Withings to return after Nokia sell-off
French start-up Withings is to return to its founder for an undisclosed sum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5TSS4
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Hyper PixelCast 108
It's, uh... it's June already. Almost. Probably by the time you see this. That means that E3 is right around the corner, and so, still in shock, the PixelCast crew takes to talking hype. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J568T0
In the World of Cryptocurrency, Even Good Projects Can Go Bad
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2soWF1I
Not Trump who's starting this trade war: Steve Hilton
Not Trump who's starting this trade war: Steve Hilton "The Next Revolution" host Steve Hilton on the political fallout from President Trump's tariffs and Hillary Clinton saying if she could be CEO of any company she would work for Facebook.
Telegram App Says Apple Is Blocking Updates Over Dispute With Russia
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J4onw4
Tesla training technicians for the future of transportation
Tesla training technicians for the future of transportation FBN's Hillary Vaughn on Tesla's new technician recruiting and training program.
Takeaways to be delivered by drone in Shanghai
China business park in Shanghai is to offer takeaway drone delivery service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5iGtq
Designer looks without the designer prices
Designer looks without the designer prices Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra on e-commerce site's unique business strategy.
Silicon Valley's big sending on apology tours
Silicon Valley's big sending on apology tours Trends expert Scott Steinberg on big tech's big spending on apologies for corporate missteps and the debate over whether robots will become commonplace to help with day-to-day chores.
Uganda imposes WhatsApp and Facebook tax 'to stop gossip'
The revenue raised is also intended to help pay off of the country's growing national debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO0438
Samsung won't be forced to update old phones
The smartphone giant will not be forced to provide regular software updates for its handsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J4cgej
Will Congress regulate social media over conservative censorship?
Will Congress regulate social media over conservative censorship? Former Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign Director Adrienne Elrod and former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski on concerns of conservative censorship in social media.
‘I Don’t Feel Superhuman. I Feel Like a Mom Who Has a Career.’
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ssTJ45
Uber, Google and others pay London Evening Standard for favorable coverage
Uber, Google and others pay London Evening Standard for favorable coverage 356 by tomjakubowski
Google launches solar power service in UK
An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2aYjP
Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store
Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB
Hands-on Preview: Mario Tennis Aces
Mario may just have served up another multiplayer gem for the Nintendo Switch. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2kArxJ2
Blloc is a stylish, sleek Android smartphone that wants you to spend less time using it
Fade to grey. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2H4NoRz
The 5 biggest new features in iOS 11.4
Multi-room playback, HomePod upgrades, and iCloud Messages lead the list. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IUDYhj
EaseUS releases free ToDo Backup 11 with optimized backup
How many people backup their data? A decreasing number. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2H44cYX
Facebook 2FA no longer requires a phone number
Facebook has unveiled a new and less intrusive method for its users to set up two-factor authentication for their accounts by eliminating the need to register a phone number. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J0RKiQ
Android devices found with pre-installed malware
Smartphones from ZTE, MediaTek, Archos and Blaupunkt found with adware. Thousands of Android devices are thought to harbour nasty adware that comes pre-installed. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2H4Nb0J
Ask Graeme: Need to know
You may be surprised just how much Google knows about you. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2kEHPk1
Facebook and Google are 'forcing users to give them data'
The case marks the first real test for regulators since the introduction of the GDPR. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2H43XNx
Review: Yoku’s Island Express
Villa Gorilla's platforming-pinball hybrid is a zippy delight. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IWK3Kj
How to: Turn a Raspberry Pi into a VPN server
A guide to building an encrypted connection to your home network from anywhere. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2sp2bRW
Behold the Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1
The phones follow the point-one naming scheme of their beefier brother, the Nokia 6.1. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IVdL2d
LG aims to make VR nausea a thing of the past with a little help from artificial intelligence
It's all about boosting the resolution. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2H3dyEp
Games With Gold June releases include Smite, Sonic All-Stars Transformed
A bit of a quiet month compared to last, but that there 360 racing game might be better than you expect. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2kAhjbz
Russia demands that Apple removes Telegram from App Store
Regulator seeks to restrict users' access to encrypted messaging app as usage continues. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2H3dswx
The Privacy Lawyer Giving Big Tech an $8.8 Billion Headache
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xsq8xn
Microsoft could be trillion dollar company within a year: Thomas Lee
Microsoft could be trillion dollar company within a year: Thomas Lee Fundstrat Global Advisors' Thomas Lee on the markets, the U.S. technology sector and the outlook for bitcoin.
