Microsoft releases Windows Defender extensions for Chrome and Firefox

Microsoft has developed and started testing Windows Defender Application Guard extensions for both Chrome and Firefox to better protect enterprise PCs. The feature, which used to be an Edge exclusive, keeps PCs safe by opening web pages not included…

Stanford study finds Apple Watch can detect irregular heart rhythms

Stanford has released the results of its Apple Watch-based heart study more than a year after it began, and it appears to have been a success, with a few caveats. Only 0.5 percent of the more than 400,000 volunteers received warnings of irregular he…

Okay Google, Let's Maim the Wet Bandits for $124

Skip the “Should AI Have Human Rights?” debate until next year and welcome a Google Home Hub into your home for just $125 and make the sadist and noted domestic terrorist, Kevin McCallister proud.

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The Simpsons Producers Worked With Riot Games On An Upcoming Esports Episode

Bart Simpson is entering the world of esports in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. The staff behind The Simpsons even talked to Riot Games to help make the episode feel more “authentic.”

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Australia Bans Milo Yiannopoulos Over Christchurch Massacre Comments 

The career of Milo Yiannopoulos took another hit on Saturday when the Australian government canceled a visa it had granted just a week ago to the heavily indebted right-wing troll for a speaking tour scheduled later this year.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Will Return to TV After Sexual Misconduct Investigation

The National Geographic Channel and Fox Broadcasting said they have completed their investigation of astrophysicist and TV celebrity Neil deGrasse Tyson over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, and will air two of his shows that have been postponed, Entertainment Weekly reported on Friday.

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Recommended Reading: Beto O'Rourke and Cult of the Dead Cow


Beto O’Rourke’s secret membership in America’s oldest hacking group
Joseph Menn,
Reuters

Beto O’Rourke: Democratic presidential candidate and… member of a hacking group? Reuters reports the former Texas congressman once belonged to Cult of the D…

Mass Shooters Exploited Internet For Years, New Zealand Took It To A New Level

The Christchurch massacre was built on existing far-right memes that fueled a live-streaming gunman’s viral aspirations.

Nite Ize's Longest Reusable Gear Tie Is Down To Its Best Price

Nite Ize’s 64" long, reusable, bendable gear tie can wrangle a lot of cables on your desk, and at $10, it’s never been cheaper. Even if that’s overkill for your cords, this thing is big and durable enough to hold together garden hoses, pieces of lumber, and more.

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My Trick for Watching Scary Movies Even Though I'm a Total Coward

I wasn’t particularly interested in Bird Box. And then there were memes. There were so many memes, my god. So I became interested insofar as I wanted a little more context to understand what people were laughing about. But based on the Wikipedia description and the trailer on Netflix, this was a movie that would offer…

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