Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport

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Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport

BBC Minute's Ione Wells investigates the rising trend of 'cyber-flashing' where naked photos are being sent by strangers to people's phones.

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Are these the faces of the future?

Are these the faces of the future? It's clear these robots are no ordinary machines.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers

WIRED’s Peter Rubin joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about his experience wearing Nike’s newest self-adjusting sneakers. Plus: Nitasha Tiku weighs in on mandatory arbitration at tech companies.

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The Evolution of Software Security Best Practices

Independent software vendors, along with Internet of Things and cloud vendors, are involved in a market transformation that is making them look more alike. The similarities are evident in the way they approach software security initiatives, according to a report from Synopsys. Synopsys has released its ninth annual Building Security in Maturity Model, or BSIMM9. The BSIMM project provides a de facto standard for assessing and then improving software security initiatives, the company said.

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Twitter warns that private tweets were public for years

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Twitter warns that private tweets were public for years

A security flaw meant many private messages were readable for years said Twitter.

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Is It Time for a Google Fitness Watch?

Fitness is what’s driving smartwatches.

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Lenovo, Verizon to Reincarnate Motorola Razr as Foldable Smartphone: Report

The Motorola Razr -- once the hottest flip phone available -- is being revived as a smartphone with a foldable screen, according to reports. It will be offered exclusively through Verizon in the United States, possibly in February, although the device is still being tested and the launch date is not firm. Its starting price reportedly will be $1,500. Unlike Apple and Samsung, Lenovo may not have the chops to push a $1,500 smartphone, suggested Ramon Llamas, a research director at IDC.

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GCHQ sets up all-female cyber-training classes

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GCHQ sets up all-female cyber-training classes

The UK's intelligence services say there are too few young women working in cyber-security.

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Ace Combat 7: Can it match flying in real-life?

The latest version of the game has a new VR mode for more realistic aerial acrobatics.

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Court: Cops Can't Compel the Use of Body Parts to Unlock Phones

Authorities can't force people to unlock their biometrically secured phones or other devices, according to a federal judge. "The Government may not compel or otherwise utilize fingers, thumbs, facial recognition, optical/iris, or any other biometric feature to unlock electronic devices," Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore wrote. An attempt by law enforcement authorities in Oakland, California, to force two suspected extortionists to unlock their mobile phones with biometrics violated Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination.

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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.

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Best Skiing and Snowboarding Gear (2019): Jackets, Boots, and More

From custom skis to the ultimate in-bounds backpack, everything you need to make the most of powder days.

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The ultrasound scan you can do yourself

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The ultrasound scan you can do yourself

A US company has produced an ultrasound scanner that plugs into an iPhone and costs $2,000 (£1,555).

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Smartwatches: Switzerland's friend or foe?

The Swiss watch industry faced a near-death experience from quartz products. Is the smartwatch a similar threat?

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Nike's Self-Lacing Adapt BB Basketball Shoe Is Actually Smart

The Adapt BB isn't just an impressive riff on a sci-fi dream—it's a lightweight, NBA-ready kick that's ushering in a new age of smart footwear.

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Rumors Roil Ahead of Next Month's Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung is expected to unveil its new lineup of flagship smartphones on Feb. 20 at a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, and the rumor mill has been operating on overtime. It's believed three new Galaxy S10 models will be announced at the event, as well as a folding phone. Banners promoting Unpacked are using the phrase "Unfolding the Future" as a tagline. Three models are expected: Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10 Lite. "That's a winning strategy," said Jack E. Gold, principal analyst at J.Gold Associates.

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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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CES 2019: A Tech Solution for a Standoff

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CES 2019: A Tech Solution for a Standoff

To say I'm typically not a fan of CES would be an understatement, but this year was very different. A combination of better logistics and fewer people at the show, coupled with some truly earth-shattering content, made CES a must-attend event this year. One of the things that jumped out at me is that IBM announced a compelling fix for the border wall controversy. It's a fix that actually could improve the U.S. government overall. In addition, I had an interesting chat that showcased the death of the tech market -- but that's a good thing.

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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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Location Data Selling Threatens Consumer Privacy

Selling location data collected by mobile phones has become a lucrative business, according to a report that noted location advertising sales are expected to reach $21 billion this year. At least 75 companies receive anonymous, precise location data from applications with the location services feature activated. Several of those outfits claim to track 200 million mobile devices in the United States -- about half of all devices in the country. The data is very accurate, coming within a few yards of a person's whereabouts at a point in time.

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Pantheon Desktop Makes Linux Elementary

Developers of U.S.-based Elementary OS recently released the community's annual major update, Juno 5. What makes this distro so nontraditional is its own desktop interface, called "Pantheon." This desktop interface is somewhat of a hybrid, inspired by Apple's Debian Ubuntu-based OS X. It combines some similarities of the GNOME 3 Shell with the visual finesse of the OS X dock. Its Ubuntu underpinnings are anchored under the hood. What you see and use on the screen gives Elementary OS a distinct look and feel.

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The Rise of the Swiss Army Gadget

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The Rise of the Swiss Army Gadget

From mirrors with speakers to picture frame wireless chargers, we're deep into the age of multi-function devices.

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Instagram egg: Kylie Jenner's most-liked record beaten

A single speckled egg, sitting on a white background, has toppled reality television star Kylie Jenner for most-liked picture on Instagram - and we have questions.

