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Pocket-lint - 23 Dec 2017 11:30Rocket lights sky as it carries satellites from California
ABC News - 23 Dec 2017 06:11
A reused SpaceX rocket has carried 10 satellites into space from California, leaving behind a trail of mystery and wonder
Russian hackers have been targeting journalists since 2014
Engadget - 23 Dec 2017 02:59
The hacker group called Fancy Bear (which has been linked to Russian intelligence agency GRU) has been accused of the leaking of the Democratic National Convention emails, the distribution of malware that hijaked Ukrania...
Elon Musk shows off the Tesla Roadster he's prepping for space
Engadget - 23 Dec 2017 01:16
When Elon Musk revealed his plans for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, he also promised the delivery of his own cherry-red Tesla Roadster to space, all while David Bowie's Space Oddity plays. Not the most subtle of promotio...
Cryptocurrency Crash Drops Bitcoin to a 40% Gain for December
The Mac Observer - 23 Dec 2017 00:47
Even at its low of $10,835 on Friday, Bitcoin was still up 10.2% in December. If you look back to January 1st, 2017, when Bitcoin opened at $998, Bitcoin is up a staggering 885% on the year.
NASA astronaut, first to fly untethered in space, dies at 80
Phys.org - 23 Dec 2017 00:33
NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless, the first person to fly freely and untethered in space, has died. He was 80.
Stopping the PTPCamera Process on a Mac from Hogging CPU
OS X Daily - 23 Dec 2017 21:50
Some Mac users running older versions of MacOS system software may notice that after they plug an iPhone or a camera into their Mac, the computer starts running slower and, if it has a battery, the battery drains faster....
GearVR was the 'Evolve' and 'Left 4 Dead' studio's savior
Engadget - 23 Dec 2017 16:30
"Chaotic." That's how Turtle Rock Studios president Steve Goldstein described the 14 months between its last AAA game, Evolve, being effectively killed and now. The four-hunter-versus-one-gigantic-monster online multipla...
Google Play Offers 12 Days Of Deals For Android Users: Games, Movies, Books, And More
Tech Times - 23 Dec 2017 16:11
Google kicked off a Play Store sale, offering heavy discounts for Android users. Called 12 Days of Play, the sale offers deals on games, movies, music, and books.
France Goes After WhatsApp For Sharing Data With Facebook, and More Security News This Week
Wired - 23 Dec 2017 16:00
A fake *Cuphead*, a WhatsApp privacy blow-up, and more of the week's top security news.
New Report Slams Idea of a Missile Defense Shield in Space
SPACE.com - 23 Dec 2017 15:39Google Poaches Top Mobile Chip Designer John Bruno From Apple
Mac Rumors - 23 Dec 2017 14:39
Google has reportedly poached one of Apple's top chip designers, as it continues to pursue plans to design its own chipsets for consumer devices like its Pixel range of smartphones. According to The Information, the sear...
Our solar system may have formed inside a giant space bubble
Engadget - 23 Dec 2017 11:19
There are various theories about how the solar system formed, but scientists haven't been able to agree on a single model that explains all the quirks of our corner of space as it exists today. Now, scientists at the Uni...
SpaceX concludes 2017 with fourth Iridium Next launch
Space News - 23 Dec 2017 05:19
SpaceX closed out its most successful year to date Dec. 22 with the launch of 10 satellites for mobile satellite services operator Iridium, notching a personal best of 18 launches in a single year. SpaceNews.com
OkCupid's dating profiles will soon push for a 'real' name
Engadget - 23 Dec 2017 04:57
OkCupid is clearly eager to cast off many dating site traditions. Next on the chopping block: usernames. The service has announced that it will require "real" first names in dating profiles (in a tweet it said "You do no...
The guitar meets the iPhone with Fusion
USA Today - 23 Dec 2017 02:56
Jefferson Graham reviews the Fusion Guitar, which has a built-in amp, and can be powered by an iPhone, on #TalkingTech
Did You Like or Follow Facebook Pages from a Russian Troll Farm?
Wired - 23 Dec 2017 01:11
Facebook released a tool that shows users if they've liked or followed accounts linked to a Russian troll farm.
Huawei Router Vulnerability Used to Spread Mirai Variant
Threatpost - 23 Dec 2017 01:09
Researchers have identified a vulnerability in a Huawei home router model that is being exploited by an adversary to spread a variant of the Mirai malware called Okiku, also known as Satori.
With CRISPR, geneticists have a powerful new weapon in the battle against ALS
Digital Trends - 23 Dec 2017 01:06
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have been able to disable the defective gene that triggers ALS in mice. Could a human treatment be on the horizon in the near future? The post With CRISPR, geneticist...
Tricked by Russian 2016 election propaganda? New Facebook tool reveals all
Slash Gear - 23 Dec 2017 00:41
Last month, Facebook revealed that it would soon launch a tool enabling its users to check whether they’d unwittingly “liked” a Russian 2016 election propaganda post. That tool has just gone live, giving every Face...
How to Tell if You've Liked or Followed a Russian Propaganda Page on Facebook
Life Hacker - 23 Dec 2017 19:53
By this point, it's pretty much understood that Russia attempted to influence the 2016 Presidential election in the United States through social media posts. However, what you may not know is whether or not you personall...
My favorite theory about the 'Alien Probe' asteroid is that aliens are intentionally ignoring Earth
BGR - 23 Dec 2017 00:20
You've probably seen a lot of coverage of the mysterious interstellar visitor known as Oumuamua in recent weeks. It was (and still is) a pretty big deal for a number of reasons, not least of which is that whatever it is,...