China to crack down on censor-busting services
The nation’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced plans to “clean up” unauthorised internet connections. The 14-month campaign will [...]
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Google reveals how it flagged 25,000 Android apps for malware
Without stirring up an annoying Android vs iOS debate, it’s a fact that Android plays host to more malware than iOS due, in part, to its open ecosystem. Luckily, Google [...]
CES 2017: New routers defend smart homes against hacks
Security firms have launched routers at CES that can stop smart household gadgets being hijacked by hackers. Symantec, BitDefender and Intel unveiled devices that scrutinise [...]
Google and Chrysler use Android to revamp the in-car touchscreen
Google and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) have worked together to build a new infotainment system on top of Android, the companies announced ahead of the beginning of CES today. The [...]
All New York City underground subway stations now have WiFi
Officials vowed that all of New York City’s underground subway stations would have WiFi by the end of 2016, and they’re meeting that goal… if only at the [...]
This startup wants to use AI to edit and pick your photos for you
You’d think the proliferation of smartphone photography would have sparked a revolution in digital cameras. Not so much. Sure, cameras are more connected now than ever, and [...]
Gear VR gets social with Oculus Rooms and Parties
A few months ago at Oculus’ annual developer conference, the company announced a couple of social VR features known simply as Parties and Rooms. Parties is basically [...]
The CSIRO’s wi-fi team is connecting the Amazon rainforest
The team that brought the world wi-fi is now hoping to track the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest and stream it back to the loungerooms of fellow scientists and nature [...]
The Cyber-Secret Futurist 