February’s Best Gear: New Wireless Headphones and Fancy PCs

From the Microsoft Surface Studio and Beats headphones to Android Wear watches and new Samsung Chromebooks, these are the coolest gadgets we saw this month. The post February's Best Gear: New Wireless Headphones and Fancy PCs appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/februarys-coolest-gear/

Review: 2017 BMW 5 Series

The once supreme sporty sedan returns to its roots, with a touch of luxury. The post Review: 2017 BMW 5 Series appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/review-2017-bmw-5-series/

After 3 Years, Why Gmail’s End-to-End Encryption Is Still Vapor

Is the effort to end-to-end encrypt Gmail dead, or just a lot harder than it looks? The post After 3 Years, Why Gmail’s End-to-End Encryption Is Still Vapor appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/3-years-gmails-end-end-encryption-still-vapor/

A Murder Case Tests Alexa’s Devotion to Your Privacy

Opinion: An Arkansas legal case is testing whether Amazon can be forced to share information collected by Alexa with law enforcement. The post A Murder Case Tests Alexa's Devotion to Your Privacy appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/murder-case-tests-alexas-devotion-privacy/

This Brilliant Plan Could Stop Drone Terrorism. Too Bad It’s Illegal

Black Sage Technologies' track-and-jam system guards against airborne attacks on sporting events and other large-crowd gatherings. Just one hitch: US law. The post This Brilliant Plan Could Stop Drone Terrorism. Too Bad It’s Illegal appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/sky-net-illegal-drone-plan/

Game On - Mênis at the movies and changes at BAFTA

Can you link the mênis of Achilles with the rage of John Wick? At least two Adams think so and is there a link to games? Definitely. Also; a new category the public can vote for at the Games BAFTA Awards. Why?

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04v873l

Samsung Gear Finally Gets a Controller for Awesomer VR

Designed by Samsung and Oculus, it touches and swipes and clicks and shoots. The post Samsung Gear Finally Gets a Controller for Awesomer VR appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/samsung-gear-finally-gets-controller-awesomer-vr/

The Joyful Overkill of Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone

Sony's new flagship may not be for you, but at least they went for it. The post The Joyful Overkill of Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/sony-xperia-xy-premium-smartphone/

I Am Groot*

A <em>Guardians of the Galaxy</em> helmet with built-in Bluetooth headphones is the new way to chillax on the subway. The post I Am Groot* appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/star-lord-bluetooth-helmet/

Samsung’s New Windows Tablet Is Your Laptop’s Worst Nightmare

The 12-inch Samsung Galaxy Book represents the bleeding edge of the tablet-as-laptop space. The post Samsung's New Windows Tablet Is Your Laptop's Worst Nightmare appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/samsung-galaxy-book-windows-tablet/

Nokia Revives Its Indestructible Candy Bar—and Shows Off Three New Phones

The Finnish giant doubles down on big Android phones. But also, there's a new 3310 👀 The post Nokia Revives Its Indestructible Candy Bar—and Shows Off Three New Phones appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/nokia-new-phones-3310/

DJI Unleashes Its First Workhorse Drone for Industrial Missions

The Chinese company's total dominance of the skies continues. The post DJI Unleashes Its First Workhorse Drone for Industrial Missions appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/dji-unleashes-first-workhorse-drone-industrial-missions/

Motorola’s Killer Cheap Phones Just Keep Getting Better

The G5 and G5 Plus make a compelling case for continuing Motorola's tradition of making Android phones that you can't believe are this cheap. The post Motorola's Killer Cheap Phones Just Keep Getting Better appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/motorolas-killer-cheap-phones-just-keep-getting-better/

LG’s New Phone Does a Bunch of Things You Want and Nada Else

It's big, it's new, it has a gigantic battery. Yay? The post LG's New Phone Does a Bunch of Things You Want and Nada Else appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/lg-g6-android-phone/

Security News This Week: The Latest Netflix Release Is a Personal Security Check-Up

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: The Latest Netflix Release Is a Personal Security Check-Up appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/security-news-week-latest-netflix-release-security-check/

Killing Kim Jong Nam With VX Nerve Agent Crossed a ‘Red Line’

The apparent assassination of Kim Jong-un's half-brother sets off alarms for chemical weapons experts. The post Killing Kim Jong Nam With VX Nerve Agent Crossed a 'Red Line' appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/using-vx-nerve-agent-kill-kim-jong-nam-crossed-red-line/

Hip to Be Square

Where else can Instagram go from here? The post Hip to Be Square appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/gadget-lab-podcast-306/

Massive Bug May Have Leaked User Data From Millions of Sites. So … Change Your Passwords

