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Why you should not use Google Cloud

Why you should not use Google Cloud 633 by samdung

Hi-tech dreamcatcher defeats sleep amnesia

The device designed to capture your dreams and offer more creative waking lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MCg33M

Electric car buyers claim they were misled by Nissan

Nissan is accused of exaggerating the benefits of its latest Leaf electric car model. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kxj30F

I'm Scott Aaronson, quantum computing/computational complexity researcher. AMA

I'm Scott Aaronson, quantum computing/computational complexity researcher. AMA 563 by ScottAaronson

Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Myy5nq

AI to help tackle fake news in Mexican election

The smart software will help media groups debunk fake news and respond to reports of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9tWrr

Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Ajit Pai’s Family

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By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2lK1MXg

Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up

Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up 380 by xuki

Amazon will constantly be under regulators' magnifying glass: Gene Munster

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Amazon will constantly be under regulators' magnifying glass: Gene Munster Loup Ventures Managing Partner Gene Munster on Amazon's potential impact on the pharmaceutical industry and regulators' potential concerns about the company.

Toys "R" Us can come back: Burt Flickinger

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Toys "R" Us can come back: Burt Flickinger Strategic Resource Group Managing Director Burt Flickinger on Toys "R" Us closing all its remaining stores and whether the retailer can make a comeback.

Time Split to the Nanosecond Is Precisely What Wall Street Wants

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By JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2tRYvsA

The Matrix Calculus You Need for Deep Learning

The Matrix Calculus You Need for Deep Learning 370 by prostoalex

Gaming or gambling: study shows almost half of loot boxes in video games constitute gambling

A study shows lot boxes in video games meet the psychological criteria to be considered a form of gambling. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2ICh21s

Explainer: 7 things you should do if you lose your phone

Don’t panic! Just follow these easy steps... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tEpnx0

WPA3 offers better security - but not today

Long-mooted Wi-Fi standard is finally certified, including enhanced authentication and encryption measures, but experts fear adoption rates could be slow. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KvXDkq

Mozilla issues critical patches for Firefox

Mozilla issued security advisories for Firefox ESR 52.9, Firefox ESR 60.1, and Firefox 61 with the majority being rated as critical or high. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tFRhIQ

Instagram Lite is here so you can cut out Instagram’s clutter

Instagram follows in the footsteps of Facebook with the launch of a lightweight version on Google Play. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KvXxJA

Todd Howard won't reveal where TES 6 takes place just yet

We don't know - it's a mystery! from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tEpngu

This iPhone case deploys an airbag-like defence when dropped

Your phone will simply bounce to safety it slips from your fingers from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IBLRDD

Facebook drops cryptocurrency ad ban

Social network giant rescinds ban, but there are caveats. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tFgF1F

Google laments missing out on buying GitHub

GitHub's acquisition could have been very different... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KvXlKm

Marketing Firm Exactis Leaked a Personal Info Database with 340M Records

Marketing Firm Exactis Leaked a Personal Info Database with 340M Records 310 by georgecmu

A robot now one of the world's best video game player?

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A robot now one of the world's best video game player? OpenAI CTO Greg Brockman on its robot that can beat some of the best human players at video games.

Tesco trials shopping without tills

The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySumz1

Dedicated App or Mobile Website?

By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MxtYYJ

The Week in Tech: Amazon Continues Its Quest for World Domination

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By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Kz5MrC

Legal bid to throw out US sex trafficking law

The US law is hitting the people it was supposed to protect, argue digital rights campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KxBrKe

Twitter Will Show Who Pays for Ads and How Much They Spend

Twitter Will Show Who Pays for Ads and How Much They Spend 298 by champagnepapi

Floating robot Cimon sent to International Space Station

The ball-shaped robot that can move around in zero gravity blasts off to the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KBqDed

Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies

Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IAYoXC

Django Newbie Mistakes

Django Newbie Mistakes 378 by tosh

Hyper PixelCast 110

Julian is back from L.A. and with him came a notebook with details on some fifty odd games. Join us as we press for the details. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2txYTgH

