Apple Sauce: The DOJ wants to force Apple to cooperate; Trump calls for Apple boycott

The DOJ wants a court to force Apple to comply immediately with an order to bypass security restrictions on a specific iPhone, regardless of whether the company appeals that decision. Donald Trump, meanwhile, thinks we should boycott Apple devices altogether.

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New data suggests Charon was fractured by massive, subsurface ocean

Pluto's moon Charon is broken and fractured and now we think we know why. A subsurface ocean that existed when the moon was young may have frozen later, deforming the surface of the planet.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/223328-new-data-suggests-charon-was-fractured-by-massive-subsurface-ocean

Report: Volkswagen executives may have known about cheating scandal for years

Ever since the VW scandal broke, the company has maintained that it knew nothing about the actions of a few rogue engineers. New documents are knocking substantial holes in that theory.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/223310-report-volkswagen-executives-may-have-known-about-cheating-scandal-for-years

25 best Android tips to make your phone more useful

Make your phone all it can be with these tips and tricks.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223282-25-best-android-tips-to-make-your-phone-more-useful

Outlook.com gets a major facelift, Evernote add-in, and more

Microsoft is rolling out major updates to Outlook.com, which launched 20 years ago as an independent company and service named Hotmail, beginning this week.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/internet/223265-outlook-com-gets-a-major-facelift-evernote-add-in-and-more

How to increase Wi-Fi coverage throughout your whole home or office

Expanding a Wi-Fi network beyond a single router can be tricky, but we'll walk you through your options, and some of the new products that will make it easier.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/223211-how-to-increase-wi-fi-coverage-throughout-your-whole-home-or-office

Research suggests the Anthropocene began in 1620 — way before the Industrial Revolution

New research suggests that humans began altering the climate on Earth long before the industrial revolution. The colonization of North and South America may have had an enormous impact on planetary climate.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/223258-research-suggests-the-anthropocene-began-in-1620-hundreds-of-years-before-the-industrial-revolution

The Windows 10 Store still isn’t working out for Microsoft

The Windows Store should be the center of any serious Microsoft effort to shift users towards Windows 10 application model, but developers report that people just aren't using the thing.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/223246-the-windows-10-store-still-isnt-working

New iOS 9.2.1 update un-bricks iPhones, fixes ‘Error 53′

Apple has released a new iOS update to fix the dreaded 'Error 53' message that previously signaled a permanently bricked iPhone. Device owners who already replaced them can contact the company regarding reimbursements.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223240-new-ios-9-2-1-update-un-bricks-iphones-fixes-error-53

ET deals: Save over $400 on a Dell Inspiron 3847 quad-core desktop

Looking for a powerful desktop that won't break the bank? Check out the Inspiron 3847 from Dell. With a quad-core CPU, plenty of RAM, and tons of potential for expansion, this PC is a great bargain -- especially when you use today's coupon code.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/210118-et-deals-save-300-on-a-dell-inspiron-3847-quad-core-desktop

Google, Microsoft back Apple on encryption; Trump blasts Apple

As tech CEOs rally behind Tim Cook and Apple's privacy battle, politicians have slammed the company for refusing to support law enforcement, or claimed the government doesn't want a backdoor at all.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223229-google-microsoft-back-apple-on-encryption-trump-blasts-apple

New DoE program to offer high performance computing power to major manufacturers

The DoE is partnering with a group of diverse American firms to share supercomputing time and find ways to optimize manufacturing and design processes. If the program works, it could be the beginning of a new type of performance scaling based on expanding shared knowledge rather than transistor frequency.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/223198-new-doe-program-to-offer-high-performance-computing-power-to-major-manufacturers

Freedom 251 is an Android smartphone that costs less than $4

This smartphone costs less than a cup of coffee, but is it too good to be true?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223168-freedom-251-is-an-android-smartphone-that-costs-less-than-4

Freedom 251 is an Android smartphone that costs less than $4

This smartphone costs less than a cup of coffee, but is it too good to be true?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223168-freedom-251-is-an-android-smartphone-that-costs-less-than-4

Samsung announces new 14nm, octa-core SoC: Exynos 7 Octa 7870

Samsung is bringing second-generation 14nm technology to its midrange smartphone devices this year, along with (we hope) a solid battery life boost. Hopefully manufacturers will use 14nm power savings to offer devices that prioritize battery life over shaving a few millimeters off the frame.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/223192-samsung-announces-new-14nm-octa-core-soc-exynos-7-octa-7870

Judge orders Apple to build a backdoor OS for the FBI, CEO Tim Cook vows appeal

Apple has blasted a court order to provide the FBI with a de facto backdoor into its operating system and vowed to appeal the decision. How this case is decided will have a significant impact on privacy in the digital age.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/223171-judge-orders-apple-to-build-a-backdoor-os-for-the-fbi-ceo-tim-cook-vows-appeal

Invisage unveils QuantumFilm IR imager that works in darkness and in light

Invisage is bringing its revolutionary QuantumFilm technology to the Internet of Things with an near-Infrared sensitive new imager.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/223037-invisage-unveils-quantumfilm-ir-imager-that-works-in-darkness-and-in-light

How L1 and L2 CPU caches work, and why they’re an essential part of modern chips

Ever been curious how L1 and L2 cache work? We're glad you asked. Here, we deep dive into the structure and nature of one of computing's most fundamental designs and innovations.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/188776-how-l1-and-l2-cpu-caches-work-and-why-theyre-an-essential-part-of-modern-chips

VAIO, Toshiba, and Fujitsu will reportedly merge in the face of sinking PC sales

Three of Japan's competing PC makers are set to join forces, but will there be enough sales to go around?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/223116-vaio-toshiba-and-fujitsu-will-reportedly-merge-in-the-face-of-sinking-pc-sales

ET deals: Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro desktop PC for $769

Desktop PCs are a powerful and affordable computing solution for the office and at home, but the bulk and weight associated with traditional towers can be a real hassle. Whether you're cramped in a cubicle, or looking for more space on your desk, you should definitely take a look at this quad-core OptiPlex 9020 Micro from Dell. It's small, lightweight, and shockingly powerful.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/201289-et-deals-dell-optiplex-9020-micro-mini-desktop-for-788