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Hackers stole 500MB of NASA mission systems data using Raspberry Pi
Slash Gear - 23 Jun 2019 15:22
NASA has revealed it discovered a security breach that allowed hackers to steal 500MB of data related to ‘major mission systems.’ The incident was discovered in April 2018 by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which...
Microsoft Bans Employees From Using Slack, Has AWS and Google Docs on a 'Discouraged' List
Gizmodo - 23 Jun 2019 02:30
PC giant Microsoft has informed its staff not to use popular chat app and competitor Slack, adding it to a list of "prohibited and discouraged technology" comprised of software and services that it does not want employee...
Jobs at risk of automation and AI tech - How worry should we be?
Slash Gear - 23 Jun 2019 12:09
Don't get too comfortable with your job right now. In a few years, machines and algorithms could very well be replacing human workers in many industries - and it is not just F&B and production lines. Left out of the usua...
Walmart uses AI camera tech to track checkout theft at 1,000 stores
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 02:26
Walmart's early use of AI at its stores isn't just for the sake of convenience. The retailer has confirmed to Business Insider that it's using camera-based computer vision tech to deter theft and losses at its checkouts ...
NASA's Astrobee cube robot flies in space for the first time
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 23:57
NASA's Astrobee cube robots are finally earning their space wings... in a manner of speaking. The agency has confirmed that one of the bots, Bumble, flew on its own for the first time aboard the International Space Stati...
US may require companies make 5G equipment outside of China
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 22:40
The US isn't just skittish about American companies using equipment from Chinese companies in their 5G networks -- it might force companies to avoid Chinese involvement altogether. Wall Street Journal sources claim that ...
Krysten Ritter Is Happy For Her Jessica Jones Journey to End
Gizmodo - 23 Jun 2019 21:30
With Marvel's Netflix adaptations officially over with and done, now that Jessica Jones's third season has gone live, the lingering question in the minds of fans is, will we ever see these versions of these characters ag...
Paris may offer flying taxis to 2024 Olympics guests
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 21:24
You can be sure that transportation will be a nightmare for many people attending the 2024 Paris Olympics, but technology could make it slightly more bearable. Airbus, Aeroports de Paris and the Paris Transport Authority...
Scooby-Doo's New Series Is Reviving the Scientist King of the 1990s, Steve Urkel
Gizmodo - 23 Jun 2019 20:45
Scooby did do that.
Steam Is About to Drop Official Support for Ubuntu
Gizmodo - 23 Jun 2019 19:35
Valve is dropping official support for Ubuntu 19.10 and future releases for its mega-popular Steam video game distribution platform, per Engadget, as the upcoming version of the OS will eliminate updates to 32-bit x86 co...
The best electronic drums for beginners
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 19:00
By Brent Butterworth This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full g...
Safe alcohol limits questioned: Study warns single pint has major impact
Slash Gear - 23 Jun 2019 18:45
Another study has called into question existing alcohol limits, this one focusing on the impact of low quantities of alcohol and how it may impact drivers. It’s generally believed that consuming one low-alcohol beverag...
After Math: The price of technological progress
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 17:30
San Francisco is on the cusp of banning e-cigarettes while a Florida town is now half a million dollars poorer following a ransomware attack. Google's building 20,000 new Silicon Valley homes (since California won't) and...
Report: James Marsden, Amber Heard in Negotiations to Star in The Stand Miniseries
Gizmodo - 23 Jun 2019 17:00
Slated for release, y'know, when it's finished, CBS All Access is working on a 10-part adaptation of Stephen King's apocalyptic epic, The Stand, the story of a plague that ravages the world and the people, good and evil,...
SKLZ Gold Flex Training Golf Club is here to help you develop your swinging mechanics
The Gadget Flow - 23 Jun 2019 15:00
Made for golf aficionados, the SKLZ Gold Flex Training Golf Club is here to take some strokes off your game. The club is flexible and has a 2.5-pound, weighted head to help you strengthen your drives. The flex in the sha...
Foreo LUNA 2 Facial Spa Massager helps reduce the presence of wrinkles
The Gadget Flow - 23 Jun 2019 15:00
If you’re looking for a way to improve your home skincare routine, the Foreo LUNA 2 Facial Spa Massager is it. This facial massager takes just two minutes to use, but it can remove up to 99.5% of dirt and oil in that t...
This week in tech history: Nintendo's N64 goes on sale in Japan
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 15:00
At Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important to look back at how far we've come. That's what This Week in Tech History does. Join us every weekend for a recap o...
Fix Your Bike On the Go With This One-Day Amazon Sale
Gizmodo - 23 Jun 2019 13:44
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DC is killing Vertigo imprint to bring comics under single brand
Slash Gear - 23 Jun 2019 13:40
In 1993, DC Comics launched an imprint called Vertigo that got recognition for its more mature and graphic content. Following reports claiming as much, DC Comics has confirmed that it will sunset the imprint in order to ...
Recommended Reading: Facebook moderator PTSD
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 13:00
Bodies in seats Casey Newton, The Verge The job of moderating toxic content on social media is a daunting task. It also takes a massive psychological toll on those doing it. The Verge has first-hand accounts from the wor...
India tells scooter makers to prepare for a switch to EVs
Engadget - 23 Jun 2019 08:19
Indian scooter and motorcycle manufacturers have to draw up a plan to switch to electric vehicles, and they only have two weeks to come up with one. According to Reuters, Indian officials have met up with the companies, ...
Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Bluetooth Wireless Earphones provide 9 hours of playback
The Gadget Flow - 23 Jun 2019 07:00
Wireless earphones are great, but not when they don’t last very long. Enter the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Bluetooth Wireless Earphones with their nine-hour battery life. If you need them for your daily commute, you m...