Category: Internet

Wikipedia references now include book previews hosted by the Internet Archive

[ad_1] So far, 130,000 references have been linked to 50,000 digitized books that are hosted by the Archive. To see an example of the new digital referencing in action, you can head to the Wikipedia page for Martin Luther King, Jr. If you look at the reference for Adam Fairclough’s book To Redeem the Soul […]

The first in-the-wild BlueKeep attack isn’t as dangerous as feared

[ad_1] There’s been a “spike” in traffic related to the flaw, Rendition Infosec’s Jake Williams told Wired, but it hasn’t hit “critical mass.” This doesn’t rule out the possibility of a more serious BlueKeep attack. There were still 735,000 computers open to BlueKeep as of August, according to Errata Security. However, the window of opportunity […]

Camgirl sites exposed data for millions of users

[ad_1] The database, which mostly included users from Europe, was locked down last week. It’s not clear if any intruders accessed the database. An email to VTS Media bounced, so the company’s stance on the issue isn’t clear. As with the database exposure at 3Fun’s dating service, the camgirl site exposure isn’t just a potential […]

Recommended Reading: The ‘fingerprints’ of bourbon

[ad_1] Whiskey webs: Microscale “fingerprints” of bourbon whiskeyStuart J. Williams, Martin J. Brown, VI and Adam D. Carrithers,Physical Review Fluids (PDF) Finish up your weekend with glass of your favorite bourbon. And while you imbibe, these findings from researchers at the University of Louisville (because of course) will keep you company. A team from the […]

Google wants to give doctors web-like searches for medical records

[ad_1] An insider also claimed that Google is considering a Flights-style dedicated search experience for health. You could research conditions without wading through the regular web to find trustworthy info. It’s not certain how close either idea is to fruition, and CNBC‘s tipster warned that it wasn’t certain the Google search team would sign off […]

China tells online stores to stop selling e-cigarettes

[ad_1] It’s not certain if or when the ban will end. This isn’t the first time Chinese retailers have pulled e-cigs, but it’s considerably broader than before. In September, Juul’s e-cigarettes disappeared from shelves just a week after they became available in China. This will be a serious blow to e-cig makers in China if […]

Microsoft’s new Edge logo erases bad memories of Internet Explorer

[ad_1] Now that Microsoft Edge has a new Chromium-powered engine, the company is ready to give the browser a fresh look to match. In the wake of an Easter egg hunt, the software giant has revealed a redesigned, ocean wave-inspired logo for Edge that bears precious little resemblance to the Internet Explorer-inspired icon of old. […]

Florida police obtain Alexa recordings in murder investigation

[ad_1] Unlike a pioneering murder case in Arkansas, Hallandale police weren’t expecting a complete audio capture. The search warrant indicated that cops obtained “Amazon Echo Recordings w/ Alexa Voice Command,” suggesting that they were only hoping that one or both of the Crespos may have inadvertently set off the Echo Dots during the incident. Outside […]

Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ following Halloween shooting

[ad_1] The executive vowed tighter scrutiny as well, including a rapid response team devoted to party houses and expanded human screening for “high-risk” rentals the company’s technology flags for closer review. These combined initiatives could take effect relatively quickly, as Chesky vowed a “10 day sprint” to review and speed up its new safety efforts. […]

‘Dota 2’ will match players sooner if they’re open to different roles

[ad_1] It works on a credit system that provides more Fast Queue games the more you’re willing to play any role. You get four games (on top of the one you’re playing) each time you play solo. Two-player parties earn two games each, while three-player teams earn a game each. Five-player stacks will always enter […]