Samsung’s 108-megapixel mobile sensor closes in on mirrorless cameras

Even at that size, a 108-megapixel sensor will have ridiculously small pixels. By default, though, Samsung's Tetracell tech will gather the light from four pixels, transforming it into a 27-megapixel sensor. You'll still be able to snap 108-megapixel photos i…

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Ninja calls out Twitch after his dormant channel highlights porn

Needless to say, Ninja saw a number of problems with the move. It's not just that Twitch effectively replaced his presence with recommendations, something he said wasn't true of "any other" channel, it's that it was tarnishing his brand. Kids could have seen …

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Jaybird Vista review: The best true wireless buds under $200

And in other good news, Jaybird got rid of the Run's gigantic case. Instead, the Vista ship with a compact charging case that easily fits into most pockets. It also holds an additional 10 hours of battery, on top of the six hours the buds get on their own. Du…

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The best TVs and streamers to use in a dorm room

Apple TV 4K With a starting price of $180, the 4K Apple TV is pricey but it might be worth dipping into your textbook budget. Sure, you can get AirPlay and even Apple TV+ on other hardware now, but the latest software update lets it link up with PlayStation …

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Hackers Can Turn Everyday Speakers Into Acoustic Cyberweapons

Elena Lacey; Getty ImagesSpeakers are everywhere, whether it's expensive, standalone sound systems, laptops, smart home devices, or cheap portables. And while you rely on them for music or conversation, researchers have long known that commercial speakers are also physically able to emit frequencies outside of audible range for humans. At the Defcon security conference in…

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Watch a Drone Take Over a Nearby Smart TV

For all the focus on locking down laptops and smartphones, the biggest screen in millions of living rooms remains largely unsecured, even after years of warnings. Smart TVs today can fall prey to any number of hacker tricks—including one still-viable radio attack, stylishly demonstrated by a hovering drone.At the Defcon hacker conference today, independent security…

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Uber’s Big Loss, Boeing’s 787 Trouble, and More Car News This Week

It’s summertime, and the profits are measly. Nonexistent, actually: Uber this week announced it lost $5.2 billion this past quarter, while posting record low revenue growth. Rival Lyft did better, losing just $644 million in the same span. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called the loss a “once in a lifetime hit,” since much of it…

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India’s Reliance Jio inks deal with Microsoft to expand Office 365, Azure to more businesses; unveils broadband, blockchain, and IoT platforms

Indias Reliance Jio, which has disrupted the telecom and features phone businesses in India in less than three years of existence, is now ready to aggressively foray into many more…

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Trump’s Response to America’s Mass Shootings Tops This Week’s Internet News Roundup

This past week has been awash in important events. There were, of course, the shootings in Ohio and Texas, but that was just the beginning of a week that also included an ongoing intelligence agency shake-up and the former FBI deputy director, Andrew McCabe, suing the Department of Justice over his firing, claiming it was…

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