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New ransomware infections are the worst drive-by attacks in recent memory
Beware of websites booby-trapped by newly energized ShadowGate group, researchers warn.
Tax-exempt hospital sues thousands of poor people while making millions
It has its own collection agency and regularly garnishes wages from low-income patients.
id Software’s origin story set to become USA Network TV series
Major players from The Disaster Artist on board to write, produce.
Two tactics effectively limit the spread of science denialism
Debunking the content or techniques of denialism mitigates their impact.
Indie developers suggest Steam Summer Sale confusion is hurting their games [Updated]
Misreading of "Grand Prix" promotion seems to be causing spike in wishlist removals.
Dealmaster: Prime members can get one year of Audible for $119
Or get three months of Audible for $5 each, plus deals on games, smart TVs, and more.
House votes to block Ajit Pai’s plan to kill San Francisco broadband law
Democratic-led House votes to save rule that lets ISPs reuse broadband wires.
WireGuard on Windows early preview
WireGuard for Windows is still in pre-alpha, but it's looking very good.
Ford is laying off 12,000 workers in Europe
The layoffs represent almost 20% of Ford's European workforce.
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus has swept the globe—here’s how it spreads
With a 30-60% fatality rate, researchers are trying to stem its mysterious spread.
AC/DC: It’s Tesla duking it out with Edison in The Current War trailer
A casualty of the Weinstein Co. scandal and bankruptcy finally gets a broad release.
Report: Tesla working on battery-cell R&D to loosen ties with Panasonic
On batteries and solar cells, Tesla-Panasonic partnership has been a little fraught.
Apple bolsters its chip team by hiring architect who worked at ARM, Intel, AMD
The CPU-for-Macs rumor is bound to resurface, but nothing’s for sure still.
Iranian state hackers reload their domains, release off-the-shelf RAT malware
As CISA warns of sharp rise in Iran hack attempts on US, researchers see same elsewhere.
FCC lets Verizon lock cell phones to network for 60 days after activation
Verizon, seeking to deter theft, gets FCC waiver to lock phones for 60 days.
F1 2019 simulates the highs and lows of motorsport, on and off the track
Driver transfers, new rivals, and Formula 2 cars feature in this year's installment.
Flying, insect-like robot flits closer to independent flight
Slap on some solar panels and a control board and it flies for a half-second.
Console makers seek to avoid 25% price bump driven by Trump’s trade war
Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft seek exemption from threatened Chinese tariffs.
Amino acids make beautiful music to design novel protein structures
MIT scientists transposed amino acids' resonant frequencies into audible notes.
A 10-year-old natural gas plant in California gets the coal plant treatment
Two GE turbines can't start quickly enough, so they can't play well with renewables.
FCC battles meteorologists again over plan to help wireless industry
Weather-satellite transmissions at risk from FCC spectrum plan, experts say.
Oppo’s first under-display camera demo looks decidedly first-generation
Taking a picture through a display requires a "redesigned pixel structure."
We asked, you answered: Rebecca Ford reviews your Warframe frames
Praise and some good-natured needling for a half-dozen picked players' design choices.
Swapping spark plugs for nanopulses could boost engine efficiency by 20%
More precise ignition events mean better fuel efficiency and fewer pollutants.
Bitcoin soars past $12,500 five days after hitting $10,000
Bitcoin's price has almost quadrupled in the last six months.
Europe says SpaceX “dominating” launch, vows to develop Falcon 9-like rocket
"What is state-of-the-art in the USA is only in its beginnings in Europe."
Super Mario Maker 2 review: A great sequel, playable on a better console
New options are hit and miss, but Mario's deep creativity toolset is alive and well.
Security firms demonstrate subdomain hijack exploit vs. EA/Origin
Two security firms graphically demonstrate the danger of subdomain hijacking.
Why a former Nazi sub base in Marseille is becoming a data center
To boost cloud connections around the world, an old sub pen gets an overhaul.
SpaceX just aced a critical Air Force test of its Falcon Heavy rocket
This "allows the Air Force to begin using previously flown rocket technology."
Microsoft OneDrive gets a more secure Personal Vault, plus additional storage options
Microsoft is adding a protected section to its cloud storage.
FedEx sues US government over export controls after Huawei problems
FedEx says it's not realistic to screen sealed packages for controlled tech.
Apple updates Pages, Keynote, and Numbers with new text-styling features
Face detection will now be used to intelligently position subjects in photos.
Declining monarch-butterfly populations may be hard to restore
Butterflies from commercial providers may not help the larger population.
North Korea reveals explosive HIV outbreak—after claiming to be disease-free
More than 8,300 cases just months after claims of an "AIDS-free zone."
Dealmaster: Take 30% off a variety of Switch, PS4, and Xbox One games
Albeit with in-store pickup at Target. Also deals on wireless chargers and more.
Steam and Ubuntu clash over 32-bit libs
Confusion, dissent over 32-bit code caused a rift between Valve and Canonical.
BMW speeds up plans to electrify 25 new models, now due by 2023
More than half will be battery EVs, with plug-in hybrid versions of other models.
Cease-and-desist transforms Mario Royale into DMCA Royale
"Infringio" is still racing against 74 other players in familiar platform settings.
Guidemaster: The best dash cams worthy of a permanent place in your car
Which dash cam should be your newest invaluable car accessory?
The Falcon Heavy rocket launched early Tuesday—two cores made it back safely
The center core had a fiery encounter with the Atlantic Ocean.
Amazon takes on TCL’s Roku TV with low-cost HDR Fire TV
New Toshiba models offer a cheap choice for HDR on Fire TV displays.
AT&T sued over hidden fee that raises mobile prices above advertised rate
AT&T deceives customers by adding $2-per-month fee after they sign up, suit says.
Bill Gates calls failure to fight Android his “greatest mistake”
Gates calls Microsoft's smartphones failure a "$400 billion" loss.
The 2019 Audi A7 might be all the car anyone ever needs
Tech highlights include laser headlights, lidar, and haptic touchscreens.
DHS cyber director warns of surge in Iranian “wiper” hack attacks
"Wiper" attacks targeting US companies' data are on rise, CISA Director Krebs says.
Capuchin monkeys have a 3,000-year archaeological record
3,000 years of discarded stone hammers reveal changes in capuchin diet and culture.
Ex-chair of FCC broadband committee gets five years in prison for fraud
Telecom CEO forged contracts in order to raise $270 million from investors.
SCOTUS: Ban on “FUCT” trademark registration violates First Amendment
Congress can't ban registration of "immoral" trademarks, Supreme Court rules.
German regulator says it discovered new illegal software on Daimler diesels
Daimler is being forced to recall 42,000 vehicles in Europe.
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