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Optical drive makers settle a class-action lawsuit that accused them of conspiracy to inflate prices. Source: CNet
Read MoreOptical drive makers settle a class-action lawsuit that accused them of conspiracy to inflate prices. Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s the first time I’ve actually wanted one. Source: CNet
Read MoreThrough the lens of augmented reality, a new project hopes to change how we interact with the world. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The rapper, whom the president describes as a friend, may have turned against him. A report suggests he’s angry about the immigration order. Source: CNet
Read MoreMore than 100 million users tossed posts onto Facebook and Instagram during the Big Game. Source: CNet
Read MoreA hacker is proving that sites on the dark web, shrouded in anonymity, can easily be compromised. On Friday, the unnamed hacker began dumping a sizable database stolen from Freedom Hosting II onto the internet, potentially exposing its users. [ Expand your security career horizons with these essential certifications for smart security pros. |
Read MoreThe president will only need a hex key and more than 5.5 million screws to assemble this affordable border wall. Sounds pretty typical for Ikea furniture. Source: CNet
Read MoreIts next phone is said to pick up Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor and Android Nougat 7.1.2. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe TV maker settles FTC charges that it installed software to collect viewing data without consumer consent. Source: CNet
Read MoreA video promoting “Twin Peaks” reruns quickly becomes an ode to all things coffee from the original series. Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is bringing some of its own internally developed tools, like the new Git Virtual File System, to its customers as part of its One Engineering System mission. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreAnas Modamani’s photo with German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been used in posts about terrorism. He wants it to stop. Source: CNet
Read MoreRandstad USA, a provider of HR services and staffing, has singled out full-stack developer, big data engineer, security engineer, IoT architect, and VR/AR engineer as in-demand IT careers for 2017. In many of those cases, Randstad has tracked exploding demand — anywhere from 45 to 117 percent more job listings year-over-year — and listed skills and
Read MoreXiaomi has fallen from the top spot to No. 5 in just one year, while Apple sees some slippage of its own. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe city of Louisville, Ky., launched a new channel on the online service IFTTT that helps connect city data on air quality to smart home devices and platforms for free. Source: CNet
Read MoreTo make matters even more insane, it appears to sport AMG’s V12 engine, too. Source: CNet
Read MoreI would have tried Apple Pay sooner, but my bank didn’t support it until recently. Now that I have it, I’m a believer. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreMicrosoft’s ‘Project Cheshire,’ its successor to Wunderlist, continues to wind its way through private beta. But does Microsoft need another to-do list app? Source: Microsoft
Read MoreFollowing recent research that showed many printer models are vulnerable to attacks, a hacker decided to prove the point and forced thousands of publicly exposed printers to spew out rogue messages. The messages included ASCII art depicting robots and warned that the printers had been compromised and they were part of a botnet. The hacker,
Read MoreSocial Cues: A breakdown of the big game and how it played out on Facebook and Twitter. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe controversial WikiLeaks founder claims the two countries are deliberately going against a UN order to free him and compensate him. Source: CNet
Read MoreNearly 100 tech businesses have jointly signed a legal brief that argues the immigrant restriction will harm the US economy. Source: CNet
Read MoreAndroid ransomware is now using dropper techniques to drop malware on rooted devices as well as an inefficient 2D barcode ransom demand. Twitter Card Style: summary Android.Lockdroid.E has been seen using a dropper technique to drop a version of itself on rooted Android devices. While this is not an uncommon technique, this is the first
Read MoreThe CrossCheck initiative is designed to shut down hoaxes, unverified rumors and false claims to prevent them from being circulated online. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the latest episode of Security Sessions, CSO Editor-in-chief Joan Goodchild speaks with Imad Mouline, CTO at Everbridge, about how involved CSOs need to be with planning for an active shooter or other emergency at their company. While many leave physical security to others in the company, the CSO can be key to determining communications
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