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The white supremacist Charlottesville marchers who used Discord to prepare for violence might not remain anonymous for much longer. A chief magistrate judge has shot down an attempt by one of the neo-Nazis to dismiss a subpoena for Discord that would… Source: Engadget | Subpoenaing Discord may reveal identities of Charlottesvile neo-Nazis
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelU.S. troops deployed overseas will have to remember to turn off the GPS tracking services on their favorite wearable fitness device. It’s an order. The U.S. Department of Defense has issued an order for any troops in warzones or stationed in overseas military bases to immediately disable all GPS tracking devices. This includes phones, smartwatches, …
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelDo you instinctively reach for your smartphone whenever you're in an awkward chat with unfamiliar people, or just feel like you're the odd one out? There's likely a good reason for it. Researchers have published a study indicating that people treat… Source: Engadget | Your smartphone is a 'security blanket' for your social life
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelIncase you’ve been dabbling with the idea of turning your house into a full-blown smart home (we know, once you’ve experienced Alexa it’s hard not to imagine all the possibilities), now is definitely a good time to test out some products since Amazon is selling a bunch of our favorites for up to 20% off. …
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelNordVPN $6.99 a month (1-year plan) View Product The Good Incredible array of privacy options • Netflix access • Available in China The Bad A learning curve that could scare off novices • Inconsistent speeds The Bottom Line NordVPN is an excellent full-featured VPN. Sometimes it’s slow, but considering most VPNs have speed issues, you …
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelSince learning of Russia's attempts to hack into the elections systems of 21 states during the 2016 US presidential race, legislators have been on high alert. Cybersecurity experts have warned it's likely the Kremlin will attack again, and already it… Source: Engadget | Reviewing election cybersecurity in this week's primary states
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelLeague of Legends developer Riot Games has been accused of fostering a culture of sexism, Kotaku detailed in a lengthy report Tuesday. Kotaku spoke to nearly 30 current and former employees at Riot Games to paint a picture of the kinds of things that women face at Riot Games and its “bro culture,” including comments …
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelForget Dean, Jess, and Logan — there’s a new most romantic dude in Stars Hollow. On a recent tour of the Warner Bros. studio lot, one Gilmore Girls fan got the most magical marriage proposal the fictional town has seen since Max Medina sent 1,000 yellow daisies to the Independence Inn in the 2001 episode, …
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelBose revealed that its QuietComfort 35 IIs would get outfitted with Google Assistant last September. Starting today, owners have another voice assistant option: The wireless headphones now support Amazon Alexa. Source: Engadget | Bose's QC35 II wireless headphones now support Alexa
August 7, 2018 | by RaheelIn case you still had any doubts about how influential Facebook is, consider this: Facebook’s app is now the third-most popular browser in the United States, according to new data. The study, from analytics company Mixpanel, shows that Facebook’s mobile app is the now one of the top mobile browsers in the U.S., accounting for …
August 7, 2018 | by Raheel