Researchers at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh have taken a big step toward a cure for HIV infections using the CRISPR gene editing technology on infected mice. Source: CNet
Read MoreJessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Daredevil team up to save New York City in Marvel’s new Netflix series. Time to pore over the trailer. Warning: possible spoilers ahead. Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’ll have to deal with that wacky shift mechanism, though. Source: CNet
Read MoreAlso, in lighter news, we talk about Apple’s latest earnings. Source: CNet
Read MoreInternet search engine Shodan provides enterprise security teams a wealth of information about open ports on servers and other Internet-connected devices. Now, as part of a partnership with threat intelligence company Recorded Future, security analysts and researchers can use Shodan to uncover systems being used to control malware-infected devices. Shodan’s specialized crawler doesn’t gather information
Read MoreFind out how Samsung’s single-lens wonder stacks up against Apple’s dual-lensed giant in our photo comparison. Source: CNet
Read MoreAvailable from Boost Mobile and Virgin, that’s a huge discount on Apple’s 4-inch phone, which remains a popular choice for some users. Plus: a VR headset and remote for $11.99. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Xen Project has fixed three vulnerabilities in its widely used hypervisor that could allow operating systems running inside virtual machines to access the memory of the host systems, breaking the critical security layer among them. Two of the patched vulnerabilities can only be exploited under certain conditions, which limits their use in potential attacks,
Read MoreThis will probably make that restaurant outing a little more bearable. Source: CNet
Read MoreA federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday on whether Uber can continue to use disputed trade secrets to develop its self-driving car program. A loss for the ride-sharing company could prove devastating. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe long-expected service with 50-plus live channels for $40 is the latest virtual-cable competitor. It comes as Hulu luxuriates in an ephemeral perk: buzz. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the latest episode of Security Sessions, CSO Editor-in-Chief Joan Goodchild speaks via Skype with Michael A. Davis, the CTO of behavioral analytics company CounterTack. The two discuss why machine learning is so important to CSOs and CISOs, even if they themselves are not particularly investing in such technology for their own security systems. Source:
Read MoreIs May the 4th the most important day of the year? Do you know Wicket’s full name and have eBay alerts set up for Kyber crystals? Yeah, you live for Star Wars. Source: CNet
Read MoreFans get a glimpse inside a submarine from the film set thanks to a tweet from the director of “Aquaman.” Source: CNet
Read MoreOne of the main problems facing industrial internet of things deployments is that perennial issue: security. When you’re deploying and managing hundreds or thousands of devices around an organization, how can you ensure that your devices are running the right firmware, are running the right software, or even that they’re communicating with the right servers?
Read MoreNews broadcasters will need a license from the Chinese government before they can publish news on online publications or social media. Source: CNet
Read MoreA single tweet has launched a thousand crises. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company is now the second biggest smartphone brand in India, behind only Samsung. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhy do all those Facebookers (and maybe you) resist new information that may affect their beliefs? Blame the “backfire effect.” Source: CNet
Read MoreThe world’s biggest defense contractor looks to the same tech that powers Bitcoin for cyber security. Source: CNet
Read MoreThis week I share with you a favorite Instagram account capturing shots of New York City as well as the diverse and interesting people who live there. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe energy company’s CTO and head of special projects are listed as executive officers of Redwood Materials, a “recycling, remanufacturing and reuse” company. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company recommends storage system customers who received drives with V3500, V3700 and V5000 Gen 1 systems destroy them to prevent replication. Source: CNet
Read MoreA government report finds the agency is still collecting vast amounts of information under the new system. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The physicist is making a documentary for the BBC in which he and a former student will explore the possibilities for humans to live in outer space. Source: CNet
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