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To better characterize the functional context of genomic variations in cancer, researchers developed a new computer algorithm called REVEALER. Credit: UC San Diego Health Cancer is rarely the result of a single mutation in a single gene. Rather, tumors arise from the complex interplay between any number

Petya, a brutal piece of malware, surfaced two weeks ago. It’s a mean bit of crypto-extortion that hits its victims where it hurts: right in your startup drive. Because it encrypts your master boot file, if attacked, not only will you be unable to start up your

Web browser security is a major concern – with plenty of infections occurring due to careless surfing or vulnerabilities in add-ons – so it’s not surprising to hear that Microsoft has been boasting because it believes the new Edge browser is doing particularly well on this front.

Number tracking app Truecaller has fixed a bug in its Android app which could potentially allow hackers to retrieve personal information of users and change details – including call block settings – without a user’s consent. The company, however, claimed that no information was compromised due to

Facebook is working on a new tool to help stem one source of harassment on its platform. The social network is testing a new feature that will automatically alert you if it detects another user is impersonating your account by using your name and profile photo. When

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) has announced it will use a $10 million (£6 million) grant from Paypal founder Elon Musk to fund 37 research projects that will aim to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is kept “beneficial”. A further $1.5 million will go towards building an

Slack is a company seemingly on a roll. The service, for those who haven’t used it, is heralded by many as the way to fix email in all its broken, reply-to-all glory. Listening to the shouts of the Silicon Valley cognoscenti, one would be excused from suspecting

From smart locks to smart light, home technology is getting magical. The addition of newest devices and apps are simplifying tasks, making better use of resources, and transforming the way we live—just at a click from your smart phones. Using internet, you can now assemble your favorite

Raspberry Pi foundation launches new model as it announces 8m devices have been sold in four years, making it the UK’s all-time bestselling computer The little PC with a big reach … Raspberry Pi 3. Photograph: Photographer: Matt Richardson/Raspberry Pi Foundation The Raspberry Pi foundation has launched