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Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact announced with powerful specs and improved cameras
Today is a good day for Sony fans. The company has announced the latest models in its flagship line-up: the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. Not only that, but it looks like the new phones are the biggest departure from Sony's long-running smartphone design we've seen in the last few years. They come with extra-tall 2:1 screens, significantly reduced front bezels, the latest … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact announced with powerful specs and improved cameras
Water resistant phones: the essential do’s and don’ts
Water resistant phones have become a major selling point for a number of high-end manufacturers. It’s certainly a useful feature to have, offering protection for your expensive gadget against accidental spills. You can even take some wonderful underwater pictures these days. However, much of the marketing doesn’t really line up with the reality. Underwater unboxing … [Read more...] about Water resistant phones: the essential do’s and don’ts
‘Raw water’ is the latest pseudo-scientific craze that could make you sick
High-profile Bay Area denizens are skipping tap water in favor of drinking unfiltered, untreated, and expensive “raw” water that comes straight out of the ground, Nellie Bowles reports for The New York Times. Proponents claim that raw water’s health benefits include naturally occurring minerals and microbes. But the reality for any inadequately treated water … [Read more...] about ‘Raw water’ is the latest pseudo-scientific craze that could make you sick
Taking the guesswork out of home water filtration
Picking a new sink for my kitchen was easy. The faucet was pretty straightforward. But when it came time to select a water filter—or decide if I even wanted one—I felt paralyzed. I’ve used Britas in the fridge, Pur filters on the faucet, and my health-conscious neighbor said that her new under-sink reverse osmosis system is like the tank of water filtration … [Read more...] about Taking the guesswork out of home water filtration
Researchers create new ransomware to target industrial systems
Ransomware is already a concern for the enterprise, educational facilities, and healthcare providers, and now cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated that it is no challenge for the malware family to take down the core infrastructure our cities need to operate. On Monday, cybersecurity researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology revealed the development of a new, … [Read more...] about Researchers create new ransomware to target industrial systems
This tiny device can produce clean drinking water for 200 people a day
According to DoSomething.org, more than 884 million people around the world currently lack access to safe drinking water, with over 840,000 of them dying of waterborne diseases each year. Worse yet, it is estimated that by 2025, 1.8 billion of us will live in places where water sources are scarce. In other words, clean drinking water is a serious concern both now and for the … [Read more...] about This tiny device can produce clean drinking water for 200 people a day
How tech is making the world’s water safer
More people on this earth have access to a smartphone than a toilet. Forty percent of the world's population lives without one. One in ten people — 748 million people — live without clean, safe water.On Tuesday, September 30, WaterStep, a nonprofit that uses technology and innovation to give people access to clean drinking water, hosted a one-day event connected … [Read more...] about How tech is making the world’s water safer
RSA Conference: New ransomware could poison your town’s water supply if you don’t pay up
A new form of ransomware, created by cybersecurity researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, was able to gain control of a simulated water treatment plant and threaten to shut off the water supply or poison it with increased amounts of chlorine. The ransomware, demonstrated at the 2017 RSA Conference in San Francisco, allowed researchers to access programmable logic … [Read more...] about RSA Conference: New ransomware could poison your town’s water supply if you don’t pay up