PlayStation Plus July games include Absolver, Rayman 3

Last month was pretty cool... perhaps it was too much to expect it to maintain itself throughout the winter blues. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yRXJS5

Review: Asus ProArt PA27AC HDR professional monitor

Quality monitor for anyone wanting wide colour gamut and Thunderbolt 3, but poor value for money. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N6Okcz

Mu Cartographer is about teamwork, not competition

Games that help us work together are important/ from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yOHLZd

The GoSho is a powerful mini projector that plays nice with your voice assistants

The bigger picture. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N9t7hY

Hands-on Preview: Marvel's Spider-Man

Spidey's latest interactive adventure plays as good as it looks. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yRXHJX

Masta Box is a Fidget Cube that’s also a Bluetooth media controller and presentation aid

Have a good fiddle. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N4iVr7

DUO is a portable second screen that slides out from your Mac or Windows notebook’s lid

One two watch. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tMhqVQ

Firefox Quantum 61 tweaks user interface, boosts performance (again)

Mozilla has released Firefox Quantum 61.0 for desktop, along with Firefox for Android 61.0. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N4iTzv

Critical flaw in Edge browser allowed hackers to secretly access website content

A Google Chrome developer recently discovered a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft's Edge browser that allowed an attacker to read sensitive data in other tabs, including websites that required users to authenticate themselves. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yRXvud

Hackers could steer ships off-course

Hackers could access a ship's navigation systems to change its direction and throw it off-course, according to security researchers. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N4iOfb

Wear 2500: Qualcomm has a new smartwatch chip, bafflingly aimed at wearables for children

We’re sorting processors by age demographics now? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yTuaje

Roundup: Best free VPN apps

We roundup the best free VPN services for 2018 to help you browse anonymously. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N4iJYV

Instagram introduces group video chat for some reason

You can now have group video chats in three of Facebook's products. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tNYSV2

Wi-Fi Alliance rolls out WPA3 to boost wireless security

WPA3 makes it easier to connect devices to a network securely. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2N6Cqzt

IBM serves up better Wimbledon 2018 highlights with Watson AI

The Watson-powered platform will interpret player emotion and crowd noise to spot the best clips. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yQmU7B

IBM AI robot to join astronauts at International Space Station

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IBM AI robot to join astronauts at International Space Station IBM Lead Watson Architect for DACH Matthias Biniok on how the company's robot can help astronauts in space.

Facebook and Google use 'dark patterns' around privacy settings, report says

Consumer watchdog the Norwegian Consumer Council says the firms give users "an illusion of control". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzLCZP

Explore the Great Indoors

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yMRA9X

Foxconn's incentives to come to Wisconsin

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Foxconn's incentives to come to Wisconsin FBN's Jeff Flock on the incentives Foxconn received to invest in a factory in Wisconsin.

Ticketmaster 'warned of hack attack in April by Monzo'

Digital bank Monzo claims it warned Ticketmaster that data had been compromised three months ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICBBuC

'Dancing baby' YouTube copyright case settled after 11 years

The clip of baby Holden, now aged 12, has been viewed more than 1.9 million times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lGwQHi

New Fortnite practice mode quickly taken offline

The new mode, called Playground, let players practise their skills in the popular video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kth6lV

Elon Musk accused of stealing farting unicorn image

Technology entrepreneur engages in a fresh Twitter argument over pottery of a mythical animal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySaDje

AI India

India's vast engineering workforce and burgeoning start-up scene are among the advantages it enjoys. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yM89Tp

Dr Dre hit with $25m bill for Beats headphones

The rapper and his business partner Jimmy Iovine lose a case over headphone royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICczMa

Ticketmaster admits personal data stolen in hack attack

Up to 40,000 UK customers may have had data stolen, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lF1alT

iOS 12 public beta released

New OS goes into general release in September. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lD24z5

The top ten password-cracking techniques used by hackers

Think your passwords are secure? Think again. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tKeU2p

Salesforce employees join growing tech backlash against US immigration policy

More than 650 workers urge their CEO to review the company's work with CBP over the "inhumane" family separation policy. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lD1Sjl

Mozilla to embed Have I Been Pwned in new security system

The tool will use Troy Hunt's system to detect accounts embroiled in known data breaches. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yKVzE3

Now He Pulls Data Off the Web. In 1979, It Was Clips From the ‘Morgue.’

