Day: August 22, 2019

Google Launches Open-Source Browser Extension for Ad Transparency

Google introduced a new initiative that it hopes will fight shady online advertising practices such as digital fingerprinting. …read more Source:: Threatpost


The FCC Has No Idea How Many People Don’t Have Broadband Access

A new broadband mapping system is starting to show just how inaccurate the Federal Communications Commission’s connectivity data is. From a report: In Missouri and Virginia, up to 38 percent of rural homes and businesses that the FCC counts as having broadband access actually do not, the new research found. That’s more than 445,000 unconnected…


Make DNS a Cornerstone of Your Cyber Security Arsenal

Better known for their essential role in networking, Domain Name Servers should be tapped as a means to identify – and shut down – suspicious or destructive activity, according to Anthony James, VP of Marketing for Infoblox. He also explains how to combine DNS with DHCP and IP address management to improve an organization’s security….


Android Q quits sweet naming tradition. Is now Android 10 – CNET

Google is also giving the Android logo a more modern look. …read more Source:: CNet


Fortnite season 10 challenges and where to find glitched foraged items – CNET

Check out the new crater to find these consumables. …read more Source:: CNet


Phone Companies, State Attorneys General Announce Broad Campaign To Fight Robocalls

Twelve of the country’s largest telephone companies on Thursday pledged to implement new technology to spot and block robocalls, part of an agreement brokered between the industry and 51 attorneys general to combat the growing telecom scourge. From a report: The new effort to be announced in Washington commits a wide array of companies in…


Circuit Art Brings Out The Lifelike Qualities Of Electricity

Functional circuit sculptures have been gaining popularity with adventuring electronic artists who dare attempt the finicky art form of balancing structure and wire routing. [Kelly Heaton’s] sculptures however are on a whole other creative level. Not only does she use the circuits powering her works as part of their physical component, there are no controllers…


Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne resigns in wake of “deep state” remarks

“If the hors d’oeuvre that was served recently caused the market such indigestion, it is not going to be in shareholder interest for me to be around if and when any main course is served,” Byrne wrote to shareholders. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Nissan and Mobileye are teaming up on ProPilot 2.0 – Roadshow

The newest version of Nissan’s popular ADAS suite will be powered by Mobileye’s EyeQ4 hardware. …read more Source:: CNet


The best MacBook Air deals: The 2018 model is on sale for $850 – CNET

Best Buy is matching the lowest prices we’ve seen to date. …read more Source:: CNet