Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Farsight Security COO Alexa Raad: 'Be Your Own Champion'

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Farsight Security COO Alexa Raad: 'Be Your Own Champion'
"If you think about Internet threats like phishing and botnets and malware -- all of those start with a DNS -- a domain name system. And so every kind of nefarious act leaves footprints and fingerprints in the DNS. That's something that cannot be faked," said Farsight Security COO Alexa Raad. For example, "a lot of the new domain names that are registered are typically registered with bad intent, meaning criminals are going to use them to commit some sort of act, like phishing attacks, etc."

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

The Weird Mistakes Killing Tesla

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The Weird Mistakes Killing Tesla
Tesla is trending to fail spectacularly. It has been burning cash at an unsustainable rate, and it keeps making avoidable mistakes that weaken it. Here's what is weird: You'd think the firm's biggest problem would be that every large car maker was working behind the scenes to kill it. However, with the exception of the dealerships, the car companies for the most part appear to have worked harder to emulate Tesla than to destroy it. I expect that if Tesla fails, all fingers will point to Musk and the executive team.
The Transportation Revolution: Much More Than Self-Driving Cars
The autonomous car has thrown the automotive industry -- an industry that is notoriously slow to change -- into the forefront of technology. The autonomous car has become a technology catalyst because it requires innovation in many areas, ranging from processor and sensor technology to AI. As with all new technologies, the industry rushes to focus on consumers because they represent the billion-dollar pot of gold, but as with many other new technologies, it is the industrial applications that are likely to take hold first.
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Fortnite: Ninja won't play with female gamers
Fortnite: Ninja won't play with female gamers
The gamer says he doesn't 'play with female gamers' out of respect for his wife.
Charging ahead
Charging ahead
From battery-powered trucks to Formula E racing cars, electric vehicles are going mainstream around the world.
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GE Smart Countertop Microwave Review: Future Food
GE Smart Countertop Microwave Review: Future Food
GE loaded this microwave with Alexa capabilities and scan-to-cook technology. But those high-tech features make microwaving more complicated than ever.

Monday, August 13, 2018

At-Home Eldercare Goes High Tech

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At-Home Eldercare Goes High Tech
The call came in less than an hour before the 8 a.m. shift was scheduled to start: A family emergency meant the regular caregiver for an elderly client couldn't make her shift that day, so a replacement caregiver was needed ASAP. Homewatch CareGivers of San Juan Capistrano had to quickly send a substitute from its pool of licensed, trained and security-bonded caregivers. Once confirmed to cover the shift, the substitute caregiver tapped into the Homewatch CareGivers "Care+" mobile system to access the client's medical information.

Sunday, August 12, 2018

This Weekend's Best Deals: LG, Apple, Dell and More

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This Weekend's Best Deals: LG, Apple, Dell and More
This Weekend's Best Deals: LG, Apple, Dell and More
This weekend's picks include deals from LG, Apple, and Dell.
Back to School: 6 Best Laptops and Tablets
Back to School: 6 Best Laptops and Tablets
No matter how you prefer to crush that term paper or immerse yourself in research, these computers will help you excel.
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Hacking the US mid-terms? It's child's play
Hacking the US mid-terms? It's child's play
Security experts say the US voting system is extremely vulnerable to cyber-attack. How vulnerable? Just ask these 11-year-olds.
Charlottesville: Why one man is suing Alex Jones for defamation
Charlottesville: Why one man is suing Alex Jones for defamation
Brennan Gilmore's life was turned upside down after the Charlottesville attack. Now he's fighting back.

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Galaxy Note9 Is Front and Center in Samsung's Connected World

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Galaxy Note9 Is Front and Center in Samsung's Connected World
Samsung has unveiled its much-anticipated Galaxy Note9. The company made several other announcements as well, as it presented its vision for a seamlessly connected world. "We are creating a galaxy of experiences that span not just devices and locations but platforms and brands," said DJ Koh, CEO of Samsung Electronics, at the event. These experiences are "built on a foundation of intelligence that learns, adopts and anticipates -- not to control your choices but to enhance human capabilities and expand human possibilities."

Friday, August 10, 2018

CVS Offers Doc Visits via Smartphone Video

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CVS Offers Doc Visits via Smartphone Video
CVS Health'a retail MinuteClinic on Wednesday announced MinuteClinic Video Visits, a new virtual healthcare offering designed to assist people with minor illnesses and injuries, skin conditions, and other wellness needs. The telehealth offering will provide 24/7 access to healthcare services via mobile devices. It is available for both Android and iOS in nine states: Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire and Virginia. It also is available in Washington, D.C.
Russian Hackers Have Invaded Hundreds of US Utilities: Report
Hundreds of U.S. utilities were penetrated by Russian hackers who could have disrupted the nation's power grid. The attacks were launched last year by threat actors belonging to a group known as "Dragonfly" or "Energetic Bear," which is sponsored by the Russian government, according to a report. The hackers used Black Hat tools such as phishing and waterhole traps to obtain credentials from legitimate users and leverage them to gain access to the utilities. It's unusual for the DHS to call out a nation-state attacker by name.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Price, Specs, Release Date
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Price, Specs, Release Date
The newest version of the oversized Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone has arrived, stylus and all.
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Art alive
Art alive
How augmented reality is giving artworks and exhibitions new dimensions.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data sale to Labour

