Day: May 26, 2020

You E-diot! Formula E driver booted off Audi team after getting video game ace to take his place in online race

Daniel Abt’s career stalls after he struggled to shift from physical to virtual courses mid-pandemic With motor sports going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic, it appears not everyone is coping well with the change in gear to online.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Save $400 on Eargo’s invisible in-the-ear hearing aids – CNET

Also, doctors, nurses, first responders, and military members can save 20%. If you’re a Federal employee, you might qualify to get Eargo for free. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft Edge gets a new surfing game – CNET

Players can ride gnarly waves, but beware the kraken. …read more Source:: CNet


House Leaders Strike Deal To Protect US Web Browsing Data From Warrantless Surveillance

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: After three days of negotiations, House lawmakers have struck a deal on an amendment to protect innocent Americans from being spied on by their own government online. Discussions were carried out behind closed doors over Memorial Day weekend after news broke Friday that House leaders had agreed…


StrandHogg 2.0 Emerges as ‘Evil Twin’ to Android Threat

The vulnerability, which exists in almost every version of Android, is both more dangerous and harder to detect than its predecessor. …read more Source:: DarkReading


StrandHogg 2.0 Critical Bug Allows Android App Hijacking

a malicious app installed on a device can hide behind legitimate apps. …read more Source:: Threatpost


A Virus-Hunter Falls Prey To a Virus He Underestimated

Peter Piot, 71, one of the giants of Ebola and AIDS research, is still battling a coronavirus infection that hit him “like a bus” in March. From a report:”This is the revenge of the viruses,” said Dr. Peter Piot, the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. “I’ve made their lives difficult….


Get the Fluance RT80 high-fidelity reference turntable for $150 – CNET

Getting into vinyl and want to step you the quality of your hardware? Save $50 on a turntable that spins excellent audio affordably. …read more Source:: CNet


Doctor Who on HBO Max: 14 timeless episodes to watch on the streaming service – CNET

All 12 seasons of Doctor Who time-travel onto HBO Max this week. Here are some of the best episodes to give you a flavor. …read more Source:: CNet


Google to begin reopening offices July 6, will let employees expense $1,000 for equipment while telecommuting – CNET

The return will be gradual, starting at about 10% building capacity, CEO Sundar Pichai said. …read more Source:: CNet