Day: January 28, 2020

Coronavirus claims new victim: ‘DEF CON cancelled’ joke cancelled after DEF CON China actually cancelled

How about that antivirus now, huh? DEF CON is cancelled. For real this time. DEF CON China, that is.… …read more Source:: Register


Lime knows when you’re riding on a sidewalk, and will warn you if you do – CNET

Using AI, an accelerometer and speed data, the electric scooter company said its new tech can determine with up to 95% accuracy the type of road you’re riding on. …read more Source:: CNet


Sense Energy Monitor review: A smart home device that will make you work for a lower electrical bill

Sense Energy Monitor …read more Source:: ZDNet


The Goop Lab’s ‘energy healing’ is no better than placebo, research proves – CNET

Netflix’s The Goop Lab dedicated an episode to “energy healing” as a treatment for pain and emotional trauma — here’s what research has to say about that. …read more Source:: CNet


High Megapixel Cameras – It’s Not Just About Quality

In the world of video cameras, it’s well understood that higher megapixel (MP) image sensors in a camera can capture more picture detail. However, there’s much more to image quality than pure megapixels since the quality and size of the sensor along with the lens plays a crucial part in determining the quality of each…


Atari is Opening Video Game Hotels Across the US

Just when you thought nostaliga-mining had already reached its peak: Atari is in talks to build a series of gaming hotels across the country. From a report: The hotels, which will be created in conjunction with innovation and strategy company GSD Group and real estate company True North Studio, promise to be a “one-of-a-kind video…


Children’s data privacy: What’s a parent to do?

Cybercriminals can sell children’s data on the dark web, where buyers use it for tax fraud or creating fake identities for identity theft. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Apple releases iOS 13.3.1 update for iPhone, with lots of bug fixes

This is the first iOS and iPadOS update of 2020. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Use our stuff for free and sell your application? That’s Qt. Time to give something back

Terms for open-source C++ toolkit tweaked to encourage contribution The Qt Group is making changes to the terms under which its popular open-source Qt library is available to encourage more commercial licensees and a higher level of contribution from users.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


DEF CON China Conference Put on Hold Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

The organizers of the DEF CON cyber-security conference have announced today that they are putting this year’s China edition “on hold” due to the ongoing Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. From a report: “China has announced a six-month hold on events like ours as part of the effort to combat the coronavirus outbreak,” the DEF CON…