A South Korean start-up shows off a huge robot designed to make humans stronger and more mobile. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BLFxK5
Video games: How big is industry's racial diversity problem?
The industry trade body Ukie is calling for greater ethnic representation in games and in the creative process. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kmVblz
Trump vs. Obama: Who’s stronger on national security?
Trump vs. Obama: Who’s stronger on national security? Former Green Beret Commander and Metis Solutions CEO Lt. Col. Michael Waltz (Ret.) outlines the fundamental differences between former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump’s national security agendas.
Adobe Premiere Elements
Premiere Elements is an easy-to-use video editor with lots of effects and guidance, but it trails some of the competition in speed, flexibility, and support for new content types. from PCMag.com Latest Articles http://ift.tt/2uFsylH
WhatsApp told to stop sharing user data with Facebook by French authorities
WhatsApp told to stop sharing user data with Facebook by French authorities 396 by artsandsci
How the Winklevoss Twins Found Vindication in a Bitcoin Fortune
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BhsuRi
Trump has used every lever short of starving the North Korean people: Bossert
Trump has used every lever short of starving the North Korean people: Bossert Homeland Security adviser Tom Bossert on the potential consequences for North Korea for the 'WannaCry' ransomware attack.
Facebook, Microsoft get kudos from DHS for help with North Korea hackers
Facebook, Microsoft get kudos from DHS for help with North Korea hackers Homeland Security adviser Tom Bossert blames North Korea for the massive, wolrdwide 'WannaCry' ransomware attack in May of this year.