The data reckoning has arrived. We’re already too familiar with the breach headlines: Equifax, Under Armour, Target. But in 2018, social media brands came under the spotlight as well: half a million accounts’ data were inadvertently exposed in Google+, and another 29 million users’ data in the Facebook breach this fall. The repercussions of these
Read MoreJeremy Kahn / Bloomberg: NIPS, an important conference for AI researchers, changes acronym for the event to NeurIPS after complaints the former one contributed to a sexist atmosphere — – Organizers had previously said they would stick with “NIPS” — Popular artificial-intelligence event to be known as NeurIPS NIPS, an important conference for AI researchers,
Read MoreNow that these DLP printers are cheaper and more widely available, we’re starting to see hackers poking around the edge of the envelope to see what else the machines are capable of. [Electronoobs] recently got his hands on a couple of these printers, and thought he would do some experiments with using them for PCB
Read MoreKiller robots sound pretty scary. But we might be overlooking a few key aspects about their benefits, or at the very least, we’re looking at them the wrong way. To get more specific, I’m talking about lethal autonomous weapons systems (or LAWs), which are autonomous military robots that are designed to find and engage with
Read MoreSean Gallagher / Ars Technica: Experts examine the mixed impact of Edward Snowden’s leaks, published from June 2013 onwards, on government and policy — In our two-part series, Ars looks at what Snowden’s disclosures have wrought politically and institutionally. — Digital privacy has come a long way since June 2013. Experts examine the mixed impact
Read MoreTechnology Startups News: Botkeeper, which automates bookkeeping workflows through its human-assisted AI platform, raises $18M Series A led by Greycroft and Google’s Gradient Ventures — Closing the books at the quarter end, managing invoices and categorizing expenses involve a wide array of complex tasks that are both laborious and prone to human error. Botkeeper, which
Read MoreAt this point we’re sure you are aware, but around these parts we don’t deduct points for projects which we can’t immediately see a practical application for. We don’t make it our business to say what is and isn’t worth your time as an individual hacker. If you got a kick out of it, great.
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s new record contract hopefully means a better deal for Universal artists and rumours point to Samsung’s Galaxy S10 being huge and covered in cameras. We cover it all on the UK’s best tech podcast. CNET UK Podcast 548: Taylor Swift's Spotify deal and Samsung's six-camera superphone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: China-based Geek+, which makes AI robots for warehouses and logistics like picking, moving, and sorting systems and unmanned forklifts, raises $150M Series B — One of the most immediate — and already live — applications for robotics and artificial intelligence in general … China-based Geek+, which makes AI robots for warehouses
Read MoreOn the old original Star Trek series, they bought some futuristic salt and pepper shakers to use on an episode. The problem is they didn’t look like salt and pepper shakers, so they used normal ones instead and turned the strange-looking ones into Dr. McCoy’s medical instruments. This demonstrates the value of looking like what
Read MoreCanadian e-commerce company makes consumerism look cool. Shopify map shows our Black Friday spending in real time – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The film is based on its creator’s story, but parts of his childhood reflect my own upbringing in Mexico City experiencing the privileges and contradictions of the middle class. Beautiful Alfonso Cuarón movie Roma brought back my own childhood – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJohn Ismay, a reporter for At War, explains his interest in developments and trends in the arms industry that may influence how wars are fought in the future. At War: America's Relationship With Land Mines and Cluster Munitions Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAn electric guitar is all about stage presence. Need to be cooler than a single guitar? No problem — there are double neck guitars. Need to be cooler than that? No problem, the guy from Cheap Trick has a five-neck guitar. Need to be cooler than that? Robbie Robertson played a guitar with an extra mandolin
Read MoreCharlie Warzel / BuzzFeed News: Facebook’s in-app activity dashboard shows us that Facebook is just adding window dressing, not the overhaul it desperately needs — On Tuesday afternoon, Facebook rolled out a new feature: an in-app dashboard that allows Facebook and Instagram users to calculate (and ideally manage) … Facebook's in-app activity dashboard shows us
Read MoreTons of Friday-morning updates! The big day is here, so check out the best of what you can get. Black Friday 2018: The best deals, period – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Swiss computer accessories maker could buy the California headset and Bluetooth earpiece maker, a report says. Logitech reportedly in talks to acquire Plantronics – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale is in full swing, with price cuts on Bose products, huge Amazon device sales — and more. Best Amazon Black Friday 2018 deals now: Echo Dot, Fire TV, Roku, Bose discounts, Echo, Fire HD savings, 0 off Ring Video Doorbell and much more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: Sources: Logitech has offered $2.2B+ to acquire Plantronics, a maker of unified communications systems, wireless headsets, and video-conferencing equipment — (Reuters) – Logitech International SA, a Swiss manufacturer of keyboards and webcams, is in discussions to acquire Plantronics Inc … Sources: Logitech has offered .2B+ to acquire Plantronics, a maker of unified communications systems,
Read MoreElaine Edwards / The Irish Times: EU watchdog: LinkedIn processed email addresses of 18M non-members and targeted them with advertising on Facebook without permission before GDPR became a law — Data Protection Commissioner audit says US company acted outside its remit — Social media network LinkedIn processed … EU watchdog: LinkedIn processed email addresses of
Read MoreFather-and-son team [Wade] and [Ben Wagle] have developed and extensively tested two great walker designs: TrotBot and the brand-new Strider. But that’s not enough: their website details all of their hard-earned practical experience in simulating and building these critters, on scales ranging from LEGO-Technic to garage-filling (YouTube, embedded below). Their Walker ABC’s page alone is full
Read MoreUS shoppers gave thanks by spending $3.7 billion online on Turkey Day, according to Adobe. Thanksgiving Day again breaks online sales record – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe’ve poked through the list to find the notable newbies. Amazon's Cyber Monday deals are mainly Black Friday extensions – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJanko Roettgers / Variety: Pandora Premium comes to Amazon’s Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show, offering the ability to request single songs, whole albums, and custom playlists — Pandora is bringing its paid premium tier to Amazon’s Echo speakers. The Oakland, Calif.-based music service announced Monday that owners of Amazon’s Echo … Pandora Premium comes
Read MoreRita Liao / TechCrunch: Meituan Dianping scales down bike and car-sharing efforts as revenue grows to $2.75B, up 97% YoY, and losses triple to ~$497M in Q3, its first quarter since IPO — A major player in the race to transport Chinese people around is losing steam. Meituan Dianping, the Tencent-backed … Meituan Dianping scales
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