FTC said to be probing Uber over privacy practices – CNET
The fresh inquiry is aimed at “data mishandling mishaps” that have been problematic in recent years, Recode reports. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe fresh inquiry is aimed at “data mishandling mishaps” that have been problematic in recent years, Recode reports. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The 2017 BrandZ rankings are out, and tech companies continue to dominate. Google is at the top for the second year running. Source: CNet
Read MoreThis month an astronomer claimed to have debunked a mysterious 1977 radio signal from deep space, but other scientists aren’t buying his theory. Source: CNet
Read MoreA poll finds that price matters more than brand name, sound quality or even voice-recognition skills. Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s not clear just what that number is, Android Police reports, and the streaming giant only tells you about it when you’re almost out of downloads. Source: CNet
Read MoreComing fall 2018, Ubisoft’s Starlink: Battle for Atlas. Source: CNet
Read MoreHazardous ice conditions in the Canadian Arctic melted hopes for the next leg of a $17 million scientific study. Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle’s Pixel has now sold over 1 million handsets based on downloads of an application exclusive to the device. Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft’s venture-funding arm has disclosed investments in 13 companies since the start of this calendar year, primarily in the AI, security, and cloud and datacenter realms. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreNormally $87.89, this powerline-network bundle includes one extender and accommodates up to six more. Plus: the BBC’s “Life” series on DVD — free! Source: CNet
Read MoreFormer member Jessica Rosenworcel will reportedly a vacant position in Trump’s Federal Communications Commission. Source: CNet
Read MoreWe get an exclusive hands-on with a self-driving Audi concept interior that brings augmented reality to the automobile. Source: CNet
Read MoreFile-sharing sites like the Pirate Bay could be holed below the waterline by a new ruling from The European Court of Justice. Source: CNet
Read MoreWe’re starting to see some 10Gig Ethernet devices (it’s a signature feature on the upcoming iMac Pro). But is 10GigE accessible now? We dive in and find out. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreSix people have died in a tragic fire at the Grenfell Tower in the UK. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe US’ DHS and FBI are pinning several high-profile hacks on a North Korean group called Hidden Cobra, previously known as Lazarus Group, reports Reuters. Source: CNet
Read MoreThis month the vendor has released 94 vulnerabilities, 18 of which are rated Critical. Publish to Facebook: No Twitter Card Style: summary Hello, welcome to this month’s blog on the Microsoft patch release. This month the vendor has released 94 vulnerabilities, 18 of which are rated Critical. As always, customers are advised to follow these
Read MoreDavid Bonderman steps down from the ride-hailing startup’s board after a comment disparaging women at an all-hands meeting about sexism. Source: CNet
Read MoreAussie startup Lingmo is claiming a world-first with the launch of an earpiece that translates foreign languages in seconds. Source: CNet
Read MoreFormer AG Eric Holder’s recommendations for the company include earlier catered dinners, no romantic trysts with bosses, and rules around alcohol and drugs. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Troll Cakes is, in its way, trying to immortalize the worst things people tweet. Or perhaps, stuff their words back down their throats. Source: CNet
Read More@realdonaldjtrump blocks the horror maven from reading his tweets, but the Harry Potter author swoops in to save the day. Source: CNet
Read MoreDoodle doubles as game that helps you catch cricket fever. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Billionaire David Bonderman decides Uber’s pivotal meeting is the time to offer his views on female board members — with a supposed joke. Source: CNet
Read MoreNew biometric checkpoint screening process matches travelers’ fingerprints with those already on file. Source: CNet
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