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Release the KRACKen Nov 03, 2017

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Researchers published a paper detailing a critical vulnerability in the WPA2 security protocol for WiFi networks. What does that mean for you?

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Hauling by Hydrogen Nov 02, 2017

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Toyota is pilot testing a fuel cell cargo truck project in California. How do fuel cells work and are they the future of automobiles?

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Social Networks and Election Interference Nov 01, 2017

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It's obvious now that social networks like Facebook became targets of foreign agents aiming to influence the 2016 election in the United States. What happens next?

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Keeping an Eye on Crowded Skies Oct 31, 2017

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drones, amateur pilot, model plane, ATC, air traffic control, FAA, remote control

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Racing the Sun Oct 30, 2017

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Recently, a special race happened across the continent of Australia. Drivers controlled solar-powered cars as they traveled from North to South. What's the story behind the World Solar Challenge?

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Fake News and Robots Oct 27, 2017

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Some high-frequency stock trading algorithms recently reacted to a bogus report that Google was set to acquire Apple. How much influence do these limited AI programs hold over the financial world?

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Google's (Nearly) Universal Translator Oct 26, 2017

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In October 2017, Google announced a new line of Pixel Android phones as well as a special pair of wireless earbuds. These Pixel Buds can work with a phone to translate conversations spoken in other languages in real time.

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The AI Arms Race Oct 25, 2017

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Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said that whoever develops artificial intelligence first will conquer the world. Are we on the brink of an AI arms race and what can we do to make sure AI works for the greater good?

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The Trump Tapes Oct 19, 2017

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A web site received a cease and desist letter while archiving a collection of interviews Donald Trump participated in on the Howard Stern Show over the course of 20 years. What are the rules of fair use and how does that apply to technology?

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Hacking the SNES Classic Oct 17, 2017

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Nintendo fans around the world are trying to grab the SNES Classic retro system while one hacker in Russia has dramatically tweaked the console with a few lines of code. We look at hacks and emulators and what it all means.

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