In the latest in a string of cryptocurrency-related hackings on Twitter, attackers have breached an official Google account to promote a Bitcoin giveaway scam to its over 800,000 followers. The official G Suite Twitter account just blasted the following message to hundreds of thousands of users: Hard Fork has yet to confirm for how long
Read MoreIf a camera that combines the immediate gratification of a Polaroid with cloud hosting sounds like something that tickles your fancy, look no farther than this ESP-powered point and shoot camera created by [Martin Fasani]. There’s no screen or complicated configuration on this camera; just press the button and the raw picture pops up on
Read More3D Printer tool changers are bedazzling to watch, but even failed attempts at tool changers can yield something marvelous. Such is the case for [Raymond] who transformed a tool changer attempt into a perfectly capable z-level probe that uses the hotend itself as a limit switch. The secret sauce behind this mechanism: a kinematic coupling. This
Read MoreFollowing a series of cryptocurrency-related hackings on high-profile accounts (including retail giant Target and some politicians), Twitter has finally addressed the Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic on its platform. In an email to Hard Fork, a spokesperson for Twitter confirmed – that in addition to Target’s profile – a number of accounts had been hacked to
Read MoreMost signs point to it being the “baby Bronco” and not the full-size Bronco, but Ford won’t cop to anything. 2020 Ford Bronco pics leak from dealer meeting, looks rad AF – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe heads of NXP and Ampere say it’s not practical to believe spying chips could be inserted into servers. Chinese server hack story doesn’t convince chip CEOs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew York and Virginia are Amazon’s prime selections. Amazon announces HQ2 in a split decision (The 3:59, Ep. 489) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlso an in-display fingerprint sensor, the new One UI and three rear cameras. Samsung Galaxy S10 leak points to 'punch hole' selfie cam – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe vulnerability made it possible for an attacker to see what you’ve liked, who your friends are and what they’ve liked. Facebook says the flaw’s been fixed. Facebook flaw opened your profile to data thieves – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTranslating rotary motion to linear motion is a basic part of mechatronic design. Take a look at the nearest 3D-printer or CNC router — at least the Cartesian variety — and you’ll see some mechanism that converts the rotation of the the motor shafts into the smooth linear motion needed for each axis. Hobby-grade machines are
Read MoreAfter a delay of more than five weeks, Microsoft has resumed the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. The company also promised sweeping changes in the way it approaches quality issues, including better communication with customers. Microsoft resumes rollout of Windows 10 version 1809, promises quality changes Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft is starting up again its rollout of its Windows 10 1809/Windows Server 2019 feature releases on November 13. Here’s what is — and isn’t — happening starting today. Microsoft re-releases Windows Server 2019 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSeveral pro-Trump Facebook pages and one Twitter account on Monday posted the home address and phone number of the Broward County, Fla., election supervisor who has been the target of blistering criticism from the president and other Republicans amid highly politicized vote recounts. As recount politics heat up, two Florida election officials are the targets
Read MoreWant to share photos this holiday season (and other times)? We have recommendations for cards, photo books, and photo printing services. Online Photo Printing for the Holidays (and Any Time) Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe object, made of 24-karat gold, honors Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., the first African-American to train as an astronaut. Tavares Strachan Teams With SpaceX to Launch Satellite-Sculpture Into Orbit Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe government said in a lawsuit that the companies had illegally shared ad sales data in violation of antitrust law. Sinclair and 5 other media companies have settled with DOJ over claims they worked together to set TV ad prices Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIs your computer suddenly sluggish and hot all the time? You might have fallen victim to this new Russian malware designed to steal your computing power to secretly mine cryptocurrency. Researchers from McAfee labs have discovered a new breed of crypto-jacking malware which cannibalizes your computing power to mine Monero or Zcash. What is particularly
Read MoreAmazon is bringing roughly 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in investments to New York and Northern Virginia. But winning the grand prize also comes with some drawbacks. Winners and losers from Amazon’s HQ2 decision Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe six day old Camp Fire has already attained the unfortunate title of California’s deadliest fire. Raging Six-Day-Old Camp Fire Reaches 125,000 Acres in Size Source: NASA
Read MoreThe company said it would start giant expansions in Long Island City in Queens and Crystal City in Arlington, Va. Amazon Announces New York and Virginia as HQ2 Picks Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe billionaire Richard Liu, who has denied wrongdoing, was in Minneapolis attending a relatively new and lucrative academic program when he was arrested. For University of Minnesota, Chinese Tycoon’s Arrest Shines Light, Again, on Sexual Assault Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe Electronic Frontier Foundation and more than 70 other groups say Facebook should allow all users to appeal if their posts are removed. Why did Facebook pull your post? Digital rights groups want you to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJeff Bezos & Co. have finally settled on the sites for big new campuses. Amazon HQ2 winners announced: Here’s what you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere are bargains to be had, oh, yes. These are the deals that deserve your dollars. The best Black Friday deals of 2018: The Cheapskate's picks – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon will also open a new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville that’ll create more than 5,000 jobs. Amazon picks New York, northern Virginia for HQ2 – CNET Source: CNet
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