Robot taught to disobey humans which could mark the era of self-aware AI

Is this the beginning of the end for humanity as we speak? Additionally, great science fiction writer Isaac Asimovs Three Laws of Robotics states the following: 1. Some robotic scientists are actually afraid of Artificial Intelligence, fearing that the robots would become too clever. Whatever the case maybe, scientists should start preparing themselves for the worst. source: www.techworm.net

November 30, 2015 · 1 min · 58 words · Erica Davila

The guy who invented USB is not getting a single cent for it

As a matter of fact, the USB technology did not make money for anyone. Bhatt believed that Intel had every right to do so. However, the basic fear of breaking the existing compatibility functions kept the companies from investing in his idea. As an engineer, Ive been handsomely rewarded by the company, Bhatt added. And I couldnt do this kind of work anywhere else. I have nothing to complain. Immediately, Microsoft followed suit when it provided USB support for Windows 98s second edition....

November 30, 2015 · 1 min · 156 words · Elizabeth Palmer

4K content of Netflix and Amazon can easily be ripped by pirates

Another question that comes to mind is how these pirate groups are successfully able to circumvent the copy protection. source: www.techworm.net

November 29, 2015 · 1 min · 21 words · Megan Koch

Educational Toy Manufacturer Hacked, Identity of Millions of Kids at Risk

The app store lets parents download apps, games, e-Books and educational content to VTech toys. It does not contain credit card information, the company said. The hacked data included kids first name, gender and birthday. Motherboard was notified of the breach by an unidentified hacker who claimed responsibility. The hacker said he intends to do nothing with the data, according to Motherboard. source: www.techworm.net

November 29, 2015 · 1 min · 64 words · Donald Welch

Getting fewer ‘likes’ on Facebook may land you in an asylum

Living in the virtual world has become a peril for people. Thanks to the ever increasing use of smartphones. We get at least 10 cases of depression due to social media every month. Both were in need of medical attention. source: www.techworm.net

November 29, 2015 · 1 min · 42 words · Paula Oliver

Hatred, A highly violent game, is coming soon to Linux

Lets talk about the game itself. Hatred fills your whole body. Youre sick and tired of humanitys worthless existence. The only thing that matters is your gun and the pure Armageddon that you want to unleash. You will shoot, you will hurt, you will kill, and you will die. There are no rules, there is no compassion, no mercy, no point in going back. You will have no mercy for them, because they dare to stand in your way....

November 29, 2015 · 1 min · 162 words · Kimberly Ward

HSBC Whistleblower sentenced to five years in prison for corporate espionage

Hes a thief and a liar, Laurent Moreillon, HSBCs lawyer, told reporters after the hearing. He also told the channel that he would make an appeal to European Human Rights Court. We are not protected… source: www.techworm.net

November 29, 2015 · 1 min · 37 words · Matthew Wilkins

Scientists catch black hole swallowing star and burping a bit of it back out

NASA has dubbed November 27 as Black Hole Friday. Then they saw a high-speed flare get thrust out, escaping from the rim of the black hole. These events are extremely rare, Sjoert van Velzen, who led the analysis, said in a statement. Illustration Previous efforts to find evidence for these jets, including my own, were late to the game. The deceased star was quite similar to our own. One light year is 5....

November 29, 2015 · 1 min · 88 words · Samantha Stephens

Scientists have developed a battery that harnesses electricity from algae

Both photosynthesis and respiration, which take place in plants cells, involve electron transfer chains. In five years, this will be able to power your smart phone, Packirisamy said. source: www.techworm.net

November 29, 2015 · 1 min · 30 words · Karen Mcdonald

An easy Registry hack in Windows Defender makes it a efficient adware killer

Windows Registry hack can make your Windows Defender a super adware killer Everyone hates including me hates adware. They are worst unwanted critters of any operating system especially Windows 7/8.1 or the newly released Windows 10. The functionality was actually first made available to enterprises. Combined with Windows Defender these applications are able to block downloading and installing unwanted software. However this was only for enterprises and businesses. It can easily kill the adware once you make changes in your Registry Keys....

November 28, 2015 · 1 min · 151 words · Heather Baker

Czech software pirate’s video goes viral on YouTube to help him avoid paying a huge fine

Microsoft alone claimed losses of 5.7m Czech Crowns (about 148,000/$223,000). A spokesperson for the BSA confirmed the punishment after speculation the video was a viral ad. They added the 200,000 views stipulation was to ensure Jakub shared the clip. The district court in Litom? If he fails, he may be liable for the full amount of damages ordered by the court. But, eventually, they got me. Even for me, the investigators came to work....

November 28, 2015 · 1 min · 149 words · Cheryl Phillips

Facebook Wants To Tell Businesses Where You Are Without Your Consent

It has been at the brunt of attacks from privacy advocates for revealing important user data to its advertisers. Now it will go one step further and reveal your location to the businesses without your explicit consent. Earlier this month, Facebook announced a new feature that willshare your location with businesseswhen youre near their stores. The saving grace is that Facebook wont share your personal information and just your geo-location....

November 28, 2015 · 1 min · 126 words · Sarah Johnston

Jordanian Beauty Queen, Former Anonymous Hacktivist Helps U.S. Government To Fight ISIS

Ghost Security is an online hacktivist group who liaises with the US Government through their intermediary Kronos Advisory Group. Anonymous hasconfirmedthat the former beauty queen has left the group. Having Ghost Security Group evolve from their original collective was a huge thing for me. Lara Abdallat Lara Abdallat source: www.techworm.net

November 28, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Becky Cooper