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A year later, the exploit that fueled the WannaCry ransomware remains a threat
Mashable - 12 May 2018 01:51Apple faces class action lawsuit over failing MacBook butterfly keyboards
9 to 5 Mac - 12 May 2018 15:30
Apple’s polarizing butterfly keyboard design is now causing the company some legal issues. A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that the company knew about the reliability issues of the des...
Big Bang Theory stars open a wedding gift from Stephen Hawking - CNET
CNET - 12 May 2018 05:15
Watch this unaired clip from the season finale of the CBS show Big Bang Theory where the late scientist gets a sweet mention.
Android Circuit: New Samsung Galaxy Leaks, Nokia X Confirmed, Google's Android P Surprise
Forbes - 12 May 2018 02:35Bitcoin Under Pressure. Can A Technology Summit Goose It Higher Next Week?
Forbes - 12 May 2018 02:26
Bitcoin has retreated from its recent push to $10,000 and is down almost 50% for the year. If Tom Lee from Fundstrat is right about how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should move during and after the Consensus 2018 c...
Amazon's highest rated iPad case now available for Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad
9 to 5 Mac - 12 May 2018 19:06
ZUGU CASE, maker of Amazon’s highest rated case for iPad, has now officially confirmed support for Apple’s latest 9.7-inch iPad released just last month. The Prodigy Case– also available for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro ...
Space Photos of the Week: Mini-Moons Make Saturn's Rings Extra Groovy
Wired - 12 May 2018 16:00
Pan, the "ravioli moon," carves a path through the pretty debris ringing this most photogenic of planets.
Google is finally making it easier for you to manage your private data
BGR - 12 May 2018 15:30
Google is overhauling its user privacy policy, not because it wants to do it or because it wants to collect less data about you, but because Europe is forcing the company to allow customers to better manage their data. G...
Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Is Up $13 Billion Since Midst Of Privacy Scandal
Forbes - 12 May 2018 15:15Google needs to regulate how its computers talk to people, or the government will
Android Central - 12 May 2018 15:00
Much of what Google does with AI scares people, and they will want something done. With an AI here and AI there, here an AI there an AI everywhere an AI, Old McGoogle has a new farm. One it has been working on for a long...
This Alien World Has No Clouds, and That's Weird
Live Science - 12 May 2018 14:59Russia-Linked Facebook Ads Targeted a Sketchy Chrome Extension at Teen Girls
Wired - 12 May 2018 14:40
Among the Russian ads released by House Democrats this week were links promoting malicious Chrome extensions.
7 Ways That Silicon Valley Can Better Work With The Government
Forbes - 12 May 2018 14:30
Learn how technology firms can work more effectively with the government to protect the consumer.
How Bangladesh Became SpaceX's First Falcon 9 Block 5 Rocket Customer
SPACE.com - 12 May 2018 13:13Are cryptocurrencies safe? Here's how to protect against attacks
Pocket-lint - 12 May 2018 11:00
Cryptocurrency is booming again. As Bitcoin recovers from its price decline and analysts predict a surge in value, newcomers will want to know whether
Class action certification denied in iPhone 6, 6 Plus "touch disease" case, aftermarket parts seized
AppleInsider - 12 May 2018 03:36
The "right to repair" movement was dealt a blow on Tuesday when a federal court judge declined to certify a class in a lawsuit against Apple regarding its handling of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus "touch disease" problems. That sa...
Futuristic new device lets you talk, text, even use maps with no cell service
BGR - 12 May 2018 03:01
If you enjoy hiking, climbing, skiing, or any other activity that generally takes place in a remote area, we found something you definitely need to check out. Conversely, if you go to a lot of concerts or sporting events...
Brace yourself: SuitX industrial exoskeletons amplify human strength - CNET
CNET - 12 May 2018 02:47
Lift heavy packages or ease your life on the assembly line, but don't fantasize about becoming Iron Man yet.
Budget airline Spirit will offer in-flight WiFi starting next summer
Slash Gear - 12 May 2018 02:20
The US is home to several ultra-low cost airlines, one of them being Spirit Airlines. The carrier has announced that it will be the first budget airline to offer in-flight WiFi, though customers won’t have access to it...
The terms and conditions for Elon Musk's Not-A-Flamethrower are ridiculous
Digital Trends - 12 May 2018 02:01
In preparation for the launch of the Not-A-Flamethrower, the Boring Company has sent out the official terms and conditions for the device, which are -- ironically -- meant to be taken lightly. The post The terms and cond...
Bitcoin prices are tumbling again
BGR - 12 May 2018 02:00
Bitcoin has once again fallen below the $9,000 mark as a bad 24 hours of news sent speculative investors scurrying back to their fiat currencies. Bitcoin itself is down 5.45 percent over the last day, according to CoinMa...
Microsoft will replace your Surface Pro 4 if the screen flickers
Engadget - 12 May 2018 01:58
Since Microsoft released the Surface Pro 4 in 2015, many owners have wrangled with a maddening screen flicker. Two and a half years later, Microsoft still can't fix the issue on "a small percentage" of Pro 4s through fir...