Your data worth money! Facebook is storing a few metric tons of information about all of us, called marketing data. I sometimes wonder exactly what intel, and… Read more “17 things you will certainly regret not starting 2017 with!”
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Chinese hackers allegedly stole secrets from US law firms
Three Chinese hackers have been charged with insider trading after stealing secrets from American law firms. The Department of Justice has revealed that Lat Hong, Bo Zheng… Read more “Chinese hackers allegedly stole secrets from US law firms”
Cuba opens its first computer factory
Cuba is slowly opening up to technology, but it hasn’t actually been making technology. Its exports are dominated by natural products like nickel, sugar and tobacco. The… Read more “Cuba opens its first computer factory”
KFC’s latest weird tech suggests an order based on your face
KFC is no stranger to getting funky in order to sell its chicken but this one is really out there. The company’s Chinese division is partnering with… Read more “KFC’s latest weird tech suggests an order based on your face”
Facebook already has a Muslim registry—and it should be deleted
Since Donald Trump’s election, many in the tech industry have been concerned about the way their skills—and the data collected by their employers—might be used. On a… Read more “Facebook already has a Muslim registry—and it should be deleted”
The first commercial drone-delivery ever!
Some popcorn, and a video streaming device were the first commercially transported goods on earth, by a drone at least. It all happened on 07/12/2016 in… Read more “The first commercial drone-delivery ever!”
Tesla’s master plan was realized in 2016
Tesla started in 2006 as a niche electric sports car manufacturer. Its 2008 Roadster had an insane range of 244 miles and an equally bonkers price of… Read more “Tesla’s master plan was realized in 2016”
This Robotic Suit Wants to Make Your Grandparents Superpowered
Would your granny shimmy feet-first into a suit made of electric muscles? “Powered clothing” company Superflex is betting she would, if it meant freedom from a cane… Read more “This Robotic Suit Wants to Make Your Grandparents Superpowered”
4k drone footage shows just how far Apple’s new ‘Spaceship’ campus has come
Apple’s Spaceship campus is still a long way from complete, but this amazing time lapse shows just how far it’s come — especially when you compare it… Read more “4k drone footage shows just how far Apple’s new ‘Spaceship’ campus has come”
Uber defies demand to cease self-driving
The company started testing the vehicles this week, but the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has said the firm must have a test permit. Uber said it… Read more “Uber defies demand to cease self-driving”
The Cyber-Secret Futurist 