Monday, December 31, 2018

DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun


DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun



Tribune Publishing first detected the presence of malware in its computer systems on Friday and then took steps to fight back, but it was too late and publishing was already disrupted; Matt Finn reports from Chicago.

Tesla has over 3,000 Model 3s left in U.S. inventory: Electrek

Tesla Inc had over 3,000 Model 3s left in inventory in the United States as of Sunday, automotive news website Electrek reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2Ar2iRP

Fortnite's Ninja was 2018's most viewed Twitch Channel, hands down


Fortnite's Ninja was 2018's most viewed Twitch Channel, hands down



For gamers, 2018 was the year that Tyler "Ninja" Blevins achieved a level of celebrity rarely seen in the industry up to this point. 

Tesla has over 3,000 Model 3 vehicles left in U.S. inventory: Electrek

Tesla Inc had over 3,000 Model 3 vehicles left in inventory in the United States as of Sunday, automotive news website Electrek reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2Spls1f

Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students


Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students



Ten schools in China have new "intelligent uniforms" that will track students' attendance and whereabouts with embedded computer chips. 

Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a 30-minute closure.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Aqvqsn

Nokia 9 PureView promo video confirms penta-lens camera setup, Snapdragon 845



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EZH3uj

Net's founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81

Dr Roberts was chief scientist in charge of designing and building the tech that became the internet.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EVSmDX

Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do. Here’s how


Breaking up (with Facebook) is hard to do. Here’s how



Every relationship has a breaking point. Even yours with Facebook.

Nubia Red Devil Mars RNG Edition launched: Price, specifications



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2LFnzvy

Drone to watch over New Year celebration in New York

The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CHUA7m

Top smartphone trends for 2019: More cameras to ‘punch hole’ screens



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2SqQzJW

Happy New Year 2019 SMS: Vodafone, Idea customers will not have pay extra for SMS



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Ap2qBv

You won't be able to use WhatsApp on these devices in 2019

Users of Nokia Series 40 device will no longer be able to create new WhatsApp accounts and some features of the app could stop functioning on the device at any time.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2EYE6cs

Huawei Y7 Pro with dual-rear cameras, Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor launched



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2BUXvrB

WhatsApp will stop working on Nokia S40-powered phones after December 31



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2F0WB0d

Robotic system can help paralysed patients regain hand movement



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2SrRU3h

Microsoft Surface Go starts shipping in India

Aimed at taking on Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the Surface Go is the lightest Surface device yet, weighing just 522g.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2CHsvxe

Microsoft Surface Go goes on sale in India, price starts at Rs 38,599



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2BUTqUj

Scientists map Mercury’s glacier formation



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EYKmAZ

Flipkart Qualcomm Days sale ends today: Offers on Poco F1, Pixel 3, Asus Zenfone 5Z and more



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EZaahu

New model of universe may solve dark energy mystery



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2SsCrQx

Micromax Infinity N12 review: Can this help forge a comeback for the brand?



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2LFE2j9

Realme to expand offline sales partnerships to 150 cities in 2019



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2LFbGFY

Fitbit Charge 3 with OLED display, heart rate sensor launched in India: Price, specs



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2SAwssI

Social media poised for more scrutiny, greater checks in 2019

The year 2018 will go down in history as the one where social networking platforms made country-specific changes and agreed to store user data belonging to Indians within the country.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2QgX00w

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2

Premium mobiles to eye customer attention in 2019, sans e-commerce deep discounts

Deep discounts could become a thing of the past as new rules for online marketplaces with new rules coming into effect in February.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2VkOhOs

Nokia 9 Pureview revealed in new picture, shows penta-camera setup



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2RmrUci

Facebook data scandals stoke criticism that a privacy watchdog too rarely bites



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EYwgjY

On a big date with big data

The short point is that data protection is not just about Aadhaar.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2SvxTc4

Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos


Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos



Actress Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against fake AI-generated sex videos online.

Indian IT roped in to rid Facebook of its fake news woes

To fight fake news, Facebook has increased engagement with firms including Genpact and Accenture, sources say.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2R1Naof

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times


Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times



A computer virus hit newspaper printing plants in Los Angeles and at Tribune Publishing newspapers across the country.

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word'


After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word'



Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will'


After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will'



Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.

Read Only Mode: The Five Best Tech Books of 2018



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Al8WsU

Poorly conceived security, privacy rules could create new vulnerabilities: Symantec

Symantec Managing Director (India and SAARC) Gaurav Agarwal said there are certain aspects that need to be taken care of when these regulations are framed and implemented.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2VhDapr

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite case render reveals flat screen design, wireless charging support



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2GLFy4D

Israel's Bezeq fined for failure to sell wholesale phone service

Bezeq Israel Telecom said on Sunday it received notice of an 11.2 million shekel ($3 million) fine from the country's telecoms regulator for failure to sell wholesale landline phone service to competitors.


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2EV3zUj

No blanket powers to 10 agencies to intercept; every action requires prior approval: MHA

There is no new law, no new rules, no new procedure, no new agency, no blanket powers, no blanket authorisation and it is the same law, same rule, same procedure and the same agencies, a home ministry offcial said.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2EVOKRy

Samsung may launch cheaper Bixby-powered Galaxy Home speaker in 2019: Report



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2Rt6jPg

Nokia 9 PureView with penta-lens camera setup could launch in January 2019: Report



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2AnwkpE

Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn


Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn



Some Maryland residents who received pricey electronics on Christmas morning found they’d been had when the boxes that were supposed to contain expensive items were instead filled with sand or other stuffing.

