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• Bloodhound 1,000mph car goes into administration - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018
  The UK-led supersonic car project runs into a major funding roadblock that could stall it for good.
  
• Alligator found underneath car in Kansas, police say - FOX News
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018
  This critter isn’t staying in one Kansas city for long.
  
• Linux taskset Command Tutorial for Beginners (with Examples) - LinuxToday News
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018
  

  HowToForge: Processor affinity is a feature that allows you to bind or unbind processes to a particular central processing unit, or a range of CPUs.

  
  
• Bookmark Terminal Commands And Easily Retrieve Them Using Marker - LinuxToday News
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018
  

  LinuxUprising: Marker is a command bookmark manager for the console.

  
  
• How OpenStack Barbican deployment options secure your cloud - LinuxToday News
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018
  

  opensource.com: Are your secrets secure?

  
  
• Four Web Browsers for the Linux Command Line - LinuxToday News
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018
  

  This article shows you four ways to use the web through the Linux Terminal by explaining ways to install and use the Terminal as a web-browser.

  
  
• Cloud Foundry Goes All-In With Kubernetes - LinuxToday News
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  

  DataCenterKnowledge: Further proof probably isn't needed to confirm that Kubernetes has become the de facto standard when it comes to container orchestration

  
  
• Linux Cat Command - LinuxToday News
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  

  Linuxize: The cat command is one of the most widely used command in Linux.

  
  
• How to Enable and Monitor PHP-FPM Status in Nginx - LinuxToday News
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  

  Tecmint: One of the useful features of php-fpm is the built-in status page, which can help you monitor its health.

  
  
• Exploring the Linux kernel: The secrets of Kconfig/kbuild - LinuxToday News
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  

  Dive into understanding how the Linux config/build system works.

  
  
• Social media moderators: Blur your eyes - BBC News - Technology
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  Why one content moderator couldn't shake hands for three years after she left her job.
  
• 'Brain-eating' amoeba that killed New Jersey man likely came from Texas water park: report - FOX News
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  A brain-eating amoeba that killed a New Jersey man last month most likely came from a visit to a  Texas water resort, health officials said.
  
• 'Vampire' child discovered buried in 5th century Italian cemetery - FOX News
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  The remains of a 10-year-old biting on a stone have been unearthed by archaeologists in a 5th Century Italian cemetery, evidence suggesting a “vampire burial” to prevent the child’s return from the dead.
  
• Bees briefly ceased to buzz during total solar eclipse, study finds - FOX News
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018
  For just a few minutes during last year’s total solar eclipse, a small creature ceased to buzz: bees.
  
• 85 million-year-old sea monster found in Kansas - FOX News
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  A "neonate-sized Tylosaurus specimen" (a type of mosasaur), has been identified and examined, with researchers looking at broken bones, including its snout, braincase and upper jaw.
  
• Soyuz rocket failure: Booster separation was to blame for botched launch, Russia says - FOX News
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  Russia says that a problem with the separation of first and second stage booster rockets was to blame for Thursday’s failed Soyuz launch.
  
• Nazi hunters who found 'Butcher of Lyon' are honored - FOX News
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  When they married in 1963, Serge and Beate Klarsfeld swore a lifelong mission together: to track down Nazis, by both "legal and illegal" methods, so justice could be meted out.
  
• Wales' 5G advisory group criticised for being all men - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  The appointment of eight men to the expert panel for Wales faced a backlash on Twitter.
  
• Is it the end of the supermarket checkout till? - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  M&S is the latest shop to test a "scan and go" app, meaning shoppers don't need to use a till.
  
• Facebook shuts down 'spammy' politics pages - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  Political sites with millions of followers have been purged in a Facebook crackdown on spam.
  
• Ubuntu 18.10 Brings Cosmic Cuttlefish to the Linux Desktop - LinuxToday News
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  

  eWEEK: New version of popular Linux distribution gets an updated look.
  
  

  
  
• South Carolina woman says crawfish were ‘crawling all over the yard’ after Tropical Storm Michael - FOX News
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  Tropical Storm Michael left a South Carolina woman with a very unusual crawfish infestation Thursday. 
  
• 'Gay penguins' to raise first chick; given foster egg at Sydney aquarium - FOX News
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  Sphen and Magic have become so inseparable they have been allowed to start a nest with each other in Sea Life, in Sydney, Australia. 
  
