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Chinese police can officially demand user data from ISPs

The sky, as they say, is the limit. Especially when it comes to China’s stranglehold on its internet. From November onward, internet service providers must fork over data on citizens’ internet histories if the country’s public security personnel deem it related to cybersecurity, according to a statement posted on the public security ministry’s website last month. Police may also conduct …

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This cordless drill comes with all the extras for $53

If there’s one tool every homeowner needs, it’s a cordless drill. Actually, forget homeowners — every person needs one, because there are countless occasions when you need to tighten a screw, drill a hole and so on, regardless of where you live. At last count there were about a zillion drill bundles out there. This is one is noteworthy because …

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Hear China’s rousing song about the perks of being a cyber superpower

Sometimes you’re just so excited about your country’s cybersecurity strategy that you have to sing about it. The song, which lasts about two-and-half minutes, was written by Qin An, who is director of the China Institute of Cyberspace Strategy. It was unveiled in a post on his WeChat account last month. The lyrics largely talk about how becoming a “cyber …

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Asus unveils midrange Chromebook C423 with a 14

Without much fanfare, Asus has unveiled the new Chromebook C423, a lightweight, midrange Chrome OS laptop. The C423 appeared on Asus’ website over the weekend, where it was spotted by Reddit users. The Asus Chromebook C423 has a 14-inch screen and weighs under 3 pounds (1.34kg) with battery, making it easy to lug around. It’s powered by an Intel quad-core or dual-core …

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