Google Assistant can read out your WhatsApp and Telegram replies

It's Monday, August 05, 2019. Hey, good morning! Welcome to your Monday! This week, we’ve got Samsung’s big Unpacked event (Galaxy Note incoming), as well as Disney reporting on how its expansion is faring so far. Over the weekend, you might have missed an E3 data breach that leaked thousands of registered journalists’ phone numbers and addresses (including mine, yay), and StockX suffered a major data breach, too, neglecting to immediately inform its sneakerhead users exactly what was going down. Further afield, a meteor impact on Mars (in its early years) may have initiated a 'mega-tsunami'. Attackers reportedly stole records from 6.8 million customers.   StockX confirms it was hacked   Sneaker trading site StockX's warning of "suspicious activity" appears to have stemmed from a serious data breach. TechCrunch learned through a black-market data seller that a hacker stole 6.8 million records from StockX in May, including names, email addresses and (thankfully hashed) passwords.    It's continuing a string of outages that have plagued the services.   Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down (again)   Facebook is still struggling with outages. Numerous reports yesterday pointed to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp being unavailable to various degrees over the weekend. The failure doesn't appear to have been as dramatic as it was in July, when image services were out for several hours (we had at least some success visiting them ourselves). All the services are still up and running.   The message board has been a haven for white nationalists.   Cloudflare cuts off extremist site 8chan after multiple shootings   Cloudflare has announced it will no longer provide security services to the far-right site 8chan, following the deadly mass shooting by a white nationalist in El Paso, Texas. That will open 8chan up to distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, starting at midnight PDT, which could permanently disable the site unless it's able to find a replacement service. Cloudflare has been reluctant to pull its services from extremist websites, citing free speech issues. It previously ended support for another white extremist site, the Daily Stormer. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said that pulling support doesn't solve the underlying problem: "While removing 8chan from our network takes heat off of us, it does nothing to address why hateful sites fester online."  Sponsored Content by Stack Commerce Remove unwanted objects from your pics with InPixio Use a neural network to make a lovely knit hat.   AI knitting system designs and creates garments   If you've ever wanted a custom knit hat but your skills aren't up to par, let the robots do it. Researchers at MIT's Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a computer-aided knitting system that can automate the design and manufacture of knitted garments. Even non-expert knitters can use the system to create individual designs from customizable templates on a computer.   But wait, there's more... 1. Google Assistant can read out text replies on WhatsApp and Telegram 2. Google Fit now tracks your sleep patterns 3. E3 data breach leaks info for thousands of registered journalists 4. Meteor impact may have started a 'mega-tsunami' on early Mars 5. Marie Kondo your academic life: declutter, cut weight, simplify your life 6. The best desktops for students

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Razer's electric SUV

It's Saturday, August 03, 2019. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! There are some new details about Apple’s credit card to pore over and an appropriately tricked-out SUV from Razer. Also, we’ll recap some of last week’s most popular stories like the contact lenses that zoom in and Sony’s wearable air conditioner.  (View in browser.) Of course the NIO ES6 Night Explorer Limited Edition has Chroma LED lighting. Meet Razer’s special edition electric SUV As far as branded cars go, Razer's NIO ES6 doesn't look half-bad. If you weren't familiar with the company, it might just look like another tricked-out car from a geek with too much money. It's also a capable electric SUV, with 544hp of power and the ability to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. However, NIO is only going to make 88 of these custom SUVs for sale in China, where they’ll cost about $67k. If you’ve been waiting to buy something Echo or Apple, then here you go. Best Buy’s weekend sale includes up to $500 off 12-inch MacBooks Do you really need a reason to walk around the store for a few hours pressing buttons? The Reon Pocket helps you stealthily cope with heatwaves and cold winters. Sony is crowdfunding a wearable 'air conditioner' Sony might have a way to beat the heat, if you can wait for it. The company's First Flight crowdfunding platform has launched  a wearable ”air conditioner,” the Reon Pocket. It slips into a pouch on custom-made clothes like tees and sits at the base of your neck, using the Peltier effect to cool you off, all without bulk or noise. Sponsored Content by Stack Commerce Remove unwanted objects from your pics with InPixio FYI. Apple Card customer agreement: use two-factor, no jailbreaking The Apple Card terms are pretty standard -- similar to some other cards, purchasing any kind of "cash equivalent" like cryptocurrency is prohibited -- but there are some specific items. That you'll need an Apple ID is pretty obvious, and it requires that you enable two-factor authentication. Also, modifying your Apple device or jailbreaking could make it ineligible to access your card account. Our most comprehensive set of recommendations ever. Introducing Engadget's 2019 Back-to-School Guide As editor-in-chief Dana Wollman explains: "In addition to top picks in 11 categories -- everything from laptops to smartphones to gaming and dorm gear -- we went big on tips and buying advice this year. We didn't just want to tell you what to buy, but we wanted to help you choose wisely, and then make the most out of whatever you chose." Watch the drip. Oppo eliminates side bezels with its 'waterfall screen' Oppo showed off a prototype device packing a "waterfall screen," which features an aggressive 88-degree fold on both the left and right sides. When viewed directly from the front, the bezels are practically invisible. But wait, there's more... 1. Elon Musk's Las Vegas tunnel plans are worrying Monorail officials 2. Verizon swaps out some old 'unlimited' plans for new 'unlimited' plans with 5G 3. How to give your hike a high-tech upgrade 4. Livestreamer caught using face filter to make herself look younger 5. E3 data breach leaks info for thousands of registered journalists 6. Scientists create contact lenses that zoom on command 7. Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Simply the best true wireless earbuds 8. Google 'Play Pass' is a $5 monthly Android app subscription 9. Capital One data breach affected 100 million in the US 10. Teen 'Fortnite' champion won more than Tiger Woods at the Masters 11. Google's Android Auto update makes launching and using apps safer

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Editor's Pick: Is Biometrics ID Security Good Enough?

Is Biometrics ID Security Good Enough?

Peter Suciu Aug 2, 2019 2:24 AM PT
	United Airlines has announced plans to begin rolling out Clear's biometric prescreening at its hub airports. The system works by verifying a flier's fingerprints or eye scan. Clear already is available at about 60 locations throughout the United States. It offers a system that utilizes biometrics to speed preapproved travelers to the front of the security lane. [More...]

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GitHub Blocks Devs in US-Sanctioned Regions GitHub is blocking users in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria from accessing its services to comply with U.S. trade control laws. The Microsoft-owned company disclosed the action on a support page as a courtesy, noting that GitHub users ultimately are responsible for ensuring that their use of GitHub's products and services complies with all applicable laws and regulations. [More...]

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