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Simplified and standardized password changing pages could help users quickly and frequently update their login credentials: Chromium-based web browsers increasingly support function
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OnePlus offers November 2021 security update but leaves ABDB Root Shell vulnerability on a locked Bootloader
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The best antivirus software for home users is already installed on all PCs running Windows OS: Windows Defender is as good as AVG, Bitdefender, ESET, and others
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Malware targeting Linux servers: CronRAT evades detection by cleverly hiding in tasks scheduled for execution on a non-existent date
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World’s first government-backed national ‘StableCoin’ exchange could come up in the island-nation of Republic of Palau: Dollar-backed Ripple XRP cryptocurrency backend for Blockchain
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A new Zero-Day security vulnerability for all versions of Windows OS with active malware samples ‘in the wild’ discovered: ‘InstallerFileTakeOver’ bug grants Admin rights
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Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 released, but Windows 11 LTSC available only in 2024: Microsoft trying to push PC upgrades for transition?
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Windows 11 native support for Apple Inc. M1 MacBook, Mac PCs, and ARM-based chipsets from companies other than Qualcomm ‘coming soon’
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Cloned fingerprints using a negative, printer and some wood glue can authenticate unauthorized user on a device using biometric login
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Facebook won’t implement End-To-End Encryption for Messenger and Instagram until 2023: Claims it doesn’t want to complicate hunting criminals on social media
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Microsoft has needlessly complicated the ‘Should I upgrade to Windows 11’ question: Millions of Windows 10 PCs will soon face an uncertain future?
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Privacy-focused DuckDuckGo is now offering ‘App Tracking Protection for Android’: Rudimentary protected conduit allows data but blocks trackers on smartphones
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Spotify ‘Sing Along’ Karaoke feature is now live for Free and Paid subscribers: ‘Real-time’ lyrics from Musixmatch available for 8+ million songs
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TikTok accounts under phishing attacks with lure of ‘Verified’ badge or threat of suspension and termination: Users directed to WhatsApp chat for extortion?
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Apple ‘Self Service Repair’ will send genuine parts and tools to customers confident with DIY: Replace iPhone’s display, battery, and camera at home
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Microsoft limits Windows 10 update cycle: OS will receive a single major Cumulative Feature Update every year until 2025
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WordPress websites under attack from ransomware gangs demanding 0.1 Bitcoin as ransom to “decrypt” site restore all published articles
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WhatsApp UWP App for Windows OS actively developed: Facebook graduates messaging app from Silverlight without using Electron Framework?
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Bitcoin biggest upgrade in five years rolls out democratically: Cryptocurrency Taproot Code introduces Schnorr signatures that increases efficiency, lowers fees, etc.
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Microsoft Windows 11 two-layer ‘Context Menu’ is here to stay: ‘Show more options’ will only receive cosmetic improvements to match its visual style with OS
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Facebook ‘Shops in Groups’ and ‘Live Shopping’ tools for creators lets brands cross-stream product content and enhance sales
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Edge web browser to get MS Office context menu: Microsoft also pushing adverts and alerts for its own apps and services
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Microsoft retiring Windows Store: Windows 10 PCs gaining access to the new ‘Microsoft Store’ which was exclusively reserved for Windows 11
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SpaceX is offering a new, smaller, lighter and rectangular dish to Starlink constellation of internet-beaming satellites: Should new subscribers buy the new or old, circular dish?
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Patreon developing its own video platform, including hosting and player: Trying to reduce or eliminate dependence on YouTube and Vimeo?
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Apple Inc. allows setting ‘Nominees’ for iCloud Accounts: Digital Legacy provision can grant up to 5 people access to data after submitting death certificate
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Microsoft refuses to offer yet another extension to Windows 7: OS won’t receive Extended Security Updates after January 10, 2023
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Apple Inc. has ‘Business Essentials’ subscription service for small business: Does it compete with Microsoft Azure Cloud Services or Windows 365?
