Новости за 28.11.2016

A new version of Mirai -- a malware that’s been enslaving poorly secured IoT devices -- has found a new victim: vulnerable internet routers from Germany's Deutsche Telekom.

On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, the numbers crunchers are sharing how the holiday shopping season is shaping up.

This compact, easy-to-carry travel case from Mophie has a built-in 1,400mAh battery that keeps your wireless in-ear headphones, fitness trackers or other wearables charged and protected while safely packed away so they’re ready for whatever is next. A durable outer shell with soft-touch, rubberized finish provides protection against drops and falls while the soft, fabric interior keeps your device free from scratches and scuffs. Its list price on Amazon has been reduced 25%, from $40 down to $30. Читать дальше...

The universal design of this mount fits most 20-75" TVs up to VESA 600 x 400 and 165lbs. The profile is only 1.5" for today's thin TVs, and it tilts to improve viewing and reduce glare. This bundle comes with a 10-foot HDMI cable and a 6-inch 3-axis bubble level. It averages 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 13,000 people on Amazon (read recent reviews), where its typical list price of $41 has been reduced to just $26. See the discounted mount now on Amazon.

Repealing the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's less than two-year-old net neutrality rules appears to be a top tech priority for President-elect Donald Trump, but it may not be an easy road.

Ordinary thermostats only read the temperature in one room, but are supposed to deliver comfort in all rooms. Ecobee3 remote sensors deliver the right temperature in the rooms that matter most. Now homekit enabled. Ecobee3 sensors know which rooms are occupied to deliver the right temperature in the right places. And they know whether someone's home to help you save energy and money when you're away. Ecobee3 comes with 1 free remote sensor that measures temperature and occupancy. You can have up to 32 sensors. Читать дальше...

Almost 1 million Deutsche Telekom customers have been struggling to get online since Sunday afternoon.

While so much of the conversation concerning Apple’s MacBook Pro has focused on the need to use dongles to connect to its four USB-C ports, there are numerous advantages to the transition:

This extremely versatile device from Lexar reads 25 popular memory card formats, and leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology for high-speed file transfers, with a USB interface speed up to 500MB/s. It reads multiple slots at once to allow for simultaneous downloads/transfers, and pops closed to protect its card slots when not in use. It averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, where its typical list price of $23 has been reduced 44% to $13 for a limited time.

Windows 10 -- your way

No matter who you are and where you stand on the raging Windows 10 issues, I bet there are some things you love about your new operating system, along with other things you wish were better, had stayed the same, or simply went away.

This extremely versatile device from Lexar reads 25 popular memory card formats, and leverages SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology for high-speed file transfers, with a USB interface speed up to 500MB/s. It reads multiple slots at once to allow for simultaneous downloads/transfers, and pops closed to protect its card slots when not in use. It averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, where its typical list price of $23 has been reduced 44% to $13 for a limited time.

The Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Extreme SC-750 contains over 80 circuit components that snap together in various configurations to create over 750 do-it-yourself projects for kids (ages 8+ is suggested). No tools are required to create working electronic circuits and devices. A computer interface option lets children view waveforms and frequencies as well. The product averages 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon from 750 people (read recent reviews). Its typical list price of $140 has been reduced to just $71. Читать дальше...

The Seagate expansion desktop drive provides extra storage for your ever-growing collection of files. Instantly add space for more files, consolidate all of your files to a single location, or free up space on your computer's internal drive to help improve performance. Setup is straightforward; simply plug in the included power supply and USB cable, and you are ready to go. It is automatically recognized by the Windows operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Читать дальше...

Every year, tech companies come up with fantastic ideas for cutting edge, futuristic products. Some of these products turn into huge hits. Others end up bombing. And still others become precursors or inspirations for the next generation of innovations. Here’s our list of eight products that caught our eye this year.

People using San Francisco’s Muni public transportation, which consists of buses, streetcars, Metro light rail and cable cars, rode for free over the holiday weekend. It’s not like SFMTA bothered to send even a tweet to inform confused Muni riders as to what was happening. Some of those people thought the free rides were part of a Thanksgiving gift or “Black Friday deal,” but anyone who happened to glance at San Francisco Muni station computer screens knew better. On Friday and Saturday, the screens... Читать дальше...

Today get Amazon Dash buttons for $0.99 instead of $4.99 when you use our code CYBERDASH at checkout. Limit 3 buttons on the deal. And Amazon pays you a $4.99 credit after your first button push, so you sort of make money on this deal, don't you. Amazon Dash is a simple Wi-Fi connected gadget that lets you order your favorite things with just the push of a button. Keep it by your washing machine, your pet food, or in the bathroom closet. When you notice you're running low, just press the button and Amazon ships it right out. Читать дальше...

Behind every IT project are the unsung heroes of the technology industry: project managers. PMs are tasked with making sure projects come in on-time, on or under budget and with high-quality standards. But what does it take to become an IT project manager?

We hear a lot from vendors and service providers about the wisdom of migrating applications and workloads to the cloud. The potential benefits include lower capital costs and increased flexibility.

Japanese government officials have denied reports that a secure network used by the country's defense forces was attacked earlier this year.

San Francisco’s Muni transit system was reportedly hit by ransomware on Friday, leading to the message “You Hacked, ALL Data Encrypted” being displayed on the computer screens at stations, according to newspaper reports.

Fresh off a multi-year acquisition spree, the Dutch company Cimpress is embracing video in a big way.

Many Linux fans greeted the news that Microsoft is joining the Linux Foundation with anxiety-fueled anger.

Walmart's new attempt to use blockchain to help it contact buyers of recalled, dangerous products faces up to a long-neglected reality. That reality is that almost any meaningful improvement in how quickly and completely retailers contact impacted customers and retrieve recalled products — an act that can literally save lives — will deliver the best ROI of any technology change.

An auditor is vetting this company's IT systems, and a few pieces of software are raising questions, reports a pilot fish on the inside.