September 6, 2018 US charges North Korean man in Sony hack and WannaCry ransomware attack The Justice Department has charged an alleged North Korean operative with involvement in the infamous hack of Sony Pictures in 2014, as well as…
September 6, 2018 The EU has approved Apple’s purchase of Shazam, removing the last major roadblock to the deal The European Union has given Apple’s Shazam acquisition its approval after launching an investigation into the deal earlier this year over concerns that the…
September 6, 2018 YouTube’s dark mode is rolling out on Android, for real this time Good news: YouTube is rolling out dark mode for Android. And this time, we’re serious. Reddit users are reporting that YouTube version 13.35.51 ships…
September 6, 2018 Apple will launch a global web portal for law enforcement requests later this year Apple has announced that it will launch a global web portal for processing and tracking requests from law enforcement officers for data, via MacRumors….
September 6, 2018 How a blue dye found in wastewater could power batteries When it comes to battery materials, there’s a lot of talk about lithium and cobalt, but some chemists think the batteries of the future…
September 6, 2018 BMW is the latest automaker to introduce its own in-car voice assistant Next year, owners of certain late-model BMWs will be able to turn on their HVAC system, adjust the lighting, or change the radio all…
September 6, 2018 How the antitrust battles of the ‘90s set the stage for today’s tech giants In early August, the creators of the incredibly popular game Fortnite announced that they would be leaving the Android Play Store. Tim Sweeney, CEO…
September 6, 2018 The Verge fall movie preview, November 2018 Every year, the shift into cooler weather comes alongside a shift into a cooler box office lineup: fewer billion-dollar blockbusters, fewer on-screen explosions, and…
September 6, 2018 Microsoft brings Alexa support to Xbox One for Kinect-like voice controls Microsoft is starting to test Alexa support on the Xbox One today with its Xbox Insiders. The software giant is releasing an Xbox Skill…
September 6, 2018 Microsoft slows down Windows 10 update pace for businesses following complaints Microsoft is altering its support cycle for businesses running Windows 10. The software maker currently releases two major Window 10 updates per year, and…