Day: February 24, 2020

Apple Takes Heat Over ‘Vulnerable’ iOS Cut-and-Paste Data

Software developer builds a malicious proof-of-concept iOS app that can read data temporarily saved to the device’s clipboard. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Michael Jordan retires Crying Jordan meme in touching Kobe Bryant tribute – CNET

A teary MJ sweetly references the meme, and may have silenced it forever. …read more Source:: CNet


Cornerstone OnDemand buys Saba for $1.4 billion

The purchase gives Cornerstone more talent experience tools to complement its base of learning and skills development products. …read more Source:: ZDNet


HP creates multi-year “value creation” plan to fend off Xerox

While delivering mixed Q1 results, HP says its three-year targets “reflect a company at the top of its game,” while Xerox’s offer “meaningfully undervalues HP.” …read more Source:: ZDNet


Netflix Adds Top 10 Feature So You Can See What Everyone’s Watching

Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content on Netflix? Now you can jump on the bandwagon and check out the streaming service’s most popular options. Netflix has added a Top 10 feature, the company said Monday. From a report: “Starting today you’ll notice something new when you go on Netflix: The Top 10 row,” the…


Robot suitcase uses AI to help visually impaired travelers – CNET

The small robot aims to make travel more accessible — no matter how far you’re going. …read more Source:: CNet


Porsche 911 gets a human touch with fingerprint graphic option – Roadshow

You can now opt to have your fingerprint printed on your 911’s hood, if you’re into that. …read more Source:: CNet


2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard is a gateway drug for big American twins – Roadshow

The entry-level Softail provides huge style and a big motor for not too much money. …read more Source:: CNet


Afrinic’s new CEO promises change of culture at org laid low by allegations of corruption and dysfunction

Eddy Kayihura hopes to fix troubled regional internet registry Interview In November, Rwandan IT expert Eddy Kayihura took over as CEO of Afrinic – Africa’s troubled regional internet registry, which is responsible for allocating the continent’s IP addresses among other resources. This month he spoke to The Register about his plans for the future, including…


Mapping Wikipedia

An unprecedented data set shows where the encyclopedia’s editors are, where they aren’t, and why. From a report: Wikipedia matters. In a time of extreme political polarization, algorithmically enforced filter bubbles, and fact patterns dismissed as fake news, Wikipedia has become one of the few places where we can meet to write a shared reality….