Articles by Judy Mottl
New Vulnerability In Windows Lets Hackers Steal Login Details But Microsoft Thinks 'Fat Chance'
'Redirect to SMB' lets cyber thieves hijack communications between web servers using a man-in-the-middle attack. Microsoft, however, believes the threat is not as severe as some experts claim.
Apple Outs iOS 8.4 Beta And It Boasts Revamped Music App
Not even a full week after the iOS 8.3 update arrived, Apple pushes out a new OS update featuring a refreshed Music app and lots of tweaks to mobile OS functionality and features.
Apple Watch Review: First Impressions Are Out Ahead Of April 24 Release Date
Early reviews illustrate a clear contradiction to what Apple is claiming about pre-orders and Watch sales. The wearable isn't a smartwatch for the masses, at least from what initial reviews seem to indicate. A steep learning curve is the main culprit. Oh and bands that don't fit well are also a big bone of contention.
Baldness Cure: Grow More Hair By Plucking What's Left In Precise Pattern
Research reveals dense loss of hair follicles creates an injury site, which the body's immune system reacts to and stimulates big hair growth. It may help those with hair disease but it won't stop or cure baldness, say scientists.
China Accused Of Decade-Long Cyber Espionage On Government Agencies, Companies And Media In Other Countries
A security research firm claims Chinese hackers have been conducting cyber-attacks across several countries in a quest to steal and access intellectual property. China is denying such cyber espionage.
Marvel Outs Ant-Man Teaser Ahead Of Trailer [Video]
Ant-Man is coming to the big screen on July 17. Here's some scoop on the super hero flick. Mark the calendar for July 17 all you crazy Ant-Man fanatics and mark off a little time today to watch the latest video teaser of the upcoming flick starring Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas.
Apple Watch Preorders Almost 1 Million On Launch Day: Report
Preorders for the first day of Apple Watch may be just short of a million, with the cheapest Sport being the most popular, according to a research firm. Watch buyers also seem inclined to buy a more expensive case than an expensive wristband for the wearable.
Cheesy Truth: Grilled Cheese Lovers Have More Sex And Likely Make For Better Lovers
Survey reveals those who love grilled cheese are getting busier in the bedroom and likely more adventuresome when getting busy given they also like to travel more than their non-loving grilled cheese counterparts. Favorite bread for grilled cheese is white bread by the way.
LG G4 With Leather Back Leaked Ahead Of April 28 Event And It Looks Gorgeous
Latest leaks include form factor design elements, wireless charging and even some insight on apps. It's just the latest in a serious of sneak peeks at LG's impending new flagship smartphone.
Graphene Shows Promise For Next-Generation Spintronic Devices
Figuring out how to capitalize on graphene in the computing realm will take a lot more work, but researchers are encouraged by new findings regarding spintronics.
BitTorrent's Project Maelstrom Goes Beta: Here's What's New With The Secure Browser
File-sharing site BitTorrent is pushing forward with its vision for a new kind of web, offering up developer tools and expanding the testing group. The quest is to create open Internet that doesn't rely on servers.
US And European Cyber Squads Take Down International Beebone Botnet
The sophisticated malware worm botnet infected thousands of PCs and while it's now been shut down, all the PCs must be cleaned. The cybercrime operation was a global unified team effort.
Teens Online 'Almost Constantly' And They Still Love Facebook: Pew Survey
Teenagers are online more each day and also tapping social networks more. Facebook still rules as the top social network, but it's more popular among teen males than females.
Birthing Mystery Of Gigantic Mosasaurs Solved
The discovery of 100-year-old fossils revealed the huge marine lizard, which lived in the dinosaur age, did not give birth along shore lines as prior research indicated. Birth took place out in open ocean waters.
Apple Watch Sells Out Like Hot Cakes But Is It Really That Hot?
Apple claims demand is exceeding supply on the first day of pre-order and device demo appointments, but it's hard to gauge consumer excitement since there are no customary lines outside retail stores. Buyers will have to wait until June, and possibly longer, to get Apple's first wearable on their wrist.
Galaxy S6 Edge Reportedly Getting Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update
Not even on the market for a week Samsung is making sure Galaxy S6 Edge owners get the latest OS update. But will that make up for the scrached display reports some consumers are reporting?
Jawbone Up3 Finally Gets A Release Date And It's Too Close To Apple Watch Launch
Jawbone apologizes for delay in release, stating its latest wearable will begin shipping April 20 to those who pre-ordered. The new wearable was announced in November 2014.
DJI Phantom 3 Drone Gets 4K Camera And Is Surprisingly Affordable
There is no reason not to buy the latest drones from DJI given they've got great cameras, stabilizers, real-time feed to YouTube and, most of all, they're just as cheaper as the earlier drone generation.
Netflix Now Decides What TV Is Good For You: Here's How It Rates
To ensure users get the best Netflix viewing and access experience, the video streaming services provider is now endorsing specific TVs it believes deliver a high quality experience.
HTC Unwraps One M9+ In China: 5.2-Inch 2K Display, Fingerprint Sensor, 20MP Camera
HTC smartphone won't be available in North America or Europe, now or ever. HTC believes the previous smartphone, the One M9, is exactly what those markets need and want.
Meet Tesla Model S 70D: 240-Mile Range, 140mph Top Speed And $75,000 Tag Price
It's a bit pricier — but it's got a heftier battery pack and some neat additional features that more than make up for the additional cost.
Wonder How Fast Stolen Credit Card Data Can Travel In Dark Web? You'll Be Shocked
Once hackers hit a file and data trove, the information can fly fast and furious around the globe. Perhaps what's most surprising is that hackers don't jump on vulnerable data as quickly as most may think.
LG Outs LG G4 Official Teaser Video With Spotlight On F1.8 Camera
The fast flicker of info from the video teaser doesn't offer up much in terms of spec or insight but seems to be more of a reminder that the LG G4 is arriving later this month.
'Dallas Buyers Club' Producers Win Landmark Case Against ISPs In Australia
The court ruling is a huge win in the battle against illegal downloading. It's not yet known whether the ISPs intend to appeal the decision.
Stanford Researchers Develop Aluminum Battery That Charges Fully In One Minute
Not only does the new battery charge in a minute, it may be cheaper than batteries powering mobile devices today. It's also nearly fire-proof. The only challenge is that it only has half the voltage of current batteries.
Apple Watch Offered At Half Price To Apple Employees: Sweet But Could Have Been Sweeter
Apple offers a 50 percent discount on the Watch and Watch Sport to employees but only $550 for workers looking to buy the high-end $10,000 Edition.
T-Mobile No Longer Selling Sony Xperia Z3: Danger Sign For Xperia Z4?
As the Sony Xperia Z3 disappears, big competitors, such as Apple, are prepping new flagship devices for market this year. If it seems Sony's strategy may be moving in a much different direction than Apple, it's because it clearly is.
Revenge Porn Site Operator Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison — A First In The US
A California court made history with the first prosecution and guilty verdict of a revenge porn site operation. The sentence sets a precedent in revenge porn, with several similiar cases in progress around the country.
Columbia University Report Tears Rolling Stone UVA Rape Story Apart: A Failure Of Journalism
A scathing report on a Rolling Stone article by Sabrina Rubin Erdely regarding a gang rape allegation at the University of Virginia says the magazine's story was a monumental failure in journalism and journalistic best practices.
Distracted Driving Month: AAA Report Reveals Distracted Driving Leading Cause Of Traffic Accidents
Drugs and alcohol are no longer the top reasons for car crashes involving teen drivers. Distractions, such as talking with others, playing with digital devices, personal grooming and singing are primary actions leading to road accidents.
