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Amazon: No more third-party sales of “Nintendo products” without approval
Rule about "Nintendo products" goes into effect as soon as it's announced.
Moto Razr reboot images leak, and they seem kind of suspicious [Update: More pics!]
This design would blow away the foldable competition. Is it real, though?
Here’s what happens when you leave marijuana up your nose for 18 years
The man thought he had swallowed it. But he hadn’t.
ACLU sues feds to get information about facial-recognition programs
Inquiring lawsuits want to know what the DOJ, DEA, & FBI are using the tech for.
Neanderthals were different because their genes were regulated differently
Inferring what ancient humans were like by examining gene control sequences we didn't get from them.
After 10 failed logins, Giuliani had Apple Store wipe his iPhone: Report
The 2017 incident occurred shortly after Trump named Rudy cybersecurity advisor.
Dealmaster: Get a 9.7-inch iPad with 128GB of storage for $299
Plus deals on Apple Watch Series 3, USB-C PD chargers, LEGO kits, and more.
When both drivers are in error, people blame the human one more
When shared-control drivers both make a mistake, humans take the fall.
Texas court upholds “do it on a computer” check-cashing patent
USAA claims it invented a key feature of mobile check cashing.
Jeep, Ram, Citroen, and Peugeot unite to become 4th-largest automaker
The combined companies say they can save $4 billion a year with no plant closures.
AT&T’s priciest “unlimited” plan now allows 100GB+ of un-throttled data
Cheapest plan can be throttled any time—pay more for 50GB or 100GB guaranteed.
Researchers unearth malware that siphoned SMS texts out of telco’s network
Messagetap monitored telco's network for messages sent between high-value targets.
Intel hits 10nm goals and signals a shift away from traditional CPUs
Intel's 10nm fumble might be over—but its newer ventures are more interesting.
Apple earnings Q4 2019: Tim Cook says health will be what Apple is remembered for
Huge wearables growth and strong figures for services and iPad set new records.
Here’s why you should never use decorative contact lenses—in graphic pictures
Over-the-counter contact lenses are illegal and dangerous.
The count of managed service providers getting hit with ransomware mounts
Threat researchers tracking public reports of MSP ransomware incidents up count to 13 this year.
Twitter blocking all political ads globally starting in November
Twitter's doing what Facebook remains committed not to.
Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.1 and watchOS 6.1
Both follow closely after iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS updates yesterday.
Conscientiousness may matter less if you’re a lawyer than if you’re in sales
Gigantic analysis pulls together conclusions from a century of research.
No, you apparently can’t run for office just to put false ads on Facebook
An attempt to call out Facebook's policy is working—just not on Facebook.
Facebook deletes the accounts of NSO Group workers
Deletions come after allegations NSO exploit targeted 1,400 WhatsApp users.
AT&T will slash $3 billion off its capital investments next year
AT&T mostly stopped fiber-to-the-home deployment despite tax cut and deregulation.
An Army “hacker con” goes big: The return of AvengerCon
Gaining support of US Cyber Command, AvengerCon taps into a bigger community.
Leveling up: DeepMind’s AlphaStar achieves Grandmaster level in StarCraft II
Forget chess and Go: The new AI frontier is multiplayer video games.
CRISPR used to edit rice DNA as defense against pathogen
Altering rice genes the pathogen needs renders rice strains resistant to blight.
Lawsuit: Juul sold tainted e-liquids to users “drunk and vaping like mo-fo’s”
Whistleblower suit paints a dark picture of Juul's culture and management.
Indian nuclear power plant’s network was hacked, officials confirm
After initial denial, company says report of “malware in system" is correct.
For All Mankind imagines a space race that leaves fewer people out
"A look at what might have been—and what still might be."
HBO Max will bring up the streaming-video rear in May 2020 for $15/mo
Even NBC Peacock will launch earlier; joined by reveal of Game of Thrones prequel.
Guidemaster: Our favorite accessories for iPhones and iPads
We tested dozens of keyboards, chargers, and more to find the iOS gear worth buying.
An end in Vue: Sony will shutter its streaming video service
The cable-replacement service will end operations on January 30, 2020.
50 years ago today, the Internet was born. Sort of
The precursor to the Internet carried its first login request on October 29, 1969.
WhatsApp suit says Israeli spyware maker exploited its app to target 1,400 users
Clickless exploit targeted attorneys, journalists, activists, dissidents, and others.
The Force won’t be with them: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss exit Star Wars
The Game of Thrones showrunners cited time constraints from big Netflix deal.
Collision liquified the 4th-largest asteroid, turning it into a dwarf planet
New images show a nearly perfect sphere without large craters.
NASA shares details of lunar surface missions—and they’re pretty cool
But there is a catch if you want to bring back Moon rocks.
Dealmaster: Buy a month of Amazon Music Unlimited, get an Echo Dot for $1 extra
With auto-renewal. Plus deals on Vizio and Sony 4K TVs, iPads, and more.
FCC plans Huawei/ZTE ban, may require ripping out existing network gear
Ban on Chinese vendors would affect recipients of Universal Service funding.
Google’s parent company reportedly wants to buy Fitbit
So... how exactly would Fitbit help Google in the smartwatch wars?
So long, Origin? EA comes back to Steam with new games
EA's years-long Steam split ends amid Valve's battle with the Epic Games Store.
Six cars aced new pedestrian detection tests
The top performers were made by Audi, Subaru, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo.
Indian nuke plant’s network reportedly hit by malware tied to N. Korea
Information, not nuclear reactor controls, were the target.
Disney leans hard into Space Western territory in new Mandalorian trailer
“Mandalorian, look outside. They’re waiting for you.”
Russia’s Fancy Bear hackers conduct “significant cyberattacks” on anti-doping agencies
Hacking blitz directed at 16 organizations since September 16, Microsoft says.
How a months-old AMD microcode bug destroyed my weekend
AMD shipped Ryzen 3000 with a serious microcode bug in its random number generator.
See on Apple TV+: Less Game of Thrones, more unintentionally funny Syfy
So far, the epic-fantasy checklist of violent, sexual, convoluted isn't enough.
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 packs plenty of smiles per mile
Previous Shelby GT500s were fast in a straight line; this one does corners, too.
Everything you need to know about iOS and iPadOS 13.2
AirPods Pro support, Deep Fusion photography, and new emoji are part of the update.
Five months after returning rental car, man still has remote control
Man can still track vehicle, lock and unlock it, and start and stop its engine.
Forget poisoned candy and razor blades. Here’s the real Halloween horror
Halloween sadism is an urban legend, researchers say.
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