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Iran faced its own spate of cyberattacks this weekend. Reuters and The Guardian report that Iran’s railway train system and transportation websites suffered a “cyber-disruption” (according to state media) on the weekend. Portal sites went down, although it’s not clear just how badly the train system were affected. Officials claimed that only the train displays…
Good morning, it’s Monday, July 12, 2021. On this date in 1984, I was on the floor of the Moscone Center in my hometown of San Francisco when Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale asked convention delegates to approve his choice of a running mate — a little-known congresswoman from Queens. “I know what it takes…
China is tightening restrictions on businesses seeking to go public overseas amid a wave of Chinese origin IPOs in the US. Regulators have thrown down the gauntlet for local companies by announcing new privacy rules for those seeking foreign stock market listings, according to Reuters. As a result, any company that has data on more…
Robots have plenty of potential to help people with limited mobility, including models that could help the infirm put on clothes. That’s a particularly challenging task, however, that requires dexterity, safety and speed. Now, scientists at MIT CSAIL have developed an algorithm that strikes a balance by allowing for non-harmful impacts rather than not permitting…
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon has managed to develop a pretty wide range of Fire HD tablets, Echo Show devices, Kindles…
The latest in a series of leaks ahead of Samsung’s upcoming Unpacked event is the most comprehensive yet. We already had a firm grasp on what to expect — folding phones, a couple of Wear OS smartwatches and new earbuds were outed — but now we can see more of the new products including new…
After releasing the feature on Android last month, Facebook is debuting WhatsApp self-erasing media and texts on iOS via a new beta release, according to WhatsApp info site WABetaInfo. If you sign up for the beta version 2.21.140.9 on Testflight, you’ll be able to send photos and videos that self-destruct as soon as they’re viewed…
It could be a while before in-person TED talks resume in earnest, but you’re about to get an alternative of sorts. The Verge notes that TED has struck a deal to offer exclusive drop-in audio chats to Clubhouse. The first, the weekly series Thank Your Ass Off, debuts through the platform on July 12th at…
Foxconn and TSMC are solving a political drama even as they serve their own tech manufacturing interests. The Wall Street Journal reports that the two companies have agreed to buy 10 million Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses on behalf of Taiwan’s government. The two are purchasing the shots from Fosun Pharmaceutical after China allegedly “spiked” Taiwan’s…