How does the Chevy Bolt stack up against Tesla's Model 3?
How does the Chevy Bolt stack up against Tesla's Model 3? FoxNews.com Automotive Editor Gary Gastelu tests out the all-electric Chevy Bolt.
Pokemon reinvented
Nintendo and Game Freak have brought Pokemon as close to a reboot as the series has ever come by announcing new games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFTag2
I wrote a negative Yelp review and it made my life a nightmare
I wrote a negative Yelp review and it made my life a nightmare 455 by ytNumbers
Read first pages of novels, and reveal the author and title if you're hooked
Read first pages of novels, and reveal the author and title if you're hooked 433 by gnomespaceship
Facebook Tools Are Used to Screen Out Older Job Seekers, Lawsuit Claims
Facebook Tools Are Used to Screen Out Older Job Seekers, Lawsuit Claims 351 by uptown
Chevy takes on Tesla with the Bolt
Chevy takes on Tesla with the Bolt FoxNews.com Automotive Editor Gary Gastelu on reviews the Chevy Bolt.
Tesla Autopilot blamed for crash with parked police car
The driver said his Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2srr3IG
Timeline for 'phase two' tax cuts
Timeline for 'phase two' tax cuts House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, (R-Calif.), on the outlook for the U.S. economy, North Korea, the push for 'phase two' tax cuts, ObamaCare and censorship of conservative speech.
Fighting bullying with tech
Fighting bullying with tech Bridg-it CEO Jeff Ervine on how the company's app help's combat bullying and it's Enough app allows users to document incidents of sexual misconduct.
Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch
A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1FE4W
School shooting game Active Shooter pulled by Steam
Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT
UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions
The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXtm1q
Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG
The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2siEWd0
GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'
Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5
Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns
Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn
Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000
They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D
Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack
Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEvb0K
Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'
The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXH5kD
Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xprQjg
Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail
A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4gcwg
Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists
A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHd2PS
YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests
The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6
Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'
A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xwLREK
YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos
YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J0Wj8D
Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide
Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl
Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London
London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOnfn
Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots
The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJNgp
Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack
Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xsPGuk
Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws
Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnTM6U
YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33
Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7AVIt
Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged
A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1UfNw
Mexicans worry about election bots and trolls
Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGvKHC
Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans
Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xzOFB1
Bitter on Twitter
Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR
GDPR quiz
Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IYQmZE
How a Pentagon Contract Became an Identity Crisis for Google
By SCOTT SHANE, CADE METZ and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhgana
UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions
The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H25h3I
Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes
Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L3ys8O
Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns
Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kBvNbn
Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000
They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhr1Ob
De Beers admits defeat over man-made diamonds
De Beers admits defeat over man-made diamonds 375 by bkohlmann
Amazon, Starbucks team up against Seattle's new tax
Amazon, Starbucks team up against Seattle's new tax Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist on Amazon and Starbucks joining forces to fight Seattle's new tax.
GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'
Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IV13wq
The IOC thinks eSports are too violent for the Olympics, but traditional sports are violent too
Violence is often accepted as a intrinsic part of sports. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LEGSot
TicWatch Pro is a multilayered smartwatch with a second screen that lasts for 30 days
Two-face. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IWIPus
App of the week: Procreate Pocket
Finger painting goes pro for the iPhone generation. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LGvIPL
The Mini PC is a 5-inch Windows 10 touchscreen device small enough to slip into a pocket
Pocket to ’em. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2xowuxR
Review: Amazon Echo Spot
An attractive and feature-packed twist on the Echo, but the speaker is quieter than we’d like . from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ITektw
Bizarre case sees Alexa record and share a family’s private conversation, Amazon admits
According to Amazon, Alexa mistook background noise for a series of specific instructions. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2xqBstW
Grimes' boyfriend's plan to rate press reliability isn't off to a great start
Elon's first pick is a website that's affiliated with a suspected sex cult. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IUnqX3
Explainer: PC storage & backup - your questions answered
How much storage do you need and what exactly can you back up? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IY8gfl
Apple plans to unlock more NFC abilities for four generations of iPhone
The built-in technology could be allowed for more than just Apple Pay soon from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IVK0ys
Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack
The space simulation game's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JcnsJ7
Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail
A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0en0L
Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists
A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3vyPe
Converting High Efficiency Image File Photos for Windows
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2L3Ai9H
Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHieDE
Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'
The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xmolKx
Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG
The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kyBLKb
Dixons Carphone shares dive on profits warning
The retailer is shutting 92 Carphone Warehouse stores with profits set to fall by about 20% this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JfjpeW
YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos
YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L5QaZB
Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack
Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG
Kaspersky Total Security 2019 cleans misbehaving apps and browser extensions
Kaspersky has released major new versions of its security suites with the launch of Kaspersky Internet Security 2019 and Kaspersky Total Security 2019 for Windows PCs. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Lz9rmZ
Firefox rolls out two step authentication
Mozilla announced the rollout of its two-step verification programme for all Firefox Accounts designed without support for SMS-based codes. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2L3SaRJ
Malwarebytes acquires Romanian start up Binisoft
Malwarebytes has acquired the privately held Romanian-based security firm Binisoft as part of an overall effort to boost Malwarebytes ability to enhance endpoint security. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JbMube
Fraudulent transactions on mobile apps grew by over 600% in three years
Earlier this month, the Q1 Cybercrime Report from ThreatMetrix revealed that in the first quarter of 2018 alone, ecommerce services suffered as many as 820 million bot attacks. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2L1P9Bu
Explainer: What Amazon knows about you and how to delete it
Take back control of your data on Amazon and stop the site tracking everything we do. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J8nCBj
You’ll soon be able to use PayPal to buy goods and services across YouTube, Gmail and Google Store
Seamless PayPal payments will be integrated into the Google ecosystem later this year. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2L22B8J
How to: Send large files for free
For bigger file transfers, email is a no-go. So what are your options? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2LEpQ9J
Google Home sales overtake Amazon Echo for first time
The search giant shipped almost a million more devices in the first quarter of this year. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2L1P6FO
PGP isn't broken and you don't need to disable it, says inventor
Phil Zimmerman and ProtonMail criticise EFF's advice that users delete PGP to deal with EFAIL. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JeeVFx
Explainer: What is the Kanban system and how to get started with a Kanban board
We explain the basic principles of Kanban, introduce the Kanban board and look at Kanban vs Scrum from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2L3S5gT
YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests
The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GVK3EE
Uber’s Exit From Southeast Asia Upsets Regulators and Drivers
By VINDU GOEL and WEIYI LIM from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2skqMXV
Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots
The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD
Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'
A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ktL0Lo
Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London
London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LA9wqM
F.B.I.’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware
By LOUIS LUCERO II from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GV9YMw
As Google Feeds Cats, Owl Lovers Cry Foul
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J4Zgs7
GDPR Version of USA Today Is 500KB Instead of 5.2MB
GDPR Version of USA Today Is 500KB Instead of 5.2MB 372 by brundolf
GDPR: Programmatic ad buying plummets in Europe
GDPR: Programmatic ad buying plummets in Europe 348 by rexbee
Be quick! Hacknet is free!
Less than a full day to go on this one, so try and get in before bedtime. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2sdXQkD
Hate carrying groceries? Vespa created a new robot that does it for you
Hate carrying groceries? Vespa created a new robot that does it for you She can carry up to 44 lbs in laundry or groceries.
