A massive fraud operation affects potentially millions of Android users, according to Oracle researchers. Is your phone always low on battery and chewing through data? The ‘DrainerBot’ could be to blame. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreCommentary: While phones with folding screens might not make sense to you now, here’s a nod to the magic they could eventually create. If the foldable phones of the future look like this, count me in – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith so many different device standards, power protocols, connecting cables and more, your power answer needs to start with versatility. A great place to start is the SCOUT Wireless 5,000mAh Portable Charger. Right now, you can pick it up at half-off its retail price, just $34 from TNW Deals with promo code: PREZDAY15. SCOUT is
Read MoreHow do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There’s no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises. Here’s what to watch out for. The Windows 10 security guide: How to safeguard your business Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWall Street Journal: The DoD will investigate some of the complaints raised by Oracle in a lawsuit over the JEDI cloud computing contract, which is expected to be won by Amazon — A federal judge delayed a lawsuit over a massive Pentagon cloud-computing contract Amazon.com was favored to win while the government continues … The
Read MoreAndrii Degeler / Tech.eu: Dutch startup Aidence, which works on early recognition of lung cancer using AI in medical imaging, raises €10M Series A led by INKEF Capital and Rabo Ventures — Amsterdam-founded medical imaging AI startup Aidence has landed a €10 million funding round led by INKEF Capital and Rabo Ventures … Dutch startup
Read MoreWe finally have 2019’s first flagship launch: the Mi 9. This is Xiaomi’s ambitious device, that has Qualcomm‘s new Snapdragon 855 processor, and a triple-camera system led by a 48-megapixel sensor. Plus, its highest variant features a massive RAM of 12GB. On paper, the device has all the markings of becoming a great competitor of
Read MoreBrian Fung / Washington Post: Cisco Visual Networking Index: by 2022, 5G will power as many 9% of mobile data connections in North America, compared to 6.5% in Western Europe, and 4% in Asia — U.S. policymakers keep wringing their hands over a competition with China to build the world’s first mass-market 5G wireless network.
Read MoreThe concept of wearable hardware is an enticing one, but it can be difficult to tackle for the first-time maker. While many of us are experienced at designing PCBs and soldering up arcane gadgets, interfacing with the soft and fleshy human form can present unforeseen difficulties. There’s a way around that, of course – leveraging
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Fabless semiconductor company Peraso, which is developing wireless networking chips based on WiGig, has raised $42M Series D, bringing total raised to $79.3M — Peraso Technologies, a Toronto-based fabless semiconductor company developing wireless networking chips based … Fabless semiconductor company Peraso, which is developing wireless networking chips based on WiGig, has
Read MoreGitHub revamps its bug bounty with higher rewards and legal safe-harbor terms for researchers. GitHub bug bounty: Microsoft ramps up payouts to ,000-plus Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMark Gurman / Bloomberg: Sources: Apple plans to let developers port their iPad apps to Mac using a new SDK that will be released as early as June at WWDC — – This year, it will be easier to turn iPad apps into Mac apps — App merger initiative comes as Apple plans its own
Read MoreIt will also have great sound and superfast wireless charging. Xiaomi Mi 9 comes with three rear cameras and a teardrop front camera – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJames Vlahos / Wired: The rise of voice computing is transforming web search by shifting the objective from providing links to providing a single correct response to any query — IF YOU HAD visited the Cambridge University Library in the late 1990s, you might have observed a skinny young man … The rise of voice
Read MoreThe problem about social media is that it is centralized. Centralization empowers massive corporations and governments to steal our privacy and restrict our speech and autonomy. What should exist are neutral, technical standards and protocols, like the standards and protocols for blogs, email, and the Web. Blockchain technology — the technology of decentralization — is
Read MoreYou may know Poland for its unpronounceable surnames and sour cabbage in absolutely every meal possible, however, this Central European nation is so much more than pickled vegetables and delicious comfort food. In recent years, Poland has been receiving more attention on the startup scene and in tech news. Not only because Poles are the
Read MoreKaren Weise / New York Times: Microsoft says Russia-linked Fancy Bear targeted European research groups and think tanks that work on issues including election security and nuclear policy — SEATTLE — A group of hackers associated with Russian intelligence targeted civil society groups across Europe ahead of May elections there, Microsoft said on Tuesday. Microsoft
Read MoreWe’ve got to admit to being a bit of a Casio G-Shock watch geek. The big, chunky watches were every day carry items that survived everything we dished out, right up until the smartphone made wearing one seem redundant. But others continue to use and abuse G-Shocks, and some brave souls even hack them. Replacing
Read MoreMore than a decade ago, Logitech delighted gamers with the MX518, a high-precision mouse tooled for players who wanted performance without all the bells and whistles – and a modest price point. It’s now reviving the classic with a couple of upgrades that should make it worth a look for today’s gaming enthusiasts. The wired
Read MoreMicrosoft also expands AccountGuard security service for political entities in 12 European countries. Microsoft reveals new APT28 cyber-attacks against European political entities Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreTwo lucky readers will get one of the Samsung Galaxy S10 models announced today. This sweepstakes ends March 20, 2019. We are giving away two unlocked Galaxy S10 phones – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter a few years of slowdown, it looks like China’s back to hacking US entities, according to a report by Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity firm. The report notes China’s collecting intelligence for its “Made in China 2025” plan that will make the country a world leader in manufacturing. In 2015, then-US President Barack Obama and Chinese
Read MoreFollowing months of anticipation and numerous teasers, Binance has finally launched its decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) powered by its own blockchain, Binance Chain. But hold your horses before you get too excited: Binance DEX is only rolling out to a dedicated testnet for the time being. Still, users will now be able to try out
Read MoreThe Chinese phone company is bringing is pop-up camera design to the masses. Vivo's V15 Pro dazzles with a pop-up selfie camera – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Chinese company’s newest phone is generally great, but you’ll pay for what you get. Vivo's new V15 Pro is a mixed bag of mostly good tricks – CNET Source: CNet
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