Carrier sales of phone-location data is illegal, FCC plans punishment
Carrier sales of phone-location data is illegal, FCC plans punishment
Facebook hits back at Soros claim of 'special relationship' between Trump, Zuckerberg
Facebook hits back at Soros claim of 'special relationship' between Trump, Zuckerberg
Facebook on Friday renounced allegations by liberal billionaire George Soros that a "special relationship" exists between the social network and President Donald Trump.
5 apps to order food for the Super Bowl
5 apps to order food for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl Sunday is often associated with the food as much as it is the game itself. Luckily for those watching the event, there are a variety of food delivery apps.
How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure
How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure
The “selfie” has enjoyed phenomenal popularity as way to record a moment in time, but this coming decade is bringing some big – or rather tiny – competition: 3D-printed clones.
Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI AND TIFFANY HSU from NYT Technology
How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure
How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure
Doob-3D is changing the way we think about 3D printing and putting the selfie to shame.
Your smartphone is really dirty: 5 disgusting habits to avoid
Your smartphone is really dirty: 5 disgusting habits to avoid
Mobile phones are the dirtiest devices when it comes to spreading disease, here are the five most common habits you should avoid.
Charges dropped against pentesters paid to break into Iowa courthouse
Charges dropped against pentesters paid to break into Iowa courthouse
5 of the worst ransomware attacks in the US
5 of the worst ransomware attacks in the US
Ransomware in 2020 will be as destructive as ever, according to experts. Here are the worst to date – and a preview of what’s to come.
'Madden 20' predicts close Kansas City Chiefs victory over 49ers
'Madden 20' predicts close Kansas City Chiefs victory over 49ers
If "Madden NFL 20" is any indication, the Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl, beating the San Francisco 49ers in close fashion.
Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the United States
Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the United States
Sovereign: Ansible playbooks to build and maintain your own private cloud
Sovereign: Ansible playbooks to build and maintain your own private cloud
Building a Simple VPN with WireGuard with a Raspberry Pi as Server
Building a Simple VPN with WireGuard with a Raspberry Pi as Server
New Air Force technology aims to stop nuclear attacks faster
New Air Force technology aims to stop nuclear attacks faster
The Air Force and industry are taking new technical steps to quickly alert commanders in the event that the U.S. comes under nuclear attack, by increasing the time window with which decision-makers have to both defend and potentially retaliate.
Your smartphone is really dirty: 5 disgusting habits to avoid
Your smartphone is really dirty: 5 disgusting habits to avoid
Mobile phones are the dirtiest devices when it comes to spreading disease, according to a recent survey.
8 cool connected home gadgets for 2020
8 cool connected home gadgets for 2020
The modern connected home is a marvel of engineering. And, it doesn’t cost that much to upgrade. These gadgets were all announced recently and are shipping soon. They provide voice-activated house control, high-tech security features, and ultra-convenience.
Building all of our new mobile apps using React Native
Building all of our new mobile apps using React Native
Facebook’s Revenue and Profit Rise Again, Despite Controversies
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology
Super Bowl LIV: Nearly 1 in 4 will stream the big game, survey finds
Super Bowl LIV: Nearly 1 in 4 will stream the big game, survey finds
The Super Bowl is routinely the most-watched TV show, garnering more than 100 million viewers every year. But as consumers increasingly get rid of their cable packages, they're turning to streaming to watch the big game.
Interior Department Grounds Its Drones Over Chinese Spying Fears
By BY LISA FRIEDMAN AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology
Super Bowl upset? Xbox battle predicts 49ers win
Super Bowl upset? Xbox battle predicts 49ers win
Going into Super Bowl LIV, the Kansas City Chiefs are a slight favorite over the San Francisco 49ers, but if the Microsoft Xbox battle is any guide, viewers might be in for an upset on Sunday.
