Day: June 19, 2019

New voice-activated banker Monopoly means you can never cheat – CNET

The omnipotent talking top hat also will yell, “YOU’RE BANKRUPT!” at you. …read more Source:: CNet


Google shuts down Nest smart home website – CNET

You can now buy Nest smart home products from the Google Store. …read more Source:: CNet


Volkswagen opens up a 100% carbon-neutral data center in Norway – Roadshow

Mitigating the effects of climate change goes beyond just cars. …read more Source:: CNet


PUBG takes page from Apex Legends in new update – CNET

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, especially with battle royale games. …read more Source:: CNet


IPVanish review: VPN delivers a wealth of options and browsing controls

Whether you’re looking for an easy-to-use VPN or one where you can choose from a wide range of encryption protocols, want to specify active features, or get involved in the specific server you’re routing through, IPVanish may be an excellent choice. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Using Oracle WebLogic? Put down your coffee, drop out of Discord, grab this patch right now: Vuln under attack

Emergency security fix emitted for remote code exec hole exploited in the wild Oracle has issued an emergency critical update to address a remote code execution vulnerability in its WebLogic Server component for Fusion Middleware – a flaw miscreants are exploiting in the wild to hijack systems.… …read more Source:: Register


YouTube Under Federal Investigation Over Allegations it Violates Children’s Privacy

The U.S. government is in the late stages of an investigation into YouTube for its handling of children’s videos, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing four people familiar with the matter, a probe that threatens the company with a potential fine and already has prompted the tech giant to reevaluate some of its business…


Trash Printer Directly Uses Recycled Plastics

3D printing is all well and good, but it can get expensive having to purchase roll after roll of filament. Various projects exist that attempt to take unwanted 3D prints and turn them back into filament to be used again. However, [Sam Smith] took a different path. The Trash Printer is a 3D print head…


Avengers: Endgame is headed back to theaters with new footage – CNET

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the re-release. …read more Source:: CNet


Financial services sector in need of a technology modernization

Many established firms, burdened with aging systems, struggle to compete with ‘born digital’ companies …read more Source:: ZDNet