One of the biggest internet infrastructure companies leaked sensitive data for up to five months. The post Massive Bug May Have Leaked User Data From Millions of Sites. So … Change Your Passwords appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/crazy-cloudflare-bug-jeopardized-millions-sites/

Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Shows You How to Go Invisible Online

Want to become invisible online? Start with your emails. The post Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Shows You How to Go Invisible Online appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/famed-hacker-kevin-mitnick-shows-go-invisible-online/

How to Shoot a 360 Video

Shooting video with one of these new cameras requires a different creative process, but it's one that can be mastered with some knowledge. The post How to Shoot a 360 Video appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/shoot-360-video/

Unlock extreme business advantage with GFI Prime

At GFI, our goal is to create the best experience and biggest value for our customers. That’s why we’re upping the ante on how we reward our most loyal customers.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/TajepG856XU/

Android Can’t Compete With iMessage. Google Is Changing That

Google has been working with hundreds of carriers around the world to bring the text message into the 21st century. The post Android Can't Compete With iMessage. Google Is Changing That appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/google-support-for-rcs/

Review: Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft wrote a love letter to Apple-toting creative types, in the form of the coolest desktop PC you've ever seen. The post Review: Microsoft Surface Studio appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/review-microsoft-surface-studio/

A Super-Common Crypto Tool Turns Out to Be Super-Insecure

NIST has been warning about vulnerabilities in its SHA-1 cryptographic hash function for years, but some services still use it and the threats are growing. The post A Super-Common Crypto Tool Turns Out to Be Super-Insecure appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/common-cryptographic-tool-turns-majorly-insecure/

Now Anyone Can Deploy Google’s Troll-Fighting AI

Google subsidiary Jigsaw is now offering developers access to an API for its AI-based detector for abusive comments. The post Now Anyone Can Deploy Google’s Troll-Fighting AI appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/googles-troll-fighting-ai-now-belongs-world/

Amazon Alexa Hits 10,000 Skills. Here Comes the Hard Part

Amazon's next big challenge? Keeping up with Alexa's exponential growth. The post Amazon Alexa Hits 10,000 Skills. Here Comes the Hard Part appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/amazon-alexa-hits-10000-skills-plenty-room-grow/

What Is 5G, and When Do I Get It?

The mobile industry is buzzing about this next generation of high-speed wireless service. The post What Is 5G, and When Do I Get It? appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/what-is-5g-and-when-do-i-get-it/

Review: Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug

Belkin's $35 smart plug works with any regular wall socket, adding Wi-Fi capability and app control to any appliance in your home. The post Review: Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/review-belkin-wemo-mini-smart-plug/

Dr Karl

Dr Karl and Dr Rhod discuss how to convert renewable energy to hydrogen power. Can you really fit the world's population onto the Isle of Wight, and what's the science behind multitasking?

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04trkpq

Malware Lets a Drone Steal Data by Watching a Computer’s Blinking LED

Israeli researchers show that innocent LED indicator on your computer can leak your deepest secrets. The post Malware Lets a Drone Steal Data by Watching a Computer’s Blinking LED appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/malware-sends-stolen-data-drone-just-pcs-blinking-led/

Instagram Galleries Are Yet Another Reason to Never Leave Instagram

Starting in the next few days, you'll be able to share up to 10 photos or videos at once on Instagram. The new feature is called Galleries. The post Instagram Galleries Are Yet Another Reason to Never Leave Instagram appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/instagram-galleries/

Hasbro’s New Star Wars Toys Come in Sicknasty Old-School Packaging

You must use the Force to avoid opening these awesome throwback <em>Star Wars</em> toys. The post Hasbro's New Star Wars Toys Come in Sicknasty Old-School Packaging appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/hasbros-new-star-wars-toys-come-sicknasty-old-school-packaging/

The six pillars of identity access management nerdvana

Identity and Access Management, or IAM, is becoming a key component of business information systems as we see a growing trend towards outsourced applications, attacks on identity, and a need to centrally manage and secure applications.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/buAJXFqD_6Q/

Review: Here One Wireless Earbuds

Doppler Labs takes a stab at the newest trend in wearables, the in-ear computer. The post Review: Here One Wireless Earbuds appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/review-here-one/

Game On 21/02/17 In our sights

Sniper Elite 4 takes the action to Italy and Louise Blain and Tamer Asfahani follow. Also, Ian Smith is the Integrity Commissioner at the Esport Integrity Coalition - he's got cheats in his sights.

