The leak shows the glass screen covering of an unannounced Vivo handset. | Image: Ice Universe Prolific leaker Ice Universe has posted a photo of what they claim is the outer glass covering the display of the Vivo Nex 3, the presumed name of the next phone in the lineup that’s traditionally been a technology
Read MoreJustin Sun, the founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON, has issued a public apology after postponing a highly publicized charity lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett. And it seems Sun is finally becoming aware of his “over-marketed hype.” Sun issued an apology earlier today saying he “sincerely apologizes to the public, the medial, officials, and regulatory authorities,” for over hamming
Read MoreThe Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. The spying toolset, dubbed Monokle, was purportedly developed by St. Petersburg-based private
Read MoreWill Microsoft finally get rid of the Live Tiles from the Windows 10 desktop Start menu? A new look for Windows 10's Start menu: Live Tiles ditched in leaked preview build Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA contract programmer has pleaded guilty to planting “logic bombs” inside a client’s spreadsheets in an attempt to receive extra work from the company every time the software crashed. David Tinley — the Pennsylvania-based 62-year-old contract programmer in question — now faces a fine of up to $250,000, up to 10 years in prison, or
Read MoreAn exploit for a vulnerability that Microsoft feared it may trigger the next WannaCry is now being sold commercially. US company selling weaponized BlueKeep exploit Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA federal grand jury has indicted a New Jersey man for selling over $2 million worth of Bitcoin through an unlicensed money transmitting business. William Green, 46, who was charged with one count of operating the unlicensed business, is set to appear before a United States District Judge although no date has been set yet.
Read MoreThe social network’s new ad library is so flawed, researchers say, that it is effectively useless as a way to track political messaging. Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFranky Zapata started the flight from Sangatte in France. | Photo: DENIS CHARLET/AFP/Getty Images A French inventor’s attempt to become the first man to cross the English Channel on a hoverboard has ended in failure after he crashed while trying to land on a re-fueling station in the middle of the Channel, BBC News reports.
Read MoreBayerischer Rundfunk: Journalists and IT experts shed light on years-long cyberespionage campaign against German corporations by Winnti, a hacking group believed to be based in China — For a number of years now, a group of professional hackers has been busy spying on businesses all over the world: Winnti. Journalists and IT experts shed light
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Read MoreCryptocurrency startup YouHodler has reportedly exposed troves of sensitive customer data including credit card information because it forgot to protect its server with a password. According to security researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, who uncovered the leak, the company took the database offline as soon as it was notified. The database consisted of 86
Read MoreYesterday, Tinder announced the release of its new feature, “Traveler Alert,” which aims to protect its LGTBQ+ users when they travel to countries where they may be at risk. The safety feature automatically hides users’ profiles, including sexual orientation, when they travel to 70 listed countries where same-sex relationships are punishable by law. Currently, users
Read MoreIf you read Hackaday, it is a good bit you’ve heard of MQTT — Message Queueing Telemetry Transport. If you’ve not used MQTT before, you should check out Ably’s [Kayla Matthews’] post entitled MQTT: A Conceptual Deep Dive paper. She does mention their MQTT protocol connector at the end, and has a few notes about
Read MoreThe wealth of some tech giants is built on harvesting and commercializing personal data. Advocates for a new deal on data are gaining momentum. Calls Mount to Ease Big Tech’s Grip on Your Data Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDan Goodin / Ars Technica: Existing Nacho Analytics customers can still access previously bought data, including private data leaked from browser extensions, via Google Analytics imports — Customers allowed to hold on to existing data as long as they keep accounts open. — Six days after Ars revealed … Existing Nacho Analytics customers can still
Read MoreYou thought the game was over? Game of Thrones prequel: A pilot has been shot. Here's everything else we know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGmail‘s autocomplete feature is such a boon when you’re replying to a ton of emails and want to send quick responses. If you’ve been dreaming of a similar feature for programming, you’ll be glad to know that TabNine can now help write your code, thanks to its new AI-powered autocompler that integrates with existing code editors.
Read MoreOh boy, oh boy! Nintendo Switch gets Disney-themed console (but only in Japan) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook may have been slapped with a $5 billion fine for its handling of repeated data violations on the platform, but Cambridge Analytica isn’t getting off the hook either. In an administrative complaint, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a separate legal action against the controversial data analytics firm for deceptively harvesting the personal information
Read MoreCatherine Shu / TechCrunch: Toyota invests $600M in Didi Chuxing and as part of the deal, the two companies will set up a joint venture for vehicle-related services for Didi drivers — Didi Chuxing announced today that it has received new investment totaling $600 million from Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota invests 0M in Didi Chuxing
Read MoreFrom Cleganebowl to Daenerys Targaryen, here are the most impressive costumes of the Seven Kingdoms. The best Game of Thrones cosplay of San Diego Comic-Con – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter sticking with the same hardware for what felt like forever, Nintendo has picked up the pace considerably for its release schedule of Switch variants. The handheld-only Switch Lite was unveiled a couple of weeks ago, a new model with better battery life is coming next month, and we also saw the first new Joy-Con
Read MoreThe Bavarian carmaker is keeping things in the family by expanding its battery production capabilities at its South Carolina factory. BMW's PHEV X5 xDrive45e and X3 xDrive30e will get their batteries built in-house – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can’t spell tsunami without “sun.” Scientists discover 'plasma tsunamis' are responsible for sunspots – CNET Source: CNet
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