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Friday, August 22, 2014
Traffic Lights Are Dangerously Easy To Hack
Traffic lights all across the United States are dangerously easy to hack.
Anyone with a radio hooked up to a laptop can wreak havoc by remotely changing lights at will -- or by shutting them all down. That's according to findings by computer researchers at the University of Michigan.
Wal-Mart Slashes Prices On 5S And 5C Ahead Of iPhone 6 Launch
Attention Wal-Mart shoppers: iPhone prices are coming down.
Wal-Mart (WMT) cut prices for the iPhone 5S and 5C on Wednesday, offering further evidence that next-generation iPhones will indeed be released on the rumored launch date of Sept. 9. Big retailers like Wal-Mart typically slash prices ahead of new releases to clear out inventory.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Body Scanner's Problem: Fails To Detect Guns
The Rapiscan scanner can see your private parts, but it can't see your gun.
That was the finding from a joint study conducted by three universities, who were able to slip guns through a Rapiscan body scanner without being detected.
Why Facebook IStockpiling Blu-Ray Discs
There aren't too many people collecting Blu-ray discs these days. But while the technology is fast becoming obsolete for movie viewers, Facebook sees it as a promising new means for handling data storage.
Where You Can Get Blazing-Fast Internet Speeds
A growing number of Americans have home Internet speeds that make your broadband connection look like dial-up.
Ultra-fast Internet is quickly spreading across the United States. By fast, we mean gigabit-per-second speeds, roughly 100 times faster than the average home Internet connection.
Camouflage Sheet Inspired By Octopus
Based on the camouflage abilities of octopuses and cuttlefish, engineers in the US have built a flexible material that changes colour to match its surroundings.
UPS Branches Hit By Data Breach
The personal data of customers who have used local branches of the US parcel delivery company UPS has been stolen in a widespread security breach.
The hack, which affected 51 franchises across 24 states, exposed clients' names, postal addresses, email addresses and payment card information.
Taxi Firm Uber Starts Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service In US
Taxi and private car hire service Uber has launched a grocery delivery service in the US.
The Corner Store facility is available as an option via its main smartphone app and covers more than 100 items.
LG's High-End Smartphone Features Trickle Down To New L Series
The L Bello and L Fino will cost under $200 and start shipping in August.
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