au-hotdailynews: 2015-07-24 Australia Technology

Google to tackle patent trolls
The Australian
Tech giant Google has long led a tirade against patent trolls, and now it's escalating the war by giving eligible start-ups two free patents. Google said today it will give start-ups two patents for free, which they can keep, as long as they join the ...
Google fights patent trolls by giving away patents   Engadget
THE NEWS WRAP: Google giving away patents to startups   StartupSmart
Google Offers To Give Away Patents To Startups In Its Push Against Patent Trolls   TechCrunch
9 to 5 Google
TechSpot
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Chrysler issues patch to keep car hackers at bay
The Australian
Hackers remotely commandeering a Jeep Cherooke as part of an arranged demonstration of a vulnerability. Source: Supplied. Fiat Chrysler is offering a software patch for some of its internet-connected vehicles after a report showing hackers seizing ...
The Web-Connected Car Is Cool, Until Hackers Cut Your Brakes   New York Times
Car-makers' rush to add wireless features has left cars open to hackers   Sydney Morning Herald
Fiat Chrysler says it has a software fix to prevent hacking   Financial Express
Kane County Chronicle
Autoblog (blog)
The Star Online
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Techly

Virgin Mobile goes the whole hog on data
The Australian
Virgin Mobile has announced it's the first Australian telco to offer both double data and data rollover, available to customers who switch networks or upgrade their plan. The news means customers who move to Virgin from a rival carrier will gain access ...
Virgin Mobile Adds Double Data Deal   Lifehacker Australia
Virgin Mobile now offer data roll-over on plans, new bonus data for new customers   Techly
Virgin announces new plans with double data and data rollover   CyberShack
TechRadar
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Driving

Lexus builds a 467-HP heart rate monitor
Driving
Lexus' Australian division just created a glow-in-the-dark RC F that tells you when you're alive. PHOTO: Screenshot, YouTube. Lexus' Australian division just created a glow-in-the-dark RC F that tells you when you're alive. Nick Tragianis. By Nick ...
Lexus unveils an electro-luminescent RC F Coupe [video]   WorldCarFans.com
Lexus RC F with heartbeat displaying paint unveiled   CarAdvice
Electrified car paint lights up in sync with driver's heartbeat   Pune Mirror
Recombu
Autoblog (blog)
Food World News
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2015 Chrysler 300C facelift on sale in Australia from $49000
PerformanceDrive
The modern street rod Chrysler 300 has been updated and is now on sale in Australia. It showcases revised styling inside and out, more safety features, and increased luxury as standard. 2015 Chrysler 300C. Two variant lines make up the lineup ...
2015 Chrysler 300 Review   CarAdvice
Big and bold, the new Chrysler 300c   Big Rigs
2015 Chrysler 300 Review: A Premium Package With Plenty Of Presence   The Motor Report
Motoring
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NP300 Nissan Navara awarded five star safety rating by ANCAP
Cars Guide
The new NP300 Nissan Navara has now qualified for a five star ANCAP safety rating, following revisions to the Thai-built light commercial's child restraint mounts. The five star rating covers all single cab, king cab and dual cab variants of the new ...
Child-safety fix for Navara   Motoring
Nissan Navara Earns Five-Star ANCAP Rating   The Motor Report
Nissan Navara NP300 gains a 5-star ANCAP safety rating   Practical Motoring
CarAdvice
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AshleyMadison.com relieved that it is not being judged after recent hack
Uncover California
In a statement coming against the backdrop of a Sunday hack, cheating dating website AshleyMadison.com said that it is relieved at the fact that some of the initial public response to the site's recent hack sees the site as a victim. In reference to ...
Privacy Monday – July 20, 2015: hack attack on adultery site Ashley Madison   Lexology (registration)
The biggest mistake Ashley Madison customers made: Using their credit cards   Economic Times
AshleyMadison customers' biggest mistake was using personal credit cards   The Australian Financial Review
WFLA
Dispatch Times
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Google removes 'porn clicker' malware from Play Store
PCWorld
Google has removed dozens of apps from its Play Store that purport to be games but secretly click on advertisements on pornographic websites. Security company Eset found 51 new apps that contained the “porn clicker” component, which it first discovered ...
What do you mean Minecraft 3 isn't real? Fake sequels have infected thousands ...   CyberShack
Thousands of people have been duped by downloading a hidden porn trojan on ...   Business Insider Australia
Rash of porn clicker trojans sneak past Google Play review process   CSO Australia
Infosecurity Magazine
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'Destiny' Weapons Get New Tricks In 'The Taken King,' Quests And More
The Inquisitr
Bungie gave a sneak peek at some of the new weapons that are coming to Destiny with “The Taken King” expansion. The “news” part isn't with the three featured weapon manufactures and their handful of armaments, however. Instead, Community Manager ...

Bungie's 'Destiny' Update: New Strikes And Prison Of Elders Arenas Revealed   Youth Health Magzine
Check Out These New Destiny: The Taken King Guns   GameSpot
Limited Edition PS4 Destiny Bundle Available in September   Vocal Republic
Softpedia News
VG247
Game Rant
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2016 Nissan Maxima: First Drive Review
Yibada (English Edition)
Nissan has high expectations with its new 2016 Maxima as being sporty and elegant alternative to cars such as the Chevrolet Impala, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, and Toyota Avalon. The company's best sedan enters its seventh generation for 2016, proving ...

Nissan Stops Delivery of Some 2016 Nissan Maxima Sedans   Edmunds.com
Nissan issues sales halt for redesigned Maxima   LeftLane News
One-off Nissan Maxima convertible with suicide doors fails to sell on eBay   WorldCarFans.com
CarAdvice
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