Genius uses 19th-century tech to prove Google copied its song lyrics
Song lyrics website Genius says that it was able to prove that Google was copying its lyrics and publishing them on its own search results pages. The weird part? Genius also says that it was able to catch the search giant red-handed by using Morse code, a decidedly old-school form of communication tech.
Paid browsers are the future, and Firefox might offer a better deal than Chrome
An interview with Mozilla CEO Chris Beard by German magazine t3n has revealed that Mozilla, like Google, may be offering premium browsing features. But unlike Google, its method for doing so may be easier for its users to swallow, as it plans on letting free users keep their current services.
MacOS Catalina takes one more step toward merging the Mac and the iPad
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 with a keynote and a few announcements about what to expect from the next version of its flagship operating system. Here’s the rundown on the biggest features to expect from MacOS 10.15., including demise of iTunes and the inclusion of second screen support for iPads.
Everyone’s mad about Google blocking ad blockers in Chrome. Here’s why
Google has proposed changes to its Chrome extensions platform that involve, among other things, blocking adblockers on Google Chrome. In addition, the blocking of adblockers only seems to apply to Chrome users who don’t subscribe to G Suite Enterprise. Here’s why everybody is upset about it.
Oculus Rift S gets a release date, pre-orders are now available
The Oculus Rift S made its debut at the 2019 Game Developers Conference. Oculus's newest VR headset is expected to replace the original Oculus Rift as the company's flagship product. The new headset features a few new improvements and its design is the result of a partnership with Lenovo.
Yes, Google tracks and collects your online purchases through Gmail. But why?
Google has been tracking the purchase history of its users via Gmail. The company says that the tracking is an effort to provide users with a single place to view their shopping history, but there are some odd aspects that suggest that Google may have other motives for collecting this data.
Windows on a Chromebook is a dead dream, but something better could replace it
It seems that Google has scrapped its plans to let Chrome OS users dual boot Windows on a Chromebook. Recent code updates posted in Chromium Gerrit indicate that Google has canceled Project Campfire, ending its plans to let Chromebooks dual boot Windows and Chrome OS. But Google has a plan, and Campfire never fit into it.
Hackers collect payment and password info from more than 4,600 sites
Recent supply-chain attacks affecting an open-source web form project and an analytics service allowed hackers to collect the payment and password info from more than 4,600 websites. Both attacks involved the spread of malicious code that collected payment and password data from these websites.
Cooler Master’s slick gaming keyboard can pair up to 3 Bluetooth devices
Cooler Master’s latest low-profile, gaming keyboard was released this week and though it might be a little pricey at $120, early reviews indicate that it might be worth the price. With an exceptional battery life and enough memory to pair up to three devices, the SK621 might be worth considering.
All Chromebooks launched in 2019 will be Linux-ready out of the box
Google revealed at this year’s Google I/O that all of the Chromebooks launched in 2019 will have the ability to run Linux “right out of the box.” This covers all 2019 Chromebooks, including Intel and ARM-based ones. There are also other planned, developer-friendly Chromebook improvements.
USB drive issue blocks some PCs from receiving Windows 10 May 2019 update
Microsoft blocked some PCs from receiving the May 2019 Windows 10 update due to a USB drive error. The error can cause PCs with USB drives or SD cards attached to have incorrectly assigned letters to their internal and external drives. A future servicing update is expected to resolve the error.
Amazon drops deals on Razer, Netgear, and Western Digital PC accessories
Amazon is offering a wide variety of deep discounts on PC accessories from Razer, Netgear, and Western Digital for one day only. We’ve highlighted a few of their best discounts. You can grab routers, gaming mice, and external SSD hard drives at some of their lowest prices with Amazon’s deals.
Check out this video of a functional PC that’s encased in pasta
A YouTuber built a new chassis for an old Asus Transformer tablet out of uncooked pasta, hot glue, and the Asus tablet’s hardware, to create a PC that resembled lasagna. Check out his video of his pasta PC transformation and to see if the PC still works with its new pasta-based chassis.
MacOS update may include external display support for iPads
Apple’s upcoming MacOS may include a native external display support feature. This feature is expected to roll out with MacOS 10.15 and may support the use of iPads as an external display. If true, the new feature may be available this fall when the new MacOS is likely to be released.
Federal jury convicts malware creators of hijacking 400,000 computers
A federal jury has convicted two men from Romania of using malware to commit a laundry list of cyber crimes which resulted in the loss of millions of dollars and the hijacking of 400,000 computers. The men were convicted for a total of 21 criminal charges related to their long-running scheme.
Internet Explorer zero-day exploit makes files vulnerable to hacks on Windows PCs
There’s a Internet Explorer zero-day exploit capable of letting hackers steal your Windows PC’s files. A security researcher has published evidence of the zero-day exploit online and claims that Microsoft was aware of the vulnerability but opted not to patch it when notified by the researcher.
House votes to restore net neutrality rules, but effort faces long odds
The restoration of net neutrality gained a slim chance of moving forward when the Save the Internet Act received House approval this week. The net neutrality bill is an effort to restore protections established by the Obama administration’s Open Internet Order of 2015. It faces major hurdles in the Senate.