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Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data sale to Labour
Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data sale to Labour
Emma's Diary is fined £140,000 after illegally collecting and selling information to the Labour Party.
Artist uses Google Home to fire a gun
Artist uses Google Home to fire a gun
Artist Alexander Reben has found a way to command a Google Home to fire a weapon.
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Android Pie Is Filled with AI
AI plays a big role in Android 9, the latest version of Google's mobile OS. Called "Android Pie," it is designed to learn from its users' behavior, and apply those lessons to simplify and customize their phone experiences. "From predicting your next task so you can jump right into the action you want to take, to prioritizing battery power for the apps you use most, to helping you disconnect from your phone at the end of the day, Android 9 adapts to your life and the ways you like to use your phone," noted Google VP Sameer Samat.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9: How to Watch Live Stream, Date, Start Time
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: How to Watch Live Stream, Date, Start Time
Samsung's big summer show, Galaxy Unpacked, kicks off today. Here's how to tune in.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Lenovo Smart Display Review: Google Shows Off

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Lenovo Smart Display Review: Google Shows Off
Lenovo Smart Display Review: Google Shows Off
Google Assistant finally gets a screen, making it an ideal kitchen companion. Our full review of the 8-inch and 10-inch models.
Moto Z3 Play Review: Unlocked and Loaded
Moto Z3 Play Review: Unlocked and Loaded
Motorola goes all-in on Mods and glass with its new Moto Z3 phones. Our full WIRED review.
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Virus Attack on Chipmaker Could Delay Next iPhone
A computer virus over the weekend disrupted the operations of the Asian manufacturer that makes chips for the iPhone and other devices offered by top shelf high-tech companies. The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. said that a virus outbreak Friday evening affected a number of computer systems and fab tools at its facilities in Taiwan. The incident likely will cause shipment delays and create additional costs, the company said, as well as a 3 percent reduction in revenue and a 1 percent decline in gross margins in the third quarter.
CEO Ousters: Is Elon Musk Next?
For pretty much my entire career, CEOs have been almost invulnerable. Even when Steve Jobs, Apple's founder and lead spokesperson, tried to get then-CEO John Scully fired from Apple, he lost and got fired himself. I've watched CEOs at companies with zero-tolerance employee dating policies have affairs with subordinates and get a pass. Even though Jobs went behind his board's back to issue himself stock options, he survived that during his term as CEO. Things have changed. Almost every week, another CEO bites the dust for misbehavior.
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Lombok quake: Facebook 'regrets' earthquake balloons
Lombok quake: Facebook 'regrets' earthquake balloons
The social network played a festive animation to Indonesian speakers posting about a tragedy.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Google Android 9 Pie: The 5 Best New Features

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Google Android 9 Pie: The 5 Best New Features
Google Android 9 Pie: The 5 Best New Features
Here are five key features from Android Pie, which was released today.
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Ola to challenge Uber in UK ride-hailing market
Ola to challenge Uber in UK ride-hailing market
Mammoth Indian ride-hailing firm Ola - with 125 million customers - continues its global expansion.
German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark net
German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark net
A court in Freiburg gives long jail terms to a couple who sold their son to paedophiles.
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Behind Apple's Trillion-Dollar Company Numbers
Apple is one of the most popular and powerful companies in the United States, and last week it became the most valuable as well. That news brought back some personal memories of my time at IBM, when it was the most powerful and valuable technology company in the world. For a long time, it seemed virtually untouchable. However, IBM went off the rails in the late 1980s, and by the early 1990s the stock had collapsed, the CEO had been fired, and the company had announced massive, historic layoffs.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Best Point and Shoot Cameras (2018): Canon, Sony, Olympus

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Best Point and Shoot Cameras (2018): Canon, Sony, Olympus
Best Point and Shoot Cameras (2018): Canon, Sony, Olympus
Ditch the DSLR and say "sayonara, smartphone" with these awesome compact cameras.
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What's life as a YouTube child star really like?
What's life as a YouTube child star really like?
JD and Arabella Daho went viral on YouTube at a very young age. But they've also been the subject of abuse - both online and off.
Mars pulls ads from YouTube drill videos
Mars pulls ads from YouTube drill videos
The firm says it was "unacceptable" its brands were appearing next to the controversial rap content.

