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Net Neutrality Activists Targeted in Phishing Campaign
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 00:15
Several prominent net neutrality advocacy groups were targeted in a spearphishing campaign, with around 70 attempts made to break into the accounts of activists at Free Press and Fight for the Future. The campaign, revea...
Zuckerberg replies to Trump's tweet with a list of Facebook benefits
Slash Gear - 28 Sep 2017 01:15
In case you missed it (and no one would blame you), Trump fired off a tweet this morning accusing Facebook of being “anti-Trump,” also blaming “The Networks” of the same, presumably referring to major news networ...
Twitter, Google, Facebook Called to Testify Before Congress Over Russian Campaign Ads
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 01:02
The House and Senate Intelligence Committees have asked executives from major tech companies to appear in open hearings tied to the committees' Russia investigations. The requests follow a week in which Facebook, Google,...
Deadspin I've Had Enough Of Charles Barkley | Jezebel Prince Harry Robbed Blind By Tiny Popcorn Thie
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 23:51
Deadspin I've Had Enough Of Charles Barkley | Jezebel Prince Harry Robbed Blind By Tiny Popcorn Thief | Very Smart Brothas What We're Gonna Do When the Revolution Comes | Splinter The Trump Tax Plan Is an American Catast...
Two states say the DHS is wrong about election hacking
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 23:46
Just a few days ago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finally revealed which states were targets of Russian election hacking attempts after having known itself for nearly a year. But Reuters reports that two sta...
Facebook is using its communications tech to get Puerto Rico back online
Slash Gear - 28 Sep 2017 23:45
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company is sending teams to get Puerto Rico back online, a necessary step for helping emergency crews communicate and helping affected residents get in touch with loved...
Play 'Lawbreakers' for free on PC this weekend
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 23:32
It hasn't been two months since team shooter Lawbreakers launched in early August and the game is inviting players to try it for free on PC this weekend, starting today. That's likely because the PC playerbase is dismal,...
Twitter Links Nearly 200 Accounts to Russian Propaganda Targeting US Voters [Updated]
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 23:26
After becoming a target of congressional inquiries this week, Twitter released new details on Thursday concerning dozens of accounts that the company says are tied to Russian propaganda efforts during the 2016 US preside...
Roku's IPO pushes its value to over $2 billion
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 23:15
When Roku announced it was chasing an IPO, its sights were to raise $100 million. The end result is more than double that, according to Bloomberg. As of press time, investors had bought some $219 million in stock and the...
Tesla expands referral program with cross-product rewards
Slash Gear - 28 Sep 2017 23:13
As of this week, Tesla automotive / device owners no longer need to own one specific product to be rewarded for referring a friend to buy another. In the past, a Model X owner would only get an award for referring a new ...
Anker Nebula Capsule projector is the size and shape of a soda can
Slash Gear - 28 Sep 2017 23:00
Anker has launched a new projector called the Nebula Capsule on Indiegogo, where it hopes to fund the device. Boasting a shape and size akin to a soda can, this projector is small enough to easily carry around, but with ...
Almost Half of the Abortions Performed Every Year Are Unsafe
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 23:00
In much of the world--America included--access to a safe, legal abortion is no guarantee. And in absence of legal abortions, women often put their lives at risk by seeking out abortions from those that are not trained to...
Twitter finds links to hundreds of Russian-backed bot accounts
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 22:55
Following news that Russian-linked operatives bought Facebook ads during the 2016 presidential election to sow divisiveness amidst the American public, Twitter announced on Thursday that it had uncovered a similar scheme...
You Only Have Six Days Left to Make That Sick, Viral Statue of Liberty Drone Video
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 22:50
The FAA fun police have struck again. The agency has already put restrictions on flying drones over and around national parks, military bases, and airports. Now it has announced it's restricting drone flights near Depart...
Live out your Bond fantasies with Aston Martin's submarine
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 22:34
Aston Martin, the company behind James Bond's whip, has partnered with Triton Submarines on a submersible concept called "Project Neptune" for incredibly well-heeled folks. It's the first design from Aston Martin Consult...
PlayStation Plus October 2017 free games list: Metal Gear Solid V, Amnesia
Slash Gear - 28 Sep 2017 22:15
Sony has revealed the upcoming games that will be available for free next month to PlayStation Plus members, and it’s a great lineup. Leading the roster is Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, though only PlayStation 4 ow...
Google Lens pretty much confirmed for Pixel release
Slash Gear - 28 Sep 2017 22:08
Google Pixel 2’s main super secret feature seems to have spilled here days before the device is revealed with Google Lens. The feature’s been in Android before for more than a half-decade – in different forms, thro...
A Mirrored Train Ride Through Tokyo Leaves You Wondering Which Way Is Up
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 22:03
By simply vertically mirroring footage from a commuter train ride through Tokyo, YouTube channel afridimensional made Japan's capital look like the backdrop for a futuristic sci-fi film in this chill short film, Neo Toky...
Alcatel Idol 5 hands-on: A decent phone for $200
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 22:00
Alcatel is back with a new Idol flagship that won't cost you a month's rent (unlike some other phones we know). The Idol 5 is the latest addition to the company's line of affordable handsets that offer mid- to high-end s...
Mazda and Toyota will work together to design EVs
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 21:57
Six months ago, Toyota showed off a customized electric, self-driving Lexus. Just yesterday, the auto maker revealed an update to the vehicle line with new Lidar and deep learning AI that can better see objects around th...
Snapchat's AR Lenses are the newest tool for ads
Engadget - 28 Sep 2017 21:46
Remember Snapchat's dancing 3D hot dog? Well, you might start seeing a few more Lenses like that one because Snap is opening up its 3D World Lenses to advertisers. So far, it has partnered with Warner Bros. and Bud Light...
EU Issues Strongest Warning Yet Demanding Tech Companies Crack Down on Illegal Content
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2017 21:45
The European Union is still not satisfied with how leading tech companies are handling the removal of illegal content online. On Thursday, it released a new set of guidelines for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Microsoft...