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HummingWhale: Dangerous new malware infects millions of Android phones
- January 25, 2017
The firm released a report in July a year ago, detailing how Chinese mobile advertising and analytics company Yingmob used the HummingBad malware to serve up millions of ads and to install apps. However, this dropper went much further. The new malware is using virtual machines to allow it to perform better and to act undetectable. HummingWhale's command and control server (C&C) provides fake ads and apps to the installed malware, which presents them to the user. (more...)
- January 25, 2017
The firm released a report in July a year ago, detailing how Chinese mobile advertising and analytics company Yingmob used the HummingBad malware to serve up millions of ads and to install apps. However, this dropper went much further. The new malware is using virtual machines to allow it to perform better and to act undetectable. HummingWhale's command and control server (C&C) provides fake ads and apps to the installed malware, which presents them to the user. (more...)
Google announces time and place for its 2017 I/O conference
- January 25, 2017
This info was teased by the official Android Developers account on Twitter earlier today. We still don't know the name of the next version of Android or the new features it will bring on the table. The event would mark a return to the Shoreline, where Google held the event past year to commemorate the conference's 10th anniversary. There are five puzzles in total, and according to Google, each puzzle is more hard than the last. (more...)
- January 25, 2017
This info was teased by the official Android Developers account on Twitter earlier today. We still don't know the name of the next version of Android or the new features it will bring on the table. The event would mark a return to the Shoreline, where Google held the event past year to commemorate the conference's 10th anniversary. There are five puzzles in total, and according to Google, each puzzle is more hard than the last. (more...)
White House website will be bilingual again
- January 25, 2017
He added, "We have to have assimilation to have a country". The Washington Post says that just after Donald Trump took office, the Spanish version of the White House page was unavailable . With more than 57 million Latinos in the United States and with more Spanish speakers in the U.S. than in Spain, the missing website has riled up a sizable community. (more...)
- January 25, 2017
He added, "We have to have assimilation to have a country". The Washington Post says that just after Donald Trump took office, the Spanish version of the White House page was unavailable . With more than 57 million Latinos in the United States and with more Spanish speakers in the U.S. than in Spain, the missing website has riled up a sizable community. (more...)
Android Instant Apps enter live testing at long last
- January 25, 2017
Users who would like to participate in testing Instant Apps can try accessing any of the websites of the first apps offering the feature. There's also voicemail transcription for Spanish, with accuracy said to improve with time. Google keeps on innovating the offerings for the Android users and things are indeed getting interesting in the world of Android technology . The primary idea was that you had one number that could ring your cell phone, your work phone, and your burner phone, all ... (more...)
- January 25, 2017
Users who would like to participate in testing Instant Apps can try accessing any of the websites of the first apps offering the feature. There's also voicemail transcription for Spanish, with accuracy said to improve with time. Google keeps on innovating the offerings for the Android users and things are indeed getting interesting in the world of Android technology . The primary idea was that you had one number that could ring your cell phone, your work phone, and your burner phone, all ... (more...)
Two republican senators to unveil Obamacare alternative
- January 25, 2017
The measure, by Sen. Dallas said the Republicans don't know what the specifics of that plan are. "And to now be hit with perhaps the repeal of the Affordable Care Act will have a devastating impact on the budget of New Jersey", said Sen. (more...)
- January 25, 2017
The measure, by Sen. Dallas said the Republicans don't know what the specifics of that plan are. "And to now be hit with perhaps the repeal of the Affordable Care Act will have a devastating impact on the budget of New Jersey", said Sen. (more...)
AT&T to start selling International Day Pass for traveling subscribers
- January 24, 2017
The pass will last for the duration of 24 hours, with the idea being that you can pay for an entire day overseas rather than stressing over the exact number of minutes and texts you use (and subsequently pay for). First of all, AT&T sells these passes on a per-device basis, which means that connecting an entire family could rack up quite a bill. The cost of global usage has decreased in recent years, though, especially as travelers become more reliant on mobile broadband access instead of a ... (more...)
- January 24, 2017
The pass will last for the duration of 24 hours, with the idea being that you can pay for an entire day overseas rather than stressing over the exact number of minutes and texts you use (and subsequently pay for). First of all, AT&T sells these passes on a per-device basis, which means that connecting an entire family could rack up quite a bill. The cost of global usage has decreased in recent years, though, especially as travelers become more reliant on mobile broadband access instead of a ... (more...)
