Новости за 16.09.2016

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A U.K. judge has ruled in favor of extraditing a British man to the U.S. on charges of hacking government computers, despite fears he may commit suicide.

I am not a camper … ask anyone who knows me.

However, in October 1975 I camped out for a night outside Fenway Park to score World Series tickets. Though the Red Sox lost that series, I still treasure the memories.

About a decade later, I camped out for two nights in front of a bank to claim one of a limited number of low-cost, government-backed mortgage loans so I could buy a condo. That suburban camping trip saved me many thousands of dollars over the next 20 years.

Never have I camped out to buy a telephone ... Читать дальше...

The FBI’s refusal to reveal how it accessed an iPhone 5c from a San Bernardino mass shooter will face scrutiny in court. USA Today’s parent company and two other news groups have filed a lawsuit against the agency, demanding it turn over the details.

Best Deals of the Week, September 12th - September 16th - Deal Alert

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The biggest raises in 2017 will go to data scientists, who can expect a 6.4% boost in pay next year. That’s well above the average 3.8% increase that’s predicted for tech workers, according to new data from Robert Half Technology.

Microsoft tries to protect user account credentials from theft in Windows 10 Enterprise, and security products detect attempts to pilfer user passwords. But all those efforts can be undone by Safe Mode, according to security researchers.

The Bank of England wants to open its interbank settlement service to blockchain technologies as part of a major revamp of the system.

Drones flying at or below 1,000ft are the targets of a proposed surveillance system from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

The PC market is showing signs of recovery, with Intel increasing its revenue guidance based on improved chip shipments.

AI-powered drones soon will be everywhere, monitoring crowds at major events, checking out traffic patterns on busy roads, surveying disaster sites, and inspecting airplanes.

Amazon Prime members get a special 50% discount on this folding keyboard from Microsoft. It pairs with any combination of 2 iPads, iPhones, Android, Windows tablets, and Windows Phones. Features a water repellent keyset and fabric to protect against accidents. Unfold to turn on, and fold to turn off. Pairs quickly and reliably with Bluetooth 4.0 technology. Its built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 3 months on a single charge. It currently averages 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon (read reviews)... Читать дальше...

The FBI has issued a plea for those who have been hit by ransomware to report this to federal law enforcement so that the country can get a better sense of just how bad this problem really is.

In an attempt to claw more Internet of Things (IoT) data market share, mobile network operator T-Mobile, in the U.S., is offering 50 MB of free 2G data service, per machine to machine (M2M) device, per month until the end of this year.

iPhone 7: A close look at the best new features

Apple’s new iPhone 7 models go on sale today, and as we’ve come to expect from Apple, they offer up no shortage of compelling new features. While the overall design of the iPhone 7 hasn’t changed, the improvements underneath the hood are extremely impressive. From an incredible new camera design to much-improved battery life enhancements, the iPhone 7 legitimately feels like a much more substantive upgrade than the iPhone 6s was last year.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered that Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones can only be carried by crew and passengers on planes if the phones are switched off and are not connected to charging equipment.

The iPhone 7 is already off to a booming start. Shortly after pre-orders began, Apple's carrier partners were blown away by unprecedented demand. Most notably, T-Mobile said that pre-orders were up 400% relative to the iPhone 6. Just yesterday, T-Mobile CEO John Legere added that the iPhone 7 is now the most pre-ordered device in T-Mobile history. On top of that, Sprint relayed that iPhone 7 pre-orders this year are up an astonishing 375% compared to last year. 

U.S. lawmakers are trying to stifle any hope that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden will receive a pardon. On Thursday, the House intelligence committee sent a letter to President Obama urging him to treat Snowden as a criminal.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) late Thursday issued an official recall of 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones.

Rejoice Linux fans; the OS will work on laptops with Intel's Kaby Lake chips.