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We have a new favorite smart lock
BGR - 19 Dec 2017 19:42
With all the new smart locks that have been released over the past year, we've been getting an unusually high number of emails asking for recommendations. This is especially true from three particular groups of people: S...
How talk radio stays relevant in the digital age
TechRepublic - 19 Dec 2017 20:22
Radio is now a state of mind, says Talkers Magazine's Michael Harrison. Radio has evolved from a literal box to podcasts and online talk shows. Learn how publishers can break through the noise.
The Worst-Reported Science Stories of 2017
Gizmodo - 19 Dec 2017 17:30
It's really not that hard to write a science news story, I promise. Some new scientific results come out, you talk to a scientist on the phone and ask them what they did, then you ask a few other people who know about th...
Instax Share App vs Fujifilm Camera; Which Is Better For Your Instax Prints?
The Phoblographer - 19 Dec 2017 07:00
Instax is a great way for photographers to give instant prints to clients, either as a memento of the shoot or as an added service. While most people will have to transfer the images to their phone, Fujifilm shooter has ...
Government requests for Facebook user data continue to increase worldwide
TechCrunch - 19 Dec 2017 06:03
Facebook continues to see increased requests for user data from governments worldwide, according to its latest transparency report. The social network first introduced the reports, which give raw figures on data requests...
Kaspersky Lab asks court to overturn US government ban - CNET
CNET - 19 Dec 2017 05:32
The Moscow-based software company says a Trump administration ban on the use of its products deprived it of due process.
US blames North Korea for WannaCry cyberattack - CNET
CNET - 19 Dec 2017 05:09
The Trump administration is expected to call for action preventing North Korea from carrying out the cyberattacks, the Washington Post reports.
SpaceX capsule back at space station with pre-Christmas haul
USA Today - 19 Dec 2017 04:53Google will use lasers instead of fiber to deploy high-speed internet
BGR - 19 Dec 2017 04:01
There are two main components to getting an entire nation online: the last mile, and the backbone. The often-talked-about "last mile" is the final piece of the puzzle, the cable running to each house, or the wireless lin...
Trump: Cybersecurity is a national defense priority - CNET
CNET - 19 Dec 2017 01:51
In a strategy document, the White House calls for stronger defenses against hackers from criminal enterprises and places like Russia, China and Iran.
Hackers take control of security firm's domain, steal secret data
Ars Technica - 19 Dec 2017 01:45
Attackers bypass S encryption protection by registering new TLS certificate.
Blue Alerts will warn you when local police are in danger
The Verge - 19 Dec 2017 22:10
Last week, while many of us were caught up by the internet getting ripped apart by the seams, FCC chairman Ajit Pai also announced a new national system of wireless emergency Blue Alerts, which will notify the public if ...
Microsoft removes Google's Chrome installer from the Windows Store
The Verge - 19 Dec 2017 22:04
Google published a Chrome app in the Windows Store earlier today, which just directed users to a download link to install the browser. Microsoft isn't impressed with Google's obvious snub of the Windows Store, and it's t...
How to Spot Fake Apps in Apple's App Store and Google Play
Life Hacker - 19 Dec 2017 20:27
When something is too good to be true, it usually is.
AirPods 2 tipped for 2018: Here's what could be new
Slash Gear - 19 Dec 2017 20:15
Apple’s second-generation AirPods will launch in the latter half of 2018, complete with internal refinements, according to new analyst predictions. The wireless headphones have proved to be a stand-out hit for the Cupe...
How to Turn a Pair of Glasses Into an AI-Fooling Spy Tool
Motherboard - 19 Dec 2017 19:50
Perfect for a sci-fi heist.
The FDA Just Approved Gene Therapy for Inherited Blindness
Gizmodo - 19 Dec 2017 19:45
In a major breakthrough, a gene therapy for a rare inherited form of blindness received approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. The treatment is the first gene therapy for an inherited disease approved...
2017's worst passwords will leave you horrified
Slash Gear - 19 Dec 2017 19:38
We’re less than two weeks out from the start of 2018, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to look back at some of the worst passwords of the year. This year was particularly bad for online security, with many...
HERE Technologies launches asset tracking service
ZDNet - 19 Dec 2017 19:00
Here Technologies tracking platform aims to track assets, people and devices in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Facebook's facial recognition now looks for you in photos you're not tagged in
The Verge - 19 Dec 2017 17:38
Facebook is expanding how it uses facial recognition to find people in photos. From today, the company will notify users when someone uploads a photo with them in it -- even if they're not tagged. The user will then have...
How One of Silicon Valley's Oldest Companies Survived Tech's Biggest Transitions
Singularity Hub - 19 Dec 2017 17:30
In an industry that celebrates newcomers and disruptors, tech companies over a decade old take on the air of grizzled veterans. Still, some Silicon Valley companies manage to ride out the cycles. Founded in 1939 and stil...
Comprehensive Endpoint Protection Requires the Right Cyber Threat Intelligence
Dark Reading - 19 Dec 2017 17:30
CTI falls into three main categories -- tactical, operational, and strategic -- and answers questions related to the "who, what, and why" of a cyber attack.