Day: October 22, 2019

RealTime Racing Integra Type R returns and it’s as boisterous as ever – Roadshow

Hear that? That’s the engine screaming to 9,000 rpm. …read more Source:: CNet


47 US Attorneys General Are Investigating Facebook For Antitrust Violations

New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday that 47 attorneys general from states and U.S. territories plan to take part in a New York-led antitrust probe into Facebook. Shares of Facebook fell as much as 2.2% on the news. From a report: The multistate investigation was first announced in September with participation from…


Comcast’s ‘Free’ Streaming Box Actually Requires an Additional $13 a Month Fee

Comcast made headlines last month when it announced plans to give a free streaming box to all of its internet-only subscribers — except, there’s an extra fee that Comcast didn’t clearly disclose at the time. From a report: It’ll only give the box to internet-only subscribers who also rent a modem and router from the…


I see your blue passport and raise you a green number plate: UK mulls rewards scheme for zero-emission vehicles

Well, it’s more of a dash really The UK government has a cunning plan to help meet its carbon emissions targets: green number plates.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


In a First, FTC Bans Company From Selling ‘Stalkerware’

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it has barred a company behind three pieces of so-called stalkerware from selling any more apps that monitor mobile devices unless they take steps to ensure their software is only used for legitimate purposes. From a report: Stalkerware is malicious software that is installed on phones or computers. Depending…


Hey Cortana… I mean Google: Microsoft’s ex-digital assistant boss to take the reins at G Suite

Javier Soltero looks forward to making a ‘profound impact’ on people’s lives Former Cortana boss and Acompli co-founder Javier Soltero has popped up at Google to helm the G-Suite team, nearly a year after his departure from Microsoft.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Microsoft to enable end users to buy Power Platform licenses without administrative approval

Microsoft is planning to roll out a major change in the way users will be able to buy Power BI, Power Apps and Flow starting in mid-November. And a number of IT admins are none too pleased. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Reaction Engines’ precooler tech demo chills 1,000°C air in less than 1/20th of a second

Another step towards affordable space access for Brit boffins Brit rocket outfit Reaction Engines has demonstrated its precooler chilling air in Mach 5 conditions in less than 1/20th of a second.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Keeping Too Many Cooks out of the Security Kitchen

A good security team helps the business help itself operate more securely — soliciting input while adhering to a unified strategy, vision, goals, and priorities. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Big Red tells crypto-coin publication: One does not simply call one’s website ‘OracleTimes’

Outlet says it’s been ordered to cease trading under name Larry Ellison’s database behemoth is threatening serious legal consequences for a blockchain and cryptocurrency news service called “OracleTimes”.… …read more Source:: TheRegister