Amar Toor
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Two explosions reported at Houston-area chemical plant
Arkema says there is still a risk of additional explosions at its Crosby, TX plant → Read More
WikiLeaks website apparently hacked by OurMine
WikiLeaks’ website appears to have been hacked by a group called OurMine, whose previous hacks have targeted tech CEOs, companies, and news sites. As of early Thursday morning, the WikiLeaks.org homepage displayed a message that read: “Hi, it’s OurMine (Security Group), don’t worry we are just testing your…. blablablab, oh wait, this is not a security test! Wikileaks, remember when you… → Read More
Uber will no longer track your location after your ride is over
Uber has decided to remove a controversial feature that allowed the company to track the location of users even when they weren’t using the ride-hailing app. Uber Chief Security Officer Joe... → Read More
Domino’s and Ford will test self-driving pizza delivery cars
Ford and Domino’s Pizza are teaming up to test self-driving pizza delivery cars in Michigan, as part of an effort to better understand how customers respond to and interact with autonomous... → Read More
Members of Trump’s cybersecurity council resign in protest
Several members of a White House cybersecurity council resigned last week in protest over President Donald Trump’s response to the violence in Charlottesville and the decision to withdraw from the... → Read More
Shark-detecting drones take to the skies in Australia
Australia will deploy a fleet of drones to patrol its shores for sharks next month, as part of an effort to enhance beach safety. As Reuters reports, the drones are equipped with AI-powered... → Read More
German students win Hyperloop Pod competition after reaching 200 mph
A team of 30 students from Germany won the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod competition on Sunday, with their prototype pod reaching a speed of 324 kilometers per hour (201 miles per hour). The team, named W... → Read More
Apple removes popular apps in Iran due to US sanctions
Apple removed several popular Iranian apps from its app stores this week, telling developers that the apps were blocked due to US sanctions against Iran. The move was met with criticism from Iran’s... → Read More
NFL partners with Tencent to stream live games in China
The National Football League this week announced a new streaming deal with Chinese internet giant Tencent, as the league looks to expand its overseas audience. The three-year deal, announced... → Read More
Trump elevates Cyber Command, setting the stage for NSA separation
The Trump administration this week elevated the US Cyber Command to a Unified Combatant Command, in a long-awaited move that underscores the growing importance of cyber warfare. The decision,... → Read More
Google removes Gab app for violating hate speech policy
Gab, the social network that has become popular among members of the alt-right, was removed from the Google Play Store this week for violating Google’s hate speech policy. The company announced... → Read More
Barack Obama’s response to Charlottesville violence is the most liked tweet in history
Former President Barack Obama’s response to this week’s violence in Charlottesville has become the most liked tweet ever. The tweet, posted late Saturday, was the first in a series of three quoting... → Read More
UK plans to ban sales of diesel and petrol cars by 2040
The UK plans to ban sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles by 2040, The Guardian reports, as part of a government campaign to improve air quality. Environment Secretary Michael Gove is expected... → Read More
This African park has a high-tech plan to combat poachers
Security has long been a major concern at wildlife reserves in Africa, where rhino and elephant populations have been decimated by poachers in recent years. But a park in Rwanda is betting on a new... → Read More
Telegram says it will remove terrorist content after Indonesia threatens a ban
Telegram will create a team of moderators to remove "terrorist-related content" in Indonesia, co-founder Pavel Durov said on Sunday, after the Indonesian government threatened to ban the encrypted... → Read More
France looks to curb its growing anti-vaccination movement with a new law
France, the birthplace of vaccine pioneer Louis Pasteur, has a major problem with vaccines. Skepticism around the safety of vaccines has soared in the country, fueled by growing distrust in public... → Read More
Afghan girls granted US visas for robotics competition after twice being denied
A team of Afghan girls will be allowed to enter the US for a robotics competition, Politico reports, after twice having their visa applications rejected for unknown reasons. White House spokeswoman... → Read More
China will reportedly begin blocking VPNs next year
China has moved to block all virtual private networks (VPNs) by next year, according to a report from Bloomberg, in what would mark a significant crackdown on citizens’ access to the open web. C... → Read More
Pro-Trump Twitter bots were also used to target Macron, research shows
Twitter bots that were used in support of Donald Trump during last year’s presidential campaign were also used to target Emmanuel Macron ahead of France’s presidential election, a new study has... → Read More
Laptop ban lifted on US-bound flights from Dubai and Istanbul
The Trump administration’s laptop ban has been lifted for US-bound flights out of Dubai and Istanbul, according to Emirates and Turkish Airlines. In a statement to Reuters on Wednesday, an... → Read More