Farsighted looks on bright side of tech in 2016 (Farsighted Podcast, Ep 3) – CNET
Not everyone loved 2016, but we could look back on it as the year we made real progress toward living longer, better and perhaps even on Mars. Source: CNet
Read MoreNot everyone loved 2016, but we could look back on it as the year we made real progress toward living longer, better and perhaps even on Mars. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhoo-Ooh! The newest voices of Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie and the gang belt out the song’s classic theme in a cast announcement. Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook is the one of world’s most powerful forces in media, whether it cops to this or not. The company is starting to show signs that it’s acting like one. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: In a video designed to stir emotions, Martin Sheen, Debra Messing and other stars appeal to a sense of history. Source: CNet
Read MoreSymantec’s assistance paves way for long-running FBI investigation into gang that stole up to $35 million from victims. Twitter Card Style: summary Three Romanian men have been indicted in the US for allegedly operating a longstanding fraud operation known as Bayrob that conned victims out of millions of dollars. read more Source: Symantec
Read MoreWithout the macOS update released this week, Apple’s disk encryption can be easily defeated by connecting a specially crafted device to a locked Macbook. The attack is possible because devices connected over Thunderbolt can access the computer’s RAM directly before the OS is started through the direct memory access (DMA) feature. The DMA mechanism is typically
Read MoreMicrosoft, HERE, TomTom, and Esri are collaborating on building a world graph of geographic data that’s integrated with Microsoft’s Azure cloud. Source: Microsoft
Read MoreFacebook is the one of world’s most powerful forces in media, whether it cops to this or not. The company is starting to show signs that it’s acting like one. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe US is wrestling with what we really know about hacks during the presidential campaigns. Here’s why it’s so hard to pin down — and why it matters. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhether it’s an R2D2 egg cup, Darth Vader’s melting mask, or storm trooper snow flake ornaments, if you can think of it, you can 3D print it. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreThe Professional Surge Protector CSP300WUR1 safeguards common home and office devices, such as computers and electronics, by absorbing spikes in energy caused by storms and electrical power surges. Designed for convenience, the portable CSP300WUR1 is ideal for travelers. It provides 600 joules of protection, has three surge-protected outlets, and a folding wall tap plug. Two USB
Read MoreInternet giant Yahoo announced a massive data breach Wednesday that affected over one billion accounts, making it by far the largest data breach in history. This follows the disclosure in September of a different breach that affected more than 500 million of the company’s customers. What stands out with this new security compromise is that it
Read MoreWhen whistleblower Edward Snowden first came forward three years ago, he described to The Guardian an intelligence system that subverts the power of democratically elected government and runs “outside of the democratic model.” NSA analysts, he warned, have the authority to target anyone at any time, and he feared a less than scrupulous commander-in-chief might
Read MoreTake home the complete sixth season of “Game of Thrones” on Blu-Ray and Digital HD with this week’s giveaway. This promotion ends December 31, 2016. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Pirate Bay has been chased around the world, and now Australia’s internet service providers have been ordered to block it Down Under, along with a raft of other torrent sites. Source: CNet
Read MoreIf the fighting in the new Star Wars film seems especially realistic, there’s a reason for that. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Technology and TV don’t always see eye to eye. In the case of this Fox TV anchor, though, her eye collided with some tech. Source: CNet
Read MoreA security firm discovers more than 100 login credentials for computers at the US Election Assistance Commission on the internet black market. Source: CNet
Read MoreName your price for books that give tips on how to design, write and make your own video games and apps while helping to raise funds for charity. Source: CNet
Read MoreIts local Orion facility will also build Bolt EVs loaded with autonomous hardware. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Amazon-owned video community for gamers wants to let users set out for new territory. Source: CNet
Read MoreCelebrate the holidays by relaxing in front of yule logs in the homes of Captain America, Thor, Baby Groot and Guardians of the Galaxy in this video series from Marvel and Coca-Cola. Source: CNet
Read MoreNow you can destroy Alderaan or order the Enterprise into battle from the cozy comfort of your bean bag. Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom smart speakers to smart grills, it seems like everything has voice commands these days. Source: CNet
Read MoreYour news feed will downplay items with “fake news” red flags, and Facebook will make it easier to report hoaxes. Humans might take closer looks now, too. Source: CNet
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