This Windows Flaw Is So Bad, Even The NSA Is Begging You To Update
Three weeks ago, a critical Windows security vulnerability known as BlueKeep was revealed and fixed. In that short time, Microsoft has repeatedly begged users of older Windows versions to make sure their machines are up to date. Now, the American intelligence agency is also echoing Microsoft.
June 5, 2019 at 11:42AM
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Why Strangers Are AirDropping You Memes And Photos
Anyone who has accidentally left their AirDrop settings open to everyone around a group of teens is likely familiar with the deluge of memes, selfies and notes that arrives so quickly it can often freeze your phone.
June 5, 2019 at 08:50AM
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Boston Dyamics’ Live Demo Of Its Spot
Boston Dynamics was at Amazon’s re:MARS conference on Tuesday to show off their Spot Mini quadriped robot. It was going well until, well, it was not.
June 5, 2019 at 08:50AM
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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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