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• Apple and Tidal: Because only an idiot refuses a meeting with Jay Z - CNET

  01-07-2016 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tidal offers Apple more star power, but selling out could jeopardize the one thing that makes it valuable.
  
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• Verizon is kicking off July with some sweet deals on accessories - CNET

  01-07-2016 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can save on the Canary Home Security System, Mophie Power Pack or UE Speakers.
  
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• Apple to Spotify: You're not special - CNET

  01-07-2016 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spotify accused Apple of using its App Store as a "weapon" to stifle competition. Here's Apple's response.
  
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• Spotify says Apple uses App Store as a 'weapon' to choke rivals - CNET

  01-07-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Spotify reportedly says the tech giant is rejecting its new app because it competes with Apple Music.
  
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• Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant can now order millions of items - CNET

  01-07-2016 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Echo smart speaker and Fire TV previously were only able to reorder items.
  
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• Dell is done with Android -- again - CNET

  01-07-2016 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The company is discontinuing all its Android tablets -- which means it's done with Android for now.
  
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• The sounds of Juno approaching Jupiter are totally spooky - CNET

  01-07-2016 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Juno spacecraft has crossed into the magnetic field of Jupiter. NASA's soundtrack of the moment is out of this world.
  
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• The 404 Show 1667: Ghostbusters VR, cereal/Serial, Peter Ha (podcast) - CNET

  01-07-2016 21:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peter Ha returns to the show to talk about Jeff's Ghostbusters VR experience and interview with Ivan Reitman, Tesla, breakfast cereal and complain about the airport.
  
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• Order of Malta breach contains unhashed gov't credentials

  01-07-2016 21:19
  
  A white hat researcher discovered a pair of data breaches in which email and password credentials of government employees was dumped on Pastebin.
  
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• Zepto spam campaign swells to 137K emails in four days

  01-07-2016 20:59
  
  A spam campaign distributing Zepto ransomware swelled from zero to 137,731 emails with malicious attachments using a new naming convention in just under four days, researchers at Cisco Talos observed.
  
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• Spying drone sneaks a look at Apple's nearly complete spaceship campus - CNET

  01-07-2016 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cupertino, California's most famous corporate resident hopes to move into its ambitious new home next year, and construction looks to be progressing on schedule.
  
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• BlackBerry is reportedly building three new Android phones - CNET

  01-07-2016 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Neon, Argon and Mercury: we'll see one new BlackBerry each quarter, according to this report.
  
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• NFL QB Kaepernick shows it's hard to tolerate fans who want selfie - CNET

  01-07-2016 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Accosted by supposed fans in an LA hotel, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick shows remarkable restraint.
  
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• Kanye West's infamous 'Famous' music video now on YouTube - CNET

  01-07-2016 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Previously a Tidal exclusive, the controversial NSFW video is now available for everyone (of age) to see.
  
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• Katy Perry, Twitter's most-followed user, crosses 90-million mark - CNET

  01-07-2016 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The American pop icon reaches 90 million Twitter followers, making her the social media network's top-ranked user.
  
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• Hacker persona Guccifer 2.0 insists he breached DNC, not Russian threat actors

  01-07-2016 20:21
  
  Guccifer 2.0, a purported hacker claiming responsibility for breaching the DNC's networks and leaking their election strategies, published a blog post yesterday to further refute claims that the true culprits are Russian cyberespionage agents.
  
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• Cook dinner (and dessert) in a dishwasher - CNET

  01-07-2016 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Before cleaning those dirty dishes, wrap up everything from chicken to apple pie and cook it in the dishwasher. The Threadbanger YouTube channel shows you how.
  
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• The Brasil vs. Facebook standoff boosts the use of Telegram with criminals

  01-07-2016 19:49
  
  Brazil really seems to have it in for WhatsApp and its parent Facebook.
  
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• Congress discontinues BlackBerry devices for Senate staffers - CNET

  01-07-2016 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a 10 year run, the Senate will finally stop issuing BlackBerry smartphones to its staff.
  
