Technology News
Why Do We Bend Our Arms When We Run?
Live Science - 11 Aug 2019 14:51
The relationship between arm movements and gaits could help explain how arm proportions evolved in the human family tree.
Hackers could use Wi-Fi to install ranomware on DSLR cameras
New Scientist - 11 Aug 2019 09:00
Digital cameras with built-in Wi-Fi let people quickly send images to other devices. But a vulnerability in the process could leave people's cameras exposed
How eBay scammers turned Nespresso lovers into money mules
Mashable - 11 Aug 2019 03:09Canon PowerShot G7 X III sample gallery
DP Review - 11 Aug 2019 15:00
Though it lacks some of the bells and whistles that the G5 X II offers, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III adds a newer 1" sensor design and some useful upgrades to an already impressive compact. Faster readout speeds mak...
People are having stress dreams about losing their AirPods
Mashable - 11 Aug 2019 15:00Russia, after protests, tells Google not to advertise "illegal" events
Reuters - 11 Aug 2019 14:20
Russia's state communications watchdog said on Sunday it had asked Google to stop advertising "illegal mass events" on its YouTube video platform.
The Rocket Engine for NASA's New Orion Spacecraft Just Aced a Critical Test (Video)
SPACE.com - 11 Aug 2019 14:00
On Aug. 5, 2019, the Orion spacecraft's main engine successfully completed a critical propulsion test.
Amazon's Scout autonomous delivery robot is now testing in Irvine, California - Roadshow
CNET - 11 Aug 2019 14:00
Irvine is the second location for the ongoing Amazon Scout test program after Snohomish County, Washington.
Microsoft patent reveals controllers to transform smartphones into handheld Xbox
Digital Trends - 11 Aug 2019 08:15
A Microsoft patent revealed plans for controllers that will transforms smartphones into a handheld Xbox. Mock-ups for the controllers revealed what may be a Nintendo Switch competitor that will be powered by Project xClo...
Some robocall blockers sent private data without permission
Engadget - 11 Aug 2019 04:03
As helpful as robocall blocking tools can be, they can sometimes create their own problems. NCC Group security researcher Dan Hastings has found that some of the more popular robocall blocking apps have been sending data...
Russian rocket test explosion leads to radiation leak
Engadget - 11 Aug 2019 02:09
Russia's military technology push has unfortunately produced deadly consequences. The country's Rosatom has confirmed that five people have died and three injured after an explosion on August 8th while testing an isotopi...
Bizarre Sponsored Talk on 'Time AI' Encryption Tech Mocked at Black Hat Conference
Gizmodo - 11 Aug 2019 01:10
Attendees at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas booed and ridiculed a sponsored talk on Thursday called "The 2019 Discovery of Quasi-Prime Numbers: What Does This Mean For Encryption?" that touted a bizarre t...
Researchers find security flaws in 40 kernel drivers from 20 vendors
ZDNet - 11 Aug 2019 00:45
Affected vendors include the likes of Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, ASRock, AMI, Gigabyte, Realtek, Huawei, and more.
Y Combinator-backed Trella brings transparency to Egypt's trucking and shipping industry
TechCrunch - 11 Aug 2019 00:20
Y Combinator has become one of the key ways that startups from emerging markets get the attention of American investors. And arguably no clutch of companies has benefitted more from Y Combinator’s attention than startu...
Galaxy Note 10 Plus: A 6.8-inch phone that kills the headphone jack - CNET
CNET - 11 Aug 2019 00:00
You can also use the stylus to control the Note 10 with gestures.
That 4G hotspot could be a hotbed for hackers - CNET
CNET - 11 Aug 2019 00:00
Security researchers found serious vulnerabilities with a line of devices that gave potential hackers full access.
Awesome new accessories available now from the Watch Store
Cult of Mac - 11 Aug 2019 23:44
We just added a bunch of awesome new gadgets and accessories to the Cult of Mac Watch Store. Whether you want a gorgeous Apple Watch band, a handy charging stand, or a stylish AirPods case, we’ve got you covered with t...
3D-printing organs moves a few more steps closer to commercialization
TechCrunch - 11 Aug 2019 23:37
New successes in printing vascular tissue from living cells point to the accelerating pace of development of 3D printing tissue — and eventually the ability to manufacture organs from small samples of cells. Late last ...
IQbuds Boost wireless earbuds also help you hear better [Review]
Cult of Mac - 11 Aug 2019 23:31
Nuheara's IQbuds Boost work as Bluetooth headphones, but that's only the start. They are really for people who need just a bit of help hearing. They aren't true hearing aids, but might actually be better. Take a listen t...
Ninja disgusted at Twitch after porn stream was promoted on his channel
The Verge - 11 Aug 2019 23:14
Image: Ninja This afternoon, streamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins posted a video to Twitter to address an issue concerning his former Twitch profile page: the streaming platform had begun to promote other streamers in his plac...
Hackers Can Turn Everyday Speakers Into Acoustic Cyberweapons
Wired - 11 Aug 2019 23:07
A security researcher has demonstrated how to force everyday commercial speakers to emit harmful sounds.
Hacker Discovers Way to Cheat in Zwift, the Virtual Bike Racing Exercise Game
Motherboard - 11 Aug 2019 23:00
Security researcher Brad Dixon found a way to cheat Zwift, the half-game half-cycling trainer, into thinking he's a superstar athlete.