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23rd of April 2018
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Standards Milestone Could Mark Beginning of End for Passwords2018-04-11 13:59:51
A Web standards milestone could point to the end of the road for pesky passwords. The new standard, WebAuthn, has won near-final approval from the Wor -
Palo Alto Networks Sales VP Amy Slater: Be Human2018-04-11 10:00:00
"People have a fear that if they show any type of vulnerability, that's a bad thing," said Palo Alto Networks Sales VP Amy Slater. "But I've lear -
Open-Sourced Windows File Manager Gets New Life on Windows 102018-04-10 13:31:13
Microsoft has rummaged deep into its archive for its latest contribution to the open source community: Windows File Manager. Originally bundled with W -
Researchers to Put Facebook's Role in Elections Under Magnifying Glass2018-04-10 12:43:37
A group of nonprofits have agreed to fund an initiative to study Facebook's role in elections and democracy. The organizations will pay the expenses -
Turning Social Media From a Problem Into a Solution2018-04-09 13:56:49
The shooting incident that took place last week at YouTube had less to do with guns than with the failure of the police to act on information in a tim -
Facebook Comes Up With a New Data Access Plan2018-04-06 08:00:00
Facebook has announced an update to its policies for restricting data access on its platform. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also discussed some of Facebook's n -
Bluestar Gives Arch Linux a Celestial Glow2018-04-05 13:40:36
Using most any Arch Linux distro usually involves balancing the desire for hands-on control of the OS against the attraction of convenient installatio -
Curves, Gestures May Be in iPhone's Future2018-04-05 13:02:38
Gesture control and a curved body may be in the iPhone's future. Apple has been experimenting with those features for the iPhone, and they could be r -
Intel Hits the Gas Pedal With 8th Gen Core Processors2018-04-05 10:00:00
Intel has unveiled its latest family of 8th generation Core processors. "As with previous new-gen Core launches, these initial solutions are aimed at -
Mozilla Trumpets Altered Reality Browser2018-04-04 13:35:39
The Mozilla Foundation has unveiled its plans for Firefox Reality, a browser designed specifically for mixed reality headsets. The browser combines th -
3 Injured in YouTube HQ Shooting, Female Suspect Dead2018-04-04 08:00:00
A female suspect is dead and at least three people were wounded in a mass shooting incident Tuesday at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California. -
TelaDietitian CEO Jackie Elnahar: Remember Your Mission2018-04-03 12:11:06
Starting a new online service "was a great business opportunity to combine nutrition with technology," said Jackie Elnahar, CEO of TelaDIetitian. "
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Watch This Robot Assemble an Ikea Chair2018-04-21 00:02:18
Designed by a team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, the robot can to assemble Ikea's Stefan chair in about 20 minutes. -
Where Are the Great Voice Phones?2018-04-21 00:02:18
Voice-calling technology is advancing, but simple voice phones are being left behind. Why won't our carriers offer us a great one? -
Twitter Bans Ads From Russia's Kaspersky Lab2018-04-21 00:02:18
The CEO of Kaspersky Lab is demanding that Twitter explain its reason for the ad ban, which started in January. -
Tim Cook Shuts Down iOS, MacOS Merger Rumors2018-04-21 00:02:18
'We don't believe in sort of watering down one for the other,' Cook told The Sydney Morning Herald. 'If you begin to merge the two ... you begin t -
ZTE Responds to US Government Ban2018-04-21 00:02:18
The now-possibly-banned Chinese phone maker bit back at the Commerce Department, saying the ban will also damage U.S. companies. -
5G Could Bring Back the Hotspot2018-04-21 00:02:18
The makers of MiFi hotspots say 5G will open up major new opportunities for mobile broadband use. -
At the Tribeca Film Festival, Swap the Popcorn for VR Headsets2018-04-21 00:02:18
The Virtual Arcade Featuring Storyscapes puts you in touch with what's on screen. -
Oath Makes it Easier to Find Bugs on AOL, Yahoo, Tumblr2018-04-21 00:02:18
Until now, several brands siting under the Oath umbrella, including AOL and Yahoo, have had their own big bounty programs. Starting today, they're c -
AT&T Improves its Prepaid Phone Plans2018-04-21 00:02:18
Save some cash and enjoy more data, but only if you opt to automatically pay each month. -
Goodbye SMS? Google Makes Big Push for 'Chat' Standard2018-04-21 00:02:18
Rich Communication Services – or simply 'Chat' – aims to bring a more Apple iMessage-like experience to Android. But unlike iMessage, C -
Report: Apple Stuck With Samsung for iPhone OLED Supply2018-04-21 00:02:18
It looks increasingly likely the 2018 iPhones will use Samsung OLED displays exclusively. -
Stircle Stirs Your Coffee Without a Stick2018-04-21 00:02:18
Stirring sticks are typically used once then thrown away, so Scott Amron developed a reusable replacement.
