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November 15, 2018

Voxox left database unsecured exposing a near real-time stream of millions of SMS texts including password reset links and 2FA codes from Google, Yahoo, others (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch)

Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Voxox left database unsecured exposing a near real-time stream of millions of SMS texts including password reset links and 2FA codes from Google, Yahoo, others — A security lapse has exposed a massive database containing tens of millions of text messages, including password reset links … Voxox left database unsecured exposing

The 2020 Toyota Corolla wears a striking new face – Roadshow

The new Corolla sedan, now in its 12th generation, will go on sale in the US in spring 2019. The 2020 Toyota Corolla wears a striking new face – Roadshow Source: CNet

2020 Toyota Corolla sedan gets a bold new look in its 12th generation – Roadshow

Like the Corolla Hatch, the sedan moves to the TNGA modular platform. 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan gets a bold new look in its 12th generation – Roadshow Source: CNet

Magnets and Printed Parts Make Quick-Disconnect Terminals

The Apple MagSafe power connector is long gone from their product line, but that doesn’t mean that magnetic connectors aren’t without their charms. It just takes the right application, and finding one might be easier with these homebrew magnetic connectors. We’ll admit that the application that [Wesley Lee] found for his magnetic connectors is perhaps a

November 15, 2018

Salesforce makes undisclosed "strategic investment" in Docker, companies will cross-sell MuleSoft and Docker Enterprise (Tom Krazit/GeekWire)

Tom Krazit / GeekWire: Salesforce makes undisclosed “strategic investment” in Docker, companies will cross-sell MuleSoft and Docker Enterprise … Salesforce Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount of money in container pioneer Docker as part of an extension of a previous funding round, and the two companies plan … Salesforce makes undisclosed "strategic investment" in Docker,

Rivian releases weird electric R1T truck teaser video and we can't even – Roadshow

The video is less than a minute and three-quarters is just macro shots of a guy’s face. But the truck looks kinda cool once you see it. Rivian releases weird electric R1T truck teaser video and we can't even – Roadshow Source: CNet

November 15, 2018

Oracle to acquire San Jose-based SD-WAN company Talari Networks, which was founded in 2009 and has so far received $53.5M in VC funding (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE)

Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE: Oracle to acquire San Jose-based SD-WAN company Talari Networks, which was founded in 2009 and has so far received $53.5M in VC funding — Oracle Corp. said today it’s acquiring a software-defined wide area network company called Talari Networks Inc. in order to build out its cloud and networking businesses. Oracle

Investigate Facebook over massive breach, critic urges FTC – CNET

The Freedom from Facebook group wants the FTC to seek maximum penalties over Facebook’s breach of nearly 30 million users. That would be about $1.2 trillion. Investigate Facebook over massive breach, critic urges FTC – CNET Source: CNet

A Look Inside the Tactics of Definers, Facebook’s Attack Dog

The opposition research firm had focused on the internet company’s competition. But ahead of a Senate hearing it had a new target: Senators. A Look Inside the Tactics of Definers, Facebook’s Attack Dog Source: NY Times Tech

November 15, 2018

SCUF’s Vantage PS4 controller: A lot of issues and a big price tag

I love SCUF controllers. Or, more accurately, I love all of them but this one. As the proud owner of two of the Infinity4PS Pro models, it was always an easy recommendation to make for anyone looking to drop their hard-earned cash on a premium product. I’m a gamer, and that tag comes with certain

November 15, 2018

DHS' ICT Supply Chain Task Force, which assesses the security of global tech supply chains, now has 24+ members, including Microsoft, Samsung, Cisco, and Intel (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch)

Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch: DHS’ ICT Supply Chain Task Force, which assesses the security of global tech supply chains, now has 24+ members, including Microsoft, Samsung, Cisco, and Intel — Homeland Security’s supply chain task force is finally off the ground.. — The public-private coalition, set up earlier this year … DHS' ICT Supply Chain

‘No Morals’: Advertisers React to Facebook Report

Several top marketers were critical of the tech giant after The New York Times reported how it ignored and hid warning signs that it was being exploited to disrupt elections and spread toxic content. ‘No Morals’: Advertisers React to Facebook Report Source: NY Times Tech

November 15, 2018

Japan's new cybersecurity strategy chief, in charge of anti-hacking preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, says he has never used a computer in his life (Kyodo News+)

