Apple’s Audacity
It was fun seeing what Apple came up with in its attempt to build the most powerful Mac ever, in the same way it is fun to read about supercars. More importantly, I thought that sense of “going for it” that characterized the Mac Pro permeated Apple’s entire keynote.

June 5, 2019 at 07:59AM
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It’s a Huge Mistake to Memorize Your Passwords
But there’s a decent chance you do  —  many of us fall into a default pattern of memorizing one or two and using them across countless websites and services. This tactic, called credential stuffing, is used by hackers to target people’s most personal information.

June 5, 2019 at 07:59AM
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Watching AI Slowly Forget a Human Face Is Incredibly Creepy
This time lapse of a neural network with the neurons slowly switching off is a haunting experiment in machine learning.

June 4, 2019 at 03:38PM
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Here’s A First Look At What Oppo’s Under-Display Selfie Camera Looks Like
While this under-screen camera technology is still in development, here’s a quick taste of what future smartphones might look like.

June 4, 2019 at 02:36PM
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The Grindr Grifter
Daniel Spence used dating apps to scam his way across the US. Could he be caught before taking over one of Brooklyn’s hottest media companies?

June 4, 2019 at 10:03AM
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Microsoft says mandatory password changing is “ancient and obsolete”
Bucking a major trend, the company speaks out against the age-old practice.

June 3, 2019 at 10:35PM
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Naked protesters condemn nipple censorship at Facebook headquarters
The demonstrators covered their bodies with stickers of male nipples to protest against Facebook and Instagram’s ban on “some photos of female nipples” on the platforms. The activists say the ban harms artists and users exploring gender and identity.

June 3, 2019 at 10:35PM
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The rise and fall of iTunes, Apple’s most hated app
It was a long run for iTunes, the jukebox software that revolutionized the music industry after its launch in 2001. But now, in the year 2019, it’s finally being put out of its misery — and ours.

June 3, 2019 at 07:55PM
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Boeing Built Deadly Assumptions Into 737 Max, Blind To A Late Design Change
A system that doomed two flights was expected to engage only rarely and used two sensors. Decisions were based on those factors even when they no longer applied.

June 3, 2019 at 08:12AM
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We Live In The Safest Big City, But Citizen Is Scaring The Hell Out Of People
Just as crime hits historic lows, people are consuming a freakout-inducing stream of every single 911 call in their neighborhood.

June 1, 2019 at 07:24AM
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