Friday, January 4, 2019

German politicians targeted in 'mass hack attack'

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German politicians targeted in 'mass hack attack'
German politicians targeted in 'mass hack attack'
Chancellor Angela Merkel is among hundreds of MPs and others reportedly hit by a "serious attack".
Huawei staff punished after official tweet posted 'via iPhone'
Huawei staff punished after official tweet posted 'via iPhone'
Two employees are reportedly demoted over a social media post displaying "via Twitter for iPhone".
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Voice-Controlled Online Entertainment Is Gaining Traction
Smart speakers are becoming a more common platform for controlling connected entertainment due to a rapid increase in popularity and ease of use. Household penetration of smart speakers is expected to reach 47 percent among U.S. broadband households by 2022, based on Parks Associates estimates. New entrants in the connected consumer electronics market, including Samsung, Roku and Facebook, are likely to make announcements about new voice-controlled speakers at CES 2019 in order to claim a share of this new voice-first CE market.
Supermicro: Our Motherboards Are Clean
Supermicro CEO Charles Liang has informed the company's customers that a leading third-party investigations company found "absolutely no evidence of malicious hardware" on its motherboards. The investigation was undertaken in response to a recent claim that bad actors had inserted spy chips in the firm's motherboards on behalf of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, China's armed forces. The findings "were no surprise to us," Liang noted, because "our process is designed to protect the integrity and reliability of our products."
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8 Things to Expect From CES 2019: AI, 5G, 8K, and More
8 Things to Expect From CES 2019: AI, 5G, 8K, and More
When CES 2019 kicks off next week in Las Vegas, companies will be promising faster, smarter tech products. That's partly true.
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Thursday, January 3, 2019

Where ordering cannabis is easy as booking a taxi

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Where ordering cannabis is easy as booking a taxi
Where ordering cannabis is easy as booking a taxi
Clicking on an app allows Los Angeles cannabis users to order supplies which are delivered to their door.
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'DNA Printing' in the Cloud, Part 3
DNA printing has given rise to the world's first "DNA printer" on the market, a claim advanced by the product's creators. The BioXp 3200 System is available from SGI-DNA, a division of Synthetic Genomics, a San Diego biotechnology company. The BioXp 3200 System is a DNA/RNA assembler and synthesizer made out of steel, glass, plastic, insulated wire, laboratory instruments and microprocessors. The system is about the size of a business office network laser printer, but instead of outputting printed hard copy, this device copies genes and outputs proteins.
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Roku Channel Streams Shows to Your Phone, No Box Required
Roku Channel Streams Shows to Your Phone, No Box Required
The Roku Channel will be available to stream from within the Roku app, and will add paid subscription options like Showtime.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

New York new year drone plan scuppered by rain

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New York new year drone plan scuppered by rain
New York new year drone plan scuppered by rain
NYPD plans to use a camera-equipped drone in Times Square were spoiled by rain and wind.
Australian police Google Maps blunder 'missed location of body'
Australian police Google Maps blunder 'missed location of body'
Australian authorities should have used better tools when looking for a missing man, a coroner says.
Netflix removes comedy episode after Saudi complaint
Netflix removes comedy episode after Saudi complaint
The episode of Patriot Act, with US comedian Hasan Minhaj, was critical of Saudi Arabia's rulers.
The firm whose staff are all autistic
The firm whose staff are all autistic
A California father set up a company where his sons could work - and now employs more than 150 people.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Big Tech Is Here to Help You Fight Excessive Phone Use—Kinda

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Big Tech Is Here to Help You Fight Excessive Phone Use—Kinda
Big Tech Is Here to Help You Fight Excessive Phone Use—Kinda
How Google, Apple, and Facebook turned "digital wellness" into a Goopified trend that gives them a new way to market themselves.
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The Smartest Tech Products of 2018
Picking a product of the year is anything but trivial because the products I cover every week range from headphones to laptops to books, cars and more. So, I thought I'd try something different this year and pick six products that each deserve the title and then name a winner that stands out from the rest. This allows me to simplify the task and get around a bit of a writer's block I've been having on this subject. The six products will be a book, a car, a laptop, a smart speaker, Security, and a component. Let's get to it.
Who's Winning the Latest Tech Industry Battles?
December has become consistent with the Chinese curse, "May You Be Born In Interesting Times." We are up to our armpits in wars, and each is very different. Qualcomm and Intel are fighting for 5G control, and Intel is tearing itself apart. Microsoft passed Apple in valuation, largely because it has not been focusing on Apple. Canadian authorities just arrested the daughter of the Huawei founder, at the request of the United States, cratering the stock market again, and setting up a potentially costly chain of events.
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Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower
Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a 30-minute closure.
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Monday, December 31, 2018

