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The gloves are off: FBI argues it can force Apple to turn over iPhone source code
The FBI has gone all-out in its latest filing against Apple — and noted that it can compel the company to turn over the source code to iOS if it doesn’t play ball.
Fresh whistleblower allegations dog VW as dealers threaten to revolt
Volkswagen continues to take hits from all sides. It’s facing down a whistleblower lawsuit over alleged data deletions, it just fired its US CEO, and US dealerships are so angry, they’re talking about suing the company themselves.
We went to the weirdest concert ever with Doppler’s Here earbuds
We’ve all heard of photo filters (thanks, Instagram), but filters for live music is a foreign concept. But that’s exactly what Doppler Labs’ Here Active Listening earbuds do: They distort the sound around you based on different sound filters of … Continue reading
NASA successfully tests main Space Launch System main engine
The rocket engine that will take humanity into deep space has been test-fired for 500 seconds.
NASA successfully tests Space Launch System main engine
The rocket engine that will take humanity into deep space has been test-fired for 500 seconds.
Europeans, Russians launch joint mission to search for life on Mars
The Europeans and Russians jointly launched the first half of a two-part mission to Mars today. The Trace Gas Orbiter will search for the source of Mars’ periodic methane emissions and hunt for a landing site for a later rover … Continue reading
PlayStation Vue streaming plan goes nationwide by cutting broadcast channels
The battle for streaming-TV bundle supremacy just got a lot more interesting with Sony’s new PlayStation Vue packages. The new “Slim” PlayStation Vue plans start at $30 per month and include more than 55 TV channels, including ESPN, AMC, FX, … Continue reading
ET deals: Dell XPS 13 touchscreen ultraportable laptop for $1200
This XPS 13 from Dell is everything an ultraportable laptop should be. It’s thin, light, powerful, and extremely long-lasting. And with a built-in touchscreen, you get to decide exactly how you want to interact with your work and entertainment. There’s … Continue reading
Tested: 7 VPN services that help protect your privacy online
VPNs explained Virtual private networks (VPNs) have many uses. When connected to a VPN service, the websites you access think you’re at the location where the VPN server is located. This can help anonymize your Internet traffic so it’s much … Continue reading
FDA approves powered robotic exoskeleton for clinical and personal use
They’re calling it a “Segway with legs,” and it can help paraplegics walk again. While it can’t restore sensation, devices like the Indego exoskeleton could be an important component in helping individuals with spinal cord injuries regain their mobility.
