Technology News
Nope, our Temporary Moon Isn't Space Junk, it's an Asteroid
Universe Today - 20 Oct 2017 01:43
In April of 2016, astronomers became aware of a distant object that appeared to be orbiting the Sun, but was also passing close enough to Earth that it could be periodically viewed using the most powerful telescopes. Sin...
FITLY Minimalist Running Pack
The Gadget Flow - 20 Oct 2017 15:00
Comfortably carry your valuables while you run with the FITLY Minimalist Running Pack. With plenty of space for your phone, keys, money, and cards, you can bring your essentials without affecting your performance. Featur...
Hackers Distribute Malware-Infected Media Player to Hundreds of Mac Users
Motherboard - 20 Oct 2017 16:52
Yet another software supply-chain attack hits popular applications.
Xperia XA1 Plus available in the US, no fingerprint scanner of course
Slash Gear - 20 Oct 2017 03:24
Sony is giving 2017 one last hurrah before calling it done, at least as far as smartphones go. It didn't exactly lavish much attention on a relatively less known but totally new Xperia XA1 Plus, but no one's going to bla...
Archaeologists find gates of Hell in Saudi Arabia
BGR - 20 Oct 2017 03:01
When researchers are searching for remnants of structures and settlements constructed by ancient peoples they typically focus on areas that are hospitable to human life. A new discovery in Saudi Arabia goes firmly agains...
Twitter now has a timeline to go after bullies and trolls - CNET
CNET - 20 Oct 2017 02:13
For the first time, the social network makes its safety calendar public. Now you can see when it plans to enforce rules against abusive behavior.
Billions in tax breaks offered to Amazon for second headquarters
Reuters - 20 Oct 2017 01:40
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is receiving offers of billions of dollars in tax breaks and other subsidies from cities and states across North America that are participating in a company contest to pick a location for its s...
CEO Satya Nadella's Microsoft Presents New Competition for Apple
The Mac Observer - 20 Oct 2017 00:10
Microsoft is a smarter, more technical, more customer oriented company company under CEO Satya Nadella, and that poses new challenges for Apple.
Booz Allen to Acquire AI-based Morphick
SecurityWeek - 20 Oct 2017 19:38
Contracting giant Booz Allen is to acquire cybersecurity firm Morphick. Few details have been made public -- there is no statement on the price involved nor the future of existing Morphick staff. Nevertheless, this seem ...
Elon Musk gets OK to start digging in early step toward hyperloop dream
L.A. Times - 20 Oct 2017 18:40The Fervor Around Blockchains Explained in Two Minutes
Wired - 20 Oct 2017 18:32
Investors, banks, and governments are all experimenting with blockchain technology inspired by Bitcoin.
An early Christmas present from cable companies: Internet price hikes
BGR - 20 Oct 2017 18:11
We regularly do our best to try to help readers save money on their cable and internet bills. In fact, just two days ago we told you about a little $40 box that shaves anywhere from $96 to $120 off your annual cost of in...
Necurs-Based DDE Attacks Now Spreading Locky Ransomware
Threatpost - 20 Oct 2017 18:05
Researchers have spotted Locky ransomware infections emanating from the Necurs botnet via Word attachments using a DDE technique that Microsoft says is an Office feature and does not merit a security patch.
Shocking discovery of ancient teeth could rewrite human history
BGR - 20 Oct 2017 17:46
There's still many questions to be answered regarding the origins of mankind, but researchers have a pretty good outline of how it all went down -- or at least they thought they did, as a new discovery by archaeologists ...
Chinese phone maker Vivo entering Hong Kong, Russia and beyond - CNET
CNET - 20 Oct 2017 17:20
One of China's biggest phone makers is branching out to more countries, including Singapore and Taiwan.
Apple exec Craig Federighi says no October event this year
AppleInsider - 20 Oct 2017 17:18
With just 11 days left in the month, Apple will not be holding an October press event this year, the company's head of software engineering reportedly said in an email.
How I Socially Engineer Myself Into High Security Facilities
Motherboard - 20 Oct 2017 17:00
A pentester shares a story that shows how social engineering can get you anywhere.
Watch This Guy Build a Nintendo Switch Clone That Plays Thousands of Classic Games
Gizmodo - 20 Oct 2017 16:08
Still having a hard time finding a Nintendo Switch in stores? Or maybe you're tired of waiting for Nintendo's promised online store full of retro games? Tim Lindquist took things into his own hands and built a Nintendo S...
Craig Wright Couldn't Prove He Invented Bitcoin, But He's Back Anyway
Motherboard - 20 Oct 2017 16:00
Wright isn't mad, actually he's laughing.
Apple Hit with Trademark Lawsuit Over Animoji Name
The Mac Observer - 20 Oct 2017 15:41
Apple is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit over the Animoji name it uses for the iPhone X’s animated emoji feature.