Thursday 16 May 2019

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Zombieload, Fallout, and 2 Other CPU Flaws Have Intel on the Hop
Digging for Bitcoin Is a Labor of Love
Software Bug Gives Spyware Free Rein With a Single WhatsApp Call
SCOTUS Greenlights Apple App Store Antitrust Lawsuit
Google, Microsoft In Step in New Era

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Zombieload, Fallout, and 2 Other CPU Flaws Have Intel on the Hop
The high-tech industry once again is in a tizzy over flaws discovered in
Intel CPUs -- four new MDS vulnerabilities have come to light. MDS is a
sub-class of previously disclosed vulnerabilities that sample data
leaked from small structures within the CPU using a locally executed
speculative execution side channel. The practical exploitation of MDS
flaws is a very complex undertaking, however.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86020.html

Digging for Bitcoin Is a Labor of Love
It would have been reasonable for those attending Josh Bressers' session
at CypherCon -- myself included -- to expect a presentation by a
cryptocurrency expert. It was billed as a talk about plumbing the depths
of the bitcoin blockchain. When Bressers admitted that his material grew
out of a hobby, I was surprised. Still, the talk was far from
disappointing.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86021.html

Software Bug Gives Spyware Free Rein With a Single WhatsApp Call
Many users of Facebook's WhatsApp messaging software are scrambling to
patch the program in response to news of a flaw that allowed spyware to
be installed on mobile phones running Android and iOS. "This new type of
attack is deeply worrying and shows how even the most trusted mobile
apps and platforms can be vulnerable," said Mike Campin, vice president
of engineering at Wandera.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86017.html

SCOTUS Greenlights Apple App Store Antitrust Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has given thumbs up for a class action antitrust
lawsuit to proceed against Apple for alleged monopolistic practices at
its App Store. In the case, Apple Inc. v. Pepper et al. , the consumer
plaintiffs maintain the Cupertino, California, company has monopolized
the retail market for the sale of apps, and that it used its position to
charge higher-than-competitive prices.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86015.html

Google, Microsoft In Step in New Era
Apple, Google and Microsoft are three very powerful companies. Two of
them had big events last week -- Google I/O and Microsoft Build. What I
found interesting was that both Google and Microsoft largely were on the
same page about focusing on the customer. Both Google and Microsoft have
been making massive advancements with AI. Both have increased their
efforts to make the world a better place.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86011.html

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Editor's Pick: US Mobile: Another Bait-and-Switch Disappointment


Mick Brady
May 16, 2019 5:00 AM PT
I just dumped US Mobile after less than four months, setting a new speed record for hitting my tolerance-for-b.s. ceiling. I'd had high hopes for this relatively new mobile virtual network operator, but it turns out I chose poorly. Switching wireless service providers is one of those things I don't relish doing, but every few years I find that I'm in a one-way relationship with my carrier. [More...]

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Walmart Enters High-Stakes Next-Day Delivery Game
Walmart has announced free one-day delivery for 220,000 of its most-frequently purchased items. The service will be available first in Phoenix and Las Vegas, because "these locations are major metro markets served by our fulfillment center in Southern California ... where we expect strong customer adoption of our NextDay delivery offering," a Walmart spokesperson said. [More...]
Software Bug Gives Spyware Free Rein With a Single WhatsApp Call
Many users of Facebook's WhatsApp messaging software are scrambling to patch the program in response to news of a flaw that allowed spyware to be installed on mobile phones running Android and iOS. "This new type of attack is deeply worrying and shows how even the most trusted mobile apps and platforms can be vulnerable," said Mike Campin, vice president of engineering at Wandera. [More...]
Flexa Launches Crypto-Based Payment App
Flexa has launched a new digital payment network that uses cryptocurrencies to cut processing costs, eliminate fraud and preserve users' privacy. The network uses Flexa's Spedn app to process consumer transactions at cooperating merchants. The new payment platform makes it possible to spend Bitcoin, Ether, Bitcoin Cash and the Gemini dollar at any of the merchants currently accepting payments. [More...]
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SpaceX is trying to launch 60 Starlink internet satellites

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Good morning! Black Mirror is returning for its fifth season, and there are trailers to watch. Meanwhile, we’re raving about the FujiFilm X-T30 camera, and SpaceX is trying to launch more stuff into space.

