Samsung’s SmartThings hub suffered from 20 vulnerabilities that could have allowed attackers to control the internet-of-things devices connected to it. Thankfully, security intelligence firm …
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A prescient Steve Jobs predicted our obsession with mobile apps
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Magic Leap signs content deal with comics giant Grant Morrison
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Alphabet’s quarterly profits fall after $5 billion EU fine
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Snap’s payment service, Snapcash, is shutting down
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Verizon stops activating 3G phones
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Google Boils Down Water Data for New UN Environment Site
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Garmin Vivoactive 3 gets attractively low price drop
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