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This week in games: Call of Duty and Battlefield bound for battle royale, Shenmue comes to PC2018-04-20 12:12:00
We are well and truly in the grips of the battle royale era at this point, with rumors this week pegging a PUBG-style mode coming to both Call of Duty -
Try out Alexa's new custom skills with this great deal on an Echo Dot2018-04-20 11:44:00
Amazon announced Alexa Blueprints this week, a new skill that lets you create custom responses and commands for your smart speaker. But you need an Ec -
Water-cooling specialist EKWB starts selling complete custom gaming PCs2018-04-20 11:21:00
People often turn to boutique PC builders like Maingear, Digital Storm, Falcon Northwest, and Origin PC when they want a badass, over-the-top, liquid- -
Get 65 Hours of Salesforce Training For $29.992018-04-20 10:46:00
Whether you're an administrator, sales professional, developer, or marketer, you too can become a mover and shaker—especially if you learn your -
I don't care if Google's 'chat' for Android is an inferior version of Apple iMessage, I want it now2018-04-20 10:00:00
Ever since I became a phone reviewer, my messages have been a mess. When I switch from an iPhone to an Android one, I need to remember to turn off iMe -
Acer and Dell gaming laptops drop to ludicrously low prices to clear way for Intel 8th-gen CPUs2018-04-20 09:58:00
Intel’s new 8th-gen mobile gaming processors are here, and you know what that means: A fresh generation of gaming laptops! But that’s not -
AMD Ryzen motherboards explained: The crucial differences in every AM4 chipset2018-04-20 08:31:00
For AMD’s disruptive Ryzen processors, selecting the correct motherboard is both easier and more crucial than ever.First, the goo -
SkylinkNet Alarm System Starter Kit Plus review: Built by techies, for techies2018-04-20 07:00:00
It’s short on handholding, but SkylinkNet’s SK-250 kit is a good-enough security offering (though not recommended for beginners). -
PlayStation Now for PC is the surprise OnLive replacement I didn't know I wanted2018-04-20 06:30:00
The new God of War releases this week, and by all accounts it’s fantastic. So fantastic in fact that last week I bought the God of War Saga Coll -
Astell&Kern Kann review: This high-resolution digital audio player delivers sweet sound, but with a steep price tag2018-04-20 06:00:00
An intoxicating sonic experience from a hi-res audio player that's as heavy as it is expensive. -
How to create private Alexa skills without code2018-04-19 14:26:00
Amazon's Alexa Skills Blueprints let anyone with an Alexa device make household skills. -
Amazon's custom Alexa Blueprints skills show how far ahead of Siri and Google Assistant it is2018-04-19 14:24:00
Amazon has released a super-easy tool for anyone to make their own Alexa skill, and you won't find anything like for Siri or Google Assistant.