Kyodo News+: Japan’s new cybersecurity strategy chief, in charge of anti-hacking preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, says he has never used a computer in his life — The Japanese government’s cybersecurity strategy chief has drawn criticism after admitting he has not once used a computer … Japan's new cybersecurity strategy chief, in charge of

Measuring The Cooling Effect Of Transformer Oil

Transformer oil has long served two purposes, cooling and insulating. The large, steel encased transformers we see connected to the electrical grid are filled with transformer oil which is circulated through radiator fins for dumping heat to the surrounding air. In the hacker world, we use transformer oil for cooling RF dummy loads and insulating

The Look of Amazon’s HQ2 Winners, Before Amazon

Crystal City in Virginia and Long Island City in Queens are about to become home to an internet giant. They will probably never appear the same again. The Look of Amazon’s HQ2 Winners, Before Amazon Source: NY Times Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Defends Facebook as Furor Over Its Tactics Grows

Mr. Zuckerberg said that he wouldn’t step down as chairman and that his No. 2, Sheryl Sandberg, was “doing great work” despite questions about their management. Mark Zuckerberg Defends Facebook as Furor Over Its Tactics Grows Source: NY Times Tech

Neo-Nazi Harassment Not Protected by First Amendment, Judge Rules

A lawsuit against the publisher of the neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer for unleashing a “terror campaign” of harassment against a Jewish realtor can proceed. Neo-Nazi Harassment Not Protected by First Amendment, Judge Rules Source: NY Times Tech

November 15, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg really wants you to know he reads the New York Times

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today held a press call to talk about the company’s 2nd Community Standards Enforcement report. It was supposed to last 45 minutes, but it ended up nearly 2 hours long thanks to an extended – and very entertaining – interactive session with the national news media. The part about that “Community Standards”

November 15, 2018

Sony says it has sold 86.1M units of PlayStation 4 since the console debuted 5 years ago, 777.9M copies of software were sold on the platform (Mike Minotti/VentureBeat)

Mike Minotti / VentureBeat: Sony says it has sold 86.1M units of PlayStation 4 since the console debuted 5 years ago, 777.9M copies of software were sold on the platform — Sony revealed today that the PlayStation 4 has sold over 86.1 million systems. The info came in a blog post celebrating the console’s fifth

NASA may have heard from once silent Mars Opportunity rover – CNET

Could it be? One of NASA’s radio antenna picks up a signal from Mars rover that went silent on June 10. NASA may have heard from once silent Mars Opportunity rover – CNET Source: CNet

Facebook to hand off editorial oversight to independent board in 2019 – CNET

Zuckerberg said Facebook will create a governing body to address content appeals. Facebook to hand off editorial oversight to independent board in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet

Black Friday 2018 deals: Pixel 3 for $600, Pixel 3 XL for $700 – CNET

Or, buy a Pixel 3 at full price and pick up a $200 gift card. Black Friday 2018 deals: Pixel 3 for 0, Pixel 3 XL for 0 – CNET Source: CNet

November 15, 2018

Google announces new naming convention for Wear OS, details System Version H with enhanced battery life and app switching, rolling out over the coming months (Ben Schoon/9to5Google)

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google: Google announces new naming convention for Wear OS, details System Version H with enhanced battery life and app switching, rolling out over the coming months — This year has seen some big improvements to Google’s Wear OS ecosystem. There’s been a ton of new hardware, major updates to the software …

November 15, 2018

Sony says it will not attend next year's E3, the annual video game trade show, the first time in E3's 24-year history that Sony will not be there (Brian Crecente/Variety)

Brian Crecente / Variety: Sony says it will not attend next year’s E3, the annual video game trade show, the first time in E3’s 24-year history that Sony will not be there — Sony Interactive Entertainment, currently riding high on record sales of its PlayStation 4 gaming console, won’t be hosting its annual press conference

November 15, 2018

Nvidia Q3: revenue of $3.18B, up 21% YoY, vs. $3.24B est., gaming revenue of $1.76B, vs. $1.89B est., and net income of $1.2B; stock down 16%+ after hours (CNBC)

CNBC: Nvidia Q3: revenue of $3.18B, up 21% YoY, vs. $3.24B est., gaming revenue of $1.76B, vs. $1.89B est., and net income of $1.2B; stock down 16%+ after hours — Nvidia stock fell as much as 19 percent Thursday after the company reported earnings for the third quarter of its 2019 fiscal year, which ended

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