The web-based network which was used by the CIA to communicate with its sources was overcome by Iranians using text-book Google queries, a new exposé claims. The agency knew about the vulnerability, but failed to act on it. Probably the biggest failure of US intelligence since 9/11 has been the compromise of the CIA’s communication […]
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Adidas is using augmented reality to sell limited-edition sneakers
It’s never been easy to buy limited-edition sneakers, especially for consumers who may not have the same resources as a reseller. This can be anything from automated scripts (aka bots), to an army of people waiting in line outside a store ready to take all the stock. That’s why brands such as Nike and Adidas […]
‘Pokémon Go’ starts tracking steps using HealthKit and Google Fit
Pokémon Go players can finally unlock rewards without keeping the app open or using the game’s Plus tracking dongle. The Adventure Sync option ties into Google Fit or Apple Health tracking to dole out bonuses based on all the movement players do throughout the day. That should mean earning more Buddy Candy and hatching Eggs, […]
Cruise secrets: How to ALWAYS avoid the crowds when using onboard facilities
Cruise holidays are a popular choice with families wanting a trip around the world, yet come with a downside – long queues. With some cruise ships able to hold more than 3,000 passengers at a time, this can often result in crowded areas. Queues at breakfast as well as at the activities such as pool […]
Eden Hazard using Cristiano Ronaldo tactic to get Real Madrid move – Wes Brown EXCLUSIVE
That is according to Ronaldo’s former team-mate Wes Brown. Hazard flirted with a transfer from Chelsea to Los Blancos this summer, expressing openness to move to pastures new following the World Cup. The Blues managed to keep hold of their talisman, however, and the Belgian has started the season brilliantly. Hazard tops the Premier League […]
Using Technology to Preserve the Culture of a Chinatown Shop
Editor’s Note: This article is part of an oral-history series where Aaron Reiss interviewed the young-adult sons and daughters of Chinatown shopkeepers about how they are helping to keep their families’ businesses alive. Alice Liu, a 24-year-old community advocate, lends a hand at her parents’ small shop, GTW Tea and Water, which sells Chinese cultural […]
Saudi Arabia using the ‘oil weapon option’ could cause prices to soar to $150
AP Photo/Anis Belghoul There is increasing evidence Saudi Arabia was behind the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a US resident who has been a critic of the crown prince. After the US threatened sanctions against Saudi Arabia, the oil-rich country seemed to hint at its ability to hit back through the energy market. Analysts see a […]
Apple is using backpacks to collect map data in San Francisco
Apple’s quest to improve Maps’ accuracy appears to include some on-foot action. Former Engadget writer Dante Cesa has posted photos of an Apple Maps worker carrying a backpack loaded with cameras, LiDAR sensors and other equipment as he walked through San Francisco. It’s not certain what the exact goal was, but MacRumors speculated that he […]
Using Rocketmiles to Earn Points and Miles on Hotel Stays
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Dementia test: Alzheimer’s could be spotted five years before symptoms appear using this
DEMENTIA signs and symptoms can be difficult to spot because the disease can affect people differently. But scientists have created an AI which they claim can spot Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear.