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S.E.C.’s Subpoenas Signal Crackdown on Initial Coin Offerings

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By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2oyzj8V

Free treats for students who put down phones

Students earn points for every 20 minutes that they avoid picking up their phones. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FekiT9

Smart Wallet Card shows adverts from banks at MWC 2018

The data-transmitting device stores multiple payment card details and can send and receive messages. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F8pOqv

Deepfakes: The face-swapping software explained

The software uses machine-learning to create computer-generated versions of people's faces. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2t6YKmy

Could Spotify really be worth $23bn?

The firm says its public share price listing could see the firm valued at $23bn (£16.7bn). from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EZJBsX

Dtube – A decentralized video platform using STEEM and IPFS

Dtube – A decentralized video platform using STEEM and IPFS 477 by WhiteRiceWill

Richard Yu on Huawei Phone Restrictions

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BRr27h

Facebook’s “Cat and Mouse Game”

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EYLJNh

Waymo “Really Happy” with Uber Deal

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F465oF

Mexico Has Its Spyware. A Reporter Has a Few Phones to Juggle.

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By AZAM AHMED from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FE1Jph

Paul Allen Wants to Teach Machines Common Sense

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By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F2M7yw

Why I Quit Google to Work for Myself

Why I Quit Google to Work for Myself 591 by mtlynch

Should You Get a Cheaper Phone? Be Sure to Look Into the Camera

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F0bInK

You Dumped Facebook. So Why Does It Keep Sending You Emails?

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2t1sAsN

Facebook news feed changes 'decimated' publisher

The publisher of Little Things blames Facebook's algorithm changes for the lifestyle website's closure. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FdnMW2

Maplin collapses as rescue talks fail

The 200-store electronics retailer is unable to secure a sale of the business, its boss says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BXDd2E

Sega mistake gives players free Yakuza 6 game

Sega removes a "preview" of its latest video game from the PlayStation download store after realising it gave some players access to the full game. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GThuYJ

Historic 'right to be forgotten' case opens in High Court

Google battles an individual who wants information about him removed from its search engine. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HRnqTf

Is the UK winning the graphene race?

The scientist who won the Nobel Prize for his work with graphene worries about research funding. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HTNJse

Flying Taxis May Be Years Away, but the Groundwork Is Accelerating

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F7jbVj

Android everywhere

At Mobile World Congress, OEMs are waltzing to Google’s tune from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2F0oXZC

Ask Graeme: 802.11ax explained

Graeme looks at the new Wi-Fi standard, just announced, what it will bring for you, and when you need it from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BUrEsQ

Prepare for space war in “a matter of years” says US Air Force chief

The Air Force wants $44.3 billion over five years to make that happen from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2EUVsZb

Vero: Is Vero about to kill off Instagram and Facebook? Here's what it's all about

With no sponsored ads or algorithmic feeds, the buzzy social media platform wants to put you back in control from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BWNuw3

Blockchain won't produce results until at least 2019

KPMG believes the technology is still in the "hype stage" from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2EZdmKt

Apple confirms iCloud is now a customer of Google Cloud

Apple's iCloud security guide suggests GCP replaced Microsoft Azure from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BVAtTl

Why bots are the future of Facebook's enterprise platform

Workplace customers want less collaboration and more automation from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2EX27BX

Don't expect many AMD chips in our products, says Dell

Dell EMC CTO says an Intel-AMD duopoly is a long way off from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BTIMyY

Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm

Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CNYfxf

The app that helps feeds kids

Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GOZ8bm

Haier smartwatch has a built-in projector at MWC 2018

China's Haier reveals a smartwatch that turns the back of the wearer's hand into a display. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GMSjHq

After rising for 100 years, electricity demand is flat

After rising for 100 years, electricity demand is flat 390 by aaronbrethorst

US e-passports haven't been verified in over a decade

US senators say US border control hasn't been using the right software to verify e-passports. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HQqjUn

School video footage appears online

The breach prompts a warning from privacy watchdog to secure CCTV cameras across UK. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GNi6PE

The Sublime and Scary Future of Cameras With A.I. Brains

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By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CKljNv

Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech

US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CKLaET

Moon to get 4G mobile network

Vodafone and Nokia lay out plans to put a 4G mobile network on the Moon in 2019. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2otVPzp

Apple to reportedly unveil larger iPhone X

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Apple to reportedly unveil larger iPhone X Loup Ventures managing partner Gene Munster on reports Apple will release three new iPhone models based on the iPhone X.

