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HackerOne CEO Talks Bug Bounty Programs at RSA Conference
Threatpost - 20 Apr 2018 15:03
Can bug bounty programs be designed to protect consumer privacy and how do programs balance white hat disclosure versus companies sitting on vulnerabilities until they are fixed?
How to turn off notifications in Windows 10
Digital Trends - 20 Apr 2018 15:00
Are the notifications on Windows 10 annoying you? Here's our guide on how to turn off notifications in Windows and how to manage alerts so that the important stuff still gets through. The post How to turn off notificatio...
Windows 10: Microsoft to boost Linux app security with Windows Defender firewall
ZDNet - 20 Apr 2018 15:20
Microsoft preps new Windows 10 security features to ensure system integrity during start-up and after it's running.
Google just made using two-factor authentication a complete no-brainer
BGR - 20 Apr 2018 05:34
If you're not using two-factor authentication on every single important online account, especially including your primary email account, you should probably rethink your security priorities. Unfortunately, the inconvenie...
Tiny dents in solar cells could make them more efficient than ever
Digital Trends - 20 Apr 2018 23:16
Looking to make solar panels more efficient? Why not try putting a dent in them? That's the basis for an intriguing new project from researchers at the United Kingdom's University of Warwick. The post Tiny dents in solar...
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: What to know about the starry spectacle
Fox News - 20 Apr 2018 21:25
The annual Lyrid meteor shower will put on a spectacular display -- with 10 to 20 meteors per hour -- as it peaks this weekend.
Faster walking heart patients are hospitalized less
Science Daily - 20 Apr 2018 15:03
Faster walking patients with heart disease are hospitalized less, according to new research.
AT&T chief reveals plans for new streaming service -- in court - CNET
CNET - 20 Apr 2018 07:10
The revelation of a new $15-a-month Watch service comes during antitrust fight over the Time Warner merger.
Chat is Google's industry-backed answer to Apple iMessage
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2018 05:22
Google’s communication services are a mess, and that’s describing it nicely. It has made multiple attempts, some of which continue to exist independently, to offer the best messaging platform ever. Almost all of thos...
The Challenges of an Alien Spaceflight Program: Escaping Super Earths and Red Dwarf Stars
Universe Today - 20 Apr 2018 03:04
According to two new papers submitted by a Harvard Professor and an independent scientists, extra-terrestrials might have a hard time getting out into space. The post The Challenges of an Alien Spaceflight Program: Escap...
Tesla facing investigation by California officials over worker injuries - Roadshow
CNET - 20 Apr 2018 02:26
The company has been accused of underreporting employee's on-the-job illnesses and injuries to the state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
This implant creates an artificial mole when cancer is detected
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2018 01:42
Diagnosing cancer early enough to effectively treat it is difficult, but a new early warning system could change that. Researchers with ETH Zurich have developed a bio-implant that creates an artificial mole when it dete...
As algorithms take over, YouTube's recommendations highlight a human problem
NBC News - 20 Apr 2018 00:14
A supercomputer playing chess against your mind to get you to keep watching.
AT&T's 5G 'foundation' technology is now live in 141 markets
ZDNet - 20 Apr 2018 22:00
AT&T's 5G Evolution technology has theoretical peak speeds of up to 400 megabits per second on capable devices.
AT&T prepaid plans get more data and bigger discounts
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2018 21:51
AT&T has tweaked its prepaid plans, making them slightly more attractive than before. Of note, users now have the option of an 8GB prepaid plan that costs $50/month, double or more the high-speed data you’ll get from s...
Gene Variant Increases Empathy Driven Fear: Mouse Study
Neuroscience News - 20 Apr 2018 20:54
Researchers have identified a specific genetic variant that appears to help facilitate empathy driven by fear in rodents.
Adam Savage's Silicon Valley Comic Con 2018 Panel!
Tested - 20 Apr 2018 17:00
Adam Savage's Silicon Valley Comic Con 2018 Panel!
Earth from Space: Henderson Island, South Pacific
SpaceRef - 20 Apr 2018 16:57
Henderson Island lies in the South Pacific, about halfway between New Zealand and Chile....
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers have never been as cheap as they are today on Amazon
BGR - 20 Apr 2018 16:54
Can you ever really have enough Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers for your Nintendo Switch console? OK fine, four controllers is probably enough. But if you have fewer than four, right now is the perfect time to remedy that. ...
Our 3 favorite iPhone lenses for shooting better Instagram photos
Mashable - 20 Apr 2018 16:51The challenges of an alien spaceflight program--escaping super-Earths and red dwarf stars
Phys.org - 20 Apr 2018 16:40
Since the beginning of the Space Age, humans have relied on chemical rockets to get into space. While this method is certainly effective, it is also very expensive and requires a considerable amount of resources. As we l...