Day: March 22, 2019

Watch two NASA astronauts work on ISS power system during spacewalk – CNET

You can watch it live now. …read more Source:: CNet


Google VR controller patent adds location, orientation tracking – CNET

Addressing the problem of locating your hands in space. …read more Source:: CNet


McLaren’s in-house carbon fiber ‘Monocell’ heads to crash testing – Roadshow

It will eventually underpin a new generation of lighter, greener supercars. …read more Source:: CNet


Call for Speakers Open for Florida Cyber Conference 2019

Cyber Florida announces that the Call for Speakers for Florida Cyber Conference 2019 (FLCyberCon) is now open and invites experts, thought-leaders, and cyber specialists from all sectors to submit proposals for breakout sessions, panel discussions, demonstrations, case studies, interactive sessions and other unique learning opportunities for conference goers. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


TV piracy ring walks the plank after Euro cops launch 14 raids and shutter 11 data centres

Illegal streaming gang served up sports from 800 channels A taskforce led by Spanish cops has dealt TV piracy a heavy blow after shuttering a network of illegal sports streaming sites operating across Spain, the UK, Denmark, Latvia, the Netherlands and Cyprus.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Over 100,000 GitHub Repos Have Leaked API or Cryptographic Keys

A scan of billions of files from 13 percent of all GitHub public repositories over a period of six months has revealed that over 100,000 repos have leaked API tokens and cryptographic keys, with thousands of new repositories leaking new secrets on a daily basis. From a report: The scan was the object of academic…


Security Lessons from My Game Closet

In an era of popular video games like Fortnite and Minecraft, there is a lot to be learned about risk, luck, and strategy from some old-fashioned board games. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Hyundai Tucson N Line is a sharper, sportier SUV – Roadshow

It’s only been announced in Europe so far, but hopefully the US gets a crack at it, too. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft: This is world’s first automated DNA data storage, retrieval system

Microsoft researchers reveal an apparatus for automating the storage and retrieval of data stored in DNA. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Pre-checked cookie boxes don’t count as valid consent, says adviser to top EU court

You can’t assume active participation from someone who didn’t untick something Requiring someone to uncheck a pre-ticked box doesn’t count as valid cookie consent under EU law, the adviser to the bloc’s top court has said.… …read more Source:: TheRegister