How to Monitor Cellular Data Use for Apps

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CN1mFG

How two female entrepreneurs are changing the booze industry

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How two female entrepreneurs are changing the booze industry How Lindsay Andrews and Lara Crystal, two powerful female entrepreneurs, are disrupting the booze industry with Minibar Delivery, an alcohol delivery service and app

MPs grill data boss on election influence

A firm which used big data to profile US voters has been questioned by MPs as part of fake news inquiry. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CLzGkN

Porn checks deadline looms amid uncertainty

A new regulation set to be enforced in April 2018 will mean UK viewers have to prove their age to access porn sites. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F6qDjA

The end of asking for the bill

Diners can leave a restaurant and their bill is paid automatically via an app, in a Barclaycard trial. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BSjFfR

US government may have ability to access any iPhone

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US government may have ability to access any iPhone Phone-cracking firm Cellebrite claims it can unlock Apple’s newest phones and operating systems.

Handbag drones light up Milan catwalk

A parade of drones has carried jewel-encrusted handbags down a catwalk in Milan. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FzUkr1

There is real validity in cryptocurrency right now: Dan Ciporin

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There is real validity in cryptocurrency right now: Dan Ciporin Canaan general partner Dan Ciporin on the outlook for financial technology and cryptocurrency.

Vero: The 'new Instagram' everyone's talking about

The story behind the photo-sharing app that has suddenly reached the top of the App Store. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EVkeIz

Huawei: US scared we are too competitive

Huawei says the USA wants to keep the Chinese firm out of the country because it is "too strong". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ovKC1m

MWC 2018: everything that's been announced so far

See all the huge phones and gadgets unveiled this week in Barcelona from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2t0RcBF

Reduce your Windows footprint with Auslogics Windows Slimmer

Win the battle for storage space from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2FbAXXg

Intel says it followed industry standards with Spectre/Meltdown reveal

Intel is stating the reason behind its decision to not inform industry organisations and the US federal government of crucial flaws in its processors is it was following established industry reporting standards. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2sXkUaN

Private browsing isn't that private after all, but MIT researchers have an answer

Incog-neato! from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2F8sg01

Ericsson showcases potential for 5G to fuel digital transformation

Real-time automation and other innovations that rely on 5G could help boost profits from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2sVkIc2

Intel didn't warn US-CERT of Meltdown and Spectre until hacks were public

Letters to lawmakers say Intel took six months to tell the US government about the exploits from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2F67CxI

Oh, hey - that Yakuza 6 demo is now out

Go grab it from that Australian PSN and... become converted? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2t23dH8

Have you voted yet?

The Australian PC Awards closes at midnight this Wednesday! from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2CnEIrI

Android phone for children on show at MWC 2018

A phone with a modified version of Android designed to keep children safe has been revealed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2owDvoG

War for the Planet of the Apes: Visual effects revealed

Click meets the Oscar nominated visual effects team behind War for the Planet of the Apes. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F12ZkU

Morse code shoes send alerts via toe taps at MWC 2018

A pair of smart shoes has been designed to let workers keep in touch via toe-tapped codes. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oxApke

Lost Art of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines

Lost Art of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines 385 by happy-go-lucky

California Scraps Safety Driver Rules for Self-Driving Cars

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EX72yZ

Facebook Messenger used to fight extremism

People posting extreme far-right and Islamist views were contacted in a bid to challenge their views. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ouCMoR

Show HN: Six Degrees of Wikipedia

Show HN: Six Degrees of Wikipedia 493 by jwngr

Chord change

Technology is helping musicians, bands and artists get a bigger share of the revenues from their work. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ETbR05

What is happening in the Arctic is now beyond words, so here are the pictures

What is happening in the Arctic is now beyond words, so here are the pictures 435 by Red_Tarsius

