Karen Turner The Washington Post
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No One Is Safe From Hacking on Twitter - Not Even Marvel Superheroes
To protect against social media account hacks, experts recommend enabling two-factor authentication on sites like Twitter or Facebook.
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US Federal Authorities Breaking Into Fingerprint-Locked Smartphones via Search Warrants
The US government argues that making citizens open their fingerprint-locked phones does not violate their Fifth Amendment protection against self incrimination because no actual passcode is handed over.
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Twitter Finally Relaxes 140-Character Limit for Media Attachments
Excluded from the update was the removal of counting usernames in a reply or mention toward the 140-character limit.
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Hacked Dropbox Data of 68 Million Users Is Now for Sale on the Dark Web
Email and password data for more than 68 million Dropbox users is for sale in the darknet marketplace.
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Amazon Said to Be Piloting Teams With a 30-Hour Work Week
"We want to create a work environment that is tailored to a reduced schedule and still fosters success and career growth," states a posting by the company.
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AI May Soon Monitor Your Live Videos on Twitter, Facebook
The job of watching and removing violent or pornographic content from these live apps has primarily been a human undertaking.
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A New Algorithm Could Predict Isis Attacks
"It was like the spreading of a fever," said Neil Johnson, head of research for the University of Miami study.
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New York Kills Right-to-Repair Bill That Could Make It Easier to Fix Your Phone
The New York legislature had until the end of June to consider the Fair Repair Act, but the bill was squashed in committee before it reached the floor.
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Apple Wants To Kill A Bill That Could Make It Easier For You To Fix Your iPhone
When Jessa Jones found out her kids had submerged her iPhone in her toilet, causing a clog, she thought her phone was a lost cause. It powered on but didn't seem to be taking a charge anymore. The Apple store warns against water damage, which is not covered by warranty.
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Apple Wants to Kill a Bill That Could Make It Easier for You to Fix Your iPhone
The bill requires that hardware manufacturers make repair instructions and parts available to the public.
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Microsoft Becomes the First Big Tech Company to Get Into the Legal Weed Industry
Microsoft announced Thursday it is partnering with a cannabis industry-focused software company called Kind Financial.
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Facebook, Other Sites Oppose Lawsuit Targeting Modeling Website
The idea is that sites are platforms only, and are typically shielded from cases like this by the Communications Decency Act (CDA).
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The Internet of Things Has a Child Privacy Problem
Companies with virtual assistants, such as Amazon, could be fined millions of dollars for the collection of children's data without explicit parental consent.
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This Landlord Said 'Like' Me On Facebook Or Get Evicted
Just one of the extreme ways companies are trying to get liked on Facebook.
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Why Scientists Want Robots to Learn to Feel Pain
"Pain is a system that protects us," researcher Johannes Kuehn said. "When we evade from the source of pain, it helps us not get hurt."
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No One Is Safe From Hacking on Twitter - Not Even Marvel Superheroes
To protect against social media account hacks, experts recommend enabling two-factor authentication on sites like Twitter or Facebook.
-
US Federal Authorities Breaking Into Fingerprint-Locked Smartphones via Search Warrants
The US government argues that making citizens open their fingerprint-locked phones does not violate their Fifth Amendment protection against self incrimination because no actual passcode is handed over.
-
Twitter Finally Relaxes 140-Character Limit for Media Attachments
Excluded from the update was the removal of counting usernames in a reply or mention toward the 140-character limit.
-
Hacked Dropbox Data of 68 Million Users Is Now for Sale on the Dark Web
Email and password data for more than 68 million Dropbox users is for sale in the darknet marketplace.
-
Amazon Said to Be Piloting Teams With a 30-Hour Work Week
"We want to create a work environment that is tailored to a reduced schedule and still fosters success and career growth," states a posting by the company.
-
AI May Soon Monitor Your Live Videos on Twitter, Facebook
The job of watching and removing violent or pornographic content from these live apps has primarily been a human undertaking.
-
A New Algorithm Could Predict Isis Attacks
"It was like the spreading of a fever," said Neil Johnson, head of research for the University of Miami study.
-
New York Kills Right-to-Repair Bill That Could Make It Easier to Fix Your Phone
The New York legislature had until the end of June to consider the Fair Repair Act, but the bill was squashed in committee before it reached the floor.
-
Apple Wants To Kill A Bill That Could Make It Easier For You To Fix Your iPhone
When Jessa Jones found out her kids had submerged her iPhone in her toilet, causing a clog, she thought her phone was a lost cause. It powered on but didn't seem to be taking a charge anymore. The Apple store warns against water damage, which is not covered by warranty.
-
Apple Wants to Kill a Bill That Could Make It Easier for You to Fix Your iPhone
The bill requires that hardware manufacturers make repair instructions and parts available to the public.
-
Microsoft Becomes the First Big Tech Company to Get Into the Legal Weed Industry
Microsoft announced Thursday it is partnering with a cannabis industry-focused software company called Kind Financial.
-
Facebook, Other Sites Oppose Lawsuit Targeting Modeling Website
The idea is that sites are platforms only, and are typically shielded from cases like this by the Communications Decency Act (CDA).
-
The Internet of Things Has a Child Privacy Problem
Companies with virtual assistants, such as Amazon, could be fined millions of dollars for the collection of children's data without explicit parental consent.
-
This Landlord Said 'Like' Me On Facebook Or Get Evicted
Just one of the extreme ways companies are trying to get liked on Facebook.
-
Why Scientists Want Robots to Learn to Feel Pain
"Pain is a system that protects us," researcher Johannes Kuehn said. "When we evade from the source of pain, it helps us not get hurt."
