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Google Incognito mode lawsuit will go to court after all
Slash Gear - 15 Mar 2021 03:27
Google has been waging war against the abusive practice of tracking users across the Web even as it tries to protect and grow its advertising business that has become synonymous with that. It has introduced new features ...
Aukey's Wireless Charging Night Light Will Keep You Safe and Powered up for Only $15
Life Hacker - 15 Mar 2021 16:05
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22-Year-Old Bitcoin Entrepreneur Announces 'Free Speech' Phone for Trump Fans
Motherboard - 15 Mar 2021 15:10
The 'Freedom Phone' comes preloaded with Parler.
Microsoft investigates potential ties between partner security firm, Exchange Server attack code leak
ZDNet - 15 Mar 2021 12:46
Exploit tools used in widespread attacks reportedly are similar to PoC code privately distributed by Microsoft to vendors.
Facebook Launches Tool to Help Users Get Covid-19 Vaccine
Gizmodo - 15 Mar 2021 13:00
Facebook has launched a tool in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital to help people find covid-19 vaccine appointments, according to a press release from the social media company early Monday. The tool only works ...
Microsoft Exchange Server zero-day attacks: Malicious software found on 2,300 machines in the UK
ZDNet - 15 Mar 2021 17:37
An increasing range of cyber attackers - including ransomware gangs - are attempting to exploit Exchange Server vulnerabilities, so organisations should apply the critical security patches as a matter of urgency.
The long-awaited POCO F1 successor will finally be unveiled on March 30
Android Central - 15 Mar 2021 13:00
POCO is also rumored to soon launch a new F series 'flagship' based on the Redmi K40. What you need to know The POCO F1 successor will be unveiled in India on March 30. It is expected to launch as the POCO X3 Pro. The ph...
Leaker says AirPods 3 aren't coming anytime soon
BGR - 15 Mar 2021 12:50
According to recent rumors, Apple will hold a press event on March 23rd, although it has not yet announced the virtual event. The same rumors said that Apple is about to release various new products and refresh others. T...
Half the Country Is Now Considering Right to Repair Laws
Motherboard - 15 Mar 2021 15:00
The movement has gained momentum and now 25 states are considering right-to-repair laws.
AI robot artist adapts style according to how many brushstrokes it is allowed to make
Mashable - 15 Mar 2021 12:40Why spacewalk training involves getting very wet
Digital Trends - 15 Mar 2021 03:30
NASA describes spacewalks as "the most challenging task for an astronaut," with rigorous training sessions involving lots of time inside a large pool.
SpaceX Successfully Launches the Same Falcon 9 Rocket for a Record Ninth Flight
Gizmodo - 15 Mar 2021 03:02
SpaceX successfully launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets into space for a record ninth time on Sunday, making it the first in the company's fleet to launch and land nine times. The Falcon 9 rocket was carrying a new carg...
Payments Start-Up Stripe Surges to $95 Billion Valuation
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2021 01:18
The company has benefited in the pandemic as people turn to online shopping. It is now the most valuable start-up in the U.S.
Hidden link between cellular defense systems
Science Daily - 15 Mar 2021 17:50
Researchers have discovered that heparanase, HPSE, a poorly understood protein, is a key regulator of cells' innate defense mechanisms.
This Laser Battle Has Sparked a Rebellion
Wall Street Journal - 15 Mar 2021 16:05
Plunging stock prices have forced Lumentum and II-VI to boost cash portions of bids for Coherent.
Contact Tracers Have Tracked the Spread of COVID-19 Fatigue
Motherboard - 15 Mar 2021 15:00
Authorities across the US hired thousands of contact tracers to fight COVID-19. Workers say their efforts withered under bureaucracy and public apathy
Have you ever bought or sold an Android phone on a reseller site?
Android Central - 15 Mar 2021 14:24
Chatting with the AC forums. During good and bad economic times, one surefire way to either make some money or save some money is to dabble in the smartphone and tech gadget reseller marketplace. If you're anything like ...
Google: This Spectre proof-of-concept shows how dangerous these attacks can be
ZDNet - 15 Mar 2021 13:27
Google issues a new warning about Spectre attacks using JavaScript to leak data from one site to another.
Could there be life on Jupiter's moons?
Phys.org - 15 Mar 2021 13:11
The search for life outside of Earth has taken many forms. Mars, our neighbouring world, looks like it was once habitable. Perhaps too Venus, despite its current hellish conditions. But in recent years, scientists' gazes...
NASA is testing a new quiet wing designed to mitigate noise pollution from aircraft
Slash Gear - 15 Mar 2021 12:57
Many people who live close to airports consistently complain about the noise created by aircraft flying around. Researchers at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, completed a round of testing in late J...
App Store-supported jobs swelling by about 7% across Europe
AppleInsider - 15 Mar 2021 12:54
The App Store is continuing to generate more jobs in the United Kingdom and other countries in Europe, with Apple claiming growing job growth across the region. The app industry has helped create employment opportunities...
Is a free VPN safe? 5 things to look for
PC World - 15 Mar 2021 12:04
Virtual private networks are designed to preserve your anonymity on the internet. But VPNs can suffer from data breaches too, just like any service--as a recent report reminded us all. They also can be run by just about ...