Day: October 2, 2018

Hyperloop company unveils posh passenger capsule prototype – CNET

Zoom. HyperloopTT debuts an incredibly sleek capsule built to handle the ludicrous speeds of Elon Musk’s futuristic transportation idea. …read more Source:: CNet


Overwatch Lego sets will let you build your favorite heroes – CNET

Soon you’ll be able to play with your favorite Overwatch characters in Lego form. …read more Source:: CNet


This Solar-Powered, ‘Low Tech’ Website Goes Offline When It’s Cloudy

An anonymous reader shares a report: Every website and product connected to the internet would not be able to exist without a vast network of wireless routers, fiber optic cables running underground and underwater, and data centers that house the servers which bring the internet to life. Data centers in the U.S. alone eat up…


Iron Man Riri Williams is making her animated debut in Marvel Rising – CNET

The teenage genius who took over for Tony Stark in the comics and became Ironheart will debut in a special. …read more Source:: CNet


The Award for Most Dangerous Celebrity Goes To …

A new study highlights which celebrities are associated with the most malicious websites, making them risky search subjects. …read more Source:: DarkReading


The Modular Connector and How It Got That Way

They adorn the ends of Cat5 network patch cables and the flat satin cables that come with all-in-one printers that we generally either toss in the scrap bin or throw away altogether. The blocky rectangular plugs, molded of clear plastic and holding gold-plated contacts, are known broadly as modular connectors. They and their socket counterparts…


Netflix Eats Up 15% of All Internet Downstream Traffic Worldwide, Study Finds

When it comes to devouring bandwidth online, no company can hold a candle to Netflix. From a report: Netflix remains the 800-pound gorilla of the streaming world: Video from the service consumes a significant 15% of all internet bandwidth globally, the most of any single application. That’s according to the latest Global Internet Phenomena Report…


Nappily Ever After on Netflix gets to the root of my black experience – CNET

Commentary: The streaming service is putting real effort into telling stories that resonate with black people. This rom-com is a great example. …read more Source:: CNet


Google Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Android OS

The most dire vulnerability targets the Android framework and could allow an adversary to execute arbitrary code on targeted devices. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Get an iPhone SE and one month of service for $137.61 – CNET

Walmart’s deal puts you on T-Mobile’s network and includes a 3GB unlimited plan. Plus: Score a dashboard phone-mount for under $8! …read more Source:: CNet