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White Hat Hackers Expose Iridium Satellite Security Flaws
In a recent demonstration, German white hat hackers showed how to intercept text messages sent via the U.S. satellite communication system Iridium and locate users with an accuracy of about 4 ...
When software updates actually improve—instead of ruin—our favorite devices
For many, there's a feeling of dread associated with software updates to your favorite gadget. Updates to a beloved gadget ...
The Omnipresent Engineer: How Computer Vision At The Edge Is Changing The Way Products Are Made
Computer vision lets engineers identify bottlenecks, track time and motion and assess performance across production lines and ...
C. Richard Kramlich, Early Investor in Silicon Valley, Dies at 89
He was among the first backers of Apple Computer and 3Com, earning windfalls, but it was his humaneness that distinguished ...