Day: April 17, 2019

Pocket Watch Becomes Pinhole Camera

A pinhole camera is essentially the combination of the camera obscura with photographic film. The pinhole acts as the lens, focusing the scene onto the film, and after exposure, the film can then be developed and you’ve got your picture. They’re a fun way to learn about photography, and easy to make, too. [Brooklyntonia] decided…


Researchers: Facebook’s Data-Leveraging Scandal Puts Users on Notice

After a report revealed that Facebook used user data to leverage its relationships with other companies, researchers are stressing that both firms and users need to re-assess data privacy. …read more Source:: Threatpost


2020 Lincoln Corsair SUV lands in New York with sharper styling, tech – Roadshow

Lincoln’s MKC-replacing entry-level crossover goes heavy on style, tech and quietness. …read more Source:: CNet


New Malware Campaign Targets Financials, Retailers

The attack uses a legitimate remote access system as well as several families of malware. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Porn block: UK to require age checks for adult content as of July 15 – CNET

No porn, please! We’re British! …read more Source:: CNet


Lyft reportedly limits employees’ access to customer data – CNET

It’s apparently tweaking access after investigating a 2018 that workers were looking up the trip data of ex-partners and celebrities. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook is reportedly working on a voice assistant to rival Apple’s Siri – CNET

The social network will also face competition from Amazon and Google. …read more Source:: CNet


Some Samsung Galaxy Fold screens are reportedly breaking already – CNET

Don’t remove that protective layer. …read more Source:: CNet


2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition is a throwback sports car – Roadshow

Nissan pays homage to the 50-year history of its legendary sports car. …read more Source:: CNet


Samsung’s $2,000 Galaxy Fold Units Are Failing Left and Right With Disastrous Display Issues

Four Samsung Galaxy Fold review units in the hands of major US tech journalists all experienced device-breaking display failures today. AndroidPolice: Steve Kovach of CNBC, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, and Dieter Bohn of The Verge have reported major failures of their phones’ display panels, just two days after receiving them. To say this is a…