Amazon Fire HD and Echo Dot (Kids Editions): 5 Tips and Tricks

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Amazon Fire HD and Echo Dot (Kids Editions): 5 Tips and Tricks
Amazon Fire HD and Echo Dot (Kids Editions): 5 Tips and Tricks
Before you hand your kid an Amazon Fire tablet or Echo Dot, here are a few ways to make sure they enjoy it.
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'It's a presentation of people's lives - not reality'
'It's a presentation of people's lives - not reality'
Cardiff film-maker Paul Allen said "addictive" Facebook made his anxiety and panic attacks worse.
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Sunday, December 30, 2018

2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

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2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next
2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next
From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year.
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2018 Tech in Memoriam: Goodbye to the iPhone SE, Google+, and More
2018 Tech in Memoriam: Goodbye to the iPhone SE, Google+, and More
Pour one out for this year's tech casualties.
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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia

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Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia
Bitcoin Babushkas: Cryptocurrency mining in Siberia
Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers.
Google and Facebook put ads in child sex abuse discovery apps
Google and Facebook put ads in child sex abuse discovery apps
Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned.
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It's Time to Take a Hard Look at Healthcare Cloud Security
The healthcare cloud has been growing incredibly, becoming an ever-more-important element of health information technology, or HIT. There are many reasons why the HIT cloud has been becoming more prominent, such as research and development and collaboration. Since the cloud has been expanding so rapidly, this may be a good time to reconsider security -- and that means understanding the threat, reviewing best practices, and heightening awareness of emergent approaches. First, realize the cloud is only getting bigger.
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Best PS4 Accessories (2019): Controllers, Headsets, and More
Best PS4 Accessories (2019): Controllers, Headsets, and More
Own a PS4 or PS4 Pro? You're definitely going to want some of these lovely extras.
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Friday, December 28, 2018

Your Voice Assistant May Be Getting Smarter, But It's Still Awkward

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Your Voice Assistant May Be Getting Smarter, But It's Still Awkward
Your Voice Assistant May Be Getting Smarter, But It's Still Awkward
The more smart devices that sell, the more compelling the AI technology becomes. But the virtual assistants inside still stumble.
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North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked
North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked
A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected.
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Thursday, December 27, 2018

How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts

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How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts
How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts
You can't always get what you want. Here's how to get some cash (or store credit) instead.
Best After-Christmas Sales (2018): Bose, Beats, Blu-ray, and More
Best After-Christmas Sales (2018): Bose, Beats, Blu-ray, and More
If you’re looking for deals or unwrapped some gift cards this season, there are plenty of killer year-end sales happening.
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Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018
Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018
EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data.
Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade
Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade
Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying.
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'DNA Printing' in the Cloud, Part 2
In DNA printing, genetic code becomes computer code. This transformation occurs when the chemical bases adenine, thymine, cytosine and guanine present in a chemical mix or gene sequence are translated by computer through gel electrophoresis technology into their representative letters: A/T, T/A, C/G, G/C. This alphabet code was formalized in 1970 by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry for integration into a text-based bioinformatics format, called "FASTA," in which nucleotides are represented symbolically using single letters.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Are you ready to break up with your phone?

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Are you ready to break up with your phone?
Are you ready to break up with your phone?
Smartphone owners have a growing sense of unease about the amount of time spent staring at that screen.
Amazon's Alexa: The annoying thing about having the same name
Amazon's Alexa: The annoying thing about having the same name
We speak to three Alexas who share their name with Amazon's famous virtual assistant.
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How Set Up New Devices: iPhone, Amazon Echo, Google Home, TV
How Set Up New Devices: iPhone, Amazon Echo, Google Home, TV
You got a cool gadget for the holidays! You lucky duck. Now you’ve gotta set it up. You poor sap.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