In an Era of ‘Smart’ Things, Sometimes Dumb Stuff Is Better

In an Era of ‘Smart’ Things, Sometimes Dumb Stuff Is Better 353 by Dangeranger

Planet Shadertoy

Planet Shadertoy 412 by ttsiodras

Intel did not inform US before chip flaws were made public

US officials were not informed about Spectre and Meltdown flaws before details leaked to the press. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BQTsOJ

Kratsios: Let's Not Rest on Our Laurels

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F6JISr

Apple confirms it uses Google cloud for iCloud

Apple confirms it uses Google cloud for iCloud 428 by uptown

Helping Amazon's competition improve their online strategy

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Helping Amazon's competition improve their online strategy Centric Digital co-founder Brian Manning on helping retailers compete against Amazon online.

Samsung Galaxy S9 features that are leading the iPhone X

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Samsung Galaxy S9 features that are leading the iPhone X Tom's Guide editor-in-chief Mark Spoonauer on the new Samsung Galaxy S9.

Wireless (or Wired) Chromebook Printing

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F4C1we

Can 5G really demolish the viability of the NBN?

Is NBN facing obsolescence already? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2GLjiD1

What are black holes? The theories, and confusion, about how black holes are formed and behave

How to tell your supermassive black hole from your stellar black hole from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2HPif6e

Samsung Galaxy S9 hands-on: The best smartphone in the world - again

Samsung's newest flagship can't improve on perfection from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2GLszem

Global smartphone sales drop for first time since records began

Industry leaders Samsung and Apple saw year-on-year decline in Q4 2017 as Xiaomi and Huawei recorded a growth in sales from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2HPi8HQ

Samsung breaks ground in extreme ultraviolet processor tech

Believes it will help it aid in its focus in state-of-the-art semiconductors from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2GLsyXQ

Intel will launch 5G-powered laptops in 2019

The chip maker is working with some of the industry's biggest tech brands, such as Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2HMMKtO

French tax activists Attac allowed to protest in Apple stores

Peaceful protests by tax campaign group Attac can go ahead in Apple stores in France, a court rules. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CnEYXT

UK think tanks hacked by groups in China, cyber-security firm says

A cyber-security firm says think tanks were "very aggressively" targeted by China-based groups last year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BOxo7v

Social media firms 'failing' to tackle cyber-bullying

The networks' failure to tackle cyber-bullying is damaging youngsters' mental health, a survey finds. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2orhCYv

Social media firms 'failing' to tackle cyber-bullying

The networks' failure to tackle cyber-bullying is damaging youngsters' mental health, a survey finds. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CJgKmJ

Supreme Court considers Microsoft overseas data row

The court will hear arguments about whether data held by US companies overseas can be handed to police forces from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BSMd9h

Wearable tech aids stroke patients

US scientists develop sensors to allow doctors to follow their patients' progress away from the clinic. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ou2mdN

How poverty changes your mindset

How poverty changes your mindset 377 by bryanwbh

Sony phone adds rumble to games and films

The Xperia XZ2 vibrates in its user's hand in time with action in videos games and movies. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FxiCBI

What I Learned Burning $14k on YouTube Ads for Candy Japan

What I Learned Burning $14k on YouTube Ads for Candy Japan 400 by jbardnz

The Intel Optane SSD 900P Review

It is the FASTEST SSD we’ve ever tested, providing unbelievable benchmark performance but the Intel Optane SSD 900P also has some very serious limitations. from Hardware Canucks http://ift.tt/2sRlqqX

How Companies Scour Our Digital Lives for Clues to Our Health

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By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sVWf6u

Samsung Galaxy S9 focuses on the camera

New flagship offers super slow-mo videos, less noisy low-light photos and animated selfie emojis. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BSaU5I

Dropbox saved almost $75M over two years by moving out of AWS

Dropbox saved almost $75M over two years by moving out of AWS 318 by shaklee3

Nokia reveals 'unbendable' 8 Sirocco and Matrix 8110

Nokia's new handsets include a strong steel-framed flagship and an update to an iconic slider. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BPxw6z