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Apple Inc. will release a software patch that allows third-party broken screen replacement on the latest iPhone 13 series without breaking Face ID
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A new search engine You.com promises ‘trust, kindness, and facts’: More click trust and less clickbait promised
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Cybercriminals are forcing victims to actively participate in scams: Instagram accounts hijacked and video as ransom demanded for cryptocurrency frauds
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Microsoft launches new Windows 11 SE OS for affordable Surface Laptop SE: $249 portable computer ideal for online education and eLearning
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Wireless charging of smartwatches and earbuds possible through 5G: Trials for beaming data and power to small electronics through cell towers starting soon
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Google claims ‘enhanced security algorithms’ for slow fingerprint scans on the Pixel 6 Android smartphone: Can users speed up the process?
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Windows 10 users might accidentally upgrade to Windows 11: Here’s how to avoid or block the new OS update completely, possibly permanently
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Microsoft readying Windows Update specifically for Drivers and Firmware: Deployment tweak for Business will allow System Admins to selectively pick and approve
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Internet services, providers, VoIP, and websites under exponentially increasing threat of repeated and massive DDoS attacks reveals new concerning report from Cloudflare
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Telegram ads: Disabling ‘Sponsored Messages’ will require a subscription to support development of platform
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Microsoft asked 1000+ IT decision makers and Admins about PC upgrade plans: Survey results indicate corporates still holding onto pre-pandemic hardware
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Microsoft clears Windows 10 21H2 Cumulative Feature Update, clearly signaling the arrival of 21H2
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Google and Reliance Jio $87 Android Pragati OS JioPhone Next might now win the search giant its ‘Next Billion’ users?
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Latest update for Linux Kernel addresses critical RCE security vulnerability: Exploits TICP Module to cause message heap overflow
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Microsoft insists collecting Telemetry data of users is critical while implementing ‘Zero Trust’ architecture: Will opting out negatively impact security and safety?
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Apple Inc. is strongly against ‘Sideloading’, but only when it concerns iOS: Notarized apps for macOS have long used the practice
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Some inbuilt apps for Windows 11 will cease to function unless PC owners install update: Microsoft has rolled out KB5006746 to address expired digital certificate
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Zoom video meetings will have ads: Free or Basic tier of popular video-calling app will end the 40-minute calls with promotional messages
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Chrome web browser is faster efficient but only if it uses Google Search as default: ‘PartitionAlloc’ and ‘Local Cache Deletion’ improve reliability
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Microsoft Defender is an Endpoint Security platform for small businesses up to 300 employees: Subscription antivirus will shield Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices?
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Facebook is co-developing an actual ‘X1 Haptic BootSuit’ from ‘Ready Player One’: The Meta ReSkin is less than 3mm thick and costs $6
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Microsoft Defender to take over Windows 11 Security App and offer holistic protection to all connected devices exchanging data, indicates leaked file teardown
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Apple Inc. App Tracking Transparency hit wallets of social media platforms very hard: Did ATT divert nearly $10 Bn. to iPhone maker’s accounts?
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Chinese hacking and security penetration testing competition Tianfu Cup reveals multiple security compromises of latest OS and platforms
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First officially supported and free antivirus for Windows 11 is here: Latest version of Avast certified to shield Microsoft’s latest OS
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Microsoft testing ‘Online Service Experience Packs’ to deliver individual features separately to ensure stability and performance?
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Linux and FreeBSD Operating Systems are new targets of ransomware operators: ‘Hive’ gang tweaks malware to expand net of operations beyond Windows OS
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New Android malware stealthily gains ROOT access: ‘AbstractEmu’ spreads through weaponized apps from third-party external App Stores
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Facebook rebrands Oculus and calls the VR headset Meta Quest: Social Media Co. also drops mandatory FB account login requirement
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World’s most affordable Android smartphone to launch in India under the Reliance Jio brand: JioPhone Next runs on Google Android Pragati OS
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A security flaw called ‘Shrootless’ exists within Apple macOS which can potentially allow attackers to hijack installations that require Root access
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A million WordPress sites vulnerable to a malicious plugin: OptinMonster exploits high-severity flaw allowing unauthorized API access and sensitive information disclosure
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Google Android 12L is yet another attempt after ‘Honeycomb’ to make OS suitable for tablets, foldables and other large-screen portable devices
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Microsoft Teams gets new Audio Codec, Noise Suppression, Hi-Fi Music Mode, AI Video Optimization, Cross-Platform Call Transfer and other features
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YouTube ‘New to You’ tab addresses stale content delivery algorithms and recommendations by suggesting newer videos
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Apple iPhone iOS apps can read sensor measurements without permission: Facebook can infer valuable and precise information about users with mere Accelerometer data?
