Facebook on Thursday said that it had left “hundreds of millions” of its users’ passwords exposed in plain text, potentially visible to the company employees, marking another major privacy and security headache for a tech giant already under fire for mishandling people’s personal information. Facebook says it left ‘hundreds of millions’ of users’ passwords stored
Read MoreWhen I was younger, I was taught that the ridges and patterns found on my fingertips are so unique, that no other person in the world has them. I can only assume you were also told that your fingertips are unique too — and not in a millennial sort of unique where everyone is so unique that
Read MoreCombination locks! They’re great if you’re skilled at remembering arbitrary strings of numbers, and have a dramatic flair that’s made them a famous part of many a heist movie. They come in a wide variety of styles, and are vulnerable to a different set of attacks than the more typical pin-tumbler locks used on a
Read MoreTaylor Lorenz / The Atlantic: Instagram, which has largely escaped scrutiny, is teeming with conspiracy theories, misinformation, and extremist memes, linked by its recommendation algorithm — When Alex, now a high-school senior, saw an Instagram account he followed post about something called QAnon back in 2017 … Instagram, which has largely escaped scrutiny, is teeming
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Read MoreAriseBank CEO Jared Rice, who faced 120 years in prison for defrauding investors of $4 million in a cryptocurrency scam, has pleaded guilty. The cryptopreneur plead guilty yesterday morning after standing in front of judges in Texas, local outlet Dallas News reports. Rice conned investors by guaranteeing “no-risk returns” of between 10 and 20 percent
Read MoreAll the pastel colors of spring can be yours. Apple reveals spring-themed Watch bands, iPhone cases – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur technology conference, TNW2019, is only 49 days away. While we call it a conference, we often describe it as a tech festival instead – because it has all the same learning benefits, but with a festival vibe. You’ll enjoy food trucks, live music, and lounge areas to chill out, in between inspiring keynotes and
Read MoreSean O’Kane / The Verge: Tesla files two lawsuits against multiple former employees and the self-driving car startup Zoox alleging misappropriation of the company’s trade secrets — The automaker claims employees brought logistics info to Zoox, while another took Autopilot data to Xiaopeng Motors Tesla files two lawsuits against multiple former employees and the self-driving
Read MoreFacial recognition is the linchpin to PreShow, an app that will earn you free movie tickets by watching ads — so long as you’re OK with your phone watching you back. MoviePass founder wants to use facial recognition to score you free movies – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn an update, Facebook discussed the challenges of using artificial intelligence to flag videos like the attack on mosques in Christchurch. Facebook explains why its AI didn't catch New Zealand gunman's livestream – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWelcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. People have been hailing security token offerings (STO) as the next initial coin offering (ICO), but there is momentum growing for a new type of blockchain-based fundraising. Say hello to
Read More“It was a cold and windy night, but the breeze of ill omen blowing across the ‘net was colder. The regular trickle of login attempts suddenly became a torrent of IP addresses, all trying to break into the back-end of the Joomla site I host. I poured another cup of joe, it was gonna be
Read MoreMicrosoft TypeScript is popular and it’s here to stay as a prominent language, according to analyst RedMonk. Microsoft's TypeScript programming language rising fast, almost makes top 10 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMmm… beer deal. The Pico Model C normally runs $400, but you can snag it for $250. Save 0 on the PicoBrew home-brewing beer-bot – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVikas SN / The Economic Times: Sources: Netflix is testing a low-cost, mobile-only subscription with select users in India, for half the price of its entry-level plan in the country — In October last year, Netflix chief product officer Greg Peters had said that they will experiment with their pricing models to grow … Sources:
Read MoreGuy Rosen / Facebook: Facebook says it blocked 800+ visually distinct variants of NZ shooting video, in contrast to ISIS-style propaganda which is not rebroadcast or reshared widely — We continue to keep the people, families and communities affected by the tragedy in New Zealand in our hearts. Facebook says it blocked 800+ visually distinct
Read MoreJames Vincent / The Verge: Four European Wikipedia sites are blocking access and directing users to contact their EU representatives on March 21 to protest the copyright directive — Sites including Reddit, Twitch, and PornHub are also encouraging users in the EU to contact local politicians Four European Wikipedia sites are blocking access and directing
Read MoreGood news for enthusiasts: There are no plans to limit acceleration. Volvo's 112-mph speed limiter has received 'very positive' feedback – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreUsers flagged the video of the New Zealand terror attack after it streamed live, which may have delayed Facebook’s response, the company said. Facebook to reexamine how recently live videos are flagged after Christchurch shooting Source: Washington Post Tech
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Read MoreWindows 7 end-of-support notifications to begin appearing on April 18, 2019. Avoid this Windows 7 patch unless you want nagging end-of-support warnings Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIf you already have the original AirPods, you may not be missing much. AirPods 2 vs. AirPods: What's changed with Apple's new earbuds? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNot even Randall Stephenson is safe. AT&T boss gets robocall during live interview – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA telecom trade group wants to better map out internet dead spots. But skeptics wonder if ISPs can be relied upon to provide accurate info. Millions of Americans still can't get broadband. Here’s a potential fix – CNET Source: CNet
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