YC's Series A Diligence Checklist

YC's Series A Diligence Checklist 323 by akharris

Mozilla Re-Files Suit Against FCC to Protect Net Neutrality

Mozilla Re-Files Suit Against FCC to Protect Net Neutrality 322 by DiabloD3

Dropbox S-1

Dropbox S-1 403 by i0exception

Self-owning corporations are legally possible

Self-owning corporations are legally possible 308 by gwern

My Python Development Environment, 2018 Edition

My Python Development Environment, 2018 Edition 495 by craigkerstiens

Do not use NPM 5.7

Do not use NPM 5.7 524 by jguimont

Facebook and Google Struggle to Squelch ‘Crisis Actor’ Posts

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By JACK NICAS and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ouiXgD

Mobile World Congress: Why do smartphones look so alike?

Smartphone sales are falling - could the fact they increasingly have similar designs be why? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BMX4kO

Dropbox Files for I.P.O., and Other ‘Unicorns’ Are Watching

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By NICK WINGFIELD and MATT PHILLIPS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FrAhuP

Organizing Pictures With Words

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sKBdb2

Dai and Jack’s Week in Tech: Don’t Trust the Internet

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By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and JACK NICAS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ELOcKR

Warcraft 3 gets major update, 24 player lobbies now a thing

The real news here is hidden between the lines, though: does anybody smell a remaster coming? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2HHGCTk

Trump says violent video games 'shape' young minds

The president said violence in video games had a big influence on how youths view the world from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BMLk1V

The trouble knowing how much screen time is 'OK'

Concerns about time spent online are widespread, but knowing how much is 'OK' is difficult. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BIA1aK

BT told to share poles for fibre broadband

BT must make it easier for rivals to use its telegraph poles to install fibre broadband, Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GClE7g

U.S. Blocks a Chinese Deal Amid Rising Tensions Over Technology

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FpMikp

Show HN: Hacker News Classics

Show HN: Hacker News Classics 427 by jsomers

Kylie Jenner 'sooo over' Snapchat - and Wall Street panics

Shares in Snapchat's owner sink after the reality TV star tweets her criticism of the messaging app. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HFo4Dq

Kylie Jenner’s single tweet crushes Snap stock shares

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Kylie Jenner’s single tweet crushes Snap stock shares A single tweet from reality star Kylie Jenner caused Snap Inc. shares to plummet on Thursday.

Hacker News's Undocumented Features and Behaviors

Hacker News's Undocumented Features and Behaviors 358 by minimaxir

SpaceX launches broadband pathfinders

The US rocket company puts up two satellites to test technologies for a broadband mega-constellation. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GBl5dS

How does Google Pay stack up against Apple Pay?

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How does Google Pay stack up against Apple Pay? Loup Ventures managing partner Gene Munster on Google Pay and Roku.

Taiwan ban single-use plastic straws, plastic bags, disposable utensils by 2030

Taiwan ban single-use plastic straws, plastic bags, disposable utensils by 2030 269 by jacksmith21006

I don’t understand Graph Theory

I don’t understand Graph Theory 359 by signa11

Google could be a tool in fight against heart disease

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Google could be a tool in fight against heart disease Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel on Google developing software that could predict a person's risk of heart disease.

Rep. Blackburn: How did the FBI miss these clues?

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Rep. Blackburn: How did the FBI miss these clues? Rep. Marsha Blackburn, (R-Tenn.), on the debate over gun control and the Tennessee Senate race.

Koch brothers attack race for Amazon HQ2

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Koch brothers attack race for Amazon HQ2 Layfield Report CEO John Layfield and Kingsview Asset Management CIO Scott Martin on a Koch brothers-backed group's ad campaign aimed at cities offering tax breaks to attract Amazon's new headquarters.

Disney loses in Redbox copyright row

Disney loses a bid to stop movie rental company Redbox from reselling download codes for its films. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2sHd70w

The next CS:GO Major Championship to be held in London

The Wembley Arena in London will host the next CS:GO Major Championship, one of the biggest eSports events in the world. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F1nNMN

Hyper PixelCast 101

It all starts over. And it's much the same before, only more negative! This one is all about trends that we would like come to a halt, or at least slow down. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2ENjuBf

Bitcoin: MPs launch inquiry into digital currencies

The UK's Treasury Committee has launched an investigation into the risks and rewards of digital money. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ohY3Cd

Leaping Over the Language Barrier

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FjFZ1D

Using AI as your fashion stylist

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Using AI as your fashion stylist Trendage CEO Vineet Chaudhary on how AI can help you shop for clothing.