Apple rejects Valve’s Steam Link game streaming app over ‘business conflicts’
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Concerns Amazon Alexa is invading your privacy
Concerns Amazon Alexa is invading your privacy FBN's Kristina Partsinevelos on mounting concerns over Amazon Alexa is recording private conversations.
Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans
Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kr4fFG
Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged
A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sdFvDZ
Steam plans to get you to work through the pile of shame by... making other games free to play
Valve's calling it Spring Cleaning, and it's about as sensible as this headline is short. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Lv9gt5
Things to know about the GDPR, Mozilla and Firefox
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Amazon's growth hurt by surge in patriotism in where consumers shop?
Amazon's growth hurt by surge in patriotism in where consumers shop? Strategic Resource Group Managing Director Burt Flickinger on the outlook for Amazon and reports the Amazon Echo records private conversations.
Cecilia’s Week in Tech: It’s G.D.P.R. Day!
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2kojbnO
NASCAR team utilizing technology to get an edge
NASCAR team utilizing technology to get an edge IBM's The Weather Company Marketing Head Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek on how the company's technology is helping NASCAR's Chevrolet Racing team.
IBM's NASCAR tech giving Chevrolet Racing the competitive edge
IBM's NASCAR tech giving Chevrolet Racing the competitive edge IBM's The Weather Company Marketing Head Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek on teaming up with Chevrolet Racing to provide real-time weather data.
Fans mourn end of RuneScape game
The fantasy game will be taken offline due to outdated software and an increasing number of bugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xaOfAK
Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws
Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL
Show HN: Wired-elements – UI web components with a hand drawn, sketchy look
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The Rymek retro mechanical keyboard is a typewriter with modern smarts for your iPad and PC
Just our type. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2sa6y3e
Review: Detroit: Become Human
David Cage’s back with another sci-fi story that, almost reluctantly at times, also happens to be a video game. from PC & Tech Authority http://www.pcauthority.com.au/review/review-detroit-become-human-491721?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=PC+%26+Tech+Authority+
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 15 is a big-screen convertible built for flexibility
The world’s first 15in Chrome OS laptop is here. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2GPk1Ti
AgileBits release all-new 1Password for Mac 7, Windows version to follow
How do you store your passwords? You’ll be surprised. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ksBQi9
Flaws in smart pet devices, apps could come back to bite owners
Fido might be man's best friend, but smart devices designed to track pets' movements and activity could be your worst enemy if attackers manage to capitalise on any of the dozen vulnerabilities researchers recently observed in them. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2sa6gta
New Monero miner hitting macOS devices
Another chink has developed in the Apple operating system's usually tough ability to ward off cyber-security issues with a new cryptocurrency miner being discovered that is hitting macOS devices. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IN4sBi
How to: Master Microsoft’s Edge browser on your iPhone or Android device
Getting to grips with Microsoft's mobile browser. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2GOBoDV
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 chip could be a game changer
With support of 4K playback, and AI improvements, the Snapdragon 710 is going to change the game for mid-range phones. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2kre5qW
Code in the latest Windows 10 update fuels rumours of a Surface Phone
The latest Windows 10 update, which had been expected to be called the Spring Update, is out now. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2scJ3Xd
How to: Spot and stop false positives in your PC's security
What to do when overzealous defences flag, block and filter innocuous "threats". from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2krdZj4
How to: Put Alexa on Raspberry Pi
Here's how you can build a home-brew Amazon Echo from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2s8YxeV
YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33
Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2GuBt
GDPR: US news sites blocked to EU users over data protection rules
The LA Times is among many sites blocked to European users over new EU rules on using personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s8RZgl
Andy Rubin Puts Essential Up for Sale, Cancels Next Phone
Andy Rubin Puts Essential Up for Sale, Cancels Next Phone 312 by coloneltcb
Amazon device recorded private conversation, sent it out to random contact
Amazon device recorded private conversation, sent it out to random contact 382 by spking
Algorithms and Data Structures Explained and Implemented in JavaScript
Algorithms and Data Structures Explained and Implemented in JavaScript 436 by deckermann
FBI repeatedly overstated encryption threat figures to Congress, public
FBI repeatedly overstated encryption threat figures to Congress, public 283 by molecule
Distracted Driver and Braking Error Cited in Autonomous Uber Car’s Fatal Crash
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IIQcWf
Twitter Plans New Political Ad Restrictions
By NELLIE BOWLES and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2x9SsEH