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By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2tuAjNJ

Uber victory in London

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Uber victory in London The Next Revolution host Steve Hilton on President Trump's potential summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uber getting a short-term license to operate in London.

Facebook eases cryptocurrency ad ban

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Facebook eases cryptocurrency ad ban Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani and Amplify ETF CEO Christian Magoon on Facebook's decision to reverse its ban on some cryptocurrency ads.

Norwegian Consumer Council report on how tech companies use dark patterns [pdf]

Norwegian Consumer Council report on how tech companies use dark patterns [pdf] 508 by erlend_sh

Facebook Halts Aquila, Its Internet Drone Project

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By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IAfOUE

Swann home security camera sends video to wrong user

Swann Security acknowledges it sent clips from inside a family's home to the wrong person's app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tHAlkr

Use the iPhone’s Sleep Diary

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IxcM3h

GoDaddy CEO on the economic backdrop for entrepreneurs

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GoDaddy CEO on the economic backdrop for entrepreneurs GoDaddy CEO Scott Wagner on the impact of the growth of cryptocurrency on the company, the shift in the company's messaging, the company's growth and the economic environment for entrepreneurs in America.

BBC releases computer history archive

Computing 1980s-style is to be shown off in BBC archive intended to inspire new generation of coders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yN7XDl

We Have Reached Peak Screen. Now Revolution Is in the Air.

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By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Itco5W

Man shot after 'home attack' of girl met online

The girl's mother shot the man after he smashed his way into their house with a brick, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZTM0U

Uber Wins Back London License, in Victory for New C.E.O.

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By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yGRxws

Uber overturns ban on operating in London

The taxi hailing firm has been granted a 15-month licence to operate in the capital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N23NKY

Scammers abuse multilingual domain names

Millions of scam sites use characters that look like English letters, research into international domains reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KqihCR

Stranger Things brings with it a new engine for Telltale

Well, Telltale is partnering with Netflix on Stranger Things and shifting to Unity to do so. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2K9ygJo

Ask Graeme: In the game

eSports pros and life-long gamers may be separated by years and prize money but there is a common bond from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KjMXW9

Review: LG 27GK750F gaming monitor

Interesting, game-related, performance-enhancing features come at the expense of day-to-day usability. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KpVhqH

The stylish Zwitscherbox uses birdsong to counter the stress of modern life

A relaxing sound-bite of nature. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IsjGHb

The Polymega is a modular retro console that can play all your old games in one place

Nostalgia overload. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KqgGzZ

60,000 Android devices hit with ad-clicking bot malware

A new malicious Android app has infected at least 60,000 devices gaining the ability to extract some important information from each device along with installing some ad click malware. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KnjkTU

Is Samsung's next flagship going to feature in-screen fingerprint scanning AND 3D facial recognition?

Sleek and high-security. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2K8n3sp

How smart homes are being misused by domestic abusers

Technology designed to make people feel more comfortable is sometimes having the opposite effect. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Kml9QO

A prankster has bought up TrumpHotels.org to openly troll the president

Donald Trump will likely try to get this taken down pretty quickly. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Kd1l6w

Amazon workers protest sale of facial recognition tech to US immigration service

The group has also objected to its employer providing the infrastructure to data analytics firm Palantir. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KmTJud

Apple offers free fixes for faulty MacBook keyboards

Tech giant relents after lawsuits and petition demand it to fix its troubled design. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2Kf89AQ

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 is gunning for Intel's PC market

