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Another Android Flaw Emerges, Making Whatsapp and Telegram Vulnerable to Hacker Meddling
- July 17, 2019
According to Symantec researchers , the security flaw dubbed as " Media File Jacking " affected WhatsApp for Android by default, and Telegram for Android if certain features were enabled. An attacker can change the media files that appear in the channel feed in real time, and propagate fake news . Further, by using an external storage setting - which is something that many tend to do for convenience - data tends to flow more freely. (more...)
- July 17, 2019
According to Symantec researchers , the security flaw dubbed as " Media File Jacking " affected WhatsApp for Android by default, and Telegram for Android if certain features were enabled. An attacker can change the media files that appear in the channel feed in real time, and propagate fake news . Further, by using an external storage setting - which is something that many tend to do for convenience - data tends to flow more freely. (more...)
Switch Lite launched by Nintendo, coming to SA on September 20
- July 16, 2019
Owing to these differences not all of the Switch games will be available to play as Switch Lite games. Nintendo recently revealed the new Switch Lite game console, offering a more compact package that's entirely created to be a handheld device. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Owing to these differences not all of the Switch games will be available to play as Switch Lite games. Nintendo recently revealed the new Switch Lite game console, offering a more compact package that's entirely created to be a handheld device. (more...)
Minor's iPhone 6 catches fire and exploded
- July 16, 2019
The girl says that she saw sparks from her phone and threw it across the room. "I was right here on the bed, and the phone managed to burn through this blanket and make these holes", the girl said. Samsung was previously forced to issue a global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after people reported that the device was exploding. Apple , however, says that there can be a few factors that could cause a phone to overheat. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The girl says that she saw sparks from her phone and threw it across the room. "I was right here on the bed, and the phone managed to burn through this blanket and make these holes", the girl said. Samsung was previously forced to issue a global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after people reported that the device was exploding. Apple , however, says that there can be a few factors that could cause a phone to overheat. (more...)
Amazon employees strike over working conditions during Prime Day
- July 16, 2019
Prime Day has gone from a day of online deals to a two-day sales event, with a Taylor Swift concert to kick it off. There were also calls on social media for a blanket boycott of Prime Day. Lightning Deals last for a limited time (typically a few hours) or until the product is sold out. One happy customer said it was worth every penny: "Amazing headphones, I use them to do transcription and I am able to hear every single word without the strain or difficulties I had with previous ... (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Prime Day has gone from a day of online deals to a two-day sales event, with a Taylor Swift concert to kick it off. There were also calls on social media for a blanket boycott of Prime Day. Lightning Deals last for a limited time (typically a few hours) or until the product is sold out. One happy customer said it was worth every penny: "Amazing headphones, I use them to do transcription and I am able to hear every single word without the strain or difficulties I had with previous ... (more...)
Twitter redesign rolls out on the web
- July 16, 2019
The updated interface includes a large new sidebar on the left (see image above) with all of Twitter's key sections, including Notifications, Direct Messages , Explore , Bookmarks , Lists and more . The site's Explore tab , which features curated tweets and hashtags, will include more live video and personalized local content for users, according to the company. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The updated interface includes a large new sidebar on the left (see image above) with all of Twitter's key sections, including Notifications, Direct Messages , Explore , Bookmarks , Lists and more . The site's Explore tab , which features curated tweets and hashtags, will include more live video and personalized local content for users, according to the company. (more...)
Google launches review after leak of audio conversations
- July 16, 2019
Now Google wants you to understand that they were just doing their job. If you happen to have a Google Home smart speaker at home or you use Google Assistant on any of your smart device, follow these steps to link your Spotify account. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Now Google wants you to understand that they were just doing their job. If you happen to have a Google Home smart speaker at home or you use Google Assistant on any of your smart device, follow these steps to link your Spotify account. (more...)
Pokemon GO update with exciting news in the rating system and more
- July 16, 2019
The new Pikachu is being released because of an ongoing campaign to support the reconstruction of the Kumamoto Prefecture, that was hit with a very nasty quake in 2016. The event will support the reconstruction of Kumamoto city, in which ONE PIECE manga artist Eiichiro Oda is cooperating. Those who live in Japan should head to Kumamoto where a special One Piece statue will be placed. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The new Pikachu is being released because of an ongoing campaign to support the reconstruction of the Kumamoto Prefecture, that was hit with a very nasty quake in 2016. The event will support the reconstruction of Kumamoto city, in which ONE PIECE manga artist Eiichiro Oda is cooperating. Those who live in Japan should head to Kumamoto where a special One Piece statue will be placed. (more...)
