Lewis Hamilton was in dire shape as he swept away the competition at the Hungaroring to lower the curtain on the triple opening header of Formula 1 2020. Now is the time for a race-free week, but before we get a break, we’ve chosen the Winners and losers of the …
Read More »Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at her political rally
Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Updated 7:13 am CDT, Monday July 20, 2020 Kanye West makes his first appearance in the presidential campaign on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in North Charleston, SC. Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since he declared himself a presidential candidate, delivered a lengthy monologue on …
Read More »BadPower can destroy your smartphone by corrupting its fast charger
Chinese researchers have found a vulnerability that affects fast charging devices. Dubbed BadPower, the vulnerability corrupts the firmware of fast chargers. This can lead to the destruction of connected devices. Fast charging is becoming commonplace in smartphones and other devices. As power and voltage increase, charging times decrease, making this …
Read More »Mastercard achieves a cryptocurrency card deal with British startup Wirex
Mastercard credit cards Roberto Machado Noa / LightRocket via Getty Images Mastercard has expanded its cryptocurrency program to make it easier for companies in the space to issue their own payment cards. The company has signed an agreement with Wirex that makes the London-based startup the first “native” cryptocurrency platform …
Read More »UAE successfully launches Mars probe, a historic first for the Arab world
An Emirati passes in front of a screen showing the Mars “Hope” probe at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center in Dubai on July 19, 2020, before its planned launch from Japan. The probe is one of three races to the Red Planet, with Chinese and American rockets also taking …
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