2018: The Year of Fighting for Positive Change

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2018: The Year of Fighting for Positive Change
When I think of corporate responsibility, one company tends to float to the top, and that is Cisco. With massive efforts to train people all over the world in the critical networking skills needed to secure and expand global communications, Cisco has been taking a major chunk out of joblessness. It has invested millions to reduce homelessness near its headquarters -- something most of the tech firms seem to ignore -- and it has been aggressive in deploying crisis teams during disasters to ensure timely communications to first responders.
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The Most-Read WIRED Gear Stories of 2018
The Most-Read WIRED Gear Stories of 2018
A review of the Air Fryer, a three-month sojourn in Bing, and a user's guide to how to disable throttling on an iPhone all topped this year's list.
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UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace
UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace
Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments.
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Monday, December 24, 2018

The Best Smart Displays: Google Home Hub, Echo, JBL, Lenovo

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The Best Smart Displays: Google Home Hub, Echo, JBL, Lenovo
The Best Smart Displays: Google Home Hub, Echo, JBL, Lenovo
Smart displays are officially a thing now. Here are the models you should know about.
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Ministers to discuss Gatwick drone drama as suspects released
Ministers to discuss Gatwick drone drama as suspects released
A government source said ministers are to discuss the disruption which grounded hundreds of flights.
Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth
Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth
A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China.
How well does Zozosuit measure up?
How well does Zozosuit measure up?
Can a bodysuit help customers take accurate measurements and buy custom-fit clothes online?
The secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite.
The secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite.
The BBC has discovered a ring of teenage hackers making thousands out of Fortnite.
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Sunday, December 23, 2018

5 Ways to Make Your Website Gen-Z Friendlier

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5 Ways to Make Your Website Gen-Z Friendlier
Generation Z is getting a lot of attention these days, as the cohort is expected to outpace millennials, and comprise 32 percent of the world's 7.7 billion population. This powerful group of consumers was born into a digital world. A much-reported claim is that Generation Z has an attention span of 8 seconds. It may seem that to reach younger consumers, your website should mirror this lightning-quick attention span, but in reality, the reverse is true. Members of Gen Z constantly get slammed with every conceivable stimulus.
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WIRED’s Favorite Gear of 2018: iPhone XR, Google Home Hub, and More
WIRED’s Favorite Gear of 2018: iPhone XR, Google Home Hub, and More
From our favorite phone to the best smart-home innovation, this is all of 2018's best gear.
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Saturday, December 22, 2018

Gadget Lab Podcast: 2018 Was the Year of 'Oops!' in Tech

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Gadget Lab Podcast: 2018 Was the Year of 'Oops!' in Tech
Gadget Lab Podcast: 2018 Was the Year of 'Oops!' in Tech
Wired’s Gadget Lab team sums up this year in tech. Plus: An interview with the CEO of a futuristic fitness company.
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Friday, December 21, 2018

Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat

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Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat
Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat
Bazookas, nets and trained eagles are all used to tackle rogue drones around the world.
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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Firework Offers Snack-Size Original Content

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Firework Offers Snack-Size Original Content
Firework this week released a collection of shows consisting of 12 episodes that will run just 15-seconds each. The first, "Fireside Chat featuring Molly Tarlov," debuted Tuesday. Three more followed on Wednesday, and another is scheduled for release on Dec. 28. Users can download the episodes via the Firework app, which is now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. In the first series from Firework Originals, "Fireside Chat featuring Molly Tarlov," the actress and comedian interviews various stars in just 15 seconds.
AI Meets VR in New Nvidia Tech
Nvidia has announced a breakthrough in 3D rendering research that may have far-reaching ramifications for future virtual worlds. A team led by Nvidia VP Bryan Catanzaro discovered a way to use a neural network to render synthetic 3D environments in real time, using a model trained on real-world videos. With Nvidia's technology, worlds can be populated with objects "learned" from video input. Nvidia's technology offers the potential to quickly create virtual worlds for gaming, automotive, architecture, robotics or virtual reality.
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Gatwick Airport: Drone attack grounds flights
Gatwick Airport: Drone attack grounds flights
About 10,000 passengers are hit and others warned not to travel as planes are grounded and diverted.
Fortnite teen hackers 'earning thousands of pounds a week'
Fortnite teen hackers 'earning thousands of pounds a week'
Thieves sell hijacked accounts with in-demand skins online after locking out original owners.
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How Amazon Alexa Uses Machine Learning to Get Smarter
How Amazon Alexa Uses Machine Learning to Get Smarter
Amazon's voice assistant made considerable gains in 2018 through the continued refinement of machine learning techniques.
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