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Mixing John Lennon's Imagine: We meet engineer Rob Stevens- CNET

It’s a dream job for an engineer. Rob Stevens tells us how he brings out the best in John Lennon's solo work.

A Twitter employee groomed by the Saudi government prompted 2015 state-sponsored hacking warning

An explosive report in The New York Times this weekend sheds new light on the apparent targeting of Twitter accounts by “state-sponsored actors” three years ago. It comes in the wake of the confirmed death of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday, two weeks after he disappeared in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Khashoggi […]

Early-stage SaaS VC slip snaps recovery as public software stocks soar

Jason Rowley Contributor Jason Rowley is a venture capital and technology reporter for Crunchbase News. More posts by this contributor International growth, primarily in China, fuels the VC market today Corporate venture investment climbs higher throughout 2018 A few months ago, Crunchbase News reported that a longstanding period of SaaS investment stagnation had come to an end. […]

In State Tectonics, an explosive ending for the future of democracy

An omnipotent data infrastructure and knowledge-sharing tech organization has spread across the planet. Global conspiracies to disseminate propaganda and rig elections are ever present. Algorithms determine what people see as objective truth, and terrorist organizations gird to bring down the monopoly on information. Malka Older faces a problem few speculative science fiction authors face in […]

Hackers breach Healthcare.gov system, taking files on 75,000 people

A government system used by insurance agents and brokers to help customers sign up for healthcare plans was breached, allowing hackers to siphon off sensitive and personal data on 75,000 people. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services confirmed the breach in a late Friday announcement, but revealed few details about the contents of the […]

Red Dead Redemption 2 release date, character list, news and rumors

Red Dead Redemption 2 is predicted to be the best-selling game of 2018. Here's what you need to know about it.

iPhone XR early presale demand and the next Apple event is Oct. 30th- CNET

Which iPhone XR models are showing shipment delays and what we're expecting at Apple's next launch event. Catch up on all your iPhone news for the week.

Free societies face emerging, existential threats from technology

Bilal Zuberi Contributor Share on Twitter Bilal Zuberi is a partner at Lux Capital, and is on the boards of Evolv Technology, CyPhy Technologies, and Nozomi Networks, among others. Silicon Valley is currently, and correctly, under fire for the failure of leading platforms such as Facebook, Google and Twitter to protect against the spread of […]

2 movies for $5: Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman Extended Cut- CNET

Wonder Woman alone -- you know, the good one -- would cost you $10 from most streaming services.

Machine learning now the top skill sought by developers

SlashData's latest survey of 20,000 developers identifies machine learning and data science are the skills to know for 2019.

Apple Data Downloads, A Dating App for Trump Fans, and More Security News This Week

North Korean bitcoin theft, Fake FCC complaints, and more security news this week.

iPhone XS specs vs. XS Max, XR, X: What's new and different- CNET

See how Apple's new 2018 iPhones compare spec-by-spec with last year's iPhone X.

Apply for free tickets to Startup Battlefield Latin America 2018

We’re just a few short weeks away from the inaugural Startup Battlefield Latin America 2018 that takes place November 8 at the Tomie Ohtake Institute in São Paulo, Brazil. That’s when up to 15 of Latin America’s exceptional early-stage startup founders will launch their companies to the world as they compete for cash, glory and […]

9 great reads from CNET this week- CNET

We look at how superfast 5G could rock your world; consider how your DNA will sell you out; and preview Netflix's new witch series.

iPhone XR hands-on: Colorful phones make a great first impression- CNET

We take an early look at what sets the iPhone XR apart from the XS.

Skip Scooters Get a Latch So They Don’t Junk up the Sidewalks

It’s an engineering fix designed to make the vehicles more attractive to officials and regulators.

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Paul Allen's Second Act

The Microsoft cofounder never replicated his early success in business, but carved a path in research and philanthropy.

The 44 best Android games of 2018- CNET

These are unequivocally the best Android games on the planet.

Why your small business team needs a VPN

We explain why a VPN should be one of the tools in your security arsenal.

Invictus Games live stream: how to watch Sydney 2018 online free from anywhere

Watch Prince Harry's Invictus Games in Sydney from anywhere using these live streams options.

Gadget Lab Podcast: Pinterest’s Evan Sharp on What Makes Good Software

The first installment of our podcast interviews taped at WIRED’s 25th anniversary festival.

Tesla’s New 'Mid-Range' Model 3 Is the iPhone XR of Cars

Elon Musk's unexpected version of the Model 3 will offer 260 miles of range for around $45,000, and carves out a new niche in an expanding product line.

Best gifts: Coolest keyboards to give or receive

If you're serious about typing, there's nothing that beats the speed, precision, and sheer joy that comes from using a high quality physical keyboard.

Watch BepiColombo’s twin spacecraft launch tonight on a mission to Mercury

Humanity is about to return to the hottest planet in the solar system. BepiColombo is a mission to Mercury conducted jointly by the European and Japanese space agencies, due to launch in just a few hours aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. But while there's just the one launch, there are two spacecraft.

Best Netflix series for October 2018- CNET

Warning: Not safe for productivity.

With Google's first Android phone, the iPhone finally got a rival- CNET

Looking back, it's clear that from the start the T-Mobile G1 (aka HTC Dream) challenged Apple's iPhone like BlackBerry and Nokia never could.

Marvel's Daredevil Season 3 creators confirm MCU timeline placement- CNET

Marvel TV boss Jeph Loeb and showrunner Erik Oleson tell us where this season lies in relation to Avengers: Infinity War, and we take a look at the first episode.