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Connecting our homeless neighbors with their loved ones2018-04-22 12:42:43
San Francisco’s housing crisis is painfully obvious with a homeless population of 7,499 people, according to a 2017 homeless census and sur
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Gillmor Gang: Carrier Pigeon2018-04-22 10:00:35
The Gillmor Gang — John Taschek, Denis Pombriant, Keith Teare, Esteban Kolsky, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Friday, April 20, 2018. G3: Priv -
Original Content podcast: Netflix successfully reinvents ‘Lost in Space’2018-04-22 10:00:32
Lost in Space started out as a ’60s TV series, got rebooted in the 1990s as a feature film and has now been brought up-to-date by Netflix . On t -
Where have all the pilots gone?2018-04-22 09:00:47
You’d think everybody would want to fly. It’s been a universal human dream since the first cave person saw the first pterodactyl¹. Yo -
Pivotal CEO talks IPO and balancing life in Dell family of companies2018-04-21 14:51:02
Pivotal has kind of a strange role for a company. On one hand its part of the EMC federation companies that Dell acquired in 2016 for a cool $67 billi -
In the NYC enterprise startup scene, security is job one2018-04-21 12:00:54
While most people probably would not think of New York as a hotbed for enterprise startups of any kind, it is actually quite active. When you stop to -
Through luck and grit, Datadog is fusing the culture of developers and operations2018-04-21 12:00:47
There used to be two cultures in the enterprise around technology. On one side were software engineers, who built out the applications needed by emplo -
NS1 brings domain name services to the enterprise2018-04-21 12:00:40
When you think about critical infrastructure, DNS or domain naming services might not pop into your head, but what is more important than making sure -
Full-Metal Packet is hosting the future of cloud infrastructure2018-04-21 12:00:32
Cloud computing has been a revolution for the data center. Rather than investing in expensive hardware and managing a data center directly, companies -
BigID lands in the right place at the right time with GDPR2018-04-21 12:00:18
Every startup needs a little skill and a little luck. BigID, a NYC-based data governance solution has been blessed with both. The company, which helps -
Timescale is leading the next wave of NYC database tech2018-04-21 12:00:01
Data is the lifeblood of the modern corporation, yet acquiring, storing, processing, and analyzing it remains a remarkably challenging and expensive p -
Special Report: New York’s enterprise infrastructure ecosystem2018-04-21 12:00:00
New York City is a marvel of infrastructure planning and engineering. There are the visible landmarks — the Brooklyn Bridge, the Lincoln Tunnel,
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How to Revamp Your Online Business2018-04-18 13:18:11
Online businesses have been around for awhile now, and more people are looking to open the virtual doors of their e-commerce store to the public. Howe -
10 Best Apps to Find Rooms for Rent2018-04-18 03:32:28
Hear this, and tell us if you agree afterward. You’re a kindred soul, like visiting cities and villages, but you just can’t seem to stay i -
Geekbuying Xiaomi Festival sale 2018 announced with Big Discounts2018-04-15 23:07:53
Xiaomi has grown into a top smart electronic products brand in the recent years. You may be using one of their smartphone or other product like millio -
10 Best Themes for Android2018-04-15 02:18:08
Android smartphones are widely used worldwide, counting millions of users. This operating system is known to be very customizable, open-source, and ge -
Best News Apps for Free – Android2018-04-13 13:07:23
The consumption of News by the public has evolved a lot in the last 2 decades. The print Newspapers and magazines are the major sources of reliable ne -
Why choose Microweber as your Website Builder?2018-04-13 05:27:15
A Drag & Drop CMS and modern website builder that changes the way you publish on the web. So, you are an aspiring blogger or online store owner an -
What To Look For In A Used CMM Provider2018-04-12 13:48:27
On any factory floor, the best way to maximize efficiency is through quality control, which is why many production lines incorporate a coordinate meas -
Get To Grips With Using The Cloud2018-04-11 14:19:33