Top NVIDIA & TV Streaming Deals on Amazon.com Shared by Retail Egg
- July 16, 2019
Last year , according to The Verge , an attorney said that hundreds of employees at one Baltimore facility were allegedly terminated over a period of 12 months for failing to meet productivity rates. I joined Verizon and bought my own device, which gave me a $250 gift card - an offer you can also take advantage of right now! Others voiced opposition to Amazon's cooperation with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Last year , according to The Verge , an attorney said that hundreds of employees at one Baltimore facility were allegedly terminated over a period of 12 months for failing to meet productivity rates. I joined Verizon and bought my own device, which gave me a $250 gift card - an offer you can also take advantage of right now! Others voiced opposition to Amazon's cooperation with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement . (more...)
Amazon Warehouse Workers Strike on 'Prime Day'
- July 16, 2019
Amazon employees in the US and Europe are striking over their working conditions during the company's Prime Day event. The sales event runs July 15-16, 2019, giving us a 48-hour window of bargains. "That's telling you that consumers are definitely in the buying mode but are not 100% loyal to Amazon", he said. To coincide with Prime Day, more than 2,000 workers at seven Amazon sites across Germany went on strike over pay and conditions for logistics workers for at least two days, labour ... (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Amazon employees in the US and Europe are striking over their working conditions during the company's Prime Day event. The sales event runs July 15-16, 2019, giving us a 48-hour window of bargains. "That's telling you that consumers are definitely in the buying mode but are not 100% loyal to Amazon", he said. To coincide with Prime Day, more than 2,000 workers at seven Amazon sites across Germany went on strike over pay and conditions for logistics workers for at least two days, labour ... (more...)
Prime Day 2019: PS4 DualShock 4 Controllers Are Only $40
- July 16, 2019
Today might be the flawless day. These cans boast up to 40 hours of battery life, while recharging for 5 minutes nets you three hours of listening. In our humble opinion, the 128GB model makes more sense as you get double the storage for a mere Rs 5K extra. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Today might be the flawless day. These cans boast up to 40 hours of battery life, while recharging for 5 minutes nets you three hours of listening. In our humble opinion, the 128GB model makes more sense as you get double the storage for a mere Rs 5K extra. (more...)
Amazon Alexa may come to Windows 10 lock screen
- July 16, 2019
That said, there has always been a close relationship between Cortana and Amazon . "However, the time has come for us, along with our hardware and software partners, to invest our resources towards more recent technologies so that we can continue to deliver great new experiences". (more...)
- July 16, 2019
That said, there has always been a close relationship between Cortana and Amazon . "However, the time has come for us, along with our hardware and software partners, to invest our resources towards more recent technologies so that we can continue to deliver great new experiences". (more...)
All the Best Amazon Prime Day Tech Deals to Shop (So Far)
- July 16, 2019
To be eligible for the deals and discounts on Prime Day, shoppers need to be an Amazon Prime member . This means you can sign up, take advantage of the sale, then cancel before you start being charged the fee. $50 off on Garmin Forerunner 35 which is one of the best Garmin Products for the inbuilt Global Positioning System and heart monitor. "These were affordable and have by far exceeded my expectations". (more...)
- July 16, 2019
To be eligible for the deals and discounts on Prime Day, shoppers need to be an Amazon Prime member . This means you can sign up, take advantage of the sale, then cancel before you start being charged the fee. $50 off on Garmin Forerunner 35 which is one of the best Garmin Products for the inbuilt Global Positioning System and heart monitor. "These were affordable and have by far exceeded my expectations". (more...)
The Coalition Will Remove All Depictions Of Smoking From Gears 5
- July 16, 2019
Turner then collaborated with The Coalition to strip smoking depictions from the game. Check out the tweet below to see Fergusson's thoughts on smoking in the Gears of War franchise. "We are hopeful that this decision will encourage other game developers and streaming tournaments to follow this lead and level up the gaming experience by going tobacco-free", Koval said. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Turner then collaborated with The Coalition to strip smoking depictions from the game. Check out the tweet below to see Fergusson's thoughts on smoking in the Gears of War franchise. "We are hopeful that this decision will encourage other game developers and streaming tournaments to follow this lead and level up the gaming experience by going tobacco-free", Koval said. (more...)
In Cyberpunk 2077 you cannot attack the children and story characters
- July 16, 2019
The studio offered some more details to fans about how your choices, both in character creation and throughout your time in Night City, will shape your particular playthrough in a new video with quest director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz. Male or female? We take the opportunity to remind you that the launch of the title is scheduled on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for April 16th 2020. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The studio offered some more details to fans about how your choices, both in character creation and throughout your time in Night City, will shape your particular playthrough in a new video with quest director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz. Male or female? We take the opportunity to remind you that the launch of the title is scheduled on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for April 16th 2020. (more...)