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• Database of 2.2m suspected terrorists, money launderers leaked online

  01-07-2016 19:21
  
  It was available to anybody who knew where to look, with no credentials needed to access it.
  
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• ODNI to monitor its spies through wearable tech

  01-07-2016 19:14
  
  The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) advanced research funding unit is developing a project to assist U.S. intelligence firms in monitoring its spies through wearable devices.
  
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• Industry Reactions to Brexit: Feedback Friday

  01-07-2016 19:06
  The people of Britain voted for an exit from the European Union in a historic referendum last week. While it’s unclear at this time if the country will actually leave the EU, if it does, the decision could have some consequences for both privacy and cybersecurity.
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• BMW, Intel, Mobileye hook up to bring self-driving cars to roadways by 2021 - Roadshow

  01-07-2016 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  And not just some namby-pamby, semi-automation, either.
  
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• Best thing about Google’s 2016 Nexus phones: They’ll finally copy the iPhone properly

  01-07-2016 18:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in its history, Google launched two new Nexus handsets last year including the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P, copying Apple’s new iPhone launch strategy. But Google didn’t get it right on the first try. Thankfully, it looks like things are about to change thanks to a big new update – assuming the latest Nexus leaks are accurate, that is. DON’T MISS:  A roundup of original iPhone reviews that got everything completely wrong When Goog
  
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• Judge decides we don’t have any right to privacy

  01-07-2016 18:29
  
  If you connect your computer to the Internet, like billions of people, then you can’t expect any privacy. Or so says a judge in Virginia.
  
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• This Illusion of the Year finalist will blow your mind - CNET

  01-07-2016 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Is it round? It is square? A seemingly miraculous Illusion of the Year finalist plays with your brain and leaves you befuddled.
  
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• The cheapest convertible in America is technically a Mercedes-Benz - Roadshow

  01-07-2016 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Smart ForTwo Cabriolet will be the cheapest top-down fun you can have in the US, with a starting price well below $20,000.
  
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• Small aesthetic, tech updates underpin 2017 Cadillac CTS - Roadshow

  01-07-2016 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The ATS is also receiving some updates, but we told you about those already.
  
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• Facebook will let you post in several different languages at once - CNET

  01-07-2016 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now you can tell people what you had for breakfast in languages you don't even know.
  
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• Creepy DJ uses seagull skull as a turntable needle - CNET

  01-07-2016 17:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If nothing else, this is certainly an adventure in aural weirdness.
  
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• Kernel vulnerability in Qualcomm processors weakens Android phone encryption

  01-07-2016 17:56
  
  A security researcher looks to have discovered an Achilles heel in the way millions of Android phones execute encryption, leaving these mobile devices potentially vulnerable to advanced hacking techniques.
  
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• 10K Facebook users infected by malware

  01-07-2016 17:48
  
  A message seeming to come from a Facebook friend was instead a source of malware that ensnared 10,000 users.
  
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• Obama signs FOIA reform bill into law

  01-07-2016 17:45
  
  The bipartisan bill, which got the nod from the House in mid-June, "codifies a statutory presumption of openness," according to a June 13 release from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  
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• As if! Video pirate hides Clueless movie in 360-degree YouTube clip - CNET

  01-07-2016 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A pirate with the username Thuy Pham surreptitiously inserted a copy of the 1995 teen movie within another 360-degree video on YouTube.
  
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• State asks court for 27-month extension to review Clinton emails

  01-07-2016 17:25
  
  The U.S. State Department cited insufficient staffing as the primary reason behind its request for a 27-month extension to review and release emails related to Hillary Clinton during her tenure as secretary of state that were requested by Citizens United under the FOIA.
  
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• Anatomy of an exploit: the Microsoft Word bug that just won’t die

  01-07-2016 17:24
  
  Surely most of us have updated Office at least once in the last four years?
  
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• Dating website Muslim Match hacked, user info exposed

  01-07-2016 17:16
  
  Muslim Match, a dating website for Muslims, was hacked and user credentials and profiles of 150,000 subscribers posted online.
  