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android

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Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android
Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android
Epic Games confirms Fortnite will bypass the Google Play app store when it appears on Android.
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BioLite FirePit Review: A More Civilized Fire
BioLite FirePit Review: A More Civilized Fire
Thanks to a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth-compatibility, you can get all the coziness and conviviality of a wood fire—without the hassle.
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Microsoft Surface Go Earns Strong Marks
Early reviews of the Microsoft Surface Go two-in-one, now available in stores, mainly have been positive. "This Surface Go is far closer to what people seem to want in a small product that's more focused on productivity than the iPad has yet been able to deliver," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group. Reviewers have compared it favorable to Apple's iPad and Google's Chromebook. Education "and perhaps millennials" will be the strongest markets for the Surface Go, suggested Enderle.
Samsung's Foldable Smartphone Slated for Next Year: Report
Samsung plans to launch a foldable-screen smartphone early next year, according to reports, possibly priced around $1,500. Samsung's foldable phone will resemble a book, with the main display inside the covers, said Ken Hyers, director of the emerging device strategies service at Strategy Analytics. The exterior will have a smaller notification display on the front, and a camera, or cameras, on the back. The main display will have a 7.3-inch screen. The foldable smartphone may have a 3,000 mAh battery or larger.
Ribbons and Tabs Give OnlyOffice Suite a Fresh Look
Ascensio System SIA recently released its free office suite upgrade -- OnlyOffice Desktop Editors -- with a ribbon and tab interface plus numerous updated features. The refresh makes version 5.1 a potential alternative to Web versions of the Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs for Linux users. The three-module set of OnlyOffice Desktop Editors has an impressive collection of tools geared toward individual consumers and small offices. It provides many of the conveniences available when using MS Word or Google G-Suite apps.

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Best Weekend Deals: SNES Classic, Apple Watch, Dell XPS

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Best Weekend Deals: SNES Classic, Apple Watch, Dell XPS
Best Weekend Deals: SNES Classic, Apple Watch, Dell XPS
What's on your weekend shopping list? Roku, Apple, and Nintendo have a few ideas.

Friday, August 3, 2018

Amazon tax bill falls despite profits leap

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Amazon tax bill falls despite profits leap
Amazon tax bill falls despite profits leap
The online retail giant paid £1.7m in corporate tax even though profits almost trebled.
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You Won't Miss Brookstone, But You Should
You Won't Miss Brookstone, But You Should
Brookstone has declared bankruptcy, and will shutter its 101 retail locations in malls across the United States.
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7 Ways to Supercharge Your Netflix Experience
We've all been there: scrolling through a seemingly never-ending carousel of shows and movies available on Netflix, trying to find the one thing we might want to sit down and enjoy. Except we often end up spending more time looking for something to kick back and view than actually watching the thing itself. But fear not! You too can optimize your Netflix viewing experience, both in terms of finding something you want to watch, and amplifying how you watch it. Here's how.

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Homeland Security Unveils Center to Combat Cyberthreats

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Homeland Security Unveils Center to Combat Cyberthreats
The Homeland Security Department has announced the National Risk Management Center, part of a new effort to combat cyberthreats to the U.S. The new agency's mission will be to defend the critical infrastructure through greater cooperation between the public and private sectors. The center will bring together government experts and industry partners to work out ways that the government can support the partners. The idea is to create a single point of access to all government resources that can be used to defend against cyberthreats.
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Best Sonos Setup: Which Sonos Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?
Best Sonos Setup: Which Sonos Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?
We’ve tested every Sonos speaker and Soundbar at WIRED. We like them all, but which ones are worth buying?
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Google in China: Internet giant 'plans censored search engine'
Google in China: Internet giant 'plans censored search engine'
The US giant is reportedly developing a search engine that would block sensitive queries.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Edge of Belgravia Shiroi Hana Knife Set: Price, Specs, Release Date

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Edge of Belgravia Shiroi Hana Knife Set: Price, Specs, Release Date
Edge of Belgravia Shiroi Hana Knife Set: Price, Specs, Release Date
Edge of Belgravia’s new $299 Japanese-steel knife set will inspire your most wishful culinary dreams.
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Televerde's Michelle Cirocco: Tech Enables Trust
"Everybody's using technologies like artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, marketing automation tools, search engine marketing and lead analytics tools," said Michelle Cirocco, head of global marketing for Televerde. "We're using all these tools and technologies to identify who we should communicate with, and we use them to set the stage for our marketing and demand-generation efforts, and to get our names or clients' names in front of their prospects. Ultimately, though, our real goal is to build relationships."

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million

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Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million
Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million
The Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World owner says details of 10 million customers have been affected.
Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars.
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AI and the Future of Your Job
I just finished The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity, and it was one hell of a read. A lot of us are concerned about the coming of robots that arguably will be more capable than we are. This book likely will make some feel a tad more comfortable about the future, because it points out in some detail that a lot of the blue-collar jobs that supposedly would be going to these metallic false humans won't be. On the other hand, a lot of white color jobs probably won't be around for long.
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Blueair Sense+ Review: Breathe Easy With This Wi-Fi-Enabled Air Purifier
Blueair Sense+ Review: Breathe Easy With This Wi-Fi-Enabled Air Purifier
Check on indoor air pollutants and bid them begone with Blueair's smart air purifier.