The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act might not get quite so much use in the future. The Verge says the Supreme Court has limited the scope of the CFAA in a 6-3 ruling. The law doesn’t cover instances when someone is abusing a network they’re allowed to access, according to the decision. They could still… Continue reading Supreme Court narrows the scope of a key anti-hacking law
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WatchOS 8 app ‘leaks’ hint at a more independent Apple Watch
The Apple Watch might not be quite so closely tied to your iPhone after WWDC. MacRumors reports that developer Khaos Tian has discovered App Store profile info referencing unannounced Watch-native versions of the Contacts and Tips apps found on other Apple devices. While there isn’t much to see beyond the names, this suggests watchOS 8… Continue reading WatchOS 8 app ‘leaks’ hint at a more independent Apple Watch
El Salvador may be the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender
El Salvador might become the first country to formally accept a well-known cryptocurrency. According to CNBC, President Nayib Bukele said he would propose a bill that makes Bitcoin legal tender alongside the US dollar. The government would team with digital wallet firm Strike to build a financial framework around the digital monetary format. Strike’s founder,… Continue reading El Salvador may be the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender
This portable thermal printer is on sale for $70 right now
This content is made possible by our sponsor; it is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Engadget’s editorial staff. Portable printers are useful if you ever need to make a hard copy of your digital photography while on the go. With a pocket printer, you can render an image just… Continue reading This portable thermal printer is on sale for $70 right now
Microsoft says it blocked Tiananmen Square searches outside China due to ‘error’
Microsoft says Bing blocked searches for the Tiananmen Square ‘tank man’ outside the US due to ‘human error.’ Go to Source
Fossil won’t upgrade existing watches to the revamped Wear OS
Don’t assume your current Wear OS smartwatch will benefit from Google’s team-up with Samsung. Fossil executives Greg McKelvey and Steve Prokup told CNET in an interview that the company’s existing Wear OS watches won’t get upgrades to the reworked software. Your Fossil Gen 5 will likely be stuck with an aging interface, unfortunately. If you… Continue reading Fossil won’t upgrade existing watches to the revamped Wear OS
Twitter suspended in Nigeria amid face-off over president’s tweet
Twitter is once again facing blowback for taking action on a political leader’s tweets. As Reuters reports, Nigeria says it has suspended Twitter for allegedly “undermining” the country by removing a tweet from President Muhammadu Buhari. Twitter said the post violated its abuse policy by threatening to punish secessionists that allegedly attacked government buildings. Attorney… Continue reading Twitter suspended in Nigeria amid face-off over president’s tweet
Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla team up for a ‘common vision’ on extensions
The major browser makers — Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla — are working together “to advance a common browser extension platform.” This newly formed WebExtensions Community Group explained what it doesn’t plan to do, “plan to specify, standardize or coordinate around extension signing or delivery,” while still making it easier for developers to write the… Continue reading Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla team up for a ‘common vision’ on extensions
Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack linked to a single VPN login
Last month’s oil pipeline ransomware incident that spurred fuel shortages/hoarding and a $4.4 payout to the attackers has apparently been traced back to an unused but still active VPN login. Mandiant exec Charles Carmakal told Bloomberg that their analysis of the attack found that the suspicious activity on Colonial Pipeline’s network started April 29th. While… Continue reading Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack linked to a single VPN login
USAF looks into commercial rocket-powered cargo delivery
The US military is expanding an experimental program that could one day see the Space Force use reusable rockets to move material and equipment across the planet. Per CNBC, the Pentagon is moving forward on a project called Rocket Cargo where it will study spacecraft that can land on a variety of surfaces and air-drop… Continue reading USAF looks into commercial rocket-powered cargo delivery