A new desktop-class Snapdragon chip is, apparently, on the way. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2KjSImG

Why nobody ever wins the car at the mall

Why nobody ever wins the car at the mall 549 by sxv

Mumbai bans plastic bags, bottles, and single-use plastic containers

Mumbai bans plastic bags, bottles, and single-use plastic containers 388 by hw

Find Free (Old) Feature Films Online

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ItkD1Y

E-sports team banned for using programmable mouse

The team was close to qualifying for a lucrative tournament when it was hit with the ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mq55ye

European readers still blocked from some US news sites

Major outlets including the LA Times and the New York Daily News remain inaccessible to Europeans, a month after GDPR came into effect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KoWgHw

Instagram now worth $100B: Report

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Instagram now worth $100B: Report FBN's Cheryl Casone on Instagram's increased valuation since bought by Facebook in 2012.

Political ads on social media must be transparent - Electoral Commission

Voters "need to know who is targeting them and how", the Electoral Commission says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K85h8E

We're Baking ‘Have I Been Pwned’ into Firefox and 1Password

We're Baking ‘Have I Been Pwned’ into Firefox and 1Password 377 by edward

OpenAI Five

OpenAI Five 579 by gdb

Wimbledon 2018: AI uses player emotions to edit highlights

Wimbledon and IBM are using artificial intelligence systems to automatically edit the tennis action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lvZefk

Not everyone should make games...

…but it’s important that anyone could! from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lzkT6i

Hands-on Preview: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The latest Super Smash Bros. is the ultimate love letter to longtime fans and series newcomers. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tB1vcH

Review: LG 32GK850G-B 31.5in QHD G-Sync gaming monitor

Perfect if you need a large, high resolution monitor with support for Nvida G-Sync. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lzsxxO

Play retro Nintendo Switch games vertically with the Flip Grip

A tall order. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yD6Kyg

Fortnite for Android scam uncovered

Cyber-criminals are taking advantage of gamer's insatiable desire, and lack of patience, for the latest hot game in order to lead unsuspecting gamers into a well-constructed click fraud scam. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lApR2W

What a nice multi-port dock this is

Quite the sexy slice of versatile aluminium, this from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2twiP2C

How a mosquito bite inspired a campaign to map every school in the world

UNICEF turns to open source to highlight areas with disconnected schools and chronically underdeveloped infrastructure. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lwuURL

Please don't destroy the dedicated desktop OS

Convergence means compromise, but don't take away my full-fat desktop OS. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tB1gyj

Facebook is having some teething problems with its election advertising fix

With the US midterm elections looming, Facebook is being overly cautious with its ad analysis. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lA8LCc

Putting Brian Krzanich outside won't affect Intel inside right away

Krzanich's time as Intel CEO was a mixed bag of successes and failures. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2twiH38

Intel CEO Bill Krzanich to step down after workplace fling

CFO Robert Swan will look after the company's helm while the board seeks another leader. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lwwMdl

Is Facebook getting too personal?

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Is Facebook getting too personal? FBN's Susan Li on the patent applications filed by Facebook--creeping further into the lives of users.

Adobe says it can identify manipulated images using AI

However, the company warned that no piece of technology can provide a foolproof verification system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yGcV4Z

YouTuber Tana Mongeau forced to apologise for "unsafe" conference

Tana Mongeau's TanaCon event had to be shut down when too many people turned up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K67Ojz

Amazon takes Whole Foods' discounts nationwide

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Amazon takes Whole Foods' discounts nationwide FBN's Susan Li on Amazon taking its Whole Foods discounts for Prime members nationwide.

Taking a Vacation From Email

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IqWclE

Keeping accounts safe against the threat of hackers

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Keeping accounts safe against the threat of hackers CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on how to keep accounts safe from online hackers.

Red Hen Yelp listing becomes net battleground

The restaurant's action against President Trump's press secretary kicked off a battle on its review page from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MVD2rm

Ask HN: What are the things that you have automated in your personal life?

