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Driver's license, credit card numbers: The Equifax hack is way worse than consumers knew
USA Today - 12 Feb 2018 15:53
A forensic investigation found criminals accessed other information from company records.
Facebook lost around 2.8 million U.S. users under 25 last year. 2018 won't be much better.
Re/code - 12 Feb 2018 13:00
That's according to research firm eMarketer. Facebook is losing young users even quicker than expected, according to new estimates by eMarketer. The digital measurement firm predicted last year that Facebook would see a ...
AMD Ryzen motherboards explained: The crucial differences in every AM4 chipset
PC World - 12 Feb 2018 16:56
For AMD's disruptive Ryzen processors, selecting the correct motherboard is both easier and more crucial than ever. First, the good news: AMD's doing away with the frightful hodgepodge of motherboard platforms to unite a...
US, UK government websites infected by cryptomining malware
Slash Gear - 12 Feb 2018 04:04
Governments originated from the need to not only govern but also protect citizens, though some will probably dispute how much that still applies today. It is with a bit of irony, then, that some government websites have ...
Quit Genius, backed by Y Combinator, wants to help you quit smoking
TechCrunch - 12 Feb 2018 17:00
Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things a person can do. But despite the products out there to help, from nicotine patches and gum to ecigarettes to scary PSAs and government programs, few of these products ...
How your company can benefit by integrating AI-powered chatbots
TechRepublic - 12 Feb 2018 17:00
Chatbots can help your company identify customers, resolve problems, and improve click-through rates. Here's why your company should consider adopting this AI tool into its business model.
Turns out the Equifax hack was even worse than we thought
TechRepublic - 12 Feb 2018 16:58
The 145.5 million people impacted by the Equifax breach may have had their tax identification numbers, email addresses, and driver's license information stolen.
This is how Google is celebrating the Winter Olympics
USA Today - 12 Feb 2018 16:43
Series of animated doodles will run through course of the Games.
How recycled astronaut poop might sustain a mission to Mars
NBC News - 12 Feb 2018 16:35
How will we keep astronauts fed on deep-space missions?
Video: Watch Elon Musk freak out in disbelief during SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch
BGR - 12 Feb 2018 16:18
SpaceX made history last week with the successful launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, the largest rocket ship in existence today. The world watched and waited through multiple delays due to weather before the massive rock...
Android P will reportedly have a new look and embrace the notch
The Verge - 12 Feb 2018 16:14
Google still has some serious work to do to get its most recent Android version to users -- only 1.1 percent of Android users are using Oreo -- but the company is already hard at work on Android P, which we're starting t...
Be Iron Man with Hasbro's Avengers: Infinity War Hero Vision - CNET
CNET - 12 Feb 2018 16:00
Unveiled just before Toy Fair kicks off in New York City, this helmet combined with augmented reality puts you in a fight against Thanos.
AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega graphics will redefine desktop PCs
ZDNet - 12 Feb 2018 16:00
AMD's unveiling of the Ryzen 3 2200G and Ryzen 5 2400G that feature built-in Radeon Vega graphics will shake up the entry-level and mid-range desktop PC market.
Vodafone NZ expands government services
ZDNet - 12 Feb 2018 07:17
Vodafone NZ has boosted its telecommunications-as-a-service offerings for the New Zealand government, adding more managed security services along with a new fixed connectivity service.
Hubble's Lonely Firework Display
SpaceRef - 12 Feb 2018 05:56
Roughly 50 million light-years away lies a somewhat overlooked little galaxy named NGC 1559. Pictured here by Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3, this barred spiral lies in the little-observed southern constellation of Reticul...
E-cigarette Liquid Flavorings May Still Cause Lung Damage Even Without Nicotine
Tech Times - 12 Feb 2018 04:36
The liquid flavorings in e-cigarettes may still damage the lungs regardless that they do not contain nicotine. Here are the most dangerous flavors that were found to be most toxic to lung cells.
Instagram is testing screenshot alerts for stories
TechCrunch - 12 Feb 2018 03:44
Instagram is testing a feature that will show users when someone else takes a screenshot of their story. Users included in the test are getting a warning that the next time they take a screenshot of a friend’s story th...
Exile sues Facebook in hunt for Cambodian leader's paid 'likes'
Engadget - 12 Feb 2018 02:59
Facebook doesn't normally have to answer questions about government leaders' public pages, but it might have to very shortly. Exiled Cambodian politician Sam Rainsy has sued Facebook insisting that it provide any informa...
Chinese tech giant Alibaba joins Coke, Visa as a major Olympic sponsor
Digital Trends - 12 Feb 2018 02:38
At the World Economic Forum this week in Davos, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group announced the formation of a long-term partnership that will last through 2028 The post Chinese tech giant Aliba...
SpaceX kicks 21st century "space race" into high gear
CBSNews - 12 Feb 2018 02:04
We watched in awe last week as SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into deep space. The Roadster can still be seen through powerful telescopes as a tiny speck drifting across the sky. It escaped the pull of Earth's gravity ...
Trump administration hopes to privatize ISS after 2024
Engadget - 12 Feb 2018 01:31
If the US government plans to stop funding the International Space Station at the end of 2024, there's a big question: what happens next? Hand the keys over to the private sector, apparently. The Washington Post has obta...
Meyer-Optik-Görlitz Launch Somnium II 85 F1.5 Lens
Photography Blog - 12 Feb 2018 17:30
Meyer-Optik-Görlitz have just launched the second version of their Somnium 85 F1.5 lens, known for its swirly bokeh. Currently available for pre-sale for $999, half the full price of $1999, the Somnium II 85 F1.5 is a n...