Getty Images Get WIRED’s daily briefing in your inbox. Sign up here’Agent Smith’ Android malware has infected 25 million devicesSecurity researchers at Check Point have discovered new Android malware, dubbed ‘Agent Smith’, infesting 25 million devices worldwide, with 15 million of those in India (The Verge). Hidden in a variety of apps, the malware is…
This is your panel on coal — Pollution from coal and biomass burning blocks 13% of solar electricity. Scott K. Johnson – Jul 10, 2019 10:45 am UTC Coal is seen by many as an enemy of renewable energy and the first fossil fuel in line for elimination as things like solar and wind generation…
To prevent unscrupulous individuals from abusing the system, YouTube says it will revoke a user’s access to manual claims if they repeatedly fail to provide accurate manual timestamps. YouTube scans video uploads against a database of files, so its content ID technology can find visual and audio matches. Any possible copyright infringement instances found during…
Ever wonder what #LauncherOne looks like from Cosmic Girl’s perspective? Here’s some more footage from our most recent captive carry flight test, featuring never-before-seen angles of our flying launchpad. pic.twitter.com/IqMNi5mK2x— Virgin Orbit (@Virgin_Orbit) June 7, 2019In fact, Virgin Orbit will release a fully built and fully loaded LauncherOne during that flight. The company says it…
Apple has axed the Intel-based 12-inch MacBook — expect an ARM-based replacement in 2020. (Source: Apple)Although the focus is currently on Apple’s refreshed MacBook Air and entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, there was a subtle sign from Apple of where it is heading with its MacBook line up in 2020. The quiet demise of the 12-inch…