Ask HN: What are the things that you have automated in your personal life? 617 by spacesarebetter

Westworld game hit by Bethesda legal claim

The Westworld game is a "rip-off" of the Fallout Shelter title, alleges Bethesda in its legal papers from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2txef40

Voices of millions of UK taxpayers stored by HMRC

Privacy campaigners say 5.1 million Britons have had their voices stored without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2txYqKA

Uber to begin appeal over London licence denial

A court will decide if the taxi app firm is "fit and proper" to hold a licence to operate in the capital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KekxwG

UK singles chart to include videos watched on YouTube

Music played on YouTube will finally be included in the Top 40, the Official Charts Company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kla0QB

Child of a commune

Stewart Butterfield's life as a Silicon Valley heavyweight is a world removed from his upbringing on a commune in remove Canada. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MWgZ40

China Extends Lead as Most Prolific Supercomputer Maker

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By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IqEJtt

Uber Claims to Have Changed. A London Judge Will Decide.

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By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mmapm2

Codec2: A Whole Podcast on a Floppy Disk

Codec2: A Whole Podcast on a Floppy Disk 437 by ericdanielski

Show HN: Material Dashboard – Free Admin for Bootstrap 4, React, Angular, Vue.js

Show HN: Material Dashboard – Free Admin for Bootstrap 4, React, Angular, Vue.js 411 by axelut

A sad update about a scissors maker that went viral

A sad update about a scissors maker that went viral 422 by zdw

IRC.com Bought by London Trust Media, Pledges an IRC Revival

IRC.com Bought by London Trust Media, Pledges an IRC Revival 466 by metabrew

Google Engineers Refused to Build Security Tool to Win Military Contracts

Google Engineers Refused to Build Security Tool to Win Military Contracts 382 by dsr12

Thermostats, Locks and Lights: Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse

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By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yBEkoF

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook and MacBook Pro

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook and MacBook Pro 498 by minimaxir

Supreme Court Rules Police Need Warrant to Track Your Cellphone

Supreme Court Rules Police Need Warrant to Track Your Cellphone 356 by gok

Supreme Court ruling the first step in revitalization of brick-and-mortar?

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Supreme Court ruling the first step in revitalization of brick-and-mortar? National Retail Federation CEO Matt Shay on the impact of the Supreme Court ruling that states can charge sales tax for online purchases.

Explainer: why Chinese telecoms participating in Australia’s 5G network could be a problem

ZTE and Huawei have been subject to allegations of bribery and corruption in a number of countries. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yz3nbJ

Boost Nintendo Switch gaming on the go with the SwitchEcho stand, speaker and charger combo

Switches up mobile gaming. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MNyd3i

Sleep like a log every night with Bose’s new noise-masking sleep buds

There's a nap for that. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tvgWTF

Mylobot exhibits never before seen evasion techniques

A highly sophisticated never-before-seen botnet was recently discovered using three different layers of evasion techniques and acts as a gate for additional loads. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MLR0fr

The US owns the fastest supercomputer – again

Summit can calculate more than 200 quadrillion calculations per second, doubling that of the Taihu Light. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tvgSDp

How Unity wants to save the film industry

The makers of the game engine have released a tool for Animoji-style performance capture. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tleIau

CEO Antonio Neri wants to address HPE's diversity imbalance

Neri reaffirms commitment to inclusivity, but statistics show there's plenty of room to improve. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yBcLM4

OPEC to boost oil production by 600K barrels a day

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OPEC to boost oil production by 600K barrels a day The Bahnsen Group CIO David Bahnsen on the OPEC agreement to increase oil production and Amazon employees asking the company not to sell facial recognition technology to police.

The Week in Tech: Silicon Valley Gets Even More Political

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ti1Ph4

Locked Out of Your iPhone? Here’s What to Do

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MLgHwF

Retail apocalypse is incorrect, it's a retail renaissance: Tom McGee

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Retail apocalypse is incorrect, it's a retail renaissance: Tom McGee International Council of Shopping Centers CEO Tom McGee on the Supreme Court's online sales tax ruling and the state of retail.

