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February 20, 2019

Microsoft says Russia-linked Fancy Bear targeted European research groups and think tanks that work on issues including election security and nuclear policy (Karen Weise/New York Times)

Karen Weise / New York Times: Microsoft says Russia-linked Fancy Bear targeted European research groups and think tanks that work on issues including election security and nuclear policy — SEATTLE — A group of hackers associated with Russian intelligence targeted civil society groups across Europe ahead of May elections there, Microsoft said on Tuesday. Microsoft

Casio Watch Gets a MEMS Oscillator Upgrade

We’ve got to admit to being a bit of a Casio G-Shock watch geek. The big, chunky watches were every day carry items that survived everything we dished out, right up until the smartphone made wearing one seem redundant. But others continue to use and abuse G-Shocks, and some brave souls even hack them. Replacing

February 20, 2019

Logitech is bringing back its best gaming mouse with essential upgrades

More than a decade ago, Logitech delighted gamers with the MX518, a high-precision mouse tooled for players who wanted performance without all the bells and whistles – and a modest price point. It’s now reviving the classic with a couple of upgrades that should make it worth a look for today’s gaming enthusiasts. The wired

Microsoft reveals new APT28 cyber-attacks against European political entities

Microsoft also expands AccountGuard security service for political entities in 12 European countries. Microsoft reveals new APT28 cyber-attacks against European political entities Source: ZDNet Microsoft

We are giving away two unlocked Galaxy S10 phones – CNET

Two lucky readers will get one of the Samsung Galaxy S10 models announced today. This sweepstakes ends March 20, 2019. We are giving away two unlocked Galaxy S10 phones – CNET Source: CNet

February 20, 2019

Chinese cyberattacks on the US are on the rise again after a years-long truce

After a few years of slowdown, it looks like China’s back to hacking US entities, according to a report by Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity firm. The report notes China’s collecting intelligence for its “Made in China 2025” plan that will make the country a world leader in manufacturing. In 2015, then-US President Barack Obama and Chinese

February 20, 2019

Binance launches its decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, but there’s a catch

Following months of anticipation and numerous teasers, Binance has finally launched its decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) powered by its own blockchain, Binance Chain. But hold your horses before you get too excited: Binance DEX is only rolling out to a dedicated testnet for the time being. Still, users will now be able to try out

Vivo's new V15 Pro is a mixed bag of mostly good tricks – CNET

The Chinese company’s newest phone is generally great, but you’ll pay for what you get. Vivo's new V15 Pro is a mixed bag of mostly good tricks – CNET Source: CNet

Vivo's V15 Pro dazzles with a pop-up selfie camera – CNET

The Chinese phone company is bringing is pop-up camera design to the masses. Vivo's V15 Pro dazzles with a pop-up selfie camera – CNET Source: CNet

February 20, 2019

Sphero is crowdfunding RVR, a new robot that can connect to accessories like Raspberry Pi through its universal expansion port, starting at $199 on Kickstarter (Ashley Carman/The Verge)

Ashley Carman / The Verge: Sphero is crowdfunding RVR, a new robot that can connect to accessories like Raspberry Pi through its universal expansion port, starting at $199 on Kickstarter — The RVR is coming — Sphero, the Colorado-based connected toy company, has had a successful, conventional run making sphere-shaped, smartphone-controlled robots. Sphero is crowdfunding

Russian Hackers Targeted European Research Groups, Microsoft Says

The attacks, which come ahead of elections in May, reflect the spread of a broad online campaign linked to Moscow to disrupt its political opponents. Russian Hackers Targeted European Research Groups, Microsoft Says Source: NY Times Tech

Captain Marvel reactions are in and it's pure '90s fun for Marvel fans – CNET

Brie Larson in a Nine Inch Nails T-shirt? We are *so* there. Captain Marvel reactions are in and it's pure '90s fun for Marvel fans – CNET Source: CNet

Cheaply Charging Cylindrical Cells

For one reason or another, a lot of us have a bunch of 18650 cells sitting around. Whether they’re for flashlights, our fancy new vape pen, remote controlled toys, or something more obscure, there is a need to charge a bunch of lithium ion cells all at once. This project, by [Daren Schwenke], is the

February 20, 2019

GN Group, which makes connected hearing aids that work with iOS and Android, is acquiring videoconferencing device and software provider Altia Systems for $125M (Ingrid Lunden/TechCrunch)

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: GN Group, which makes connected hearing aids that work with iOS and Android, is acquiring videoconferencing device and software provider Altia Systems for $125M — Some interesting M&A is afoot in the world of hardware and software that’s aiming to improve the quality of audio and video communications over digital networks.

