Find flaw, report flaw, fix flaw, get paid. Bish, bash, bosh Facebook has patched a remote-code execution flaw discovered in one of its servers.… …read more Source:: Register

The committee confirmed his appearance in a tweet. …read more Source:: CNet

The lawsuit says they didn’t have a warrant. …read more Source:: CNet

China has shut down numerous blockchain-related news accounts on the WeChat social app, and banned hotels in downtown Beijing from hosting events promoting cryptocurrencies, in a renewed crackdown on activities related to the digital money. From a report: At least eight blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused online media outlets — some of which raised several million dollars…

Time for the internet to grow up? Critical US DMCA safe harbor rules in the spotlight Analysis The US Supreme Court has been asked to take a good hard look at a critical piece of internet law that shields ISPs and websites from legal action when their users pirate copyrighted stuff.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Exclusive: You’ll be able to see in comments if you live in the same city as someone or went to the same college. …read more Source:: CNet

Update: We’ve even got an unboxing video of the leaked Pixel now. …read more Source:: CNet

After nearly 60 years of brightening homes and streets, halogen lightbulbs will finally be banned across Europe on 1 September. From a report: The lights will dim gradually for halogen. Remaining stocks may still be sold, and capsules, linear and low voltage incandescents used in oven lights will be exempted. But a continent-wide switchover to…

Japan is making a push to develop flying cars, enlisting companies including Uber and Boeing in a government-led group to bring airborne vehicles to the country in the next decade. From a report: The group will initially comprise 21 businesses and organizations, including Airbus, NEC, a Toyota Motor-backed startup called Cartivator, ANA, Japan Airlines, and…

Horse heads and endless crowds. Yup, sounds like Gamescom. …read more Source:: CNet