Day: August 13, 2020

Self-driving car only lanes? They’re coming to an autonomous corridor in Michigan – Roadshow

A new public-private endeavor will see a 40-mile stretch between Detroit and Ann Arbor outfitted with dedicated lanes for autonomous vehicles. …read more Source:: CNet


Epic Games Sues Apple For Pulling Fortnite From App Store

Epic Games has filed legal papers in response to Apple, read more here (PDF). From the filing: Epic brings this suit to end Apple’s unfair and anti-competitive actions that Apple undertakes to unlawfully maintain its monopoly in two distinct, multibillion dollar markets: (i) the iOS App Distribution Market, and (ii) the iOS In-App Payment Processing…


COVID-19 pandemic has reduced emissions, but it’s not enough to fend off climate change – Roadshow

A new study shows any positive effects from reduced emissions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic are short term at best. …read more Source:: CNet


FBI and NSA Expose New Linux Malware Drovorub, Used by Russian State Hackers

The FBI and NSA have published today a joint security alert containing details about a new strain of Linux malware that the two agencies say was developed and deployed in real-world attacks by Russia’s military hackers. From a report: The two agencies say Russian hackers used the malware, named Drovorub, was to plant backdoors inside…


The Race to Hack a Satellite at DEF CON

Eight teams competed to win cash, bragging rights, and the chance to control a satellite in space. …read more Source:: DarkReading


TikTok and WeChat bans could cause Apple iPhone shipments to drop up to 30%, analyst says – CNET

You may not use the popular Chinese chat or social networking apps, billions of others do. And they wouldn’t be happy if it disappeared. …read more Source:: CNet


A High Torque Gearbox You Can Print At Home

Typically, when we think of 3D printed parts, we think of unique parts with complex geometries that would be hard to fabricate with other techniques. Strength is rarely the first thing that comes to mind, due to the limitations of thermoplastics and the problem of delamination between layers. However, with smart design, it’s possible to…


Boeing’s DEF CON Debut a Sign of the Times

In the wake of a stalemate between the airplane manufacturer and a security researcher over vulns found in its 787 aircraft’s network, Boeing says it’s ready to “embrace” the hacker community. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Vivaldi composes sweet ad-blocking symphony for users of browser’s Android version

Oslo outfit ups ante to show off privacy prowess in 3.2 Oslo-based Vivaldi has released an update to its Android browser replete with additional weaponry for the ongoing Tracker and Ad Blocker arms race.… …read more Source:: Register


The Quest To Liberate $300,000 of Bitcoin From an Old ZIP File

A few quintillion possible decryption keys stand between a man and his cryptocurrency. From a report: In October, Michael Stay got a weird message on LinkedIn. A total stranger had lost access to his bitcoin private keys — and wanted Stay’s help getting his $300,000 back. It wasn’t a total surprise that The Guy, as…