Day: September 9, 2020

Quizlet is betting AI, machine learning can tutor students, close homework gap

The suite of Learning Assistant product features is available to Quizlet Plus subscribers. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Severe Industrial Bugs Allow Takeover of Critical Systems

Researchers warn of critical vulnerabilities in a third-party industrial component used by top ICS vendors like Rockwell Automation and Siemens. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Security keys to thwart hackers are now easier to use on all your devices – CNET

Security keys lock down your account. The new YubiKey 5C NFC works with USB-C ports on a laptop and phones’ wireless NFC connection. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Series 3: Here’s what the $200 price difference gets you – CNET

Should you splurge or save on your next smartwatch? We’ll help you decide. …read more Source:: CNet


AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Study Put on Hold

phalse phace writes: A large, Phase 3 study testing a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford at dozens of sites across the U.S. has been put on hold due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom. A spokesperson for AstraZeneca, a frontrunner in the…


Huawei’s supply chain squeeze tightens, as SK Hynix and Samsung set to stop selling chips to the Chinese bogeyman as of next week

Korean official quoted as saying ‘all (domestic) semiconductors’ cannot be supplied Huawei’s rotten year looks to be getting worse amid reports in South Korean paper Chosun Ibo that Samsung and SK Hynix will turn off the component tap to the firm from next week, due to pressure from the US government.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal’s streaming app – CNET

Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more — like originals such as a coming Fresh Prince reboot — if you pay. Roku support, though, is still a big gap. …read more Source:: CNet


Tesla Model 3 isn’t China’s top selling EV — it’s a GM vehicle – Roadshow

The tiny Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV outsold Tesla’s electric sedan and costs a fraction of the price. …read more Source:: CNet


Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is launching early, alongside Xbox Series X – CNET

It’s moved up a week to come out Nov. 10. …read more Source:: CNet


Xbox Series X Launches Nov. 10 for $499

Microsoft’s next-generation consoles, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, will be released on Nov. 10, Microsoft announced on Wednesday. Microsoft also confirmed the price of Xbox Series X: $499. Pre-orders will open on Sept. 22. From a report: As part of Wednesday’s announcement, Microsoft also said it will expand Xbox All Access program…