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The Navy’s Building Little Autonomous Boats to Defend Its Ships

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Navy ships are at their most vulnerable when they’re resupplying in port or navigating narrow straits or rivers. They tricky to maneuver in tight quarters and vulnerable to attack. The attack 14 years ago on the USS Cole as it refueled while berthed Yemen, an attack that killed 17 American sailors, reiterated the need to […] The post The Navy’s Building Little Autonomous Boats to Defend Its Ships appeared first on WIRED.

Apple And Reddit Have Shut Down The iWorm Virus That Took Control Of People's Macs

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Apple has added the dangerous iWorm bug to its malware detector after 17,000 Mac users were found to have been infected with the virus.  Business Insider reported on Friday that a Russian security firm discovered a piece of malicious software known as "Mac.BackDoor.iWorm." that was being found on Mac computers around the world. The bug gave hackers control of the computer, and could have been used to send spam emails, crash websites, or mine Bitcoin. However, there's no evidence that hackers even got the chance to use their botnet before it was discovered.

New Survey Reveals Global Shipping Professionals’ Opinions on Top Technology Priorities and Challenges

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INTTRA, the world’s largest multi-carrier e-commerce network for ocean shipping, announced the results of the INTTRA Technology Outlook survey , which identifies the top technology priorities and challenges on the minds of international logistics and shipping industry professionals from leading direct shippers, carriers and freight forwarders around the world.

Leica’s Fancy New M-P Camera May Actually Be Worth $8,000

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When everything is in focus, there are no throwaway shots with the Leica M-P. Everything you shoot looks like a frame from some Wim Wenders documentary about the human condition. The post Leica’s Fancy New M-P Camera May Actually Be Worth $8,000 appeared first on WIRED.

Lamborghini’s First Hybrid Is a 900-Horsepower Rocket

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Lamborghini's rolled into the Paris Motor Show with a new concept. It's called the Asterion LPI 910-4. It has all the superlatives you expect from the brand. It delivers over 900 horsepower. It goes from zero to 62 mph in three seconds flat. Top speed is 199 mph. The post Lamborghini’s First Hybrid Is a 900-Horsepower Rocket appeared first on WIRED.

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