• ‘Killer’ tiger hunt: Trackers use Calvin Klein scent in desperate attempt to catch big cat - FOX News
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018
  Rangers in India are using Calvin Klein scent in an attempt to catch an elusive ‘killer’ tiger, according to reports.
  
• The world's longest non-stop flight takes off from Singapore - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  The Singapore Airlines aircraft has begun its near 19-hour, 15,000km flight to New York.
  
• Take me to your leader! MPs to quiz robot - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  A robot called Pepper is to take MPs' questions about artificial intelligence.
  
• WhatsApp fixes booby-trap video call bug - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  The vulnerability left WhatsApp users at risk of losing control of their account just by answering a call
  
• Microsoft tackles 'horrifying' Bing search results - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  Bing suggests overtly racist pages to people who look up terms linked to ethnicity, researcher finds
  
• US weapons systems can be 'easily hacked' - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  A government report has found mission critical cyber-flaws in the US's cutting-edge weapon systems.
  
• Apple hires engineers from UK company Dialog - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 11 Oct 2018
  The deal represents one of Apple's biggest takeovers in headcount terms.
  
• Walmart planning 'net-connected trolley' - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  Patent for a trolley that measures heart rate, walking speed, temperature and grip is lodged in US.
  
• Vodafone's Martin Freeman break-up advert banned - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  The Advertising Standards Authority says the advert implied customers could leave their contract any time.
  
• Google appeals against €4.3bn Android fine - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  The company appeals against a fine for allegedly using the Android operating system to cement its dominance.
  
• German satellites sense Earth's lumps and bumps - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  The German space agency releases a spectacular 3D map of the Earth's land surfaces.
  
• James Murdoch tipped to lead Tesla board - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  Tesla must replace Elon Musk as board chairman as part of a settlement with US financial regulators.
  
• BBC News disrupted by software glitch - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  The BBC had to replace live broadcasts with recorded material on its TV news channels for about an hour.
  
• Amazon scrapped 'sexist AI' tool - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 10 Oct 2018
  Reuters claims that a secret AI recruitment tool was abandoned after it showed bias towards men.
  
• Google drops $10bn battle for Pentagon data contract - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  The tech giant, under scrutiny over a data lapse, has scrapped plans to bid for a high-profile contract.
  
• Virgin Galactic to reach space in 'weeks not months' - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  Company founder Richard Branson says the company is "tantalisingly close" to its first trip.
  
• Facebook’s New Gadget Is a Video-Chat Screen With a Camera That Follows You - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  At a time when trust in its services is eroding, the social network introduced Portal and Portal Plus, its first major effort to build consumer hardware from scratch.
  
• Uber drivers stage UK strikes over pay and conditions - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  "Hundreds" of drivers are expected to switch off their apps from 1pm, say union organisers.
  
• Sony PlayStation 4 will get 'next-generation' successor - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  The gaming firm's president says a next-generation console is "necessary" despite streaming technology.
  
• Microsoft's Minecraft ends support on Apple TV - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 09 Oct 2018
  The game will no longer be updated and refunds are available, Microsoft says.
  
• Facebook Portal video chat screens raise privacy concerns - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  Two camera-enabled smart devices for the home are unveiled in the midst of a privacy crisis.
  
• Microsoft pauses Windows 10 update after files disappear - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  Some Microsoft users complained their files vanished after installing the latest update for Windows 10.
  
• Facebook's UK tax bill jumps as profits rise - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  The social media giant's bill triples to £15.8m - but will fall to £7.4m because of a tax credit.
  
• Heathrow fined for USB stick data breach - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  A worker lost a USB stick containing personal data which was later found by a member of the public.
  
• Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket lights up California sky - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  Launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Falcon 9 rocket took an Argentine satellite into orbit.
  
• Google iPhone data privacy case blocked by High Court - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 08 Oct 2018
  Campaign group Google You Owe Us wanted compensation for people whose handsets were allegedly tracked.
  
• A Good Appetite: Indian Cooks Embrace the Instant Pot - NYT > Personal Tech
  Sun, 07 Oct 2018
  The electric pressure cooker is well suited for many Indian dishes, and a slew of new cookbooks are seizing on its popularity.
  
