Technology’s prowess at lip-reading opens up possibilities for better captions, hearing aids – and surveillance
‘Ransomware’ attack halts payments on San Francisco Muni network
Cable cars and other services kept calm and carried on while attacker demanded ransom of…
The Chrome extension that “Firesheeps” you by choice
This Chrome extension shares your session tokens instead of your passwords – but that’s still…
When are you going to die? Ubisoft tool uses Facebook data to tell you
My expiration date: 84; 95 if I correct a whole lot of inaccuracies that I…
The Tor Phone prototype: a truly private smartphone?
Security-focused Android fork only available for a few of Google’s Nexus and Pixel phones –…
EU's Law Enforcement Agency Closes 4,500 Websites Peddling Fake Brands
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: In a massive crackdown, police and law…
'DroneGun' Can Take Down Aircraft From Over 1.2 Miles Away
The more drones being sold around the world increases the likelihood of them being used…
Morgan Stanley: Pixel Phone Will Generate Google Almost $4 Billion In Revenue Next Year
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 9to5Google: With initial Pixel pre-orders exceeding expectations and…
Scientists Turn Nuclear Waste Into Diamond Batteries
Scientists at the University of Bristol have found a way to convert thousands of tons…
Japan Fukushima Nuclear Plant 'Clean-Up Costs Double,' Approaching $200 Billion
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: Japan’s government estimates the cost of cleaning…