NASA is exploring potential use-cases for blockchain technology in a bid to safeguard the privacy and security of aircraft flight data. A research paper, published by aero-computer engineer Ronald Reisman this week, explored the viability of a blockchain network and smart contracts to overcome the aforementioned security issues. Current radar-based air traffic service providers may
Read MoreFirst podcast of the new year! Editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys look back on the most interesting hacks and can’t-miss articles from the past week (or so). Highlights include abusing IPv6 addresses, underclocking WiFi, taking Wii out of the livingroom, scratch built microphones, computer prophecy coming true, and the end of an automotive era.
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: Spotify outlines its strategy for podcasts that includes bringing talent in-house or exclusively licensing content and selling ads within its podcasts — Having established itself as a top streaming service with now over 200 million users, Spotify this year is preparing to focus more of its attention on podcasts. Spotify outlines
Read MoreAmazon wants in on the future beyond the home gaming console, according to a new report. Amazon reportedly developing a subscription video game streaming service Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreNot long ago, machines grew their skills when programmers put their noses to the grindstone and mercilessly attacked those 104 keys. Machine learning is turning some of that around by replacing the typing with humans demonstrating the actions they want the robot to perform. Suddenly, a factory line-worker can be a robot trainer. This is
Read MoreChris O’Brien / VentureBeat: Producers of French TV shows agree to give Salto, an OTT service for French content, extensive and exclusive content rights, blocking sales to Netflix, others — France’s major broadcasting companies have struck a deal with producers that will allow them to remove their content from streaming services … Producers of French
Read MoreEncrypting every bit of data on a Windows 10 PC is a crucial security precaution. Every edition of Windows 10 includes strong encryption options, with business editions having the best set of management tools. Here’s a hands-on guide. Windows 10 Expert's Guide: Everything you need to know about BitLocker Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft and its LinkedIn subsidiary are continuing to integrate on the productivity and AI fronts in a deliberately slow and incremental way, based on a look at their most recent announcements. Microsoft's LinkedIn report card: Technology integration continues, but at a slow pace Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreOf all the skills that I have picked up over the years as an engineer, there is one that has stayed with me and been a constant over the last three decades. It has helped me work on electronic projects, on furniture, on car parts, robots, and even garments, and it is likely that I
Read MoreLexus strongly hints the model will reach production. Stunning Lexus LC convertible concept to debut at Detroit Auto Show – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read More“Born-in the Cloud” workloads might be designed to be platform-agnostic now, but that doesn’t mean it will always be the case, as hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure continue to add specific and unique functionality to their hosted services. Game of Clouds: Lock-In is Coming Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreStock market fluctuations are making some hearts in Silicon Valley flutter as they prepare their companies for initial public offerings. Bits: The Week in Tech: It’s Not Easy Being a Unicorn Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe iPhone XR is seeing discounts of up to $118, reports say. Chinese iPhone sellers reportedly cut prices following sales warning – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: US government websites including NASA’s and the DOJ’s are inaccessible to public after 80+ expired TLS certificates were not renewed due to government shutdown — Over 80 government websites are down after TLS certificates and there’s nobody on hand to renew them. US government websites including NASA's and the DOJ's are
Read MoreThat’s $100 off the regular price and the best XR deal to date — and you might be able to get it for even less! Plus: A six-pack of MFi-certified Lightning cables for $10.50. Get an iPhone XR for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNormally $330, this mid-size 4K model includes a voice-powered Alexa remote. This 43-inch Insignia Fire TV is a steal at 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreVC-backed cryptocurrency startup Zwoop has gone into administration. According to an exclusive report by The Telegraph’s James Cook, the company’s board of directors filed for administration at the end of November last year. As a result, employees and suppliers from all over the world have been left with unpaid wages and bills, according to sources.
Read MoreFor a true developer, there’s no substitute for serious programming knowledge. You can bank all the coding know-how for any web project with the training from The Complete Front-End Developer Bundle. Right now, the collection is available for the limited time price of only $41, a savings of over 90 percent off its regular cost.
Read MoreVanessa Gera / Associated Press: Poland has searched the Warsaw offices of Huawei and Orange, arrested a Chinese manager at Huawei and charged him with espionage on behalf of China — WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Internal Security Agency has charged a Chinese manager at tech giant Huawei in Poland and one of its own
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. Cryptocurrency and anonymity is becoming an ever more contentious issue. As enthusiasts push for broader adoption of digital assets it pushes governments, banks, and lawmakers to implement know-your-customer (KYC) and
Read MoreBy carving the stock market into specialized slices, these funds may tempt shareholders to take imprudent risks in the quest for the next big thing. E.T.F.s Try to Lure Investors Into Ever Narrower Niches Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLast night, HackenProof published a report stating that a database containing resumes of over 200 million job seekers in China was exposed last month. The leaked info included not just the name and working experience of people, but also their mobile phone number, email, marriage status, children, politics, height, weight, driver license, and literacy level as
Read MoreA new generation of shareable electric scooters from a company called Ojo Electric will debut in Austin next month. Referred to as a “light electric vehicle,” the scooters can travel 50 miles on a single charge and have a top speed of 20 mph. A sharable ‘sit down’ electric scooter company is launching in Texas
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: The resumes of 202M+ Chinese users, with personal data including home addresses and mobile numbers, were exposed online on an unsecured MongoDB database server — Data appears to have originated from a data scraping app that collected resumes from Chinese job portals. The resumes of 202M+ Chinese users, with personal data
Read MoreMaureen Farrell / Wall Street Journal: Sources: Slack is planning to go public through a direct listing, likely to debut in the second quarter — Messaging company, recently valued at $7 billion, aims to debut in the second quarter — Slack Technologies Inc. is planning to go public through a direct listing … Sources: Slack
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