Top smartphone brands of 2018: From Xiaomi to Apple, here’s how the biggies fared in India this year



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2GM9rSv

Apple iPhone XS Max allegedly catches fire in owner’s pants: Report



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2VcMsTL

Cyber attack hits U.S. newspaper distribution

A cyber attack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major U.S. newspapers, including ones owned by Tribune Publishing Co such as the Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun.


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2ETUCdT

Men and the subtle art of accessorising

Simplifying the uncomfortable relationship between masculinity and ornamentation. Rule of thumb: keep it simple!

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2GJk7B2

Report: Contrary to stance, Facebook flags posts against a religion



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EVnVwL

2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year.

from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GJvUQ1

U.S. judge dismisses suit versus Google over facial recognition software

A lawsuit filed against Google by consumers who claimed the search engine's photo sharing and storage service violated their privacy was dismissed on Saturday by a U.S. judge who cited a lack of "concrete injuries."


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2CEX9XX

Keeping up with The Jetsons: Cool tech that's here but still out of reach

#2018 Year-End Special: Flying cars, robot housekeepers, hoverboards and jetpacks... are we there yet?

from Hindustan Times - tech http://bit.ly/2St5l34

The dark side of future tech: Where are we headed on privacy, security, truth?

#2018 Year-End Special: We now live in a time when devices listen, chips track your choices, and governments can watch from behind a barcode. How do we navigate this world?

from Hindustan Times - tech http://bit.ly/2ES5r05

New arrivals: Glass that bends, spray-on clothes, building materials for Mars

#2018 Year-End Special: Check out some of the cutting-edge, future-ready inventions that are already here.

from Hindustan Times - tech http://bit.ly/2EVNRJm

Exclusive year-end essay by Kalki Koechlin: “No is important, but it's also important...

The actor implores us to stop making sex holy or dirty

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2LENEeb

Exclusive year-end essay by Shikha Talsania: “There is body shaming under the guise...

The actor writes on why bodyshaming is not funny and we should have zero-tolerance policy for it

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2rY8iwN

“Cheesiest pick up line? You smell like trash, can I take you out?”: Musician Amaal...

The young singer takes quick questions and comes up with snappy answers

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2ES5QQ9

Exclusive Year-end Essay by Nandita Das: “Art can trigger conversations, challenge...

The actor and filmmaker makes a case for unconditional creative freedom

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2LEMZJJ

TV, trends, people and sports: Highlights of 2018

The year of the Bollywood bride wore a few other faces, too

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2rZQe5i

The Myanmar Manifesto: Double Wednesdays and other stories

Myanmar, land of pagodas and glorious sunrises and sunsets, is so filled with things to see and do that it literally needs an eight-day week

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2EUf1Ah

The dark side of future tech: Where are we headed on privacy, security, truth?

#2018 Year-End Special: We now live in a time when devices listen, chips track your choices, and governments can watch from behind a barcode. How do we navigate this world?

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2ES5r05

New arrivals: Glass that bends, spray-on clothes, building materials for Mars

#2018 Year-End Special: Check out some of the cutting-edge, future-ready inventions that are already here.

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2EVNRJm

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Keeping up with The Jetsons: Cool tech that's here but still out of reach

#2018 Year-End Special: Flying cars, robot housekeepers, hoverboards and jetpacks... are we there yet?

from Hindustan Times - tech-news http://bit.ly/2St5l34

Samsung Galaxy A50 will come with a 4,000mAh battery and 24MP primary camera: Report



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ETRwXd

Essential Phone discontinued, company working on launching its successor soon



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2EYXS8G

Everything that Star Trek got right: A look at future tech that's already here

We‘re 3D printing food, video-chatting. We have real-time translator apps that can even translate Klingon. And today’s visionaries are planning their retirement on Mars!

from Hindustan Times - tech-features http://bit.ly/2GUd5tE

Everything that Star Trek got right: A look at future tech that's already here

We‘re 3D printing food, video-chatting. We have real-time translator apps that can even translate Klingon. And today’s visionaries are planning their retirement on Mars!

from Hindustan Times - tech http://bit.ly/2GUd5tE

Mindfulness apps, souping up old cars and more: Tech Q&A


Mindfulness apps, souping up old cars and more: Tech Q&A



My car is a classic like me, older than dirt. Can I use my phone hands-free with it somehow?

Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi Mix 4 to feature a triple camera setup on back: Report



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2ESkTJy

Huawei P Smart (2019) with Kirin 710 processor launched: Specifications, price



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2SqQKFg

China restarts video game approvals after months-long freeze

China on Saturday approved the release of 80 online video games after a freeze on such approvals for most of the year.


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2QbnMag

China's Supreme Court to take on intellectual property cases

Intellectual property rights cases can from next month be taken to China's Supreme Court, the government said on Saturday, as the country seeks to strengthen protections in the face of complaints from the United States about the issue.


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2EX9DMd

Huawei Y7 (2019) leaked online: Specifications, renders and more



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2AlcRWp

Xiaomi Poco F2 powered by Snapdragon 845 spotted on Geekbench



from Technology | The Indian Express http://bit.ly/2RrQ0Ci

U.S. OneWeb satellite service has not offered stake to Russia

The U.S. satellite startup OneWeb, which plans to create a worldwide internet network using satellites, said on Friday that it had not offered the Russian government a stake in the project.


from Reuters: Technology News https://reut.rs/2AkGVS0

Rare earth shortage hits electronic component companies

While applications under the scheme have surged past 110 now, at least 10 firms have sounded out worries at a time when the industry is keen...