• Yusaku Maezawa: Why I've bought a ticket to the Moon - BBC News - Technology
  Sat, 06 Oct 2018
  Space X's mission to the Moon will be the first lunar journey by humans since 1972.
  
• How to Charge Your Phone Faster - NYT > Personal Tech
  Thu, 04 Oct 2018
  No time to wait for your phone to charge up? No problem — these tips will get you the most battery power in the least amount of time.
  
• Tech Fix: Wireless Charging Is Here. So What Is It Good For? - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 03 Oct 2018
  The technology, also known as magnetic induction, is a relatively new feature for powering iPhones and popular Android phones. Most people don’t use it, but here are a few benefits.
  
• Tech We’re Using: Setting Up Your Tech on the Assumption You’ll Be Hacked - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 03 Oct 2018
  Sheera Frenkel, who writes about cybersecurity for The Times, explains how she safeguards her devices, and why passwords remain a weak link for more people.
  
• Fork Over Passwords or Pay the Price, New Zealand Tells Travelers - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  Customs officials will now require people entering the country to open phones and other devices for inspection if asked.
  
• State of the Art: Why You Shouldn’t Use Facebook to Log In to Other Sites - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  Facebook offered a convenient and secure way to sign up for online services. A major hack shows it failed at its one job.
  
• Tech Fix: Facebook Was Hacked. 3 Things You Should Do After the Breach. - NYT > Personal Tech
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  The social networking giant said attackers had exploited a weakness that enabled them to hijack the accounts of nearly 50 million users. Here are some tips for securing your account.
  
• Tech Tip: Spare Your Friends: Make a Mini-Movie of Your Fabulous Vacation - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Showing all of the videos from your travels can be cumbersome. Instead, stitch them together into a short highlight reel.
  
• Tech We’re Using: The Sun Sets. The Wind Dies. But Energy Data Is Relentless. - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Alternative power sources have upended the electric grid. Ivan Penn, who covers the beat, discusses the changes and how he keeps track of them.
  
• The NYT Is on It: Zendaya Is Meechee Is a Post-Vine Vine - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 25 Sep 2018
  And now we can all say Zendaya properly.
  
• The Most Fun (and Useful) Things You Can Do With an Amazon Echo or Google Home - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 25 Sep 2018
  Smart home devices will tell you the weather and answer trivia questions, sure, but they can do so much more. Try these tips to streamline your day, relax a little or just have some fun.
  
• Tech Fix: The iPhone XS and XS Max Review: Big Screens That Are a Delight to Use - NYT > Personal Tech
  Fri, 21 Sep 2018
  Apple’s new smartphones start at $999 and $1,099, but their superb cameras and screens make them worth the high prices, our reviewer writes.
  
• Tech Fix: Apple Watch Series 4 Review: A Big Step for Wearable Gadgets - NYT > Personal Tech
  Fri, 21 Sep 2018
  The faster speeds and larger screen sound boring on paper. But an electrical heart sensor gives a glimpse of the promise to come, our reviewer writes.
  
• Tech We’re Using: Windows on How Cities Change Can Be All Too Captivating - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 19 Sep 2018
  Technology is crowding curbs with ride hailers and keeping homeowners fixated on housing values. Here are the tools that Emily Badger, a writer for The Upshot, uses to analyze the ripple effects.
  
• Advertising: Before You Buy That Couch, an App Will Put It in Your Living Room - NYT > Personal Tech
  Sun, 16 Sep 2018
  Furniture dealers have been trying to take advantage of augmented reality technology in ads to attract more customers.
  
• 5 Functional Smartwatches Chic Enough for Everyday Wear - NYT > Personal Tech
  Sun, 16 Sep 2018
  Finding a smartwatch that balances form and function can be difficult, but these five options offer the features you need to track activity, play music and more — without weighing down your wrist.
  
• Tech We’re Using: When Cryptocurrencies Fluctuate, He Uses These Tech Tools to Keep Track - NYT > Personal Tech
  Thu, 13 Sep 2018
  Technology has helped spawn a virtual currency market, which is highly volatile. Here’s how Nathaniel Popper, who covers cryptocurrencies, keeps on top of the changes.
  
• Apple Unveils Bigger iPhones at Higher Prices, and a Heart-Tracking Watch - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 12 Sep 2018
  Apple showed new smartphones — including its biggest ever — for higher prices, and upgraded its smart watches so they become more of a health device.