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• RIG Exploit Kit Exposes Millions to SmokeLoader Backdoor

  01-07-2016 17:13
  The RIG exploit kit (EK), currently one of the most popular crimekits infecting systems around the world, was recently observed in a campaign that potentially impacted millions of users, exposing them to the SmokeLoader (aka Dofoil) malware.
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• Microsoft Expands Multi-Factor Authentication Solution

  01-07-2016 16:02
  Microsoft this week announced a series of changes to the security capabilities of Windows 10, including expanded capabilities for Windows Hello, the end-to-end multi-factor authentication solution that eliminates passwords when connecting to various services.read more
  
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• Locky and Dridex - New Wine in Old Bottles

  01-07-2016 15:23
  
  The computer media has been screaming it for the past few days: Locky is back! Dridex is back! Of course they are... these are two of the most prolific - and prosperous - malwares around at the moment.
  
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• Vulnerabilities Found in Siemens Power Automation System

  01-07-2016 15:01
  Researchers have discovered two vulnerabilities in Siemens’ SICAM Power Automation System (PAS). The vendor has patched one of the flaws and is currently working on addressing the other one.
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• Corporate Data Lingering on Old Drives: Advice From The Professionals

  01-07-2016 14:26
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• Google confirms Android Nougat’s version number in new statue video

  01-07-2016 14:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The month of June ended with a massive revelation from Google  — Android N’s final name was unveiled. And I can’t blame if you if you’re disappointed with "Nougat," which is probably one of the first things that come to mind when having to choose a dessert name for Android N. There’s nothing wrong with Android Nougat as a name for this year’s major Android update, and we shouldn’t really care what Android N ended up being called. But Google set
  
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• Botnet Uses IoT Devices to Power Massive DDoS Attacks

  01-07-2016 14:01
  LizardStresser Botnet Abuses IoT Devices in 400Gbps Attackread more
  
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• My Activity: a tool to see what Google knows about you

  01-07-2016 13:43
  
  Neither fairy dust nor Santawill keep you from Google ads, but it's got a new place to find out what it knows about you and how.
  
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• Facebook wins appeal, CPP warns of “massive violations of privacy”

  01-07-2016 13:19
  
  Facebook can now go back to tracking any Belgians, even if they don't use Facebook
  
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• TASER announces partnership between subsidiary and Cradlepoint

  01-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: law_enforcement_first_respondersImage Caption: MulhernSCOTTSDALE, AZ June 29, 2016 Axon, a business unit of TASER International (NASDAQ: TASR) and the global leader in digital evidence management solutions with the leading body-worn camera, announced a partnership today with Cradlepoint, a global leader in software-defined 4G LTE networking solutions.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• New GammaTech computer designed for military, Homeland Security purposes

  01-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: access_control_identificationFREMONT, CA June 30, 2016 GammaTech Computer Corp. introduces the DURABOOK V10BB, a highly customizable, ultra-rugged, all-in-one computer designed specifically for military and homeland security applications. The unit is compliant with multiple military standards and IP67 specification to meet extremely harsh conditions while providing highly reliable CCCI and battle management capabilities. The V10BB can be tailored to meet specific applic
  
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• Meganet announces Locator solution to identify terror suspects, networks

  01-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: access_control_identificationLAS VEGAS, June 28, 2016 #Meganet (OTC: MGNT) introduced to law enforcements worldwide the VME Locator product that scans all social media sites on the internet, including private groups and profiles and find all the information on suspects regardless of their privacy settings. Moreover, it also scans the DARK WEB and find all the secret web sites where terrorists hang out.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Hesco Armor earns ISO, BA certifications for manufacturing body armor

  01-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: military_force_protectionABERDEEN, WA June 27, 2016 Hesco Armor, Inc. achieves ISO 9001:2008 and BA 9000:2012 certification standards for the design and manufacture of hard ballistic resistant body armor.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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