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A simple command allows the CIA to commandeer 318 models of Cisco switches
Bug relies on telnet protocol used by hardware on internal networks.
Natural variability has boosted Arctic sea ice loss
At least half of loss due to humans, but chance weather patterns piled on.
FBI confirms probe of possible collusion between Trump campaign, Russia
FBI director also says he has "no information" to support Trump's wiretap claims.
Developer gets a Game Boy emulator running on the Apple Watch, because he can
"Giovanni" emulator doesn't quite fit full speed or compatibility on Series 2.
After years waiting for Google Fiber, KC residents get cancellation e-mails
Google Fiber cancels customer accounts, doesn't explain why.
Google Maps adds a sweet new parking spot saver
Tap the new "parking" button and store notes, pictures, and the location of your car.
The most successful American rocket launches—for one of the last times
“Great rocket. But it’s more expensive than the equivalent Atlas rocket."
Uber president quits, says firm’s values are incompatible with his
Rough month for Uber, with top dogs leaving and allegations of theft and sexism.
Use of biofuel could reduce aviation-related emissions
But burning biofuel still gives off a lot of soot particles.
Early review: Mass Effect: Andromeda is Dragon Age: Inquisition in space
A week of playtime is nowhere near enough to fully review sprawling galactic epic.
Qualcomm has made a new chip for flip phones (yes, in 2017)
New chip and related technologies are meant to add some smarts to feature phones.
Oleo sponge invented at Argonne National Laboratory can sop up oil in a spill
Oil can even be wrung out of the sponge and reclaimed.
Intel’s first Optane SSD: 375GB that you can also use as RAM
3D XPoint finally has (limited) commercial availability.
Thirty years in, South by Southwest still keeps it weird and wonderful
Look at the event that somehow puts Joe Biden and Stranger Things on the same schedule.
When beauty is in the eye of the (robo)beholder
Beauty.AI saw a lucrative problem and tried solving via algorithms. It ended poorly.
With a 10-day supply of opioids, 1 in 5 become long-term users
The longer you use opioids, the greater the risks—and the risks rise fast.
Gallery: The costumes and sights of PAX East 2017
From Toejam and Earl to $300 NES games, take a visual tour of the Boston show floor.
Lyft agrees to pay $27 million to settle driver classification lawsuit
However, even with the deal, they remain independent contractors.
Virtual machine escape fetches $105,000 at Pwn2Own hacking contest [updated]
Hack worked by stitching together three separate exploits.
Man accused of sending a seizure-inducing tweet charged with cyberstalking [Updated]
Allegations are a first for an online attack with an epileptogenic image.
If you’re a European, your body requires more vegetables and grains
Genome study reveals different human groups evolved to eat specific diets.
Global carbon emissions continue to stabilize, US has 3% drop
Plunging coal use is key driver in keeping emissions flat as economies grow.
ISPs say your Web browsing and app usage history isn’t “sensitive”
ISP lobby groups make case against the FCC’s broadband privacy rules.
Brain scanning may sort intentional crimes from reckless crimes
But it only works if you’re monitoring a brain while the crime’s taking place.
Report: Nintendo plans to double Switch production for coming year
Shipping 16 million units in 12 months would approach Wii-level numbers.
These recently declassified nuclear test videos are utterly mesmerizing, terrifying
Sat in vaults for decades, Lawrence Livermore National Lab is putting them on YouTube.
UK government halts its YouTube ads after some appear on extremist videos [Update]
Doesn’t like taxpayer-funded ads showing up before David Duke videos.
Abandoned calls clog 911 in Dallas and may have led to baby’s death [Updated]
City may be at fault for problem initially blamed on T-Mobile "ghost calls."
20 Tesla P100Ds with slicks and wings? Meet Electric GT
An all-Tesla racing series is in the works, but not with factory support.
Google, Facebook, Twitter must amend ToS for EU users or face fines
Trio given one month to clean up fraud, scams, and make other fixes.
Controversy at Mayo Clinic: Patients with private insurance get priority
One expert says new directive something out of playbook of developing countries.
Decrypted: The Expanse: “The shout came from Ganymede”
What's been happening on Ganymede?
Google reduces JPEG file size by 35%
New algorithm is based on human psychovisual system. Images look better, too.
Let’s not mince words: Beauty and the Beast is a terrible movie
It vainly attempts to pretend there's something there that wasn't there before.
Intel still beats Ryzen at games, but how much does it matter?
It's OK now even if it's not the fastest gaming processor ever—but the future gets tricky.
Judge OKs warrant to reveal who searched a crime victim’s name on Google
Order seeks data for "any/all user or subscriber information" related to the searches.
Blocking Windows 7, 8.1 updates for Kaby Lake, Ryzen chips appears imminent
It looks like a policy announced a year ago is going to kick in.
Qualcomm would like you to stop calling Snapdragon processors “processors”
“Snapdragon” now encompasses Quick Charge, Wi-Fi, and other hardware and software.
Australian leaders pledge funds for energy storage after billionaire Tweet bet
But lawmakers also propose new gas-fired plants to solve future energy crises.
Class-action lawsuit targets LG over legendary G4, V10 bootloop issues
Suit: LG replaced phones with faulty ones—didn’t replace out-of-warranty devices.
iPhone users can now access Amazon’s Alexa on the go
And you don’t need an Echo, Tap, or Dot to do so.
Microsoft’s silence over unprecedented patch delay doesn’t smell right
Canceling Patch Tuesday at the last minute warrants an explanation, not platitudes.
I had my cats’ poop sequenced—for science
A study is looking at the microbiome of our pets, and my cats are taking part.
Gravitational waves may defeat new theories of gravity
New theories of gravity fail to handle gravitational waves’ impact on Milky Way.
In lucrative deal, infamous pharma company bails on drug it priced at $89K
With new owner, change is coming for the drug’s price—and millions to old owner.
Water bears can replace all the fluid in their bodies with a glass matrix
Unique protein allows these microscopic animals to dry into a husk, then return to life.
Accused “Pizzagate” DC shooter negotiating plea deal
Defendant was investigating wacko fake Pizzagate conspiracy theory, feds say.
One of eight remaining functional Apple I computers goes up for auction in May
The selling price is estimated to be somewhere between $190,000 and $320,000.
Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch sees 47% resale markup
$300 system selling for up to $810 on eBay.
DirecTV admits screwing up regional sports fees, starts issuing credits
Customers get credits after being charged different prices for the same network.
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