Some home automation systems are rife with holes, security experts say
A variety of network-controlled home automation devices lack basic security controls, making it possible for attackers to access their sensitive […]
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This Week in Tech 416: I'd Tap That Tree
HDMI sticks, UK porn switch, Google’s growth, human chow, and more.
Hardware, Technology
Android 4.3 hides support for 4K displays and granular permissions options
We already knew Android 4.3 focused on under-the-hood improvements, but it appears there are at least a couple more hidden
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Microsoft: Almost 90 percent of Citadel botnets in the world disrupted in June
Microsoft estimates that 88 percent of botnets running the Citadel financial malware were disrupted as a result of a takedown
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This Week in Tech 415: Kevin Throws
Raccoonercise, Yahoo Survivor, Hyperloop hype, 8-track clunk, and more.
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Ars Technica System Guide: July 2013
Compared to the massive, across the board shakeups seen in some updates, this iteration of the System Guide looks pretty
Hardware, Technology
Chromebooks take 20-25% of sub-$300 laptop market in US
The excitement surrounding netbooks is long gone, with every major manufacturer walking away from the market in favour of higher-margin
Hardware, Technology
The PC fights back: U.S. sales decline is slowing
Last week, the headlines screamed that computer shipments had plunged roughly 11 percent in the second quarter, after dropping a
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This Week in Tech 414
Download.com wrappers, defining “Do Not Track”, tyranny of the default, Dropbox backend, and more.
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Cable providers eager to enter internet streaming market
It appears some of the nation’s largest TV providers are feeling the heat from Netflix and other streaming services. Not