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• This Raspberry Pi-powered LEGO robot brute-force attacked an iPhone to find out what PIN codes are (zdnet.com)
  iOS has a built-in blacklist of certain four-digit and six-digit PIN codes. But which combination of numbers are blacklisted, and does this…
• South Korea launches mask inventory apps to address shortages from COVID-19 (zdnet.com)
  The government is providing mask inventory data of pharmacies as an open API to help developers launch apps that notify civilians about the…
• Senate committee waves through Australia's AML/CTF amendments (zdnet.com)
  The committee considers that the Bill includes important measures that will strengthen Australia's capabilities to address money laundering…
• Intel says its new drivers give Lunar Lake PCs better gaming performance. (theverge.com)
  Intel might have already shifted its path away from building AI PCs with on-package memory, but if you have a laptop (like Dell’s XPS 13 93…
• Working in a coronavirus world: Strategies and tools for staying productive (zdnet.com)
  The trend of working from afar is experiencing a major boost as businesses shift to digital channels and more people avoid physical gatheri…
• Samsung might relocate TV and appliance production to avoid Trump tariffs. (theverge.com)
  Rival LG said it first, now Samsung says it might relocate manufacturing of its Visual Display and Digital Appliance business units. ”[We]…
• Alipay eyes 40m service providers with efforts to open up platform (zdnet.com)
  Alibaba is looking to rope in 40 million service providers in China as part of a three-year plan to expand the reach of its mobile payment…
• Tough day in court for Google Plus and Google Buzz. (theverge.com)
  First, Sundar Pichai used Google Plus to explain how the best product usually wins — as an example of a time Google lost. “I think I’m…
• Firefox 74 is out: Here are the key changes and features (zdnet.com)
  Firefox users, it's time to update your browser to get a raft of new features, such as DNS-Over-HTTPS, blocking Facebook from tracking you…
• Google’s TensorFlow is ready for quantum, but is AI ready for quantum? (zdnet.com)
  Google this week unveiled a new version of its TensorFlow toolkit for AI that will make circuits to run on quantum computing hardware. But…
• Identity management 101: How digital identity works in 2020 (zdnet.com)
  The integrity of the global distributed computing network depends extensively on how well users’ digital identities can be protected. As di…
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show is getting a 4K restoration for its 50th anniversary. (theverge.com)
  Fifty years after The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in 1975, the Walt Disney Studios Restoration team has overseen a 10-month project…
• Android’s quick settings might look a little iOS-y soon. (theverge.com)
  Android whisperer Mishaal Rahman has a thorough writeup for Android Authority detailing some of the potential UI changes he’s found under t…
• Apple CEO Tim Cook on TSMC’s new fab. (theverge.com)
  In a press release about TSMC breaking ground on a new Arizona chip fab, the Commerce Department quotes Cook: > “We’re proud to support the…
• This smart grill now costs $50 more thanks to tariffs. (theverge.com)
  The price hike for the Brisk It Zelos-450 Smart Grill, which went on sale yesterday, brings the wood-pellet grill with a side of AI to $450…
• Apple sends spyware warnings to more iPhone users. (theverge.com)
  Dutch right-wing activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek reported receiving a message from Apple, saying the company “detected a targeted mercenary s…
• The Internet of Kings: How IoT technology is helping to monitor cliffs surrounding Tutankhamun's (zdnet.com)
  Geologists studying the link between climate change and the stability of rock formations in the Valley of the Kings have deployed technolog…
• House Republicans drop their bid to strip the FTC’s antitrust authority. (theverge.com)
  Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) removed a provision from a budget package that would have stripped antitrust enforcement authority from the cons…
• Garmin’s new boat-focused smartwatch supports chartplotter voice commands. (theverge.com)
  The upgraded Quatix 8 starts at $1,199.99 for the 47mm model, offering an AMOLED display with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, titanium b…
• Should the cloud close the front door to the database? (zdnet.com)
  The recent MongoDB ransomware hack in the cloud that made headlines earlier this week raises questions as to whether cloud platform provide…
• MapR: A Hadoop rebel with a cause (zdnet.com)
  While MapR's open core strategy is no longer an outlier in the Hadoop ecosystem, its converged platform remains unique. While there remain…
• Headphone newcomers carve out success in the premium segment (zdnet.com)
  It may seem that there's no room for a company in the crowded headphone category for newcomers, but entrants are finding a place by banking…
• It’s time to load up your cart on Steam. (theverge.com)
  That’s because the Steam summer sale is about to begin. A bunch of games will be discounted starting at 1PM EDT/10AM PDT on June 26th, and…
• These teensy multi-protocol relays work with every platform. (theverge.com)
  Shelly’s Gen4 relays start at $18 and can automate anything that’s wired, from light switches and garage door openers to sprinkler systems…
• Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro (2016) review: Touch Bar-free model offers impressive battery life and (zdnet.com)
