The FBI, CIA and President Barack Obama all agree that Russia hacked the DNC and asserted its will on the US presidential election — but the winner… Read more “Snowden document suggests NSA could have proof of Russian hack”
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This is Lenovo’s Windows Holographic VR headset
Lenovo just showed us its first VR headset, a prototype device that works with Microsoft’s Windows Holographic platform. Next to other tethered PC headsets like the Oculus… Read more “This is Lenovo’s Windows Holographic VR headset”
‘Blade Runner’ fan project recreates a whole set in VR
If you’re a movie buff, you’ve probably wished that you could walk into a scene and explore it on your own terms. Well, so did software engineer… Read more “‘Blade Runner’ fan project recreates a whole set in VR”
All New York City underground subway stations now have WiFi
Officials vowed that all of New York City’s underground subway stations would have WiFi by the end of 2016, and they’re meeting that goal… if only at… Read more “All New York City underground subway stations now have WiFi”
Six drones that do good for people and the planet
When the general public first learned about drones, the context was largely related to military applications and spy tactics, so the unmanned aircraft were cast with a… Read more “Six drones that do good for people and the planet”
Turkey says it’s investigating 10,000 social network users
Turkey has been cracking down on internet activity at a frenetic pace ever since an attempted military coup in the summer, and it’s now clear that there… Read more “Turkey says it’s investigating 10,000 social network users”
Apple publishes its first AI research paper
When Apple said it would publish its artificial intelligence research, it raised at least a couple of big questions. When would we see the first paper? And… Read more “Apple publishes its first AI research paper”
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”
Privacy is still alive and kicking in the digital age
Most often, it appears, we live in open and too easily accessible data networks. States and corporations are watching us through data, and we are watching each… Read more “Privacy is still alive and kicking in the digital age”
US starts asking foreign travelers for their social media info
Foreigners visiting the US under the visa waiver program will find a new question asking for their social media info in the travel authorization they have to… Read more “US starts asking foreign travelers for their social media info”
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