A 90-day extension is intended to give rural telecommunications time to wean themselves off the Chinese company, which supplies parts and equipment. U.S. Companies Working With Huawei Get More Time to Stop Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOne of the best things about having a solid password is that you don’t have to change it. If it’s strong, unique, and hasn’t been compromised by an attacker, you gain no security benefits by modifying it according to some arbitrary timetable. Just let it be. Read more… How to Make Sure Your Passwords Haven't
Read MoreLack of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation invites risk Source: Search Compliance
Read MoreMicrosoft has acquired the London-based company that is going head-to-head with Oracle’s Java/JDK binaries and which is a key contributor to the AdoptOpenJDK project. Microsoft acquires jClarity for optimizing Java workloads on Azure Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWhat kind of idiot takes the Inner Loop to the Outer Loop without merging into the HOV lane on red? Why the hell would you take the 101 past Broadway during rush hour without a bumper guard on your parallel parker? But really, what do we need to know before driving in your city, so
Read MoreMicrosoft rushes out fix for Visual Basic problems affecting Windows 10 to Windows 7, but version 1903’s update won’t arrive until August’s end. Microsoft: These Windows 10 updates fix broken Visual Basic apps but not for 1903 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe chip could improve how quickly artificial intelligence systems can learn tasks. But its complexity and size (as big as a plate) could be a challenge. To Power A.I., Start-Up Creates a Giant Computer Chip Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA union in Germany gives YouTube and Google until Aug. 23 to respond to its complaints. The YouTubers Union is demanding change. That's nothing new for Google – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: I can’t think of a phone that’s ever been this easy to recommend. Sorry Samsung, the Google Pixel 3A is 2019's most important phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreScooping your cat’s doo-doo is so last year. The LavvieBot S litter box is the smartest place for your cats to poop – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOver the years, Facebook has evolved from a way to stay in contact with friends to a crucial growth platform for businesses. It’s no wonder why Facebook now has over seven million advertisers and reported $16.9 billion in profit during Q4 of 2018. Get More Impressions, Sales, and Downloads With This Facebook Marketing Course Source:
Read MoreIndoor cats: bad news. We’re on the leeward side of August, which means severe Netflix drought until the oasis of Labor Day. I certainly won’t recommend Gangs of New York (Tuesday), but if you would, feel free to do so in the comments. I will be alternately bingeing Halt and Catch Fire (all four seasons
Read MoreEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has warned his blockchain is “almost full,” and says it’s lack of scalability persists as a bottleneck that’s keeping organizations from joining the network. In an interview with Canadian outlet The Star, Buterin also remarked that using Ethereum is already expensive, and that any entity that opts to use the network would only
Read MoreThis Microsoft fix will help stop Google Chrome killing your device’s battery life This Microsoft fix will help stop Google Chrome killing your device's battery life Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreDespite this, the Commerce Department is expected to extend its reprieve allowing Huawei to do business with US companies. Trump says he doesn't want to do business with Huawei due to 'national security threat' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Wyss Institute at Harvard University Harvard University researchers have developed a new powered exosuit that can make you feel as much as a dozen pounds lighter when walking or running. Scientific American reports that the 11-pound system, which is built around a pair of flexible shorts and a motor worn on the lower back,
Read MoreVirgin Media is one of the UK’s largest ISPs. Freaky Clown is one of the UK’s most respected and experienced ethical hackers. One of these knows a lot about information security. The other is Virgin Media. But wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. This tale of woe (and staggering ineptitude) begins when Freaky Clown forgot
Read MoreIf you’ve ever looked at a conference or meetup speaker lineup and thought, “Hey, I could do that!” and then thought, “but wait…how do I get started?” then this is for you. Giving talks at tech events is a goal for many technologists, for good reason: it’s a great way to meet people who share
Read MoreLeading edge computer security is veiled in secrecy — a world where novel attacks are sprung on those who do not yet know what they need to protect against. Once certain tactics have played out within cool kids’ circles, they are introduced to the rest of the world. An IBM red team presented what they’re
Read MoreDespite its immense popularity, I’ve never really cared for Minecraft – mostly because I’m not keen on crafting games, but also because I’m not into the low-fidelity art style that’s all large pixels and flat colors. But now that Microsoft is teaming up with Nvidia to harness ray tracing tech and vastly improve the look
Read MoreAs fake and illegitimate texts proliferate online, books are becoming a form of misinformation. The author of “1984” would not be surprised. Paging Big Brother: In Amazon’s Bookstore, Orwell Gets a Rewrite Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Spotify is adding new features to its Family Plan subscriptions to give parents more control over the listening habits of their children. Starting today in Ireland, and “soon” in the other countries where the plan is offered, parents will be able to set the Explicit Content Filter on
Read MoreWe love unique ways of displaying data here at Hackaday, and this ingenious thermochromic display created by [Moritz v. Sivers] more than fits the bill. Using sheets of color changing liquid crystals and careful temperature control of the plates they’re mounted on, he’s built a giant seven-segment display that can colorfully (albeit somewhat slowly) show
Read MoreImage: Microsoft / Nvidia Minecraft is about to get a major graphics overhaul, thanks to real-time ray tracing support for any player using a Nvidia RTX card. Microsoft and Nvidia made the joint announcement today at industry trade show Gamescom in Cologne, Germany early Monday morning, and ray tracing support will arrive as a free
Read MoreThree of China’s biggest smartphone makers are working together on a new wireless file transfer protocol that will work between their respective devices. Xiaomi’s MIUI, Oppo’s ColorOS, and Vivo’s FuntouchOS — all based on Android — will integrate the peer-to-peer system, according to a WeChat post by Xiaomi’s official MIUI account. The protocol will use
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