Will the Supreme Court ruling help brick-and-mortar retailers?

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Will the Supreme Court ruling help brick-and-mortar retailers? Strategic Resource Group Burt Flickinger and PwC Partner Mitch Roschelle on the Supreme Court decision that states can collect sales tax on out-of-state online sales.

YouTube fans to fund favourite film-makers

The site will let video-makers charge fans a monthly fee for exclusive content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yzfJk1

Arizona Uber crash driver was 'watching TV'

The police report suggests the safety operator was streaming The Voice just before a fatal collision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tsH8yo

Twitter ‘smytes’ customers

Twitter ‘smytes’ customers 535 by panarky

Cyan colour hidden ingredient in sleep

Adding or removing the colour cyan can have an impact on sleep, according to biologists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yseiE2

Inside a Heist of American Chip Designs, as China Bids for Tech Power

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By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yHeQX1

Fears Supreme Court ruling will make online shopping more expensive

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Fears Supreme Court ruling will make online shopping more expensive Loup Ventures Managing Partner Gene Munster on the Supreme Court decision that states can collect sales tax for out-of-state online purchases.

How I use Wireshark

How I use Wireshark 540 by ingve

Review: Parrot Anafi

Parrot’s best drone yet – but is it a DJI beater? from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2IcWFaT

Hands-on Preview: Forza Horizon 4

Satisfy your need for speed in spring, summer, autumn and winter. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JZaNdC

Malicious version of Syscoin's Windows installer found on Github

Malicious actors replaced the legitimate Windows installer for Syscoin's cryptocurrency earlier this month with a version containing malware, which was available on the company's Github page for several days. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2I9lnJm

Cyber-criminals attempt to score using FIFA World Cup phishing emails

Considering the number of scams popping up that use the FIFA World Cup as part of their social engineering scheme it would appear cyber-criminals have been preparing for the tournament for as long as the teams now competing. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JV7MLs

Chinese hackers infiltrated satellite, telecom and defence companies in US

A Chinese cyber-hacking group is thought to have hacked a number of companies in the satellite, telecom and defence industries in the US and Southeast Asia, it has emerged. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2I9l6Gk

The new Telstra – only 20 years in the making...

8,000 jobs are going to be lost, but there's a silver lining to this dark cloud. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tj9kEA

Fortnite: Tackling the storm

How to beat the storm and win the game. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2I8YLsh

How to: Boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode

Everything you need to know about starting Windows 10 securely and returning to normal boot. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tj9fRi

Don't blink: Facebook has a plan to fix your closed-eye photos

An eye-opening use of AI. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2M6bPkw

Google is finally taking podcasts seriously with a dedicated app

Google's own Android app for podcasts could be a gamechanger. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2JXVSk3

Facebook is about to ruin Messenger with autoplaying video ads

Nowhere is safe from the autoplay video ad. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2M6bIp6

The man who was fired by a machine

When a machine decided Ibrahim Diallo no longer worked at his office there was little any human could do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K9FV9C

Intel boss Brian Krzanich resigns over relationship

The company says Brian Krzanich is leaving because of "a violation of Intel's non-fraternisation policy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lpK8b8

Intel’s C.E.O. Resigns After Relationship With Employee

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By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2McEHI1

Moving On From Picasa

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2tiAP12

Orlando airport to begin using facial recognition scanners

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Orlando airport to begin using facial recognition scanners FBN's Kristina Partsinevelos on Florida's busiest airport in Orlando implementing facial recognition technology.