  The Touch Bar-free 13-inch MacBook Pro is an attractively designed laptop that could find a niche as a 'MacBook Air Pro' upgrade, but recen…
• A humble price increase. (theverge.com)
  Humble’s best known for curating video game bundles that give proceeds to charities. The Ziff Davis-owned company also sells a subscription…
• No possible way this can go wrong. (theverge.com)
  The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s director has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare a framework for considering crypto as an as…
• Amazon MGM has found its first James Bond director: Denis Villeneuve. (theverge.com)
  Amazon announced that the Blade Runner 2049 and Dune director is going to take on another high-profile franchise with the next James Bond f…
• Leica’s 100th anniversary M11-D sure is lovely, and likely to cost a small fortune. (theverge.com)
  Leica is announcing a special edition of its screen-less digital rangefinder camera alongside several other retro-styled limited editions.…
• How to use Apple's hardware diagnostics to find and fix Mac glitches (zdnet.com)
  When a Mac starts to act up, sometimes the problem is more than just a rogue software update. Sometimes, a hardware component goes bad. Her…
• Galaxy Note 7 exchanged: Two weeks without it had me running to the store (zdnet.com)
  Samsung's Note 7 battery issue was terrible for business, but the company stepped up quickly and now we see safe replacements appearing at…
• Dell Latitude 11 5179 review: A versatile business-class 2-in-1 (zdnet.com)
  A capable small-format business 2-in-1, the cost of the Latitude 11 5000 Series can mount when the optional keyboard and security features…
• Moto G4 Play review: The best $150 you can spend on a modern Android smartphone (zdnet.com)
  A few years ago, spending $100 to $150 on an Android smartphone meant you were willing to put up with excessive lag, a poor camera, no chan…
• Windows 10 tip: Turn off Cortana completely (zdnet.com)
  Five years after debuting in Windows 10, Cortana has changed dramatically and is no longer a fit for most Windows users. Use this tweak to…
• Boston Venom 2501-0P review: Dual-socket workstation with faster Xeon CPUs and a lot more (zdnet.com)
  As well as Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors, this compact dual-socket workstation gets a comprehensive overhaul with faster memory, liquid coolin…
• Flir One review: Thermal imaging on your smartphone (zdnet.com)
  The Flir One thermal imaging add-on for iOS and Android devices is a very desirable peice of tech. Whether it's a justifiable expense is qu…
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) review: More connections, but no touchscreen (zdnet.com)
  Lenovo has delivered another impressive ThinkPad X1 Carbon, albeit one that's distinctly evolutionary. Connectivity is improved, but the to…
• The GoPro Hero 13 Black is now easier to lose in a forest. (theverge.com)
  GoPro has released another limited edition color option of its Hero 13 Black action camera, following the polar white version that debuted…
• Sesame snaps up another Oculus VR co-founder. (theverge.com)
  Remember the first voice assistant I ever wanted to talk to twice? It’s headed by Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, and it just hired Oculus…
• This fun mod turned a Fisher-Price Game Boy into a functional emulator. (theverge.com)
  Like the Fisher-Price Game & Learn Controller, the Laugh & Learn Lil’ Gamer, which looks like a chunky colorful Game Boy, plays a series of…
• HP Pro Tablet 608 G1 review: Compact and well-built, but expensive (zdnet.com)
  HP's Pro Tablet 608 G1 is a compact and well-built Windows tablet with a high-resolution 7.9-inch screen. The entry-level price is on the h…
• Microsoft yanks latest Windows 10 release from its download server (zdnet.com)
  Without explanation, Microsoft has removed the just-released November update (version 1511) from the download page it offers to the general…
• Encryption is not the enemy: A 21st century response to terror (zdnet.com)
  Whenever terrorists strike, governments respond. It is in the quality and wisdom of those responses that the future of our society rests. D…
• VanMoof offers €1,000 discount to jilted S5 buyers. (theverge.com)
  Customers that never received their expensive e-bike due to the company’s bankruptcy are being offered a discount on the resurrected compan…
• Denmark is copyrighting deepfake wrongs. (theverge.com)
  The Danish government is proposing a copyright law amendment to give citizens ownership rights to their body, facial features, and voice, t…
• What's next in aaS? Workspace-as-a-Service (zdnet.com)
  According to a recent report by Transparency Market Research*, the Global WaaS market is valued at US$ 7.47 billion in 2014 and is expected…
• Google Nexus 6P review: Huawei's design results in the most premium Nexus ever (zdnet.com)
  The Nexus 6P is an awesome device and earns a near perfect 10. It has great specifications, provides you with the latest version of Android…
• 8BitDo’s customization software now supports more controllers on Macs. (theverge.com)
  The company has released an update to its Ultimate Software V2 that expands the number of devices you can customize using the macOS version…
• ASUS EeeBook E402M, First Take: Budget Windows laptop, with storage and screen quality issues (zdnet.com)
  Most of the compromises ASUS has made to achieve an affordable price point for this 14-inch Windows laptop are acceptable, but it's short o…
• Mario Kart World update shuts down the “random” track trick for online races. (theverge.com)
  Before the patch, the “random” track choice would teleport players to a course for a traditional three-lap race, allowing them to avoid the…