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Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex apparently loses $63 million to hackers

A digital currency exchange in Hong Kong has suspended trading after a security breach in which thieves made off with an apparent $63 million worth of bitcoin. mehr
MIcrosoft opens up HoloLens sales to anyone in the US or Canada

Microsoft has opened up sales of the HoloLens development kit to anyone with $3,000 to spare, a move that could significantly expand the community of… mehr
Instagram takes aim at Snapchat with disappearing 'Stories'

If Snapchat is still just a little too confusing for you, Instagram might have a solution. The Facebook-owned company today revealed a new feature that… mehr
Microsoft delivers Windows 10's 1607 upgrade

Microsoft today began distributing 2016's major Windows 10 upgrade to customers via the operating system's update service. mehr
Virtual reality needs U.S. gov't backing

As virtual reality and augmented reality gain popularity with consumers, attention is turning to ways these immersive technologies can be used in U.S. schools… mehr
Apple TV Remote app puts a Siri Remote on your iPhone

A new remote app designed for the Apple TV addresses most of the remaining points of friction between the fourth-generation TV box and the increasingly… mehr
Immutable empty collections and iterators

Have you ever wondered why the java.util.Collections class includes various "empty" class methods, which return immutable empty collections and… mehr
Google's parent company will begin testing delivery drones in the US

Google parent company Alphabet will begin testing a drone delivery service in the U.S. in a bid to overcome any hurdles to rolling out the technology, the… mehr
IRS warns on super summer scam scourge

In the ideal world the infamous Internal Revenue Service call scam should have faded away replaced by some other stupid ploy but alas… mehr
Apple updates Public Betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra

A day after Apple released new developer betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra, the company on Tuesday released new betas available to the general public. mehr
Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update is rolling out, but not to phones—yet

As expected, Microsoft said Tuesday that its Windows 10 Anniversary Update is beginning to roll out. Surprisingly, perhaps, Windows phones aren’t on the… mehr
Google Play Store 6.9 lays the foundation for app streaming, VR purchases

Google promises a bunch of nifty features are coming to the Play Store, like streaming preview versions of apps and offering you virtual reality content. mehr
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 will come bundled with free Vulkan-ready games

Samsung and Google have long been teasing the Vulkan API and the added benefits it will bring to your mobile gaming experience, but there have been no game… mehr
Connected medical device makers need to step up security

The healthcare industry is adopting internet of things (IoT) devices at a rapid rate. But while the value of connected devices in the medical sphere is… mehr
Kill a smartphone password with a scan of your eye

Remembering passwords can be a headache; instead, why not log into your computer with a scan of your eye mehr
Instagram Stories is Facebook's most obvious shot at Snapchat

Facebook has been after Snapchat and its huge userbase of teens for years, but nothing can slow the growth of the super-popular ephemeral messaging app. As the… mehr
Future Nexus launcher leaks, showing revamped app drawer and slide-out search bar

Now we know why there were those nagging rumors about Google was killing off the app drawer in the next version of Android. mehr
This tiny device can infect point-of-sale systems and unlock hotel rooms

Millions of point-of-sale systems and hotel room locks can be hacked by temporarily placing a small, inexpensive device several inches away from their card… mehr
Windows 10 finishes first year on 1-in-4 Windows PCs

Windows 10 wrapped up its first year powering nearly one-in-four Windows PCs, a record adoption pace fueled by the now-expired free upgrade for consumers and… mehr
How to install Microsoft Edge browser extensions

The Anniversary Update for Windows 10 is rolling out today, and with it comes the ability to install browser extensions on Microsoft Edge. mehr