Day: August 16, 2018

FCC Chair defends his silence on fake DDoS attack – CNET

Ajit Pai admitted he doubted claims that the FCC’s comment system had been taken down by a cyberattack, but he was asked to keep quiet until a full report was made public. …read more Source:: CNet


Slack is down, so it’s time to contemplate how far humanity has come – CNET

It’s not just you: Slack is having issues. …read more Source:: CNet


Google Play adds app download preferences to save your data – CNET

You weren’t going to use that meditation app right now anyway. …read more Source:: CNet


Viveport, HTC Vive’s store for VR apps, widens to Oculus Rift – CNET

Viveport subscriptions — think Netflix for VR — will be available on Oculus Rift now too. …read more Source:: CNet


Mike Pence parody site tops Google search results for his name – CNET

It may be a joke site, but it highlights real challenges for Google. …read more Source:: CNet


NYU Offers Full-Tuition Scholarships for All Medical Students

New York University said Thursday that it will cover tuition for all its medical students regardless of their financial situation, a first among the nation’s major medical schools and an attempt to expand career options for graduates who won’t be saddled with six-figure debt [Editor’s note: the link may be paywalled]. From a report: School…


Melbourne Teen Hacked Into Apple’s Secure Computer Network, Court Told

A Melbourne private schoolboy who repeatedly broke into Apple’s secure computer systems is facing criminal charges after the technology giant called in the FBI. From a report: The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, broke into Apple’s mainframe from his suburban home on multiple occasions over a year because he was such a…


See Apple Park’s massive lunchroom doors open in epic fashion – CNET

Tim Cook gives the world cafeteria envy. …read more Source:: CNet


MoviePass users can’t see Crazy Rich Asians till Sunday because they pick the movies now – CNET

MoviePass now decides which six movies you can choose from each day. Whee! …read more Source:: CNet


Chinese hackers targeted US agencies during trade talks – CNET

Researchers found Chinese hackers trying to access multiple agencies in Alaska. …read more Source:: CNet