Instagram star Daryl Aiden Yow used stock image photos

Big brands including Sony and Uniqlo had worked with Daryl Aiden Yow because of his online fame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tmikcn

Fake Fortnite Android apps spread across internet

Security experts warns the fake apps look realistic but in fact only make money for scammers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M7Xowy

Xbox steps back on VR plans

There are "no plans" for virtual reality on Xbox One X after all, Microsoft confirms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lkGcse

Burger King apologises for social media ads

Burger King offering a reward to women who get pregnant by players adds to wave of sexism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K1nfW9

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Wimbledon tennis to be screened in 4K HDR by BBC

The World Cup 4K HDR trial is being extended to Wimbledon - Sky Q viewers will also benefit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I7Wyxq

The 'Baby' that ushered in modern computer age

Scientists are celebrating the birth 70 years ago of a machine that kick-started the modern computer age. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ti13kg

Instagram reaches a billion users - and other things we learnt from boss Kevin Systrom

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Astronauts eject UK-led space junk demo mission

The RemoveDebris satellite will trial technologies for snaring broken hardware drifting in orbit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JVh6z7

YAML: probably not so great after all (2017)

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Firefox is back. It's time to give it a try

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Instagram longer videos: How new IGTV feature will work

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Tesla sues former worker for hacking

Tesla says it has suffered "significant" damages as a result of the alleged theft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K72g7B

OpenBSD disables Intel's hyperthreading due to security concerns

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Escape from Monkey Island returns through GOG

It may not be the best entry, but it's still nice to see the series complete again. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2toYnAv

Interview: Close up with the new Corsair 280 and 280X cases

We borrowed some time from Annie Jankowski, Corsair’s Product Manager for Cooling, at Computex 2018 and chatted about the company’s new 280-series cases from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lkUFnX

Review: Epson EcoTank ET-4750 printer

At last, an EcoTank printer worth buying. If low print costs are a priority, this is an excellent buy. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2tiLnMW

App of the week: Silly Walks

Dodder for your life and save your fruity chums in this very silly one-thumb arcade game. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lnn5O4

Mac OS bug reveals encrypted file info, claim researchers

A widely-publicised flaw within the latest Mac OS can reveal more than business users might like... from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yrAAWz

Casemaker leaks the sizes of Apple's new iPhone range

Reliable iPhone leaker is so confident it's correct that it's building the cases already. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2loj78e

You can now send texts from your PC with Android Messages

How to set start sending messages from your web browser. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2toY6xt

Unity and Google Cloud announce ‘connected games’ partnership

Game engine Unity will also be migrating its own infrastructure to Google Cloud. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2lnLOC9

The big business of esports

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The big business of esports Vision Venture Partners' Stratton Sclavos on the growth of esports.

European parliament committee approves vote on ‘disastrous’ copyright bill

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By Subway, Bus and Uber in New York, With Twitter and Other Apps in Hand

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Making flights more tech-friendly

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Making flights more tech-friendly The SmartTray CEO Nick Pajic, The SmartTray COO Jay Esty and Astronics Director of Business Development Dennis Markert on how the SmartTray allows fliers to more comfortably use their electronic devices.

Council demanded payment card details via email

A London local authority requested security codes among other details be sent via a Word document. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I6KaOa

How to Organize Firefox Bookmarks

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Vault 7: CIA engineer Joshua Schulte charged with data leak

Software engineer Joshua Schulte released information on how the CIA can take over iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tll5d6

BT fined for five million spam emails

BT fined for sending nearly five million emails promoting three charities to customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K16MEX

'Disastrous' copyright bill vote approved

Critics call it a "dark day" as an EU committee adopts two controversial changes to copyright law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MFL4ER

Trump's calls for a "space force" a mistake?

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Trump's calls for a "space force" a mistake? Vector CEO Jim Cantrell on the future of space travel.