A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Out the Tricky Stuff
By BY ADAM SATARIANO AND CADE METZ from NYT Technology
5 pro tips to speed up your old computer
5 pro tips to speed up your old computer
In the tech world, there’s always something bigger, better and faster. But do you really need the latest everything? Sorry early adopters, you don’t if you take care of your gadgets.
Ring Doorbell App Packed with Third-Party Trackers
Ring Doorbell App Packed with Third-Party Trackers
U.S. Gov Privacy Watchdog Under Pressure to Recommend Facial Recognition Ban
U.S. Gov Privacy Watchdog Under Pressure to Recommend Facial Recognition Ban
CacheOut: Leaking Data on Intel CPUs via Cache Evictions
CacheOut: Leaking Data on Intel CPUs via Cache Evictions
Building personal search infrastructure for your knowledge and code
Building personal search infrastructure for your knowledge and code
Bitcoin Gold hit by 51% attacks, $72K in cryptocurrency double-spent
Bitcoin Gold hit by 51% attacks, $72K in cryptocurrency double-spent
Show HN: Text-to-speech and speech-to-text open-source software stack
Show HN: Text-to-speech and speech-to-text open-source software stack
Justice Department suing five companies over robocalls
Justice Department suing five companies over robocalls
Five companies, three people being sued for calls that scammed people into 'massive financial losses.'
Great Britain to use Chinese telecom giant Huawei despite US concerns
Great Britain to use Chinese telecom giant Huawei despite US concerns
Senators on both sides of the aisle slam the British government's decision to allow Huawei to help build Britain's next-generation 5G network; Gillian Turner reports.
Navy tests new sleek, stealthy destroyer hull in rough seas
Navy tests new sleek, stealthy destroyer hull in rough seas
When faced with high winds, up to 20-foot waves and dangerously rough seas, which Navy ships can survive -- and continue to wage war on the open sea?
How the scariest attack on the US will come through the Internet
How the scariest attack on the US will come through the Internet
Marine veteran and cybersecurity expert from AttackIQ Christopher Kennedy explains why cyber-warfare is now a common doctrine, how state-sponsored cyber-attacks, like Iran, could cripple the U.S. mainland, and why a U.S. cyber-army is the cheapest army to mobilize.
NFL tightens social media security after hackers launch pre-Super Bowl attack
NFL tightens social media security after hackers launch pre-Super Bowl attack
The NFL has tightened social media security after hackers launched a wide-ranging attack just days before Super Bowl LIV.
One incredibly useful trick to find any photo on your phone fast
One incredibly useful trick to find any photo on your phone fast
You might remember when you’d only snap a few photos for fear of wasting film. Those days are long gone. Reports indicate people worldwide snap an astounding 1 trillion images a year.
Silicon Valley scrambles to stop coronavirus misinformation
Silicon Valley scrambles to stop coronavirus misinformation
The coronavirus's rapid spread worldwide is forcing Big Tech to confront the equally viral proliferation of misinformation -- in the form outright falsehoods and half-truths about the outbreak.
US military plane that crashed in Afghanistan: What we know
US military plane that crashed in Afghanistan: What we know
An Air Force statement has confirmed that the plane that crashed in Afghanistan Monday was a U.S. Air Force E-11A communications and electronic warfare plane.
NFL teams' Twitter accounts hacked ahead of Super Bowl LIV
NFL teams' Twitter accounts hacked ahead of Super Bowl LIV
A number of NFL teams' Twitter accounts have apparently been targeted by hackers, including the accounts for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, who meet in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday.
Internet watchdog calls on Congress to revoke big tech protections to counter political bias
Internet watchdog calls on Congress to revoke big tech protections to counter political bias
The Internet Accountability Project, a self-described conservative watchdog, called out Congress for failing to exercise oversight of big tech amid revelations of massive data hoarding, allegations of political bias, and personal privacy abuse.