Ford teases Mustang hybrid in new ad spot featuring Bryan Cranston- Roadshow

The badge lights up, too, because it's 2018 and it would be weird if it didn't.

Hypnotic Mars crater looks like a reptile's eyeball- CNET

NASA's Mars orbiter caught sight of an eye-popping formation.

Tim Cook calls for Bloomberg to retract controversial chip story

Apple's chief executive is hoping Bloomberg will "do the right thing" and formally retract its Chinese spy chip story.

Convene uses landlord partnership model to outclass WeWork

Recent reports that SoftBank may take a majority stake in WeWork has added fuel to the already hot market for startups in the workspace and property tech sectors. One of the more compelling companies that stands to benefit from this trend is New York-based Convene. Started by co-founders Ryan Simonetti (CEO) and Chris Kelly (president), […]

Best gaming chair 2018: the best PC gaming chairs

If you're looking to upgrade from your plain old chair, check these out.

Nvidia vs AMD: which should be your next graphics card?

In the fervent battle between Nvidia vs AMD, has 2018 truly pegged a winner?

AMD vs Intel: which chipmaker does processors better?

With Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake and Ryzen at the forefront, we're here to help you decide between Intel vs AMD.

Best RAM 2018: the top memory for your PC

Picking out RAM can be confusing but to help speed your computer, check out this guide to the top ten memory kits for various computing needs.

The best PC case 2018: top cases for your desktop computer

We looked at the best PC cases you can buy, whether you want a mid- or full-tower desktop, or even a micro-ATX or mini-ITX rig.

Best CPU cooler 2018: top CPU coolers for your PC

The 7 best CPU coolers of 2018 are here. Targeting all budgets and PC sizes, which will it be?

iPhone XR: Where to Order, Best Prices (and 5 Cheap Alternatives)

The iPhone XR is now up for preorder and we have the details, along with a few affordable alternatives.

Best computer speakers 2018: the best audio systems for your PC

Whether you’re a gamer, music producer, movie maker, or Netflix binger, you’re going to want the best computer speakers and we’ve picked out the best.

eBay might need PayPal more than it thought

A new study commissioned by PayPal suggests a lopsided level of dependence between the two companies.

Robotic indoor farms can grow food anywhere, anytime

Farmers are working with robots, data analysts, and IT professionals to create a "Plantopia" for growing fresh food. A new indoor vertical farm in Cincinnati is a prototype designed to prove that fully-automated indoor farming is not only safer, but also profitable.

Facebook leads app install market share, but Google is rising fast

Mobile app marketers spend their budgets across a limited range of platforms -- with Facebook grabbing the lion's share or marketing dollars.

PlayStation Vue is first US pay TV provider to integrate with Apple’s TV app

Sony’s live TV streaming service, PlayStation Vue, announced this week it has become the first U.S. pay TV provider to integrate with Apple’s TV app in order to display content*. Until now, Apple’s TV app has featured content from both free and paid on-demand streaming apps like Hulu, Prime Video, HBO NOW, PBS Kids, The […]

Tesla is rolling out a cheaper, mid-range Model 3

Tesla is now offering a new, cheaper mid-range battery version of the Model 3 that starts at $45,000 before federal tax incentives. CEO Elon Musk announced the new variant, which has an estimated battery range of 260 miles, via Twitter. The company’s website has already been updated. Customers in the U.S. can order the mid-range […]

Buggy software in popular connected storage drives can let hackers read private data

Security researchers have found flaws in four popular connected storage drives that they say could let hackers access a user’s private and sensitive data. The researchers Paulos Yibelo and Daniel Eshetu said the software running on three of the devices they tested — NetGear Stora, Seagate Home and Medion LifeCloud — can allow an attacker to […]

Microsoft's Windows Server 2019 never actually RTM'd: Here's why

For the first time in Windows Server history, Microsoft went straight from testing to general availability without RTMing its Windows Server 2019 release.

Meet the Illustrator Diversifying Airbnb's Image

Airbnb rolls out a set of new illustrations to better reflect its users—and the world.

'Halloween' Review: A Slasher Gem That Annihilates the Weak Sequels That Came Before It

It's the first to recapture the unfussy rigor of John Carpenter’s 1978 original.

Fusty Ol' Scientific Texts Get a Gorgeous, Pricey Makeover

Arty versions of science classics are mostly a gift for your midcentury modern coffee table—but crack them open, and you might learn a thing or two about science too.

New iPad Pro: Fantasy features list

I've not owned an iPad in years, but if Apple updated the iPad Pro and added the following features, I'd be the first in line to buy a new one.

Best gifts: Top iPhone XS or XS Max accessories

Here are the very best accessories to help you get the most from your new iPhone.

Presidential race in Brazil marred by WhatsApp scandal

Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro is involved in accusations over illegal campaigning tactics using the messaging service.

This is how researchers can now track 3D printed guns, weapons

Hardware fingerprints could be a way to stem the flow of uncontrolled, dangerous 3D printing.

CIO interview: Tamara Lohan, founder and CTO of Mr & Mrs Smith

Russians using less cash after accelerated use of electronic payments

Why CIOs need to find ways to manage the old and the new

Kaspersky advances plans to encourage women into cyber

Learn lessons from attacks, says McAfee investigations chief

SAP Q3 2018: Cloud revenue up 39%

Dubai Health Authority unveils virtual health app for GP consultations

Internet of things challenges in storage and data

CW ANZ: Taming the data beast