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Newly discovered primate earns “Skywalker” name for the way it soars through trees — and because the scientists were Star Wars fans. Source: CNet
Read MoreNewly discovered primate earns “Skywalker” name for the way it soars through trees — and because the scientists were Star Wars fans. Source: CNet
Read MoreOnly at the official Nintendo Store in New York City — for now, at least. Source: CNet
Read MoreRegulators say AT&T’s DirecTV Now and Verizon’s FreeBee program, which let you stream video without it counting as data, violate net neutrality. Source: CNet
Read MoreShipments slid 6.2 percent in 2016 as PCs battle other devices for your attention, according to Gartner. Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: In a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times, the VC also says that Elon Musk and Donald Trump are very similar. Source: CNet
Read MoreReddit’s Photoshop battles bring out the creativity of its users. When a photo from the Golden Globe awards of the “Stranger Things” boys was submitted, there were cool and unexpected results. Source: CNet
Read MoreSecurity researchers have found a new ransomware program dubbed Spora that can perform strong offline file encryption and brings several innovations to the ransom payment model. The malware has targeted Russian-speaking users so far, but its authors have also created an English version of their decryption portal, suggesting they will likely expand their attacks to
Read MoreThe outgoing US president caps his Twitter career with a line from his farewell address, and people like it. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe president-elect promises to improve US cybersecurity so the nation won’t get “hacked by everybody.” Source: CNet
Read MoreA couple of the most popular cars in America received major updates, first seen on the floor of this year’s Detroit Auto Show, along with a slew of popular luxury and sport models. Source: CNet
Read MoreAn alleged internal Target listing has pricing info on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch. Source: CNet
Read MoreAn NBC News report suggests a reduced sentence could be in the works for Chelsea Manning, who’s serving a 35-year sentence for leaking classified info to WikiLeaks. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe initiative is aimed at promoting more collaboration between the social media giant and news outlets, along with shoring up its defenses against fake news. Source: CNet
Read MoreWhich TV show is your state obsessed with? Discover which parts of the country loves “Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black,” “Scandal” and “The Walking Dead” most. Source: CNet
Read MoreRussia was likely behind the hacks of the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has finally acknowledged. In his first news conference in about six months, Trump also said Wednesday that cybersecurity will be a top priority for his administration. He wants proposals on new hacking defenses within 90 days.
Read MoreVeteran actor Woody Harrelson is confirmed for a role in a Star Wars spinoff movie following the adventures of a young Han Solo. Source: CNet
Read MoreThis is a separate settlement that isn’t related to the class-action suits for 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter diesels. Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft looks to be building its own next-generation talent-engagement applications that will handle HCM needs ‘from hire to retire.’ Source: Microsoft
Read MoreThe Facebook-owned social media platform is testing ad placements that would help monetize its highly popular, Snapchat-like “Stories” feature. Source: CNet
Read MoreNFL quarterback takes top spot again in poll ranking athletes’ use social media to their advantage. Source: CNet
Read MoreIn our omnichannel world, customers have many ways to reach out when they’re not happy. The best way to ensure that unhappiness is to misrepresent, dissemble, ignore all those channels, and not deliver. And lo, we have a case study of what not to do. Source: DIY IT
Read MoreThe Visa card, available only for Prime members, becomes one of four branded Amazon credit cards now available. Source: CNet
Read MoreImagine you are the receptionist at the front desk of a bank around Valentine’s Day. There are countless bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolate being dropped off for delivery to employees. You just set them aside and alert the employee upon arrival. He said organizations that have been targeted by well-funded Nation States never
Read MoreThe families of three Americans killed in ISIS terror attacks are suing Twitter for allegedly knowingly providing support for the terrorist group and acting as a “powerful weapon for terrorism.” The suit was filed over the weekend in a federal court in New York City on behalf of the relatives of three U.S. nationals who
Read MoreVCs are still readjusting after the heady days of 2015. Source: CNet
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