Elon Musk quits AI ethics research group

One of the most vocal critics of AI quits the ethics board as Tesla utilises the technology. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BKZtN6

White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban

Jared Taylor's lawyer claims the suspension of his client's account is a form of Twitter censorship. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ohATeZ

Game helps players spot 'fake news'

Players run their own fake news empire so they can learn how misinformation is spread. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HBZjYN

'Mad' Mike's rocket mission to check if Earth is flat

A US rocket enthusiast is looking to blast himself into outer space to test an age-old theory. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HxgLxr

"Pwned Passwords" V2 With Half a Billion Passwords

"Pwned Passwords" V2 With Half a Billion Passwords 450 by explodingcamera

What are Meltdown and Spectre and are you affected?

A guide to the CPU security flaws and their flawed patches from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2CcxdDW

To Give A.I. the Gift of Gab, Silicon Valley Needs to Offend You

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By CADE METZ and KEITH COLLINS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2oozAKq

Meltdown and Spectre: Intel releases fixes for Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake and Skylake-based platforms

The patches cover sixth, seventh and eight-generation Intel Core products and Core X-series from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2CCrVgB

Security teams turn to AI to fight hackers

Cisco: CISOs rely on machine learning and automation to combat increasing threat volumes from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2HBeYHC

Hackers could 'weaponise AI', with devastating consequences

Universities say AI research ignores the threat of it being exploited by criminals from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2CCswyR

How to stay anonymous online

Create a convincing pseudonym, mask your location and keep your phone number private with these tips from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2EJOgyV

Smartwatch Omron HeartGuide takes your blood pressure

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Smartwatch Omron HeartGuide takes your blood pressure Omron HeartGuide promises on-wrist medical-grade blood pressure measurements, sleep tracking and notification measurements while you sleep.

Signal Foundation

Signal Foundation 478 by conroy

Limiting the Influence of Tech When You Report on It

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By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FjcxsA

Growing a company that sells miniature construction supplies to $17k/mo

Growing a company that sells miniature construction supplies to $17k/mo 379 by patwalls

Twitter bot purge prompts backlash

Right-wing users claim their beliefs have been discriminated against by the crackdown. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BJ8JkT

Bezos-backed 10,000 Year Clock now under construction

The cuckoo only comes out once a millennium. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CBONNn

Why universal income won’t work

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Why universal income won’t work America Works founder Peter Cove, The Daily Caller editor Katie Frates and Fox News political contributor Tammy Bruce on the problems with universal income.

Facebook on damage control over Russian meddling in US election

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Facebook on damage control over Russian meddling in US election Facebook is trying to do damage control after Special Counsel Robert Mueller named the company in his indictment of Russian citizens who tried to change public opinion in the run-up to the U.S. election.

Amazon wars: How Walmart and others are trying to compete

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Amazon wars: How Walmart and others are trying to compete From grocery services to health care, Amazon has its hands in almost every industry. Here’s a look at how other retailers, like Walmart and Albertsons are trying to compete with the e-commerce juggernaut.

Door-opening dog bot beats meddling human

A dog robot that can open doors has been taught a new skill: overcoming human interference. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2onHKml

Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone images leaked by MWC app

Images of the firm's forthcoming flagship phone are revealed ahead of its Barcelona debut on Sunday. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CcaVCn

In an Era of ‘Smart’ Things, Sometimes Dumb Stuff Is Better

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BGSx3u

Games With Gold March releases include Superhot, Quantum Conundrum

Oh, and some licensed Kinect thingie, too. They can't all be winners. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BGR7FZ

Tesla investigates claims of crypto-currency hack

The company says that only internally used engineering test cars have been affected. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EXJFIH

Signing Your Name in Digital Ink

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sGZVJl

Tool 'names and shames' hidden drug trials

Institutions that fail to report the results of drug trials will be named on a new website. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ERJqz1

