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Could a robot write this article?
Chinese internet company Tencent last week published a 1000-word article written by a robot. How nervous should human writers be?
Who gives the best advice about password security?
Britain’s GCHQ has just produced a great document about password security. We like it, and we think you should read it…
Drones buzz around LAPD chopper, crash into US Open and football stadiums
Police arrested operators who allegedly threatened lives by crashing UAVs into stadiums or flying within sneezing distance of a helicopter.
Smartwatch sensors can be used to eavesdrop on the keys you’re typing
Researchers have shown that a smartwatch’s motion sensors can be used to detect what keys you’re pressing with your left hand and thus guess at the words you’re typing.
Library to close down anonymous Tor browsing after DHS pressure
Within a few weeks of setting up as a relay, DHS let it be known that the library’s plans to eventually become a Tor exit node might not be a wise course of action.
Dad sues Facebook after 11-year-old shared photos and messages with men
The father of a young girl has sued Facebook for failing to enforce its age restriction policy after claiming his daughter was exposed to sexual predators when she signed up for an account at age 11.
Founder of collapsed Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox arrested, charged again
Mt. Gox infamously impoded with hundreds of thousands of bitcoins “missing.” Finding out what happened is an ongoing exercise…
AI surveillance camera tells you what it sees when it recognises you
Thanks to two researchers, we have a window into what those cameras think as they capture our images and movements.
Microsoft downloads Windows 10 to your computer even if you don’t want it yet
Microsoft really wants people to upgrade to Windows 10. So it’s downloaded the new operating system – secretly? – on Windows 7 and 8 PCs that have automatic updates turned on.