What exactly is ‘The Cloud’? It’s not a fluffy white storage system like you probably imagine. Instead, it’s actually a centra -
How to Prepare and Protect Your Online Business in 20182018-04-11 06:17:46
In today’s digital age, there are many preparations to be made for those hoping to break into the market with their own business. Competition is -
Best Websites to Learn Machine Learning2018-04-10 06:04:58
Amongst thousands of learning-oriented websites, there are those that focus on machine learning. Despite being a very sophisticated area of work, mach -
Best Websites to Learn Web Development2018-04-08 10:07:05
These days, web development is one of the most important profession one can have. Since the internet expanded a long time ago and it’s still a t -
How to Manage Remote Teams Effectively2018-04-08 02:29:31
Using teams of remote workers is a growing trend among businesses worldwide. Thanks to the Internet, companies have an incredible ease of access to a
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In time for Earth Day, Apple unveils 'Daisy,' its second iPhone-disassembling robot2018-04-20 11:28:00
Ahead of Earth Day on Sunday, Apple has unveiled 'Daisy,' its second iPhone-disassembling robot. -
Facebook to put 1.5 billion users beyond the reach of new EU privacy law, report says2018-04-20 10:28:00
Facebook, which is still feeling the shockwaves from the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, is reportedly looking to put 1.5 billion users beyond the r -
Apple stuck with Samsung for iPhone OLED supply, report says2018-04-20 10:15:00
Although the iPhone is an Apple product, inside you'll find components from an array of different manufacturers. -
The amazing tech in 'Black Panther' is more realistic than you think2018-04-20 09:51:00
In the blockbuster film "Black Panther," the kingdom of Wakanda is a wonderland of fantastic, futuristic technology. There are self-piloting aircraf -
Army developing 'nano-satellites' for space warfare2018-04-20 05:15:00
Small "nano-satellites" could soon play a big role in U.S. Army plans to win ground wars, a top U.S. Army official said Thursday. -
'Log in with Facebook' feature lets web trackers scoop data2018-04-19 15:22:00
Marketing firms may have abused a Facebook Login feature to secretly track users over the internet, according to new research. -
Hackers are going after your online bank account, report says2018-04-19 11:29:00
Banking and finance sites have the greatest risk for getting hacked, a new report says. -
Meet the US military's warship killer: These new missiles will sink enemy ships2018-04-19 11:05:00
Enemies of the United States will soon have to face a new devastating missile in the nation’s arsenal - a destroyer of enemy warships. -
Amazon blueprints lets you make your own Alexa skills2018-04-19 10:15:00
There are more than 30,000 Alexa skills available, and they all have one thing in common: They weren't made by you. -
Could war be declared over social media? Experts say yes2018-04-19 10:15:00
SAN FRANCISCO -- Social media will change global politics in ways we don't quite yet fully comprehend, two experts warned Wednesday (April 18) at the -
Will Google be the next to face off against Congress?2018-04-18 15:15:00
After watching both houses of Congress grill Mark Zuckerberg over the way Facebook handles privacy issues, I assume Google will eventually find its wa -
Ex-Cambridge Analytica exec: Users should consider Facebook data their 'property'2018-04-18 14:37:00
A former employee of Cambridge Analytica said Wednesday that the key to resolving the breach of trust between users and tech companies highlighted by
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The FTC warns of robot calling spam targeting Chinese speakers2018-04-22 12:00:03
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This podcast about the US Constitution puts a human face on the founding document2018-04-22 11:00:02
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Valve has acquired Firewatch studio Campo Santo2018-04-22 10:35:17
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Product launch: a trip to the Taco Bell Space Station2018-04-22 10:00:01
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What do you think Android P will be called?2018-04-22 09:00:02
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Apple is replacing the batteries for some 13-inch MacBook Pros2018-04-21 16:23:03