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 855 Plus with 15% faster GPU
- July 16, 2019
Altogether, the new chip is created to boost gaming on smartphones . Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 855 Plus, a slightly souped up version of the current Snapdragon 855. All Qualcomm will say is that it's 15 percent faster than the 640 in the Snapdragon 855. There aren't any architectural changes in the new Snapdragon chip, but Qualcomm has managed to squeeze more performance out of it, with the eight-core Kryo CPU now running at moderately higher peak clock speeds of up to ... (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Altogether, the new chip is created to boost gaming on smartphones . Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 855 Plus, a slightly souped up version of the current Snapdragon 855. All Qualcomm will say is that it's 15 percent faster than the 640 in the Snapdragon 855. There aren't any architectural changes in the new Snapdragon chip, but Qualcomm has managed to squeeze more performance out of it, with the eight-core Kryo CPU now running at moderately higher peak clock speeds of up to ... (more...)
Ubisoft is Banning Player-Created Assassin's Creed Odyssey XP Farming Quests
- July 16, 2019
Ubisoft says that players who want to play this upcoming DLC will need an Alexios/Kassandra who is at least level 28 and they'll also have to complete the previous two DLC episodes in the Fate of Atlantis storyline. Assassin's Creed Odyssey's final piece of DLC, Judgment of Atlantis , launches July 16, and Ubisoft's new gameplay trailer previews the new weapons, abilities, and locations you'll interact with on your final bout through Ancient Greece. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Ubisoft says that players who want to play this upcoming DLC will need an Alexios/Kassandra who is at least level 28 and they'll also have to complete the previous two DLC episodes in the Fate of Atlantis storyline. Assassin's Creed Odyssey's final piece of DLC, Judgment of Atlantis , launches July 16, and Ubisoft's new gameplay trailer previews the new weapons, abilities, and locations you'll interact with on your final bout through Ancient Greece. (more...)
Ubisoft & HitREcord Want Your Music In Watch Dogs: Legion
- July 16, 2019
The firm partnered with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt's HitRecord , continuing the partnership announced on-stage at E3 2018 for the eagerly-anticipated Beyond Good and Evil 2 . The American Institute of Graphic Arts describes "spec work" as "work done for free in the hopes of getting paid for it" or "work done in the hope of winning a prize, in whatever form that might take", but concedes that unpaid work may take a variety of forms, and is ultimately a decision between employer and a worker ... (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The firm partnered with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt's HitRecord , continuing the partnership announced on-stage at E3 2018 for the eagerly-anticipated Beyond Good and Evil 2 . The American Institute of Graphic Arts describes "spec work" as "work done for free in the hopes of getting paid for it" or "work done in the hope of winning a prize, in whatever form that might take", but concedes that unpaid work may take a variety of forms, and is ultimately a decision between employer and a worker ... (more...)
Samsung Galaxy M40 Cocktail Orange Variant Launched in India: Price, Specifications
- July 15, 2019
Pricing details aren't available right now, but you shouldn't expect the Galaxy Note 10 5G to come cheap. The Galaxy Note10 and Note10 Pro will look quite similar, in fact. As mentioned earlier, the Galaxy M40's Cocktail Orange variant is available exclusively for Prime members as of now. The new Cocktail Orange variant borrows the gradient design element from the latter and gives it an orange paint job. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
Pricing details aren't available right now, but you shouldn't expect the Galaxy Note 10 5G to come cheap. The Galaxy Note10 and Note10 Pro will look quite similar, in fact. As mentioned earlier, the Galaxy M40's Cocktail Orange variant is available exclusively for Prime members as of now. The new Cocktail Orange variant borrows the gradient design element from the latter and gives it an orange paint job. (more...)
Huawei files to trademark ‘Harmony’ OS
- July 15, 2019
The smartphone and telecommunications player is attempting to register the name for an OS for both mobile and computer use; the trademark application is dated July 12, 2019, and is now under examination, the GSMArena reported on Saturday. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
The smartphone and telecommunications player is attempting to register the name for an OS for both mobile and computer use; the trademark application is dated July 12, 2019, and is now under examination, the GSMArena reported on Saturday. (more...)
FIRE DEAL! Amazon's Fire TV Stick is now only £19.99
- July 15, 2019
Prime Day this year is a 48-hour event, starting at midnight PT on Monday, July 15 and ending at 11:59 p.m. PT on Tuesday, July 16. It's capable of pairing with tons of smart devices including Google's line of Nest products and many smart TVs, so you can ask Google to play your favorite show on Netflix or turn the volume up from across the room. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
Prime Day this year is a 48-hour event, starting at midnight PT on Monday, July 15 and ending at 11:59 p.m. PT on Tuesday, July 16. It's capable of pairing with tons of smart devices including Google's line of Nest products and many smart TVs, so you can ask Google to play your favorite show on Netflix or turn the volume up from across the room. (more...)
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