Eleven-year-old root Linux kernel flaw found and patched
Linux system administrators should be on the watch for kernel updates because they fix a local privilege escalation flaw that…
Fitbit's $23M Pebble purchase lower than expected, under financial pressure from Apple Watch success
Fitbit has confirmed it paid $23 million for smartwatch maker Pebble, far below the expected value of the deal when…
Someone Finally Mapped Cape Town’s Bewildering Taxi Network
For decades, Cape Town’s commuters have learned to navigate the city’s vast informal taxi network by word of mouth. Now they…
Google Play Music version 7.4 adds “recents” option, song count now stands at 40 million
In the latest Google Play Music update, Google has added a “recents” option to the menu where you’ll find all…
Samsung Plans Small Scale Relaunch of Refurbished Note7 Phones Later This Year [Updated]
Samsung plans on selling modified versions of the troublesome Galaxy Note7 device in emerging markets later in 2017, according to…
Apple Has at Least Five Different Groups Working on Wireless Charging Ahead of iPhone 8
Apple is widely expected to launch its first iPhone with wireless charging capabilities later this year, but rumors remain conflicting…
Why Trump’s Attack on a California Railroad Should Trouble You
No matter where you live. The post Why Trump’s Attack on a California Railroad Should Trouble You appeared first on…
Federal court rules police can't force building-wide iPhone fingerprint unlocks
Possibly reversing recent trends in law enforcement, a U.S. federal court in Illinois has ruled that warrants can’t be used…
What Is 5G, and When Do I Get It?
The mobile industry is buzzing about this next generation of high-speed wireless service. The post What Is 5G, and When…
Amid cyberattacks, ISPs try to clean up the internet
If your computer’s been hacked, Dale Drew might know something about that. Drew is chief security officer at Level 3…