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Amazon won’t let users review James Comey’s new book if they didn’t purchase it through the site2018-04-21 15:33:51
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Netflix’s Cargo has a few new ideas for the zombie genre2018-04-21 15:00:02
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The Wikileaks Shop says that Coinbase has suspended its account2018-04-21 14:40:43
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Ikea’s first Bluetooth speakers show it’s still figuring out tech2018-04-21 14:00:02
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The FDA supports a cannabis-derived drug, but it’s still too hard to study pot2018-04-20 18:11:00
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Let this insufferable Q&A at a Westworld panel be a lesson to us all2018-04-20 18:10:51
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AT&T and Verizon collusion probe tipped at Justice Department2018-04-20 20:40:52
A newly published report claims Verizon and AT&T are the subject of a Department of Justice investigation. According to the sources cited, officia -
eBay iOS app adds barcode scanner to simplify listing creation2018-04-20 19:37:01
Listing content on eBay is a tedious process that, at minimum, requires the user to select a bunch of items from drop-down menus. Here to simplify thi -
Amazon locks Star Wars, Marvel DVDs and Blu-rays behind Prime paywall2018-04-20 18:40:15
Amazon has mildly annoyed some consumers by locking Star Wars and Marvel physical movie discs behind a Prime paywall. Anyone who tries to order DVDs a -
Green moon hoax will leave many disappointed tonight2018-04-20 17:50:08
Sorry folks, but there won’t be a green moon tonight. The hoax appeared on social media in recent weeks claiming that a special planetary alignm -
Alienware created a stunning hotel room for gamers2018-04-20 17:00:11
Alienware is behind a special room at the Hilton Panama City hotel that caters to gamers. The room was created in partnership with Dell, according to -
Hearthstone director Ben Brode is leaving Blizzard2018-04-20 16:35:36
Today marks the end of an era over at Blizzard HQ. Ben Brode, who most will recognize as the director and public face of Hearthstone, has announced th -
AT&T prepaid plans get more data and bigger discounts2018-04-20 15:51:30
AT&T has tweaked its prepaid plans, making them slightly more attractive than before. Of note, users now have the option of an 8GB prepaid plan th -
The Netherlands determines some loot boxes violate gambling laws2018-04-20 15:38:12
Loot boxes have been a controversial gaming topic since their inception, but more recently, it seems that player dissatisfaction with them has reached -
Audi’s e-tron SUV 95 kWh battery makes a debut Tesla would be proud of2018-04-20 15:36:27
Audi gets an A for showmanship, introducing the world’s first 95kWh battery for the upcoming all-electric Audi e-tron SUV in a lighting-filled F -
Fortnite esports scholarship arrives at Ashland University this fall2018-04-20 14:51:20
Ashland University, a private university located in Ashland, Ohio, is the first of its kind to add Fortnite to its esports gaming list. The university -
PUBG’s Metal Rain mode has armored cars falling from the sky2018-04-20 14:02:38
PUBG‘s limited-time game modes have been on quite the roll lately, and a new one is now primed and ready for the weekend. Like one of the first -
This is the newest exploding ant: Yellow Goo!2018-04-20 13:29:40
A new group of exploding ant called Colobopsis explodens was identified in a research paper this week. The “explodens” name isn’t ju
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Nissan to launch 3 new electric cars on the Japanese market as it reaches 100,000 Leaf deliveries2018-04-20 10:55:21
Nissan Leaf sales have been jolted back to life in the automaker’s home market after the launch of the latest generation of the all-electric veh -
Audi confirms more ‘realistic’ range of ~250 miles for the e-tron quattro, puts car in a Faraday cage2018-04-20 09:07:49
Audi unveiled the e-tron quattro prototype, the company’s first all-electric vehicle built to be electric from the ground up. This was back in 2 -
Watch Tesla Autopilot automatically merge into another lane in a construction zone2018-04-20 06:06:11