The Cranfield-based plane that thinks it's a helicopter

The Starling Jet is due to launch in six years time at a cost of £8m. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Fi7gBF

NZXT N7 Z370 Motherboard Review

NZXT’s first motherboard -simply named the N7- enters a cluttered marked but can its performance, overclocking abilities and features win the day? from Hardware Canucks http://ift.tt/2GuySD0

Why We May Soon Be Living in Alexa’s World

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By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CaleHc

Show HN: A CSS Keylogger

Show HN: A CSS Keylogger 446 by maxchehab

Humble Classics Return Bundle is the best in some time

As you would expect, this one is packed with sequels to long established classic games, and by golly, a lot of them are very good. from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2omMIzL

Review: Synology DiskStation DS218play NAS

Is more CPU grunt enough? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2ohBn4I

Azio’s luxurious Retro Classic BT is a fusion of old and new

Best looking keyboard in the world? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BFpUn7

Nintendo Switch is blown open by hackers

Console hacking group break open a Nintendo Switch and turn it into a Linux tablet from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2Cakkdz

Japan will build the world's tallest wooden skyscraper in 2041

The best laid planks from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BIlhcf

Bad News is the game teaching you about fake news

From false nuclear missile warnings to dodging the truth, Bad News is here to educate you about the perils of Trump-era reporting from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2C9mL07

There's a 10% chance Elon Musk's Roadster could smash into earth within 3 million years

A team from the University of Toronto used simulations to predict the fate of Musk's Tesla over the next few million years from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BGwPwh

Microsoft faces $600m lawsuit over forced Windows 10 upgrade

A US customer claims the upgrade patch constituted a breach of his civil rights from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2ogtH2R

The rise of blockchain-as-a-service

As major cloud providers solidify their blockchain offerings, have real world benefits begun to emerge for enterprise? from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2BG8QgS

Google's Project Zero discloses Edge browser bug after Microsoft didn't fix it in time

Microsoft didn't make the 90-day patch window, so Project Zero shared details with the world from PC & Tech Authority http://ift.tt/2Cd8Kyc

Why is it hard to make friends over 30? (2012)

Why is it hard to make friends over 30? (2012) 362 by ValentineC

MPs investigate impact of social media and screens on youth

MPs launch an inquiry into the impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Gul0bU

The Business of SaaS

The Business of SaaS 574 by geordilaforge

Hangzhou and the Alibaba effect

The emergence of a tech behemoth transforms its hometown. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CarUoC

FaceTime chat 'saves woman's life'

Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EHOr9J

AI ripe for exploitation, experts warn

AI could be used by rogue states, criminals and terrorists for malicious purposes in the near future. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oey52f

Young Brits 'lack cyber-security awareness'

A survey found over half of 18-25 year olds were using the same password for lots of online services. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EGW9B6

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Visual effects revealed

The visual effects team behind the film has been nominated for an Oscar. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EGFrSl

Good News: A.I. Is Getting Cheaper. That’s Also Bad News.

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By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2HygJpc

AT&T Loses Bid to Obtain White House Call Logs

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Fjjmus

Order Denying AT&T’s Request

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Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency

The "Petro" is intended to help country's crumbling economy evade tough US sanctions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2odYBsz

JupyterLab is ready for users

JupyterLab is ready for users 528 by thenipper

Google is very welcoming to women: James Damore

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Google is very welcoming to women: James Damore Fired Google engineer James Damore and attorney Harmeet Dhillon on Google's firing of Damore over a memo.

Google engineer fired over memo: I wasn't an isolated incident

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Google engineer fired over memo: I wasn't an isolated incident Fired Google engineer James Damore and attorney Harmeet Dhillon on Damore's firing from Google over a diversity memo he wrote.

On Social Media, Lax Enforcement Lets Impostor Accounts Thrive

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By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sDc3Lc

Russian bots debate US gun control laws

Russian bots are believed to have taken part in debate about gun control following Florida shootings. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EW41SQ

Facebook taking heat over Russian election meddling

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Facebook taking heat over Russian election meddling "The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton" host Steve Hilton on the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential race.

Adding Ports to a Portable Computer

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