February's Games with Gold announced
- January 24, 2017
All will be playable on Xbox One via Backward Compatibility. The full list of games that are leaked according to the image include the following. Xbox Live Gold is required for online play on the Xbox One, but it's not the only thing the service has to offer. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
All will be playable on Xbox One via Backward Compatibility. The full list of games that are leaked according to the image include the following. Xbox Live Gold is required for online play on the Xbox One, but it's not the only thing the service has to offer. (more...)
The Nokia Corporation (NOK) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at Vetr Inc
- January 24, 2017
Zacks Research, a leading equity research firm for over 30 years, provides the consensus number. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating, eleven have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Zacks Research, a leading equity research firm for over 30 years, provides the consensus number. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating, eleven have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn Won't Have Any Microtransactions
- January 24, 2017
Naturally, many people have already taken issue with Sony's apparent decision to not have a PS4 Pro bundle with Horizon Zero Dawn , taking to Twitter and their blog website to complain. A major new AAA release that is single player only, with no planned DLC or microtransactions- how often does that happen now? Going even further, the insider claimed to have picked up the inner feelings of the leadership of Sony about the game, which was defined as "the best thing coming out of anything ... (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Naturally, many people have already taken issue with Sony's apparent decision to not have a PS4 Pro bundle with Horizon Zero Dawn , taking to Twitter and their blog website to complain. A major new AAA release that is single player only, with no planned DLC or microtransactions- how often does that happen now? Going even further, the insider claimed to have picked up the inner feelings of the leadership of Sony about the game, which was defined as "the best thing coming out of anything ... (more...)
Pokémon Unveils New Mobile Game 'Pokémon Duel'
- January 24, 2017
You can download Pokemon Duel through the App Store and Google Play in both Europe and North America. Players will move figures around the board battling it out in order to reach their opponent's territory. You'll play against other real players in the game's League Match mode, which will in turn reward you with "gems" that can be used to purchase items such as Pokemon-boosting "plates" or "Boosters" which contain items that can unlock new Pokemon . (more...)
- January 24, 2017
You can download Pokemon Duel through the App Store and Google Play in both Europe and North America. Players will move figures around the board battling it out in order to reach their opponent's territory. You'll play against other real players in the game's League Match mode, which will in turn reward you with "gems" that can be used to purchase items such as Pokemon-boosting "plates" or "Boosters" which contain items that can unlock new Pokemon . (more...)
President signs executive order for Keystone & Dakota Access pipelines
- January 24, 2017
But the money Trump was handed by pipeline promoters didn't stop at contributing to his campaign. Both projects faced opposition from former President Barack Obama, but with Obama now out of Washington the Trump administration appears to be making good on its promise to grow the USA oil and gas industry. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
But the money Trump was handed by pipeline promoters didn't stop at contributing to his campaign. Both projects faced opposition from former President Barack Obama, but with Obama now out of Washington the Trump administration appears to be making good on its promise to grow the USA oil and gas industry. (more...)
Skittles spilled on Wisconsin roadway intended for cattle
- January 24, 2017
Schmidt said the Skittles spilled from a box that started to disintegrate in the rain, and about half of them got out. On Friday (hidden behind the Inauguration coverage), another twist in the story took place and the company issued a statement that said "the Skittles were supposed to be destroyed because a power outage prevented the signature "S" from being placed on the sweets ". (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Schmidt said the Skittles spilled from a box that started to disintegrate in the rain, and about half of them got out. On Friday (hidden behind the Inauguration coverage), another twist in the story took place and the company issued a statement that said "the Skittles were supposed to be destroyed because a power outage prevented the signature "S" from being placed on the sweets ". (more...)
Qualcomm Responds to Apple by Saying that its Accusations "Have No Basis"
- January 24, 2017
In the lawsuit , which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Apple alleged Qualcomm of overcharging for chips and refusing to pay up to $1 billion in promised rebates. "Rather, [Apple] is attempting a direct assault on Qualcomm's basic licensing business model, attacking the "essential" nature of their [intellectual property], and directly targeting [ Qualcomm's ] device-level royalty model", Rasgon said. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
In the lawsuit , which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Apple alleged Qualcomm of overcharging for chips and refusing to pay up to $1 billion in promised rebates. "Rather, [Apple] is attempting a direct assault on Qualcomm's basic licensing business model, attacking the "essential" nature of their [intellectual property], and directly targeting [ Qualcomm's ] device-level royalty model", Rasgon said. (more...)
