Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) are interesting beasts. They lack the complication of modern, multi-gear units, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to issues. Mitsubishi learned that this week, as it’s
Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) are interesting beasts. They lack the complication of modern, multi-gear units, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to issues. Mitsubishi learned that this week, as it’s
A sizeable proportion of 100 million Volkswagen Group cars sold since 1995 can be unlocked remotely by hackers, a team of researchers has said. The problem affects a range of
Researchers at University College London have taught a computer to imitate anyone’s handwriting. They have created an algorithm that can take a sample of handwritten text, examine its qualities, and
A US couple is suing an internet mapping firm for $75,000 (£58,000) after years of “digital hell”. MaxMind matches IP addresses, which are used to connect devices to the internet,
It may look like something from the future, but China’s long-awaited “straddling bus” ran its inaugural test in Hebei province this week. The 2m-high Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) straddles the
A lone hacker calling themselves Guccifer 2.0 has claimed responsibility for a damaging hacking attack on the US Democratic Party. In that attack, gigabytes of files including emails and other
Owners of smart pet-feeding device Petnet were told to “feed their pets manually” after a server problem stopped the device from working. Petnet allows owners to schedule and control feeding
Yahoo was the first website I ever visited. My Dad took me and my brother to an internet cafe in central London, and there it was – an exciting portal
The owner of piracy site Isohunt has agreed to settle a music industry group lawsuit for $50m (£38m). Gary Fung announced the settlement with Music Canada via a blog published
European police agency Europol is teaming up with cybersecurity companies in an initiative aimed at slowing an “exponential” rise in ransomware. The scheme revolves around a website that connects victims
Details about 1.6 million users on the Clash of Kings online forum have been hacked, claims a breach notification site. The user data from the popular mobile game’s discussion forum
Shares in Nintendo have fallen sharply after the Japanese gaming giant said Pokemon Go’s success would have a limited impact on its profits. Nintendo shares dropped by 17.7% after they