US regulators grant DMCA exemption legalizing vehicle software tinkering

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Every three years, the Librarian of Congress issues new rules on Digital Millennium Copyright Act exemptions. Acting Librarian David Mao, in an order (PDF) released Thursday, authorized the public to tinker with software in vehicles for “good faith security research” and for “lawful modification.”

The decision comes in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal, in which the German automaker baked bogus code into its software that enabled the automaker’s diesel vehicles to reduce pollutants below acceptable levels during emissions tests.

“I am glad they granted these exemptions,” Sherwin Siy, said vice president for legal affairs for Public Knowledge in Washington, DC. “I am not glad it was necessary for them to do so in the first place.”

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US regulators grant DMCA exemption legalizing vehicle software tinkering

Streaming services lead LGBT representation on TV, reports GLAAD

“20 years ago, GLAAD began tracking the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) characters on television, and at the time, you could count them on one hand.”

That’s how GLAAD C.E.O. Sarah Kate Ellis introduces this year’s GLAAD “Where We Are on TV” report. The latest report, now in its 20th year, confirms that the television landscape is changing — slowly, perhaps, but surely.

See also: ABC Family, Fox are best networks for LGBT representation, GLAAD says

The full report, which examines TV programs airing from June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016, can be …

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Streaming services lead LGBT representation on TV, reports GLAAD

Clumsy human Jimmy Fallon explains how he injured his other hand

Jimmy Fallon is no longer just “the nicest guy in late-night.” Now, he’s the clumsiest too

The comedian explained during Monday’s show how he managed to injure his right hand — luckily, not nearly as badly as he injured the left — while being honored by The Harvard Lampoon over the weekend

At least his adorable kids are making him feel better, kind of.

Mike Tyson sings a head-scratching version of ‘Hotline Bling’

Luke Wilson is on board with making ‘Legally Blonde 3’

A killer whale knocked a poor seal 80 feet into the air

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Siri requires Apple Music subscription to answer music-related questions

Many Apple Music subscribers, one of which is Pandora’s co-creator Tom Conrad, have noticed that Siri isn’t too keen on answering some questions unless a subscription to Apple Music is present. For example, searching for most popular songs in any location or a time period isn’t an option for non Apple Music users.

Instead of displaying an alternative web search result, Siri right out says that she’s not able to perform the look up.

Sorry, I can’t look up the music charts for you. You don’t seem to be subscribed to Apple Music.

Screenshot of Siri denying an answer to a question

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Siri requires Apple Music subscription to answer music-related questions

15-year-old boy arrested over TalkTalk cyberattack

LONDON — A 15-year-old boy was arrested by police in Northern Ireland on Monday evening in connection with a cyberattack on British telecoms firm TalkTalk.

See also: 5 things you need to know about the TalkTalk cyberattack

The teenager was arrested shortly after 4 p.m. on suspicion of offences under the Computer Misuse Act by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Metropolitan Police Cyber Crime Unit. They carried out searches at an address in County Antrim

The boy, who was not identified, was taken into custody for questioning at a police station before being released on bail Tuesday morning. …

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MIUI 7 global stable ROMs now available for download

Xiaomi has released the global stable MIUI 7 ROMs for bunch of devices, including Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi Note, Redmi 1S, Redmi 2/Prime, Redmi Note, and Mi Pad.

The ROMs are currently available to flash manually from MIUI Official Forum, with instructions on how to go about doing that. If you are not comfortable with flashing, you can wait for a few days before the update starts rolling out as OTA update.

MIUI 7 comes with several improvements, including improved UI speed (up to 30%), up to 10% battery life, 5 new official themes, new Huge font size, dedicated folders in image gallery for babies and pets, child mode, and some India-specific features, such as Showtime, which plays a personalized photo or video when you call someone with a compatible device, daily changing lockscreen wallpapers, smart SMS grouping, and smart OTP SMS handling.

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MIUI 7 global stable ROMs now available for download

HTC RE now for only $50 from $199

The HTC RE didn’t exactly set sales charts on fire, which probably doesn’t come as a surprise considering its rather niche nature.

Now, HTC is offering a rather hefty discount on the little camera, bringing the price down to $50. If you ever considered purchasing one then this should be a good enough reason for you to make the jump. But if it didn’t quite convince you the first time around, it’s unlikely to change your mind now.

In case you aren’t aware, the RE is a compact camera from HTC. It has no display and not much of an interface. You interact with the couple of buttons on the device, one of them being the large shutter button on top. The RE is meant for spontaneous shots and not really for those who like to compose and setup their shots before capturing. The camera pairs with your phone to transfer images and you can use your phone as a viewfinder at a pinch but it would just be easier to shoot with your phone, not to mention the RE image quality isn’t exactly great. If all of that seems good to you somehow, then it’s available at the lowest price so…

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Barbie is now doing feminism — but not everyone's convinced

The advert, titled ‘Imagine the Possibilities’, shows a number of young girls doing adult jobs, much to the surprise of the grown-ups who deal with them.

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Barbie is now doing feminism — but not everyone's convinced

OpenStack Foundation Announces Certification Program For Cloud Admins

The OpenStack Foundation, the nonprofit behind the increasingly popular open-source cloud computing project, today announced the launch of a certification program for OpenStack cloud admins during its bi-annual developer conference. Read More

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The HTC One A9 price will go up to $499 in the US starting November 7

Shortly after officially unveiling the HTC One A9 last week, the company made the phone available for pre-order in the US at the promotional price of $399.99. Up until recently, we had no idea what the regular HTC One A9 price will be once the promotion ends, but as it turns out, the answer is $499.99.

In an official statement issued earlier today, HTC said that the One A9 price will go up $100 starting November 7. Interestingly, the official statement also says that the promotional pre-sale will end when the phone becomes available for purchase from major retailers, … – Source      

The HTC One A9 price will go up to $499 in the US starting November 7

A 24-year-old salon manager dies after being 'frozen' in a cryotherapy chamber

Chelsea Ake-Salvacion, the manager of Rejuvenice in Henderson, Nevada, was found dead last week by her co-workers in one of the salon’s cryotherapy chambers

The 24-year-old was apparently locked inside of a cryochamber, where authorities say she likely suffocated.

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Authorities with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration told Nevada’s …

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Yuneec Tornado drone packs a punch

The Tornado wants to be the professional’s go-to drone system, with an Android-based ground controller and a three-axis gimbal.

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Yuneec Tornado drone packs a punch

How you can help victims of the South Asia earthquake

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit northern Afghanistan on Monday, with effects of the tremor felt in both Pakistan and India. More than 200 people have been reported dead, and local reports fear the death toll will rise into the hundreds.

The deep quake caused widespread damage in various areas within the region, with reports of hundreds injured — and the humanitarian response is ramping up.

See also: U.N.’s new campaign tells aid workers’ firsthand stories through your Facebook page

“Significant casualties are likely and the disaster is potentially widespread,” the …

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