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04tkq7h

Take a 360-Video Tour of a Porsche Modder’s Sweet Rides

Magnus Walker is a Porsche remix artist. The post Take a 360-Video Tour of a Porsche Modder's Sweet Rides appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/magnus-walker-porsche-modding/

La Dolce Veloce: Meet Alfa Romeo’s New Giulia Quadrifoglio

Alfa Romeo's beastly new sedan will soon be hitting the streets in the US. The post La Dolce Veloce: Meet Alfa Romeo's New Giulia Quadrifoglio appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio/

Power to the Pedal: 2 New E-Bikes for Your Commute

In an ideal world, every human would have perfectly toned thighs and a flat cycle path on which to commute. The post Power to the Pedal: 2 New E-Bikes for Your Commute appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/best-ebikes-budnitz-model-e-stromer-st2/

This Motorcycle Gear Will Bring Joy to Your Weekend Rides

The hottest gear for hitting the road, no matter the season. The post This Motorcycle Gear Will Bring Joy to Your Weekend Rides appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/best-motorcycle-gear/

An Arms Dealer Says Life Under Trump Is a ‘Win-Win’

Business is good, if your business is weapons. The post An Arms Dealer Says Life Under Trump Is a 'Win-Win' appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/asked-international-arms-dealer-life-trump/

Review: BeatsX Wireless Headphones

Apple's $150 wireless earbuds are as comfy as your mama's couch, but the sound could be better. The post Review: BeatsX Wireless Headphones appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/review-beatsx-wireless-headphones/

Smart City Tech Would Make Military Bases Safer

Opinion: A retired Naval commander explains how sensors and data analysis could make military bases safer and more efficient. The post Smart City Tech Would Make Military Bases Safer appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/smart-city-tech-make-military-bases-safer/

The Former Secretary of Defense Outlines the Future of Warfare

The former Secretary of Defense built a bridge between tech and the Pentagon. Here, he talks about its importance in an uncertain time. The post The Former Secretary of Defense Outlines the Future of Warfare appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/former-secretary-defense-outlines-future-warfare/

Bring Minecraft to Life With These Cheap 3-D Printers

3-D printing isn't exactly mainstream, but Windows 10 and super-cheap hardware will make it much more attractive for makers. The post Bring Minecraft to Life With These Cheap 3-D Printers appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/xyz-printing-new-3d-printers/

Security News This Week: Yahoo Got Hacked Again. No, Seriously

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Yahoo Got Hacked Again. No, Seriously appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/security-news-week-yahoo-got-hacked-no-seriously/

Finding the Right National Security Adviser Won’t Be Easy

After Flynn's resignation, the Trump administration's next pick declined the position. What happens now? The post Finding the Right National Security Adviser Won't Be Easy appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/finding-right-national-security-adviser-wont-easy/

Just a Moment

Moment founder Marc Barros joins us to talk about what it's like to design and sell smartphone accessories. The post Just a Moment appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/gadget-lab-podcast-305/

Cravin’ a Shavin’? We Review 4 Electric Razors for Men

They'll take some hair OFF your chest! The post Cravin' a Shavin'? We Review 4 Electric Razors for Men appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/electric-razors-review/

So, Barbie’s a Hologram Now. Oh, and She Responds to Your Voice

Mattel's Hello Barbie Hologram brings 3-D animation to the voice-assistant space, providing a next-gen IoT solution for your enterprise. The post So, Barbie's a Hologram Now. Oh, and She Responds to Your Voice appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/hello-barbie-hologram-matell/

Migrating public folders from Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2016

One of the biggest blockers to move on from Exchange 2007 seems to be that customers do not know what to do with their legacy Public Folders. Here are a few solutions.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/EfREGEvZkUM/

Android Phone Hacks Could Unlock Millions of Cars

Kaspersky security researchers find missing security safeguards in nine different connected car apps. The post Android Phone Hacks Could Unlock Millions of Cars appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/hacked-android-phones-unlock-millions-cars/

Leaks Are Totally American—They’re Just Easier Now

President Trump has denounced leakers as "un-American." Actually, some of the founding fathers were well-known whistleblowers. The post Leaks Are Totally American—They’re Just Easier Now appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/leaks-totally-american-theyre-just-easier-now/

Tech Phone-in

Fevzi Turkalp from GadgetDetective.com answers listeners’ technology questions, including advice on VPNs, extending WiFi reach in your home and which printers are best for photos.

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04t5fnk

The Cute Robot That Follows You Around and Schleps All Your Stuff

Piaggio's Gita follows you around. It goes with you, turns with you, stops with you. The post The Cute Robot That Follows You Around and Schleps All Your Stuff appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/piaggio-gita-drone/

Step Into ‘The Void,’ a Physical Playground for VR

A real-world gaming experience created for the headset crowd. The post Step Into 'The Void,' a Physical Playground for VR appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/02/the-void-vr-game/