Uber car 'had six seconds to respond' in fatal crash
The self-driving car spotted a woman crossing the road six seconds before killing her, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kmkV0M
Angry about women in Battlefield V - here's five real women of WW2 you need to know about
Yes, Battlefield fans - women fought in World War 2. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J29AB4
Review: MSI Infinite X Gaming PC
A beastly PC for the masses. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KTxlbZ
HTC’s U12+ is a buttons-free Android flagship that wants you to see its inner beauty
Smooth operator. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J47bWw
7 things you need to know about Battlefield V
Back to WWII we go, and more than ever it’s all about the company you keep. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KPMLh5
Four DDoS myths exposed as false
Four prevalent myths about DDoS are that: DDoS only hits big brands; every DDoS attack is the same; protection is too expensive; all solutions are the same - but each of these beliefs is false. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Lp7cme
Jay-Z's streaming service discloses breach
In denying accusations that it manipulated its subscriber statistics, Jay-Z-owned music streaming platform TIDAL instead has disclosed a potential data breach, according to various industry reports. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2GJ46WJ
Researchers find abundance of legitimate apps used to stalk intimate partners
Researchers from Cornell Tech, NYU, Technion, Cornell University, and Hunter College conducted what was described as the first large-scale study of apps used by stalkers to track their intimate partners. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1n4gh
Explainer: What is IPv6?
IPv6 may seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KPMivl
Zuckerberg sails through European Parliament's questioning
Format blamed for allowing Facebook CEO to dodge MEPs' trickiest questions. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Lu3xUb
Instagram now lets you mute people from your feed and Stories - here's how
You can now stop someone's Instagram posts appearing in your feed without having to unfollow them. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KPMcnt
Satya Nadella: Microsoft will build ethical AI
Microsoft chief says ethics must be taken seriously as AI begins to change society from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2J1mSO5
GDPR: Tech firms struggle with EU's new privacy rules
EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IKhewt
FBI seeks to thwart cyber-attack on Ukraine
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GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?
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I wish mum's phone was never invented
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Trump barred from blocking Twitter users by judge
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Tesla Autopilot: Name deceptive, claim groups
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UK military fears robots learning war from video games
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Steam store school-shooting game 'appalling'
An anti-gun violence charity calls for a school-shooting video game to be dropped from Steam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2knKI97
Go grab Unreal Gold for free
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Get an Infinity Display on the cheap with Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury
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Former Marvel exec Stan Lee claims his Facebook and Instagram were hacked
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HMD secures another $US100 million to continue its aggressive Nokia smartphone push in 2018
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Will the Google Pixel 3 have a notch
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Grimes' boyfriend concedes the Model 3 does have a braking issue
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The new Razer Blade: The gaming laptop, evolved
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Google and Microsoft discover new Spectre variant
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Sony says PlayStation 4 is in 'final phase' of its life cycle
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Apple hypes new smarter Siri
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Amazon asked to stop selling facial recognition technology
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Uber gives drivers sick pay and parental leave
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Facebook wants your naked photos to stop revenge porn
The social network is extending a trial to the UK which hopes to block intimate photos before they appear online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s4Ni83
Privacy shake-up looms
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What You Should Look For as Europe’s Data Law Takes Effect This Week
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KPnzXZ
Grace mission launches to weigh Earth's water
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Hammond to pledge superfast broadband for most homes
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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Barraged With Questions by Europe Lawmakers
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Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'
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Former Uber engineer sues for sexual harassment
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We Happy Few has been RC'd
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Review: Asus DSL-AC3100 Wi-Fi modem-router
Pricey, but an excellent all-in-one Wi-Fi router for NBN FTTN users. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ICNWEd
Lynq is the one-button phone-free location tracker for the rest of us
