Day: October 23, 2020

Palo Alto Networks threatens to sue security startup for comparison review, says it breaks software EULA

‘I’m not going to be bullied’ vows Orca boss Palo Alto Networks has threatened a startup with legal action after the smaller biz posted a comparison review online of one of its products.… …read more Source:: Register


NASA teases ‘exciting new’ moon discovery Monday: How to listen in – CNET

The space agency will unveil a find that contributes to its moon and deep-space aspirations. …read more Source:: CNet


Alien civilizations could be eyeing Earth from these star systems – CNET

We’re busy seeking signs of alien life in the universe, but alien life might be staring right back at us. …read more Source:: CNet


Nintendo knocks $10 off the price of individual Joy-Con controllers for the Switch – CNET

On Nov. 9, the price of a single Joy-Con controller for the Nintendo Switch falls to $40. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook Touts Free Speech. In Vietnam, It’s Aiding in Censorship

An anonymous reader shares a report: For months, Bui Van Thuan, a chemistry teacher turned crusading blogger in Vietnam, published one scathing Facebook post after another on a land dispute between villagers and the communist government. In a country with no independent media, Facebook provides the only platform where Vietnamese can read about contentious topics…


COVID-19 Vaccine-Maker Hit with Cyberattack, Data Breach

Dr. Reddy’s, the contractor for Russia’s “Sputinik V” COVID-19 vaccine and a major generics producer, has had to close plants and isolate its data centers. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Tesla Begins “Full Self Driving” Public Beta as Waymo and Cruise Go Unattended

Self-driving technology is a holy grail that promises to forever change the way we interact with cars. Thus far, there’s been plenty of hype and excitement, but full vehicles that remove the driver from the equation have remained far off. Tesla have long posited themselves as a market leader in this area, with their Autopilot…


EU Says Veggie Burgers Can Keep Their Name

When is a burger not a burger? When it contains no meat. At least according to a divisive proposal that was in front of the European Parliament this week, part of a set of measures that would have banned the use of terms like “steak,” “sausage,” “escallop” or “burger” on labels for plant-based alternative products….


HBO Max: Everything to know about HBO’s streaming app – CNET

HBO Max offers everything on the regular channel — plus extra shows, movies and premieres like The Witches reboot. But Roku or Amazon Fire TV still can’t stream it. …read more Source:: CNet


Quibi shutdown will take place ‘on or about’ Dec. 1 – CNET

The countdown to Quibi’s final days has begun. …read more Source:: CNet