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Inmates built computers hidden in ceiling, connected them to prison network
Ohio prison's lax supervision was akin to "an episode from Hogan's Heroes."
Mimicking an impact on Earth’s early atmosphere yields all 4 RNA bases
A big rock hitting the right atmosphere could make RNA building blocks.
Qualcomm loses legal battle with Blackberry, must pay $815M
Huge, non-appealable award makes BlackBerry stock jump 15%.
Microsoft’s next hardware event: NYC, May 2—and no, no Surface Phone
The event will be education focused, with hardware and software news.
How Microsoft is future-proofing for Xbox’s “multi-generational” future
Phil Spencer hints that the Xbox platform could become more like the PC.
Pirate radio: Signal spoof set off Dallas emergency sirens, not network hack
System doesn't encrypt commands used to set off signals, official admitted.
Ajit Pai can’t convince websites that killing net neutrality is a good idea
Reps for Amazon, Google, Facebook, Netflix lobby to keep net neutrality rules.
Startup says it can make compressed-air energy storage scheme dirt cheap
Hydrostor digs its own storage tanks, stores heat for reuse.
The MASSive Mass Effect: Andromeda writing contest
Send in a 500-word fic and you could win a copy of Andromeda for PC and an RC Nomad.
The world’s two most powerful telescopes are glorious—and vulnerable
Maybe it’s the lower oxygen levels, but Mauna Kea's summit feels otherworldly.
Garmin unveils $139 Vivosmart 3 with rep counting, guided breathing features
It’s $10 cheaper than Fitbit’s Charge 2.
“All eras” of Star Wars come together in revealing Battlefront II trailer
Darth Maul vs. Yoda. X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. A running tauntaun vs. a stormtrooper's face.
Samsung’s new voice assistant won’t understand English when Galaxy S8 launches
English version of app, dubbed Bixby, could be delayed for over a month.
FDA lashes out at Mylan for dismal quality control at HIV drug facility
Facility making HIV drugs ignored bad quality control data, regulator says.
The battle for fair game prices—and Gearbox’s attempt to ruin it
What would you pay for an identical 2011 game with a badly shoehorned Duke Nukem cameo?
Nvidia releases beta Pascal GPU drivers for old Mac Pros (and Hackintoshes)
New drivers support the GTX 1000 series and the new Titan Xp, among others.
Critical Word 0-day is only 1 of 3 Microsoft bugs under attack
In-the-wild exploits bring additional urgency to this month's update routine.
The Xbox One loses another exclusive third-party developer
As Remedy goes multi-platform, Microsoft's exclusive slate looks worse and worse.
Farm-raised superbugs find their way into kids’ noses somehow
In rural community, germs spread to farm workers’ family and community kids.
Scientists have found a second, unexpected great spot on Jupiter
This feature probably has existed for thousands of years, and perhaps much longer.
Windows 10 gets major update as Windows Vista reaches its end of life
Windows Vista's rather unhappy life is at an end.
“Unenforceable”: How voluntary net neutrality lets ISPs call the shots
Pai's plan would "tilt everything in favor of the incumbents," regulator says.
Dealmaster: Get $10 when you sign up for a 30-day Amazon Music trial
$10 in Amazon money for trying out its music platform! What a deal.
Google ruins the Assistant’s shopping list, turns it into a big Google Express ad
Op-ed: Google destroys a useful feature to push its lousy Amazon Prime clone.
On Venus, tectonics without the plates
Some familiar processes are active on Venus, but the results are very different.
Experts walk back on prostate screening; men 55-69 should consider it
New data tipped the scales just a bit, showing some benefit to screening.
Review: Windows 10 Creators Update is quite a small major update
Arriving April 11, it's not that creative, but Windows 10 keeps getting better.
Pewdiepie starts crowdsourced channel on Twitch with new weekly show
YouTube's biggest star looks elsewhere for livestreaming.
Knomo #LiveFree: A stylish tech backpack designed by non-techies
A backpack with wireless charging, Bluetooth tracking is neat—but they're lazily implemented.
Qualcomm says Apple broke contract, hindered performance of its chipsets
Chipmaker demands "fair value for our technological contributions to the industry."
Microsoft Word 0-day used to push dangerous Dridex malware on millions
Blast could give a boost to Dridex, one of the Internet's worst bank fraud threats.
Feds deliver fatal blow to botnet that menaced world for 7 years
Alleged Kelihos kingpin arrested while his family traveled from Russia to Spain.
The world spent less money to add more renewable energy than ever in 2016
$241.6 billion in investment gets you 138.5 gigawatts of renewable energy
Game patches boost performance on Ryzen, showing just what can and can’t be done
Optimization for Ryzen is happening, and it's helping, a bit.
G5, V20, and Nexus 5X phones added to LG bootloop defect class action
Lawsuit began with G4, V10. It now covers every flagship LG phone from 2015 to 2016.
LeEco’s abandoned Vizio acquisition is just the latest in a series of missteps
Cancelled deal is the latest in a line of LeEco announcements that haven't worked out.
DMCA “safe harbor” up in the air for online sites that use moderators
Etsy, Kickstarter, Pinterest, and Tumblr say site moderation hangs in the balance.
Airplane cell phone calls won’t be allowed in US any time soon
FCC chair drops 2013 plan to allow voice calls during airplane flights.
Pushing X-ray imaging up against its physical limits
Measuring the problems with your X-ray source enables clever math and better images.
H-1B visa applications cap out in just five days
US Customs will make targeted visits to employers with high H-1B use.
To save money, Kentucky Coal Museum turns to solar panels
Museum's 80 solar panels on the roof are expected to save approximately $8,000 per year.
Blizzard hints Nintendo Switch may not be powerful enough for Overwatch
But producer says he's still "open-minded" about a port.
Imagining a new Mac Pro, the “iMac Pro,” and the future of Apple’s desktops
Apple says it's taking pro users' complaints seriously. We'll see.
Aviation officials warn: Don’t fly drones over US military bases
Security concerns prompt Federal Aviation Administration order to cover 133 bases.
Ancient ruins point to the origins of American state power
Throne room included massive brazier for barbecues, plus human sacrifice area.
Mass Effect update leaves pirates with rough facial animation
BioWare patches in new, uncracked Denuvo version alongside improvements.
Tesla is worth more than General Motors or Ford
At more than $311 a share, Wall Street pegs Tesla as the most valuable US automaker.
Google Home’s multiuser support might finally make it worth talking to
With user authentication, Google Home might finally be able to access personal data.
KFC chicken will no longer be antibiotic lickin’ good
Drugs important to human health will be phased out by 2018, company says.
Google Duo’s audio call feature is now available for all users worldwide
It didn't take long for Duo to become more than just a video-chat app.
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