Regulators say Charter is brazenly thumbing its nose at New Yorkers by not living up to promises to provide broadband to rural customers. …read more Source:: CNet

Because the sun doesn’t want the total lunar eclipse to get all the attention. …read more Source:: CNet

A number of new smart lighting products have been added to the European version of Hue’s website, just a month ahead of the IFA tech showcase in Berlin. But will we see these smart lights in the US? …read more Source:: CNet

CNET Member Anthony P. is a big fan of robotics and is curious to find out if others would be interested in a social robot for their home. …read more Source:: CNet

Best Buy’s Black Friday in July 2018 sale is a little underwhelming. As usual, many of the best deals are on Apple products. …read more Source:: CNet

Skywatchers are being treated to the longest “blood moon” eclipse of the 21st Century. From a report: As it rises, during this total eclipse, Earth’s natural satellite turns a striking shade of red or ruddy brown. The “totality” period, when light from the Moon is totally obscured, will last for one hour, 43 minutes. At…

Battery cells work by chemical reactions, and the fascinating Hybrid Microbial Fuel Cell design by [Josh Starnes] is no different. True, batteries don’t normally contain life, but the process coughs up useful electrons all the same; 1.7 V per cell in [Josh]’s design, to be precise. His proof of concept consists of eight cells in…

Threatpost sat down with Payton to discuss ongoing concerns around the security of the upcoming election cycle, where the weak links are and the Russian playbook. …read more Source:: Threatpost

Friday brings a rare double-billing of spectacular celestial shows. Some people will be able to see both in person, and there’s also a way for everyone to watch. …read more Source:: CNet

Security reporter Brian Krebs writes: Several U.S. state and local government agencies have reported receiving strange letters via snail mail that include malware-laden compact discs (CDs) apparently sent from China, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. This particular ruse, while crude and simplistic, preys on the curiosity of recipients who may be enticed into popping the CD into…