Bithumb: Hackers 'rob crypto-exchange of $32m'

One of the largest crypto-currency exchanges says thieves have seized $31.6m worth of its funds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MG3sNR

How Tech Companies Conquered America’s Cities

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Canada legalises recreational cannabis use

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Rural residents hang up on mobile banking, regulator finds

Fewer than a quarter of those living in rural areas use a smartphone for banking, regulator finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGawtZ

Facebook ordered to explain deleted profile

The social network has been ordered by a UK judge to reveal who told it to delete the profile of a jazz musician from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2thlMUs

Review: Corsair H115i PRO AIO Water Cooler

It’s only as garish as you want it to be. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MEVfJV

Long Term Review: Kindle Oasis 2017 vs Kobo Aura One

Indulgent devices for the indulgence of reading. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yo18rx

Cute, free games I found on itch.io this month

Go, play, and maybe donate if you enjoy yourself! from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2t9E4Ii

Review: GPD Win Pocketable Gaming PC

A promise of amazing things to come. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yysBar

The Leica C-Lux is a stylish compact cam with 15x zoom

Be snappy. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2t9E0bw

Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 7 unveils improved one-click image optimisation tool

Almost four years after the last major release, German developer Ashampoo has unveiled Photo Optimizer 7 for PCs running Windows 7 or later. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yoyhU3

FBI, DHS report details new North Korean trojan

Some of the positive vibes taken away from President Trump's recent meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un maybe tempered following a joint DHS-FBI report detailing a new trojan dubbed Typeframe. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MFUW1d

Processor makers should practice SafeSpec to overcome Spectre/Meltdown problems

Scientists have devised a way to defeat the Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerabilities caused by speculative execution in modern processors. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yoSOYH

Apple's new iPhone software automatically shares location data during emergency calls

Apple has announced a new feature for its upcoming iOS 12 software update: automatic location sharing with emergency services when you call 911 from your iPhone. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2t8p3GA

Samsung’s cancelled ‘Project V’ foldable phone surfaces online

The Galaxy X won’t be Samsung’s first foray into foldable tech. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yys2NR

A beginner's guide to Fortnite: Battle Royale tips to put you on top

Winning a game of Battle Royale is no easy feat but these tips will give you the best possible shout from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2t81E83

Amazon Prime Video has its own conspiracy theory problem, but it's nowhere near the scale of Google's

Amazon is peddling conspiracy theories too. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2yyrXK3

How to: Unroot your Android device

If you've rooted your Android device, here’s how to put everything back to how it was. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2MFTLiD

Google diversity report shows efforts are "not enough"

Black and Latino workers are leaving the company in their hundreds. from PC & Tech Authority https://ift.tt/2thHaZW

Dr. Michio Kaku: Let's make America great in space

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Dr. Michio Kaku: Let's make America great in space CUNY Physics Professor Dr. Michio Kaku on President Trump's plans to create a Space Force.

Huawei’s New Front in the Global Technology Cold War: Australia

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IBM robot debates a human

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IBM robot debates a human IBM Research Director Arvind Krishna on the company's Project Debater.

War of words with mystery Wikipedia editor

"Philip Cross" has made thousands of Wikipedia edits. But he's been accused of bias against anti-war activists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M2fGiT

How to Back Up Your Android Phone

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Elon Musk emails employees about 'extensive and damaging sabotage' by employee

Elon Musk emails employees about 'extensive and damaging sabotage' by employee 374 by yasp

Missing man's police drone rescue in Norfolk 'a miracle'

Peter Pugh, 75, was found up to his armpits in a muddy creek nearly a day after going missing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JNn9FI

The $300 system in the fight against illegal images

The owner of an image hosting platform is fighting back against illegal material with a home-grown solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I1Feds

Amazon Echo comes to Marriott hotels

Marriott says digital assistant Alexa will be installed in some of its US properties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M4B9ro

Google AI can predict if hospital patients will die

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Google AI can predict if hospital patients will die FBN's Gerri Willis on Google's new AI system that can predict if a patient will die at the hospital and a report that smoking is hitting an all-time low in the U.S.

Tesla chief Elon Musk accuses worker of sabotage

Tesla chief Elon Musk says an employee carried out "extensive and damaging sabotage". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K0l9WO

Amazon shareholders demand it stop selling facial recognition to governments

Amazon shareholders demand it stop selling facial recognition to governments 310 by pmoriarty

How Apple’s Tim Cook Became Tech’s Top Diplomat

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