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North Korean hackers are targeting security researchers with malware, 0-days
A North Korean government-backed hacking group targets security researchers who focus on vulnerability and exploit development via social networks, disclosed Google tonight.
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I Love Reading 1980s Computer Magazines, and So Should You
It’s not just a nostalgia thing. Sifting through the past often leads to something new.
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Photographer Takes Once-In-Lifetime Shot Of The Moon Dressed As Saturn
A photographer in Guatemala received a great chance to capture an incredible photograph of the moon disguised as Saturn. This majestic photograph was shot from the perspective of the Acatenango volcano base camp. Thanks to the photographer Francisco Sojuel's six hour long hike we are able to witness a once in a life-time scenery by our eyes.
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In a SaaS world, Tucows closes the Internet shareware barn doors
The end of the long-time software-sharing repository underlines that personal computing isn't what it used to be, as we keep moving apps (and desktops) to the cloud.
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Apple Faces Italian Suit Over iPhones That Wear Out Too Quickly
Apple Inc. faces an Italian class-action lawsuit seeking compensation over misleading claims about the battery life of older iPhones. Euroconsumers, an international consumer organization, said on Monday it filed the suit in Italy. The move follows similar cases filed last month in Belgium and Spain concerning users of various iPhone 6 devices.
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What kind of digital hoarder are you? Study identifies 4 distinct types
How often do you clear out old photos on your phone or tidy up your email inbox? You just may be a digital hoarder, and researchers from Northumbria University have identified four distinct types.
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Twitter launches 'Birdwatch,' a forum to combat misinformation — with your help
Twitter said it hopes to build a community of "Birdwatchers" that can eventually help moderate and label tweets in its main product.
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Highway to Hell: A Trip Down Afghanistan's Deadliest Road
It’s past 10 a.m. on a Tuesday morning and Zarifa Ghafari is running late for work. Six days a week, she commutes from her home in Kabul to Maidan Shar, the embattled capital of Wardak province, where she serves as the youngest female mayor in the country. Her office is just 30 miles southwest of the Afghan capital. But getting there requires a drive down National Highway 1, a massive U.S.-built showpiece once hailed as “the most visible sign” of America’s commitment to...
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Trump's Hollywood Income Collapsed as He Prepared to Leave the Oval Office
Income from 'The Apprentice' and residuals from films like 'Home Alone 2' and 'The Little Rascals' fell significantly during his final year in office. Former President Donald Trump, who was a well-established media and entertainment personality for decades before winning the 2016 presidential election, saw his Hollywood income fall dramatically during his final year in office.
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Google will no longer donate to members of Congress who voted against certifying the US election result
Google will not fund members of Congress this cycle who voted against certifying the results of the US election, the company has confirmed.
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Twitter permanently bans My Pillow CEO
Twitter has permanently banned My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the baseless claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Twitter decided to ban Lindell, who founded bedding company My Pillow, due to “repeated violations” of its civic integrity policy, a spokesperson said in a statement. The policy was implemented last September and is targeted at fighting disinformation.
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Study of More Than 2,000 People Links Afternoon Naps to Better Mental Agility
A brief nap in the afternoon has been linked to better mental agility by a new study - improved locational awareness, verbal fluency and working memory was noted in participants who napped versus those who didn't.
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6 Things to Know About NASA’s Mars Helicopter on Its Way to Mars
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the leading center for robotic exploration of the solar system.
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Biden's Pick to Lead the EPA Has One Job: Fix Absolutely Everything
Climate groups were thrilled this week when Joe Biden named Michael Regan as his pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency. “We need leaders in government who aren’t afraid to call out oil and gas corporations for the unjust impacts of their pollution,” Greenpeace senior climate campaigner Lisa Ramsden said in a statement following the news.
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B.C. Mounties chop firewood for elderly woman who was busting furniture to burn, heat home
For a handful of RCMP officers in the village of Midway, B.C., the line of duty goes far beyond crime prevention. Officers recently responded to a residence in that small community near the U.S. border to assist paramedics on a medical call. An elderly man was taken to hospital with one of the officers taking it upon himself to visit the home and check on the man’s wife.
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Wuhan doctor: China authorities stopped me sounding alarm on Covid
Medic at heart of original outbreak tells BBC documentary staff were not allowed to wear masks despite concern about human transmission
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Google Maps will soon show COVID vaccine locations
Vaccine site listings will show access requirements and appointment info.
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A Fight Over GameStop’s Soaring Stock Turns Ugly
The denizens of the WallStreetBets subreddit helped push the flailing stock to dizzying heights—while a short seller alleged an accompanying harassment campaign.
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Spotify Tests Audiobooks With Classics Collection (Exclusive)
Nine classic audiobooks — including Cynthia Erivo's narration of 'Persuasion' and Hilary Swank's narration of 'The Awakening' — are now available on Spotify.
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Millions leave WhatsApp as company assures its privacy policy isn’t changing
Meanwhile, the messaging services Telegram and Signal have gained millions of users in recent weeks.