Science
Boffins find a new way to catch the 'tails' of quasars in massive galaxies
Radio jets beamed from gigantic black holes are still a mystery
13 Sep 00:07 | 1
13th > September > 2017 Archive
Software
Government lab that gives a crap pushes open source
Boffins reveal code for turning cow pies into cash
13 Sep 00:26 | 10
Security
SAP E-Recruiting bug could let you stop rivals poaching your people
This might be the rare case of a bug you don't want patched
13 Sep 01:28 | 1
Software
Slack re-invents the extranet and shared Notes databases with cross-company teams
Everything hip is new again
13 Sep 01:55 | 12
Science
Auto-makers told their autopilots need better safeguards
US safety regulator finds computer in fatal Tesla crash could have intervened earlier
13 Sep 02:58 | 33
Networks
Boffins' satcomms rig uses earthly LEDs to talk to orbiting PV panels
Lasers are too pricy, so we're using BLINKENLIGHTS instead
13 Sep 03:56 | 24
Personal Tech
Samsung mobile launches bug bounty program
Crack a Galaxy or bash Bixby and score US$20K to $200K
13 Sep 04:58 | 6
Devops
'Don't Google Google, Googling Google is wrong', says Google
Chocolate Factory unwraps developer style guide, squibs the thorny ISO date debate
13 Sep 06:01 | 209
Security
North Korea attacks Bitcoin bods to swell its war chest says FireEye
BTC isn't explicitly covered by sanctions and Kim could launder it into useful currencies
13 Sep 06:31 | 19
Science
Cassini probe's death dive to send data at just 27 kilobits per second
Which is why its cameras will stop snapping a day before it smacks into Saturn
13 Sep 07:03 | 47
Security
Kaspersky shrugs off US government sales ban proposal
It's not like we sell to the Feds, so go ahead and ban us!
13 Sep 07:35 | 44
Site News
El Reg is hiring an intern. Apply now before it closes
Come and bite the hand that feeds
13 Sep 08:09 | 110
AI + ML
Regulate, says Musk – OK, but who writes the New Robot Rules?
Cause, accountability, responsibility
13 Sep 08:38 | 45
Legal
Act fast to get post-Brexit data deal, Brit biz urges UK.gov
Last major data deal between EU and third country took 4 years
13 Sep 09:16 | 38
Comment
Sacre bleu! Apple's high price, marginal gain iPhone strategy leaves it stuck in the mud
Samsung has little to fear
13 Sep 10:53 | 164
Security
Apple’s facial recognition: Well, it is more secure for the, er, sleeping user
iPhone X feature receives stony-faced reaction from security buffs
13 Sep 11:43 | 150
Legal
UK's new Data Protection Bill will be 'liberal' not 'libertarian', says digi minister
Matt Hancock uses speech on the internet to pontificate about liberalism...
13 Sep 12:22 | 31
Security
Giant frikkin' British laser turret to start zapping stuff next year
That's part one sorted. Now, who's supplying the sharks?
13 Sep 14:01 | 73
Software
Get out your specs: Java EE's headed to the Eclipse Foundation
Yes, we meant specifications... and think up a name, would you?
13 Sep 15:01 | 11
Site News
Reg reader Regina is doing Byte Night - and so should you
West London techie trio spurred into action for homeless youngsters
13 Sep 15:56 | 6
Legal
Cops' use of biometric images 'gone far beyond custody purposes'
Lord Scriven says UK.gov response 'not worth the paper it is printed on'
13 Sep 16:04 | 53
Science
Weird white dwarf pulsar baffles boffins as its pulsating pattern changes over decades
AR Scorpii was the first white dwarf pulsar to be found
13 Sep 19:04 | 19
Legal
US government sued by 11 pissed-off travellers over computer searches
Searching your phone should require a warrant, says lawsuit
13 Sep 19:26 | 68
Personal Tech
Apple's 'shoddy' Beats headphones get slammed in lawsuit
Claims of sweat resistance and durability are lies, litigious customers contend
13 Sep 19:49 | 58
Security
Homeland Security drops the hammer on Kaspersky Lab with preemptive ban
Government departments have 90 days to rip and replace
13 Sep 20:08 | 75
On-Prem
Uber loses bid to avoid trial in Waymo case
Sorry bros, you'll have to tell it to the jury – and give us the Stroz Report too
13 Sep 21:04 | 6
Updated
Credit reference agencies faulted for poor patching
Hold our beers, Equifax
13 Sep 21:12 | 9
Bootnotes
Pennsylvania cops deploy electronics sniffer dog to catch child abusers
Hard drive hound ready for duty
13 Sep 21:29 | 42
Science
Signs of ground ice found on ancient protoplanet asteroid Vesta
Scientists reignite the idea of water-bearing asteroids bringing oceans to Earth
13 Sep 21:44 | 25
On-Prem
Apple bumps up price on iPad Pro as flash costs climb
Cupertino Idiot Tax gets a $50 increase to cover chip charges
13 Sep 22:26 | 23
Legal
Intelligence director pulls national security BS on spying question
Senator Wyden not happy with continued obfuscation
13 Sep 23:28 | 19
Personal Tech
Facebook posts put Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli in prison as a danger to society
Nope, not over the securities fraud, or the drug price hike
13 Sep 23:44 | 106
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