Leaked documents expose Avast antivirus subsidiary selling web browsing data
Leaked documents expose Avast antivirus subsidiary selling web browsing data
“My wife has complained that OpenOffice will never print on Tuesdays” (2009)
“My wife has complained that OpenOffice will never print on Tuesdays” (2009)
Navy 'moves-out' on operating 11 aircraft carriers
Navy 'moves-out' on operating 11 aircraft carriers
They are floating attack machines, small cities on the seas and visible examples of U.S. military power -- and the Pentagon now plans to operate 11 of them.
Kobe Bryant dead: Teens post disturbing TikTok video that appears to mimic late NBA legend
Kobe Bryant dead: Teens post disturbing TikTok video that appears to mimic late NBA legend
Three teenagers have posted a disturbing video to TikTok that appears to mimic the helicopter crash that killed NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others.
Access to Wikipedia restored in Turkey after more than two and a half years
Access to Wikipedia restored in Turkey after more than two and a half years
In 2019, more Americans went to the library than to the movies
In 2019, more Americans went to the library than to the movies
Super Bowl tech preview with ‘Fox and Friends’
Super Bowl tech preview with ‘Fox and Friends’
Kurt the CyberGuy Knutsson previews all the high-tech gadgets for the Super Bowl.
Secret cameras, hacking passwords, Facebook after death and more: Tech Q&A
Secret cameras, hacking passwords, Facebook after death and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products, and all things digital.
How much longer will we trust Google’s search results?
How much longer will we trust Google’s search results?
My fridge has an RFID chip in the water filter, so a generic filter doesn't work
My fridge has an RFID chip in the water filter, so a generic filter doesn't work
Microsoft to force Chrome default search to Bing via Office365 ProPlus installer
Microsoft to force Chrome default search to Bing via Office365 ProPlus installer
We Wasted $50K on Google Ads So You Don't Have To (2019)
We Wasted $50K on Google Ads So You Don't Have To (2019)
5 ways to limit your phone’s location tracking
5 ways to limit your phone’s location tracking
What an amazing feat of technology that your phone’s GPS lets you instantly search for nearby cafes, get traffic alerts, and find your friends, among countless other location-sensitive tasks. Parents can breathe easier knowing where the kids are located at the tap of a button.
New Jersey Bars Police From Using Clearview Facial Recognition App
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology
Have a Search Warrant for Data? Google Wants You to Pay
By BY GABRIEL J.X. DANCE AND JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES from NYT Technology
To get past Apple encryption, NYPD uses $10 million lab with supercomputer generating millions of passwords
To get past Apple encryption, NYPD uses $10 million lab with supercomputer generating millions of passwords
Inside a heavily-fortified $10 million lab that looks like something NASA might have cooked up, the New York Police Department is trying to crack the encryption of iPhones confiscated during alleged crimes.
Cyberattack on major bank could spread fast, new research shows
Cyberattack on major bank could spread fast, new research shows
One well-timed cyberattack on a major bank could spread rapidly throughout the American financial system, a new report concludes.
Tinder adds panic button to save users from dangerous dates
Tinder adds panic button to save users from dangerous dates
Date from hell? Tinder claims it’s got your back.
The Week in Tech: A Tech Mogul’s Phone and the Saudi Crown Prince
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology
Job scams are getting easier thanks to technology, FBI warns
Job scams are getting easier thanks to technology, FBI warns
Not only is technology making job scams easier to pull off, but it's also making the scams more lucrative, the FBI has warned.
Google just created the most detailed image of a brain yet
Google just created the most detailed image of a brain yet
Scientists have created the most detailed 3D map of an organism brain to date. The mesmerizing threads of blue, yellow, purple and green represent thousands of brain cells and millions of connections found inside the brain of a fruit fly.
New York City votes to ban ‘cashless’ stores in potential setback for Visa, MasterCard
New York City votes to ban ‘cashless’ stores in potential setback for Visa, MasterCard
The future of retail is supposed to include “cashless” stores, where shoppers pay with a swipe, or tap, of their credit or debit card – or with their smartphones. But New York City lawmakers don’t seem to be buying in.
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