Editor's Pick: DoJ Takes Down Online Ad Fraud Ring, Indicts 8

DoJ Takes Down Online Ad Fraud Ring, Indicts 8

John P. Mello Jr. Nov 29, 2018 5:00 AM PT
	The DoJ has revealed an unsealed indictment of eight defendants for crimes related to their involvement in widespread digital advertising fraud. The DoJ alleges the eight individuals were behind two global schemes, 3ve and Methbot, which stole tens of millions of dollars through a scam that used fake Web traffic and fake websites to reap ad view revenue from unwitting advertisers. [More...]

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The Consumer IoT's Boon for the Insurance Industry
Tesla vs. Jaguar: The First Real Electric Car Track Shootout

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Amazon Comprehend Medical Makes Sense of Scattered Healthcare Data

Amazon has announced Amazon Comprehend Medical, a language processing
service that lets users gather information -- such as a patient's
medical condition and medication dosage, strength and frequency -- from
sources including doctors' notes, clinical trial reports, hospital
admission notes and patient health records. Most health and patient data
currently is stored as unstructured medical text.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85709.html

Void Linux: Built From Scratch for Full Independence

Void Linux is a bit out of the ordinary. It offers an unusually
interesting alternative to many of the traditional Linux distros
affiliated with a larger Linux family such as Debian or Ubuntu or Arch.
Void Linux is an independently developed, rolling-release, general-
purpose operating system. That means that its software is either
homegrown or plain-vanilla compiled.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85703.html

The Consumer IoT's Boon for the Insurance Industry

Smart home and consumer IoT solutions promise significant opportunities
for the insurance industry in terms of reducing costs, alleviating
risks, deepening customer engagement, and creating new services and
revenue streams. There are many barriers ahead to overcome, but given
the tremendous upside, insurance companies have begun attacking these
challenges with a multi-tiered strategy.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85706.html

Tesla vs. Jaguar: The First Real Electric Car Track Shootout

I'm a longtime Jaguar fan. I've owned a ton of them over the years, and
I've had both good and bad experiences with the cars. Currently I own
two -- a 1970 XKE and a 2014 F-Type -- and they are about to get a
sibling. I've ordered a new Jaguar I-Pace, which is the first legitimate
challenger to Tesla, which surprised the automotive industry much like
Apple surprised the mobile phone industry.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/85697.html

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The Morning After: Smart helmets and Google Fi on iPhone

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It's Thursday, November 29, 2018.

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

The LA Auto Show is in full swing, and you absolutely must see Audi’s slick E-Tron GT. In other news, Elon Musk’s LA tunnel plans have changed, and Nintendo is adopting a friendlier stance toward content creators on Twitch and YouTube. Have a nice Wednesday!

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Local politics aren’t boring at all.

Elon Musk’s Boring Company abandons plan for LA Westside test tunnel

The controversial 2.5-mile project underneath Los Angeles' 405 freeway and Sepulveda Boulevard had been the focus of a lawsuit filed by two neighborhood groups, accusing LA officials of violating state law by exempting the plans from environmental review. The company's LA/Hawthorne test tunnel is due to open next month, with Musk promising free rides to the public. In a tweet, Musk said "Based on what we’ve learned from the Hawthorne test tunnel, we’re moving forward with a much larger tunnel network under LA."

No longer a project.

Google Fi’s official iPhone debut comes with caveats

Now that Google’s carrier-agnostic wireless service is widely available for iPhones as a beta test, we had to give it a try. However, according to Nicole Lee, there are still a few issues. According to Google, iPhones with Fi are cut out of visual voicemail, won't be able to call or text over WiFi (iMessage is exempt) and can't be used as a data hotspot outside the US. Like a lot of other non-supported devices, the iPhone also doesn't have the ability to switch carriers dynamically.

Twitch streamers and YouTube Let’s Play makers will have it a lot easier.

Nintendo ends Creators program that took a cut from monetized videos

Now Nintendo will let streamers, Let’s Play creators and other monetized videos using its games without insisting the company gets a cut. Its Creators program will come to an end this year, and Nintendo has outlined a content policy that video hosts can follow to avoid takedowns. It’s similar to policies in place from Sony and Microsoft, so Nintendo fans should see more videos of their favorite games soon -- including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate… once it’s officially released.

Salesforce Essentials means faster, smarter service.

Whether you're a gamer or a sneakerhead, you probably want these.

Nike’s new PlayStation sneakers pay homage to Sony’s classic console

The first week of December couldn't get much better for PlayStation fans. On top of the launch of Sony's miniature PS Classic on December 3rd, Nike also has something in store for them in the next few days. On December 1st, the sportswear giant will launch the second edition of its PlayStation-themed signature basketball shoes, designed for NBA superstar Paul George.

Crowdfunded hardware is always risky, but these do look cool.

Jarvish's smart motorbike helmets hit Kickstarter with deep discounts

The Jarvish X and Jarvish X-AR helmets offer a plethora of helpful riding features: voice activation and support for Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa, a 2k front-facing camera, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, a retractable heads-up display in the more expensive model, a lightweight carbon-fiber design and hours of battery life. A Kickstarter campaign has been live for just one day, and it's already smashed its target of $50,000. Pledge $399 and you'll get the Jarvish X, which will retail for $699 after the campaign, or pledge $899 and you'll save a whopping $700 on the Jarvish X-AR, which will later go on sale for $1,599.

Can you wait until 2021?

Audi’s pure electric E-Tron GT is beautiful and fast

This is what you get when you combine 590 horsepower, EV torque and great design.

It still looks the same, but now there’s a WiFi hotspot inside.

Airstream’s smart-home away from home

When you think Airstream, the picture in your mind is of the Classic silver trailer. The iconic aluminum tube design has been relatively unchanged since the Airstream Clipper was introduced way back in 1936. But the interior has evolved over the years, and in the latest top-of-the-line trailer, app-powered technology has found a home.

But wait, there's more...

1. BMW officially unveils its Vision iNext concept SAV

2. Unagi's high-end electric scooter is a mix of design and power

3. Up close with Rivian's R1T electric adventure truck

4. 'Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight' damaged my fictional friendships

5. FBI and Google dismantle multi-million-dollar ad-fraud scheme

6. Samsung's 860 QVO brings multi-terabyte SSDs down to Earth

7. A closer look at DJI's Osmo Pocket 4K camera

8. The next watchOS update will reportedly include the ECG app

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