Fast track to anywhere. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2s3nOad
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 crams sizzling specs into a svelte notebook frame
Slim but stacked. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2kh2kDa
DNS flaw allows hackers to change DNS settings in 800,000 Draytek routers
Network equipment vendor Draytek has said several of its wireless routers are vulnerable to exploits allowing hackers to remotely change the device's DNS and DHCP settings and potentially steal personal data to hijack web traffic. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2s4ZpRF
Head2Head: LibreOffice 6 vs Microsoft Office
The latest version of our favourite free office suite introduces a ton of features – but can it stand up against Microsoft? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ked7hx
Intel finally reveals 10nm Cannon Lake processors
The long-delayed low-spec chips will first appear in the Lenovo IdeaPad 330. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2s3nFnb
Facebook and YouTube are the worst offenders for exposing children to suicide and sex
NSPCC report looked at the risks posed by social networks as the UK government announces plans to reign the companies in with new laws. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2kecWmn
Millions of Android and iOS users at risk of Roaming Mantis malware
The malware uses compromised routers to infect Android phones and tablets and redirect iOS devices to a phishing site. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2GGM87c
Microsoft to take on the iPad with 'cheaper Surface range'
Redmond tries again to capture the budget market after previous failures. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IBcTQe
Microsoft buys conversational AI startup Semantic Machines
Machine learning firm to make Cortana and Azure Bot Services better at chatting. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2s3nwQF
Consumer Reports: Tesla Model 3 braking problems
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Google search reveals names of rape victims
Search engine promises to remove such sensitive content if people alert them to it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s0cfk0
Amazon Pushes Facial Recognition to Police, Prompting Outcry Over Surveillance
By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LkZmKp
Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw
Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x2oaDO
$100m prize fund offered for Fortnite game play
Epic Games has announced it will be putting up a $100m prize fund for first year of competitive play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KL96we
F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation
Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s3awe4
How to Adjust Your Mac’s Spelling Controls
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Could smartphones replace bank branches?
Banks sent 512 mobile alerts last year as our money management moves from spreadsheets to smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IVR2lY
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And just like that, Pokémon Go is good again
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Review: Sonos One smart speaker
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant join forces in the smartest speaker yet – and it sounds great, too. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ICajJS
The latest health data breach is one reason why I’ll be opting out of MyHealthRecord
Hackers exploited a weakness in the web-based booking system of Family Planning NSW to infect the system with ransomware. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Gzv2Ip
The alluring danger of in-app mobile transactions
Or, how I fell into the trap I once ridiculed. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rXXoHV
CEENIU Power Dock is a sleek aluminium mouse pad that can charge up to five devices at once
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Lego’s app-controlled Batmobile could be 2018’s must-have toy
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Oval is a tiny all-in-one smart sensor that monitors your home, alerting you as conditions change
A dinky informant that sticks around. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IB0ZGa
Satori botnet searching internet for open Ethereum mining rigs
Increasing value of cryptocurrency sees hackers look out for mining hardware. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2wYEKV0
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Intel's Mobileye tests self-driving car tech in Jerusalem
The chip maker also secured a deal to supply eight million cars with its autonomous driving tech. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2wYEEN8
Chrome is going to stop telling you if a website is 'Secure'
Google's browser will also begin to flash warnings about HTTP websites. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2rWJCF8
How Microsoft is getting under the skin of surgery with HoloLens
Mixed-reality technology is being used to help surgeons at a UK hospital, with encouraging results. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2x5UPIS
WWDC 2018: What to expect at Apple's big conference
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Zuckerberg to appear before EU Parliament
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US antitrust laws too antiquated to deal with Google?
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Apple Powerbeats headphones in 'sweat-proof' legal action
A group claims that the headphones' battery life is not as strong as advertised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s0dhxp
Greenwich University fined £120,000 for data breach
The Information Commissioner said the data breach, which included students' health problems, was serious. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IVX8mb
'Sharenting' puts young at risk of online fraud
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