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Hackers say cracking power grid tech was easiest challenge yet 
During an industrial control systems hacking challenge, a Dutch team won $40,000 for cracking tech used to control the power grid.
Protecting the rainforest from space
Meet the network using AI and satellite imagery to fight the illegal use of land in Brazil.
New VR body suit lets you see inside your body while you exercise 
A system for monitoring motion and muscle engagement could aid the elderly and athletes during physical rehabilitation.
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Inventions that are fighting the rise of facial recognition technology
Combating the rise of facial-recognition technology, designers have created clothing and accessories to help to conceal people’s identities.
New VR app lets you step inside your smartphone videos 
Early-stage startup Wist Labs is developing a VR app that converts smartphone clips into 3D videos users can step inside.
Starlink turns on coverage over Iran to bypass censorship 
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet is active over Iran, but the terminals to access it must make it inside the country.
Deepfake audio has a tell – researchers use fluid dynamics to spot artificial imposter voices
Audio deepfakes potentially pose a huge threat, as people often communicate via phone calls, radio, and voice recordings.
Russia tries to impose switch to Linux from Windows
The Russian government is switching from the Windows operating system to the open-source OS Linux and encouraging companies to follow suit.
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Hackers find missing people for fun

At any given time, there are roughly 100,000 missing people in the U.S. These hackers are using their skills in computer forensics to follow digital footprints.

Hackers find missing people for fun

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Tractor-hacking farmers take on John Deere 
Tractor hacking is a fast-growing trend in the farming community — but it’s not outsiders breaking in.
The ugly truth about toxic e-waste
It’s estimated that by 2030, the amount of e-waste discarded globally will grow to 74.7 million tons per year. But fixing the problem is going to take more than recycling.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink fights off Russian attacks in Ukraine 
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How Ukraine has defended itself against cyberattacks – lessons for the US 
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