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The drone maker fights back.

DJI Osmo Action review: A worthy GoPro rival

DJI Osmo Action review: A worthy GoPro rival

DJI’s first action camera comes out fighting, with a price and feature set that should grab GoPro’s (and your) attention. Neat features like a small front display and HDR video set it apart, and compatibility with its rival’s accessories will make the transition easy. According to James Trew, there are some glaring omissions, including GPS, limited voice controls and basic social sharing options. But if you’re looking for a GoPro alternative, the Action is a solid choice. For everyone else, it’ll come down to some minor differences.

Most of the benefits of the X-T3 for $600 less.

Fujifilm X-T30 review: A street photography and 4K-video champ

Fujifilm X-T30 review: A street photography and 4K-video champ

If you have the budget for a mid-range camera, the 26.1-megapixel X-T30 delivers the same image quality as the X-T3 for a whole $600 less. It has excellent handling, fast shooting speeds and autofocus performance nearly on par with Sony’s A6400. The big bonus is video, as the X-T30 delivers crisp, downsampled cinema 4K with 10-bit external output and a USB headphone-jack option. The main downsides are a lack of in-body stabilization, smallish battery and single UHS I card slot. Steve Dent tests it out.

Krypton-powered Hall thrusters will help the satellites dodge space junk.

Tonight SpaceX will (again) try launching a rocket filled with 60 Starlink internet satellites

Tonight SpaceX will (again) try launching a rocket filled with 60 Starlink internet satellites

Now that SpaceX can reliably reuse Falcon rockets, part of its plan is to launch a network of satellites that provide broadband internet service around the globe. Now we know more about how the individual Starlink satellites will work, the only thing left is to get them up there. A launch attempt last night ended up scrubbed due to excess upper level winds, so we’re waiting for the backup launch window, scheduled to open tonight at 10:30 PM ET.

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The world is filled with technological pitfalls and online dangers.

A parent's guide to raising a good digital citizen

A parent's guide to raising a good digital citizen

Being a good digital citizen means being a responsible one: educating yourself and your kids about the digital world, participating in it in positive ways, questioning it and using technology as a tool to make the world a bit brighter (and not in some post-apocalyptic-neon-shroom-cloud way). But how do kids learn digital citizenship? The same way they learn how to be good citizens: They watch good role models, and they practice. 

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'Black Mirror' season five trailer has Miley Cyrus and an ego-stroking robot

'Black Mirror' season five trailer has Miley Cyrus and an ego-stroking robot

Black Mirror is back. It’s not an interactive affair this time, but you can expect three new stories early next month.

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Google recalls Titan security keys because of a Bluetooth vulnerability

Google recalls Titan security keys because of a Bluetooth vulnerability

Because of a vulnerability in the way they connect over Bluetooth, Google announced a recall for some of its Titan security keys. Actually exploiting the flaw would require taking advantage of a very narrow set of circumstances, timing and relatively close physical proximity, so owners are still likely safer using the devices for login and phishing protection than not using them. Still, it’s an example of why others decided to avoid Bluetooth for their hardware keys in favor of NFC or USB.

There's a jarring moment in Neil Strauss' true-crime podcast.

'To Live and Die in LA' shows how much Google knows about you

'To Live and Die in LA' shows how much Google knows about you

10 years after Google flipped the switch on Location History, we live in a sea of information where a podcast journalist can trace the explicit movements of a stranger accused of murder in California, all from the comfort of his own cell phone. 

But wait, there's more...

1. Here's how Samsung may fix the Galaxy Fold's design flaws

2. Motorola's midrange One Vision packs a cinematic screen and a clever camera

3. Spotify brings back its 99-cent Premium offer

4. Valve releases Steam Link app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

5. Boosted's next electric ride is the Rev scooter

6. Augmented reality can change your behavior in the real world

7. Ticketmaster fights ticket fraud with 'refreshing' barcodes

8. Google's Translatotron can translate speech in the speaker's voice

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