China says it will not back down on South China Sea
- January 24, 2017
Beijing's comments come a day after the Trump administration vowed to defend its interests and territories located in worldwide waters, including those in the South China Sea . In recent years, China has angered its neighbours, including Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Vietnam and self-ruled Taiwan, by its aggressive claims to territories in the maritime region, through which €4.75 trillion in trade is shipped every year. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Beijing's comments come a day after the Trump administration vowed to defend its interests and territories located in worldwide waters, including those in the South China Sea . In recent years, China has angered its neighbours, including Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Vietnam and self-ruled Taiwan, by its aggressive claims to territories in the maritime region, through which €4.75 trillion in trade is shipped every year. (more...)
Two new LG smartwatches leak with Android Wear 2.0 in tow
- January 24, 2017
Naturally, they will be powered by Android Wear 2.0 and will feature deep Google Assistant integration. Sounds pretty cool. We'll know a lot more about how well the functions perform across platforms when the next crop of Android 2.0 watches hits in late February. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Naturally, they will be powered by Android Wear 2.0 and will feature deep Google Assistant integration. Sounds pretty cool. We'll know a lot more about how well the functions perform across platforms when the next crop of Android 2.0 watches hits in late February. (more...)
Analysts Estimates and Ratings: International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM)
- January 24, 2017
IBM is headquartered in Armonk, New York. Many analysts are providing their Estimated Earnings analysis for International Business Machines Corporation and for the current quarter 19 analysts have projected that the stock could give an Average Earnings estimate of $2.35/share. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
IBM is headquartered in Armonk, New York. Many analysts are providing their Estimated Earnings analysis for International Business Machines Corporation and for the current quarter 19 analysts have projected that the stock could give an Average Earnings estimate of $2.35/share. (more...)
WhatsApp now lets you send messages when you're offline - here's how
- January 24, 2017
For the first time, users can now tap "send" on messages when they don't have a connection, and the messages will be sent when a data connection is re-established. They can check out the new option by heading to Settings, Data and Storage Usage, Storage Usage , tapping on a contact, and finally choosing Clear Chat . (more...)
- January 24, 2017
For the first time, users can now tap "send" on messages when they don't have a connection, and the messages will be sent when a data connection is re-established. They can check out the new option by heading to Settings, Data and Storage Usage, Storage Usage , tapping on a contact, and finally choosing Clear Chat . (more...)
Jensen goes undercover in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's second story DLC
- January 24, 2017
Square Enix and Eidos Montreal say the DLC will launch next month. It actually follows Jensen as he proceeds through his very first mission alongside TF29. Pricing hasn't been announced , but the first story DLC, System Rift , goes for $12/£9.50/€12 , so I'd expect something similar. Several new characters will also be introduced, and the DLC will "provide players with more insight into the lore of the Deus Ex Universe", according to the official announcement . (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Square Enix and Eidos Montreal say the DLC will launch next month. It actually follows Jensen as he proceeds through his very first mission alongside TF29. Pricing hasn't been announced , but the first story DLC, System Rift , goes for $12/£9.50/€12 , so I'd expect something similar. Several new characters will also be introduced, and the DLC will "provide players with more insight into the lore of the Deus Ex Universe", according to the official announcement . (more...)
Ford unveils the 2018 Mustang convertible
- January 24, 2017
The new Mustang launches in the United States in September, while the local launch is tipped to be early in 2018. From what we can see, the new convertible model will look just like the coupe without a top. On the EcoBoost, there's a bump up in torque, while the Coyote gets both a power and torque hike, courtesy of a new dual-fuel, high-pressure direct injection and low-pressure port fuel injection configuration. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
The new Mustang launches in the United States in September, while the local launch is tipped to be early in 2018. From what we can see, the new convertible model will look just like the coupe without a top. On the EcoBoost, there's a bump up in torque, while the Coyote gets both a power and torque hike, courtesy of a new dual-fuel, high-pressure direct injection and low-pressure port fuel injection configuration. (more...)
Tesla Model S now available in 100D trim, best range to date
- January 24, 2017
Tesla has been quite secretive in adding new battery options for its electric cars. Kicking off at $95,800, the Model S 100D is $39,500 below the performance P100D, which starts at $137,800. He also said that during 2017 a 600 mile range could be achieved. Now that Tesla introduced the 100D models, there are some consumers who are curious about the 90D's fate. (more...)
- January 24, 2017
Tesla has been quite secretive in adding new battery options for its electric cars. Kicking off at $95,800, the Model S 100D is $39,500 below the performance P100D, which starts at $137,800. He also said that during 2017 a 600 mile range could be achieved. Now that Tesla introduced the 100D models, there are some consumers who are curious about the 90D's fate. (more...)
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