SpaceX gets $300 million from Defense Department – CNET

The US Air Force awards Elon Musk’s space company a grant for reconnaissance missions. SpaceX gets 0 million from Defense Department – CNET Source: CNet

February 19, 2019

Google says the built-in microphone in Nest Secure devices, which it had never disclosed earlier in the tech specs, was "never intended to be a secret" (Nick Bastone/Business Insider)

Nick Bastone / Business Insider: Google says the built-in microphone in Nest Secure devices, which it had never disclosed earlier in the tech specs, was “never intended to be a secret” — – In early February, Google announced that Assistant would now work with its home security and alarm system Nest Secure. Google says the

Oscars 2019: How to stream online, start time, nominees, red carpet, predictions and more – CNET

When does it begin? Where can you watch? Does Black Panther have a chance? Everything you need to know ahead of Oscars 2019. Oscars 2019: How to stream online, start time, nominees, red carpet, predictions and more – CNET Source: CNet

Microsoft says it has found another Russian operation targeting prominent think tanks

Microsoft said it had found and attempted to disrupt a “spear-phishing” attack by Russian intelligence aimed at groups that had criticized Russia. Microsoft says it has found another Russian operation targeting prominent think tanks Source: Washington Post Tech

February 19, 2019

IFTTT's Linden Tibbets resigns as CEO, will stay as chief design officer; Chris Kibarian, ex-CEO of Monster.com owner Randstad Digital Ventures, named IFTTT CEO (Ingrid Lunden/TechCrunch)

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: IFTTT’s Linden Tibbets resigns as CEO, will stay as chief design officer; Chris Kibarian, ex-CEO of Monster.com owner Randstad Digital Ventures, named IFTTT CEO — After raising $24 million in funding led by Salesforce in April 2018, the startup IFTTT — which provides an API platform … IFTTT's Linden Tibbets resigns

February 19, 2019

Huawei sends invitations for its next flagship P30 series launch event in Paris on March 26 (Mariella Moon/Engadget)

Mariella Moon / Engadget: Huawei sends invitations for its next flagship P30 series launch event in Paris on March 26 — Huawei’s upcoming flagship phones won’t be popping up at Mobile World Congress. The tech giant has announced a special P30 series launch event in Paris, which will take place on March 26th … Huawei

February 19, 2019

Industry sources: Google will reveal details about its Project Stream game streaming service during its keynote at the Game Developers Conference on March 19 (Chris Morris/Fortune)

Chris Morris / Fortune: Industry sources: Google will reveal details about its Project Stream game streaming service during its keynote at the Game Developers Conference on March 19 — Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo might want to brace themselves. Googleis about to enter the lucrative video game sector with its Project Stream. Industry sources: Google will

Visualizing Eddy Currents

If [Electroboom] gives up making videos and decides to become a lounge lizard in the Poconos, we hope he adopts the stage name Eddy Currents. However, he is talking about eddy currents in his recent video post that you can see below. We know he doesn’t really think he can get the magnet to slow

February 19, 2019

Report: Amazon's China unit in merger talks with local e-commerce firm Kaola, one of the biggest Chinese shopping sites for imported goods (Reuters)

Reuters: Report: Amazon’s China unit in merger talks with local e-commerce firm Kaola, one of the biggest Chinese shopping sites for imported goods — (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s Chinese joint venture is in talks about a merger with local e-commerce firm Kaola, which sells imported products in the Asian country … Report: Amazon's China unit

LG unveils three new mid-range phones ahead of Mobile World Congress – CNET

All three feature AI CAM, a dedicated Google Assistant button and DTS:X 3D Surround Sound. LG unveils three new mid-range phones ahead of Mobile World Congress – CNET Source: CNet

February 19, 2019

Alan, which makes a SaaS platform for the private health insurance market in France, raises $45M Series B after raising a $28M Series A in April 2018 (Romain Dillet/TechCrunch)

Romain Dillet / TechCrunch: Alan, which makes a SaaS platform for the private health insurance market in France, raises $45M Series B after raising a $28M Series A in April 2018 — Paris-based startup Alan has raised a Series B round of funding of $45 million (€40 million). Index Ventures is once again leading the

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