This security researcher just published 10 million real usernames and passwords
A security researcher is both testing and protesting U.S. cybercrime laws by publishing 10 million real usernames and passwords for research purposes.
Stories by Jared Newman
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The first Ubuntu Phone is finally launching next week
Canonical is launching the first Ubuntu smartphone after a year of promises, though it's unclear why anybody but hardcore Ubuntu aficionados would want one.
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Swatch's smartwatch is coming soon, but don't expect a powerhouse
When the Apple Watch arrives this April, Swatch plans to have an answer.
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Buying a Pebble watch? Beware of obsolescence as new software platform looms
The Pebble smartwatch is more popular than ever with 1 million units sold, but at this point you may want to wait for the next version.
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Razer starts shipping the Nabu X, a stylish fitness band for cheap
Razer is ready to ship its Nabu X, a $US50 fitness band that counts steps, tracks sleep, and provides basic notification alerts. It's available now through Razer's online store.
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Microsoft researchers spin up a smart scarf
Microsoft researchers have dreamed up a high-tech version of the heated scarves you might find at your local pharmacy.
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Windows 10 for phones will act like an extension of your PC
Microsoft has given the first glimpse of Windows 10 on smartphones, including several ways that phone users can stay in sync with their PCs.
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Success! Hardly anyone uses 'password' as their password anymore
It's 2015, and some people still use embarrassingly obvious passwords such as "123456" and "password." But at least people seem to be using those passwords less frequently than before.
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Microsoft Band and Health get active again with new exercise routines
After a couple of quiet months, Microsoft is starting to make improvements to its Band fitness tracker and Health apps.
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Samsung's first round smartwatch may have an Apple-like twist
Samsung's next smartwatch, codenamed Orbis, could take a page from the Apple Watch with a rotating hardware element.
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Wearables go niche and narrow in the search for consumer relevance (+6 photos)
Wearables are looking for commitment. Manufacturers know that consumers discard many activity trackers within a year of purchase, and it seems that no advances in actual technology are helping new wristbands stand out.
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Blackberry Classic aims for old Bold holdouts
Blackberry is digging deeper into the past for its latest smartphone with the QWERTY-equipped Blackberry Classic.
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Netflix says offline viewing 'is never going to happen'
Don't get your hopes up for watching Netflix on an airplane anytime soon.
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Want to stay anonymous? Don't wear a camera
Next time you strap on a GoPro or other wearable camera, keep in mind that your movement pattern could someday be identified like a fingerprint.
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Wickr brings its self-destructing messages to Windows, Mac and Linux
Wickr has launched a set of new desktop apps for anyone feeling skittish about conversing over the Internet.
