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Operator of Malware-Testing Service Scan4You Convicted on Three Federal Charges
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 04:45
One of the men behind the Scan4You, a counter-antivirus tool used by cybercriminals to determine whether their malware would be flagged during routine security scans, has been convicted on three counts in federal court.
Intel makes its first 10nm Cannon Lake chips official
Ars Technica - 17 May 2018 02:40
Intel said it was making 10nm processors; now we know what processor and which customer.
Facebook partners with think tank to fight global election meddling
Engadget - 17 May 2018 17:18
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you're probably aware of how foreign actors influenced the 2016 presidential election using Facebook ads. Letting foreign interests interfere in the US election process is a major ...
Why Miss Your High School Graduation When You Can Dress Up a Robot in a Cap and Gown?
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 17:00
There's a lot of talk about robots coming for our jobs (and into our nightmares), but let's take a moment to appreciate the Very Good Robots. For instance, this telepresence robot that helped Cynthia Pettway, who was stu...
Intel finally made a 10nm processor
Engadget - 17 May 2018 16:59
Around two years later and Intel is finally shipping its 10nm Cannon Lake CPUs. The chip itself is a bit of a bore, but given its legacy of delays and how long Intel has been talking about it, that they're finally being ...
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Is Now Spewing Large 'Ballistic' Rocks
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 16:20
As if the residents of Hawaii's Big Island don't have enough to worry about already, the US Geological Survey is now warning residents of yet another threat: large rocks shooting from Kilauea's crater. Several rocks, inc...
Solar-charging iPhone X Tesla now available if you can afford it
Slash Gear - 17 May 2018 04:43
Smartphone battery cases aren’t uncommon but, given their nature, they add considerable bulk to your phone and take away any semblance of premium or luxurious design. That’s especially a problem if you have an expens...
YouTube Music subscriptions shake up Google Play Music and YouTube Red
Engadget - 17 May 2018 04:37
YouTube execs have finally announced the long-awaited revamp for YouTube Music that they say will eventually replace Google Play Music. In interviews with Recode, CNET and USA Today, they revealed the new YouTube Music w...
Wonder Android gaming phone takes cues from Nintendo Switch
Slash Gear - 17 May 2018 04:11
When word of the Xiaomi-backed Black Shark gaming smartphone went out, it was compared to the Nintendo Switch. When it launched, it ended up only being half a Switch. Nonetheless, it seems that Nintendo’s wildly succes...
Report: Rich Guys Can't Find Anyone to Run Their Incredibly Vague Healthcare Company
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 03:30
Earlier this year, billionaires Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, and Jamie Dimon promised to launch a new partnership that would upend the healthcare industry and lower the cost of care for the employees of their very large c...
Leaked Instagram feature shows how much time you waste
Slash Gear - 17 May 2018 03:00
A leaked Instagram feature shows users how much time they spend on the service. Whether the feature, which is called Usage Insights, will be launched as a regular offering for all users isn’t clear at this point. The n...
Google Declares Victory for S in Chrome 69 [Nice]
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 23:50
For a long time, Google and other web-minded businesses like Mozilla have been pushing S as a way to address the shortcomings and security flaws inherent in . And if Google's reports are any indication, it seems to be wo...
How Engadget's parent company is making sites like ours easier to use
Engadget - 17 May 2018 23:50
Today, May 17th, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, but in fact, this entire month has been an eventful one for people with disabilities. Two weeks ago, Google and Microsoft pledged to commit $20 and $25 million to t...
Who on Earth Taught You People How to Eat?
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 23:40
Depending on where you're eating and who you're eating it with, the rules around food can be stunningly complex. The core concept, however, is that food is inserted into the mouth, and once it's there, if you find it imp...
Hulu will stream Viceland shows like 'Gaycation' and 'Weediquette'
Engadget - 17 May 2018 23:28
You can already watch Viceland via Hulu's live TV service, but now you'll get even more content on demand. According to a report at Variety, Hulu has inked a deal with the TV show creator, which will provide the past sea...
Black Ops 4 battle royale mode: everything you need to know
Slash Gear - 17 May 2018 23:26
Confirming previous rumors, Activision has decided to ditch the single-player campaign in newly revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. However, the company has more things to offer in substitution, not the least of which is...
Hippo Poo Is Suffocating Fish in East Africa
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 23:20
Usually, dumping fish-killing garbage into rivers is a human's job. But hippos seem to be doing it, too, through their routine mass pooping events.
North Korea May Be Secretly Selling Face Recognition Tech Abroad Through Front Companies
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 23:10
Security researchers have unearthed an elaborate scheme of North Korean front companies secretly suppling advanced biometric recognition and encryption software to countries around the world. In a new report, researchers...
HTC U12 Plus leaked in full
Slash Gear - 17 May 2018 23:06
This afternoon the HTC U12+ (or plus, if you prefer) was leaked in full. This device is the largest version yet of HTC’s current hero phone lineup. This device has a 6-inch 2880 x 1440 pixel display with a pair of came...
2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first-drive: ticks all the boxes
Slash Gear - 17 May 2018 23:06
The Cayenne E-Hybrid is positioned between the newly redesigned Cayenne S and the speed-demon Cayenne Turbo for 2019. In southern France, I had the opportunity to test out Porsche's sharp end of the sword against competi...
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Engadget - 17 May 2018 23:01
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The US Had Its Lowest Birth Rate Ever Last Year
Gizmodo - 17 May 2018 22:53
American women had fewer children in 2017 than in any year since 1987, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease and Prevention Thursday. And the overall birth rate was the lowest ever recorded in the...