The news about Tesla Autopilot lately has mainly been about the driver assist system’s limitations and it is certainly important to talk about t -
Tesla announces new round of referral program2018-04-19 21:03:05
Now a few years into the program, it has become clear that Tesla’s referral program is an important part of the automaker’s sales mod -
Green Deals: Sun Joe 10A Electric Pressure Washer $56 (Reg. $70), more2018-04-19 14:32:42
Amazon offers the Sun Joe 1350PSI 10A Electric Pressure Washer for $55.99 shipped. Also at Walmart. For comparison, it usually sells for around $ -
Tesla sends out another Model 3 configuration invite batch despite production shutdown2018-04-19 12:01:12
As we reported earlier this week, Tesla temporarily shut down production this week to update the line in order to enable a higher production capa -
The first 200-kW wireless charging system for electric buses is deployed2018-04-19 10:49:01
We have been skeptical about the usefulness of current wireless charging systems for electric vehicles, but now a new interesting system with a r -
Watch Audi make the tires of its new all-electric e-tron Quattro screech on the Nürburgring track2018-04-19 06:23:52
The Audi quattro all-electric SUV is expected to be one of the first vehicles to launch in the electric push from German automakers that is starting t -
Ionity launches its first ‘ultra-fast’ electric car charging station and makes it free for a limited time2018-04-19 05:08:29
Ionity, the new ‘ultra-fast’ joint electric car charging network by BMW, Mercedes, Ford and Volkswagen, is starting to take shap -
Tesla Powerwalls and Powerpacks keep the lights on at 662 locations in Puerto Rico during island-wide blackout, says Elon Musk2018-04-18 21:22:02
Almost 1 million ratepayers of the Puerto Rican Electric Power Authority on the island of Puerto Rico were reportedly without power today during an is -
VW’s Electrify America partners with Walmart for the deployment of its ‘ultra-fast’ charging stations2018-04-18 11:31:55
After unveiling their charging stations with new suppliers yesterday, VW’s Electrify America has now announced a partnership with Walmart f -
Nissan wants to leverage EV tech development in Formula E for its electric cars2018-04-18 10:46:03
Similar to how Formula One acted as a test bed and helped advance technologies for the automotive industry, Nissan now wants to leverage EV tech
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Valve acquires Firewatch developer Campo Santo2018-04-22 11:00:42
Yet another sign Valve might be interested in making new games again. -
NASA’s new planet finder is in space. Now what?2018-04-22 10:00:39
No spacecraft has ever used a lunar resonant orbit. Until now. -
Experts say Tesla has repeated car industry mistakes from the 1980s2018-04-22 09:30:20
GM spent billions on a mostly fruitless 1980s attempt to automate carmaking. -
AT&T, Verizon face DOJ investigation for allegedly trying to lock eSIMs2018-04-21 15:13:11
Carriers reportedly sought ability to lock eSIMs to networks; Apple complained. -
Drool over Marvel Comics’ rarest original art, costumes at new museum exhibit2018-04-21 14:50:59
Tremendous production art makes up for the feeling that this is one big movie ad. -
White House reportedly exploring wartime rule to help coal, nuclear2018-04-21 10:00:08
President has used Act's powers before for space industry. -
Review: Subaru Crosstrek finds sweet spot between value and drivability2018-04-21 09:00:12
There are no surprises from Subaru's redesigned small crossover. -
Super Troopers 2 review: Fans get what they paid for in this crowdfunded surprise2018-04-21 07:15:51
A spoiler-free take on how Broken Lizard got just enough right in this comedy sequel. -
WikiLeaks, Russia, Trump Jr. named in new DNC hacking lawsuit2018-04-20 19:07:01
"It’s more than a shot over the bow, it’s a shot into the hull of the ship." -
Capcom reminds us why “games-as-a-service” suck, announces end of Puzzle Fighter2018-04-20 16:30:26
Will stop working on July 31, giving it eight total months of life. -
“Drupalgeddon2” touches off arms race to mass-exploit powerful Web servers2018-04-20 15:41:10
Bug patched in March is still being exploited to take full control of servers. -
When you go to a security conference, and its mobile app leaks your data2018-04-20 13:46:04
RSA Conference attendee contact data extracted using hard-coded API data.
