The idea behind a dummy security camera is that people who are up to no good might think twice about doing anything to your property when they think they’re being recorded. Obviously a real security camera would be even better, but sometimes that’s just not economically or logistically possible. Admittedly they’re not always very convincing,
Read MoreBack when I was a person bestowed with enough square footage to host parties, I always appreciated anyone bringing anything. When people asked what they could bring, I always said “more booze,” because I was in my early 20s, and running out of booze seemed borderline apocalyptic. But then I’d end up with bottles of…
Read MoreSandboxEscaper has now published seven zero-days in Microsoft products; two more to come. Two more Microsoft zero-days uploaded on GitHub Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreJustice Department staff reviewing the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint had recommended that the U.S. government sue to block the $26 billion deal. The recommendation came before the two companies offered a set of concessions this week. Justice Department staff had urged rejection of Sprint-T-Mobile merger Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreGoogle today announced it’s making a visual change to Search on mobile devices. Behold: Can you spot the difference? The “visual refresh,” as Google calls it, is a small one. But it’s also an important one: It makes sure the first thing you see in a search result is where information is coming from, including
Read MoreAlienware‘s m17 is a hard laptop to pigeonhole. For all appearances it’s just a bigger version of the m15, but in practice it’s something entirely different. Sure they look the same, but the smaller one only really competes against other gaming laptops. The m17 feels built to take on all-comers. The size Bigger is usually
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Did you know you can adjust the brightness of your iPhone’s flashlight? If you’re like me, and have owned an iPhone for years without realizing that fact, let me walk
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, attackers seized parts of the computer systems that run the city’s government. So far, it hasn’t given in to ransom demands. Hackers Are Holding Baltimore Hostage: How They Struck and What’s Next Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSteam has mainly been a gaming marketplace for PC games over the years, but Valve appears to be doubling down on the platform’s social aspects with its newly launched Steam Chat messaging app for Android and iOS. Read more… How to Use Valve's New Steam Chat App Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreNew York Times: Google says around 25% of calls placed using its Duplex AI service started with a human; calls to ~12 restaurants found people made 3 of 4 successful bookings — In a free service, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person.
Read MoreEverywhere you turn, someone is handing out advice about account security and privacy. And while it never hurts to be reminded about all the ways you can protect your critical data, have you topped to wonder whether any of the various security measures you’re taking are actually effective? Read more… Here Are the Best Account
Read MoreThe resolutions, voted on by shareholders, would have pushed the company to reconsider its societal impact. Amazon Investors Reject Proposals on Climate Change and Facial Recognition Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePrivacy regulator wants to know if the search giant’s ad practices are in line with the GDPR. Google faces EU probe over ad privacy practices – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOne of the most popular esports games may be on its way to mobile devices. League of Legends may be headed to iOS and Android, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn a free service, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person. Google’s Duplex Uses A.I. to Mimic Humans (Sometimes) Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn a free service, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person. Tech Fix: Google’s Duplex Uses A.I. to Mimic Humans (Sometimes) Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s another step in dealing with the problem of space junk. Air Force Space Fence passes debris test – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOne of the books that defined my childhood was Richard Preston’s The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story. National Geographic has adapted it for a dramatic series set to start next week, and to prepare, I flipped through a couple of the chapters to refresh my memory on it. The book is as it felt
Read MoreCR claims it could even present new safety risks for drivers. Consumer Reports blasts Tesla Navigate on Autopilot as 'less competent' than humans – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAnd it’s proposing the plan as a standard all browsers should embrace. Apple has a new way to crack down on ads tracking you in Safari – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter several months of testing, the first stable, public build of a Tor browser for Android is finally available on the Google Play Store. Read more… Anonymize Your Android Browsing with Tor's New App Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreWhether it was home-built from scraps or one of the various commercial versions that have popped over up over the years, there’s an excellent chance that the average Hackaday reader spent at least a couple of their more formative summers flying water rockets. You might not have realized it at the time, but with shirt
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Researcher: devices can be tracked across apps and sites with info from sensors like gyroscope; patched on iOS; a minor issue on Android, given poor calibration — SensorID technique can track users across apps and websites using sensor calibration data. — A new device fingerprinting technique … Researcher: devices can be
Read MoreEmily Stewart / Vox: Despite support from 7,500+ employees, Amazon shareholders voted down a proposal asking Jeff Bezos to produce a comprehensive climate change plan — Amazon is already doing a lot to reduce its carbon footprint — but employees say it’s not enough. — Amazon shareholders just voted … Despite support from 7,500+ employees,
Read MoreIn July 2018, Lyft announced that it was buying Motivate, the largest bike-share operator in the US, including Citi Bike in New York City. At the time, it was seen as a major move by the ride-hailing company to expand beyond cars. Now, bikes and cars are on equal footing as Lyft announces that Citi
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