Day: September 26, 2013

mod_accounting 0.5 Blind SQL Injection

mod_accounting version 0.5 suffers from a remote blind SQL injection vulnerability…….


US House Republicans: ‘End net neutrality or no debt ceiling deal’ – report

Leaked document reveals a shedload of anti-Obama demands……


Microwave roundup: Our reviewed models in brief

Microwaves are simple kitchen appliances that can require a surprising amount of research before you buy. That’s why we’re here. We review ’em so you can find the best one to suit your needs…….


Chinese building orbital lab by 2023 to make ‘space medicine’

Not for weapons, honestly……


New Solar Cell Sets Record For Energy Efficiency

Lucas123 writes “After three years of work, German and French researchers have achieved a new world record on converting sunlight to energy through a photovoltaic cell, achieving a 44.7% rate of efficiency, which was measured at a concentration of 297 suns. The efficiency rating means the solar cell collects 44.7% of the sun’s spectrum’s energy,…


Google’s reading of Gmail e-mails can be challenged, judge rules

Judge puts stop to company’s motion to dismiss class-action suit regarding scanning of Gmail e-mails; says Wiretap Act is applicable…….


‘Attention Powered Car’ won’t drive unless you’re concentrating

A brainwave-measuring headset interfaces with custom software installed in the car, with lapses in concentration making the vehicle slow down safely to alert the driver to their inattention…….


Google Announces Hummingbird Algorithm, Updates To Search, iOS App and Android

rjmarvin writes “Google search is turning 15, and on a media field trip to the Menlo Park garage where Sergey Brin and Larry Page began the company, they rolled out a slew of product updates. Chief among them was the announcement of a new search algorithm called Hummingbird along with an updated Knowledge Graph and…


Google’s Announces Hummingbird Algorithm, Updates To Search, iOS App and Android

rjmarvin writes “Today was Google’s 15th anniversary, and on media field trip to the Menlo Park garage where Sergey Brin and Larry Page began the company, they rolled out a slew of product updates. Chief among them was the announcement of a new search algorithm called Hummingbird along with an updated Knowledge Graph and other…


Google Glass hits the road with a US tour

First stop Durham, N.C. The Web giant launches a tour of US cities so that commoners can check out the company’s latest wearable tech…….