Day: December 17, 2018

Intel Whiskey Lake chips come to the ThinkPad L series – CNET

Lenovo refreshes a pair of budget-friendly laptops in the calm before the CES storm. …read more Source:: CNet


Automotive Security: It’s More Than Just What’s Under The Hood

True auto safety can only be achieved by knowing what every piece of code and hardware is that goes into the car. …read more Source:: Threatpost


California Requires New City Buses To Be Electric by 2029

California has became the first state to mandate a full shift to electric buses on public transit routes, flexing its muscle as the nation’s leading environmental regulator and bringing battery-powered, heavy-duty vehicles a step closer to the mainstream. From a report: Starting in 2029, mass transit agencies in California will only be allowed to buy…


Holiday travel plans? Apple offers six classic audiobooks for free – CNET

Plus, they’re voiced by several famous celebrities. …read more Source:: CNet


HQ Trivia and Vine founder Colin Kroll dies – CNET

His death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose. …read more Source:: CNet


Charming Kitten Iranian Espionage Campaign Thwarts 2FA

The campaign targets politicians involved in economic and military sanctions against Iran, along with various journalists and human rights activists. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Mercedes-Benz teases new CLA-Class ahead of CES 2019 debut – Roadshow

Its CES booth will have several new-to-the-US models on display, too. …read more Source:: CNet


Huawei Nova 4 features hole-punch display and 48-megapixel camera – CNET

Phone manufacturers continue to experiment with alternatives to the notch. …read more Source:: CNet


Mercedes, Tesla lowering prices in China amid easing tariff tensions – Roadshow

The tariff reduction doesn’t actually go into effect until Jan. 1. …read more Source:: CNet


Influential cypherpunk and crypto-anarchist Tim May dies aged 67

One-time Intel boffin Obit Friends of Timothy May have confirmed that the former Intel engineer and co-founder of the Cypherpunks mailing list died of natural causes at his home in California on Friday. He was 67. Bitcoin and blockchain, WikiLeaks, P2P software and information markets all owe a debt to the list.… …read more Source::…