This hack was revealed a while ago at DEFCON26, but it’s still a fascinating look into vulnerabilities that affect some of the most widely used IoT devices. [Dennis Giese] figured out a way to modify ARM Cortex-M based firmware for use in customizing the functionality of devices or removing access to the vendor. Obviously, there
Read MoreThe trailer will debut on Carrie Fisher’s birthday, during Monday Night Football halftime. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer and ticket sales coming Monday – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re a Facebook user, then you’re likely pretty familiar with Facebook’s Timeline, where you can see status updates from all your friends. Read more… How to Make Sure Your Facebook Timeline Always Starts With Your Favorite People Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: Researchers find malware operators are now using steganography techniques to hide malicious code in WAV audio files — Steganography malware trend moving from PNG and JPG to WAV files. — Two reports published in the last few months show that malware operators are experimenting with using WAV audio files to hide
Read MoreTeens love the app, and now it’s getting the stamp of approval with teacher-approved clubs. Did school just get … fun? High Schools to TikTok: We’re Catching Feelings Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOne of my favorite grocery stores in San Francisco is the one that sells food that’s getting close to its expiration date. It’s a warehouse-type grocery situation, and everything in the store is significantly cheaper than it is at the regular grocery. You just need to be prepared to eat or freeze whatever it is
Read MoreMIT Technology Review: A game made with a real world dataset of defendants shows the shortcomings of COMPAS, an AI-powered risk assessment tool used in the US criminal legal system — The US criminal legal system uses predictive algorithms to try to make the judicial process less biased. But there’s a deeper problem. A game
Read MoreIf you thought CADing designs for 3D printing was hard enough, wait until you hear about this .stl trick. [Angus] of Maker’s Muse recently demoed a method for creating hidden geometries in .stl files that are only revealed during the slicing process before a 3D print. (Video, embedded below.) The process involves creating geometries with
Read MoreThe crowdfunded Pebble smartwatch officially died last June, but a group of dedicated Pebble fans are giving Pebbles second lives, as detailed in this great article on iFixit that you should go read. The Pebble launched to a record-breaking Kickstarter in 2012 because it looked like it had the potential to be the first good
Read MoreA slip-on sale at Huckberry, a discounted wireless GameCube controller for Switch, and a steamer basket Gold box lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: Thermapen Classic, Foot Massager, Neck Wallet, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreDrones are badass, right? Something that would’ve been science fiction a decade ago is now generally affordable. You know, like the DJI Mavic Air. This drone lets mere mortals have access to what’s basically professional cinematography equipment. And while this classy piece of tech usually doesn’t come cheap, hold onto your hats, because this DJI Mavic Air
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Yeah, beating someone online is fun. It’s satisfying — especially if you can hear their anguish down the other end of the line — but there’s something even better about wiping the floor with someone you can see. Someone
Read MoreIt wasn’t just Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Hillary Clinton who said things worth remembering in the last decade. A frustrated judge also questioned whether an overeager Apple lawyer was smoking crack, for example. 'Delete your account' and other quotes that defined the 2010s – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s a look at our most important stories of the week ending Oct. 19. 2020 Corvette first drive, inside Tesla's crash lab and more: Roadshow's week in review – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom bots to dolphin hopping. Fortnite Chapter 2: 9 hidden changes you may not have noticed – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHonda’s three-row SUV remains a solid option for families. 2020 Honda Pilot stays the course, adds new Black Edition – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWhether you’re trying to break into the lucrative project manager field or if you’re just trying to coordinate major initiatives in your current organization, the principles of an Agile-based project management system can make all the difference between success and failure.You can get fully up to speed on this career-redefining training with the instruction in
Read MoreI spent three months testing treadmills so you don’t have to. The best treadmills of 2019: NordicTrack, Nautilus, Peloton and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreZero Grid Neck Wallet | $12 | Amazon | Use promo code PXEBVG72 and clip the $1 off coupon Read more… Don't Stick Your Neck Out When Traveling—Protect Your Valuables With This Neck Wallet Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAndy Greenberg / Wired: A behind-the-scenes account of a cyberattack that disrupted the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics, which was tied to a specific unit of Russia’s GRU — How digital detectives unraveled the mystery of Olympic Destroyer—and why the next big attack will be even harder to crack. A behind-the-scenes account of
Read MoreThe renowned inventor of useless robots [Simone Giertz] has outdone herself this time. She, along with a team of engineers featuring [Rich Rebuilds], [Laura Kampf], and [Marcos Ramirez], recently decided to convert a Tesla into a pickup truck, and make a video along the way, all while salvaging what remains they can of the back
Read MoreRumors about a new iPhone SE have reached fever pitch. Let’s break down why this iPhone may be a big deal. iPhone SE2 is coming, and it could be huge (but also kinda small) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Sloterdijk used to say: Intelligence is in the eye of the beholder! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, October
Read MoreThe Galaxy Note is one of the best phones you can buy right now. Is it time to switch allegiance? Pixel 4 vs. Galaxy Note 10: Biggest letdowns and best killer features so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis article was originally published by Super Jump Magazine, an independent publication all about celebrating great video games and their creators through carefully-crafted, in-depth featured produced by a diverse team of games journalists, designers, and enthusiasts. Death Stranding, the long-awaited first game from Hideo Kojima after his split from Konami, is on its way. And with each
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