An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Almost 2,000 Robinhood Markets accounts were compromised in a recent hacking spree that siphoned off customer funds, a sign that the attacks were more widespread than was previously known. A person with knowledge of an internal review, who asked not to be identified because the findings aren’t public, provided the estimated figure. When…
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Amazon’s Latest Gimmicks Are Pushing the Limits of Privacy
At the end of September, Amazon debuted two especially futuristic products within five days of each other: a small autonomous surveillance drone, called Ring Always Home Cam, and a palm recognition scanner, called Amazon One. “Both products aim to make security and authentication more convenient — but for privacy-conscious consumers, they also raise red flags,” reports Wired. From the report: Amazon’s…
What To Do With Fall Leaves | 11 Smart Ways
Are you wondering what to do with fall leaves? Be glad as they are like free loads of treasure strewn all over your yard. Here are some things you can do with these organic gold. RELATED: 17 Fall Decorations To Dress Up Your Home For The Season 11 Clever Tips on What to Do With Fall…Continue Reading
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Inside the secret lives of synchronous fireflies
In the Smoky Mountains, thousands of fireflies flash in unison. Researchers want to know how. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/inside-secret-lives-synchronous-fireflies-video…
Mercedes-Benz Teases ‘Highest-Efficiency Electric Car In the World’ With Over 750 Miles of Range
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: Mercedes-Benz teases a new super-efficient electric car concept, the Vision EQXX, with more than 750 miles of range on a single charge. At Daimler’s latest company update, the automaker teased a new technical program to develop “the longest-range and highest-efficiency electric car the world has ever seen.” Mercedes-Benz’s head of research and development,…
Can you see the Big Dipper in autumn?
Sure, it’s easy to recognize, but sometimes the Big Dipper is low in the northern sky, or not visible at all. That’s the case now, in the evening. How to spot it. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/can-you-see-the-big-dipper-in-autumn…
How to Plan Your Job Search
The goal of this resource is to help you take control of your job search timeline and provide you with strategies for advancing your job search process. It will be most useful for people who need to find a job within a certain timeframe and who want to be as effective as possible at every […]
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Some Google Search Rivals Lose Footing on Android System
A system Google set up to promote competition on Android has left some smaller search engines having trouble gaining traction, fueling rivals’ complaints about the tech giant’s compliance with a European Union antitrust decision ahead of potential U.S. charges. From a report: Since March, Alphabet-owned Google has been showing people in Europe who set up new mobile devices running the company’s…
Amazon’s Data-Request Portal for Police is Visible on the Web
“Anyone can access portions of a web portal used by law enforcement to request customer data from Amazon,” reports TechCrunch, “even though the portal is supposed to require a verified email address and password…” Only time sensitive emergency requests can be submitted without an account, but this requires the user to “declare and acknowledge” that they are an authorized law enforcement…
The Best Chrome Extensions To Prevent Creepy Web Tracking
Wired has highlighted several browser extensions that “are a simple first step in improving your online privacy.” Other steps to take include adding a privacy-first browser and VPN to further mask your web activity. An anonymous reader shares the report: Privacy Badger is one of the best options for blocking online tracking in your current browser. For a start, it’s created…