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CES 2019: The sat nav of the future has arrived

A car dashboard that can display directions and points of interest as holograms has been developed.

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Dating apps: What are they doing to our mental health?

Will's a serial swiper, Alvin's 'addicted' and Meggy's giving up. Do we know how dating apps affect us?

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Poland spy arrest: China telecoms firm Huawei sacks employee

The Chinese telecoms firm says Wang Weijing acted on his own and brought the company into disrepute.

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6 Ways to Safeguard Data Before an Emergency Strikes

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6 Ways to Safeguard Data Before an Emergency Strikes

Think about planning for a natural disaster emergency that might affect your home. You'd likely store some water, flashlights, food, blankets and other essentials. The key element of your planning would be proactivity. You'd do all of the work before an emergency occurred, not during the actual crisis. If your supplies were used up after the emergency passed, then you would restock before the next disaster might strike. Protecting data requires a similar approach: putting in place as many safeguards as you can before anything bad happens.

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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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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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9 Best CES 2019 Devices You Can Buy Right Now: Suunto, Lenovo, Razer, and More

Has CES whet your appetite for gadgets? From Withings watches to Xbox keyboards, here are our favorite weekend picks.

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CES 2019: Hunting down the big beasts of tech

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CES 2019: Hunting down the big beasts of tech

Dave Lee goes on 'safari' in Las Vegas to find out what the tech giants are showing off.

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CES 2019: Wristband 'can control' your body temperature

BBC Click's Nick Kwek goes into sub-zero temperatures to test a wristband that can warm you up.

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Google's parent company Alphabet sued over sexual misconduct policy

Google shareholders want the firm to change the way it deals with allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Amazon and eBay evict sellers amid VAT crackdown

Some overseas businesses were selling items - including British flags - but evading VAT.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Robots, Smart Health, and Security Fails at CES

WIRED’s Gadget Lab team kicks off the new year with a wrap-up of the year’s biggest electronics show. Plus, an interview with Reddit’s Jen Wong.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 4: Thursday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Thursday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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CES 2019: 'Indestructible notepad' works underwater

A Ukrainian start-up has created a 'damage-proof' pad and a pencil that never goes blunt.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 3: Wednesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Wednesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ignore 5G, for Now

Want the super-fast mobile speeds promised by 5G technology? Come back in a year.

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CES 2019: The lightsaber you can strike with force

The Star Wars inspired toy on show at CES can take a pounding but does not come cheap.

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IBM Chief Sounds Cautionary Note on Deep Data, AI, Quantum Computing

Powerful technologies like deep data, AI and quantum computing should be introduced into society carefully, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty declared in opening remarks at CES. "These tools are so powerful they will solve some of the most enduring problems -- like food safety, waste," she said, "but like all powerful tools, we've got to usher them in safely into society." In order for those technologies to thrive, trust and security will be necessary, Rometty observed. "A competitive differentiator for all ... will be trust."

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Apple, Samsung Buddy Up in Smart TV Deal

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Apple, Samsung Buddy Up in Smart TV Deal

Apple movies and music are coming to Samsung Smart TVs this spring. Samsung's 2019 Smart TVs will support iTunes Movies and TV Shows, and Apple AirPlay 2, Samsung said Sunday at CES. Smart TVs made in 2018 also will be able to play Apple content via a firmware update. Apple content can be accessed from the smart TVs via an exclusive app. Samsung customers will be able to use it to access their existing iTunes library, as well as browse the iTunes Store to buy or rent from a selection of hundreds of thousands of movies and TV episodes.

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CES 2019 Liveblog Day 2: Tuesday’s News and Photos, Live From Las Vegas

This year’s CES, one of the biggest consumer tech showcases in the world, continues Tuesday. Join us for live updates from the show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Hyundai shows off 'walking car' at CES

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Hyundai shows off 'walking car' at CES

The concept car has wheels on robotic legs which can unfold in rough terrain.

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Samsung TVs Score iTunes and a MicroLED Upgrade

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Samsung TVs Score iTunes and a MicroLED Upgrade

Samsung shows off new televisions at CES, and says iTunes will soon join its smart TV offerings.

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CES 2019: Samsung's new shape-shifting TVs revealed

A 75in screen made up of tiny swappable panels is among those unveiled at the CES tech show.

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What Is XR, and How Do I Get It?

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What Is XR, and How Do I Get It?

A new shiny thing called XR—an umbrella term encompassing augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies—is the industry's new favorite buzz word.

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14 Tech and Outdoors Deals: Mario Kart, Apple HomePod , Lift Tickets, Garmin

From smart speakers to PopSockets, we have your weekend shopping covered.

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Time using landlines halves in five years, says Ofcom

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Time using landlines halves in five years, says Ofcom

Younger people are reluctant to make phone calls, preferring to use messaging apps, study suggests.

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The Samsung Space Monitor Liberates Your Desk

By sitting flush against the wall when you don't need it, and tilting any which way when you do, the Space Monitor adds some Marie Kondo to your workspace.

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Preventing 'Natural' Cybersecurity Erosion

Every child who's ever played a board game understands that the act of rolling dice yields an unpredictable result. In fact, that's why children's board games use dice in the first place: to ensure a random outcome that is -- from a macro point of view, at least -- about the same likelihood each time the die is thrown. Consider for a moment what would happen if someone replaced the dice used in one of those board games with weighted dice -- say dice that were 10 percent more likely to come up "6" than any other number. Would you notice?

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