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Remove photobombers, objects, and humans from photos for free: Cleanup.pictures is an online service based on Samsung Research open-source project
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Internet Service Providers in the U.S. rampantly collect, share, and profit from customers’ personal data with practically no ways of refusing the practice, claims FTC
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Apple Inc. App Store Guidelines updated: Developers can now inform app users about external, third-party payment systems but will need consent
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DarkSide Ransomware gang starts laundering ill-gotten $7 Million by liquidating Bitcoin assets in ever smaller denominations
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Google Workspace users will have access to ‘Work Profile’: Any Android smartphone could soon switch between personal and professional modes
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YouTube ‘influencers’ lured with sponsorship deals end up getting accounts hacked: Google actively fighting ‘Session Cookies’ hijacking techniques that avoid 2FA triggers
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Microsoft cautiously releases Android App Support for Windows 11: Project Latte based on Astoria limited to Windows Insider Program participants
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Windows 10 and Windows 11 will receive optional Feature Updates, and mandatory Quality Updates which would expire for stability and performance reasons
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Google Phone App for Android offers advanced calling features: ‘Direct My Call’, powered by ‘Duplex’ allows quicker issue resolution with minimal call waiting
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Crypto hackers targeting iPhone users: CryptoRom scam involves snagging victims through Bumble, Tinder, Grindr, apps
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Apple Music $4.99 ‘Voice Plan’ puts Siri in the center of song selection and library optimization: New mood and activity playlists can minimize errors
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Apple Inc. finally opens up FaceTime call for Android, Windows, and all other operating systems that support a web browser: iPhone users must initiate call though
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App Tracking Transparency destroys competitors such as Facebook while boosting Apple Inc. ad business, alleges new report
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Microsoft testing ‘Update Stack Package’: New delivery optimization feature to ensure ‘best and least’ disruptive experience while successfully updating Windows OS
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Discovering sensitive data exposure by viewing page source, and responsibly reporting the same to get it fixed is branded as ‘hacking’
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Apple iPhone battery information is buried deep within settings and long list of files: Here’s how to access the important statistics
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Google could limit WhatsApp backup to just 2 GB: Facebook working on ‘Backup Size Manager’ feature
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US FTC sends out a mass mail warning 700 online retailers, payment facilitators, and other digital businesses about using fake reviews to dupe customers
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Apple Inc. once again silently patches critical 0-Day security vulnerabilities but fails to acknowledge or credit the bug hunter
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Take over servers and accounts ransomware gangs use, and delete the stolen data to thwart double-extortion attacks is Australia’s answer to growing cyberthreat
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First-ever Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 11 contains several bug fixes but add more latency issues for computers with AMD CPUs
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Smartphone manufacturers custom skin, services, and preinstalled apps collect user data even if not used: Google’s Advertising ID restrictions circumvented too?
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Privateer will not head into space junk cleaning: Steve Wozniak and Alex Fielding will first get a clear idea about the dangers lurking in LEO by mapping it
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Apple iPhone devices are no better at shielding user data from exfiltration: Comparative study between iOS and Android apps reveals severe concerns about privacy
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Major Android smartphone OS, including Custom ROM, constantly beaming telemetry data with no way to turn it off, leaving users powerless?
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Twitter users can ‘Soft Block’ followers: Blocked users won’t be notified and won’t receive Tweets from the person blocking them
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iPhone with a USB Type-C port is possible proves a DIY Modder: Will Apple Inc. accept E.U recommendation or go completely wireless or stick to Lightning?
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Google is attempting to address a critical aspect about its News Feed: ‘Big Moments’ could add speed and relevance to search and reporting
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Linux malware spreading through infected binaries: FontOnLake has advanced techniques to evade detection and ensure persistent presence
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Windows 11 upgrade through OOBE on Windows 10 is an update method best suited for PCs running on ARM CPUs
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World’s first-ever camera lens that captures video for immersive Virtual Reality: Canon is selling Dual Fisheye Lens for Stereo 3D 180° VR Capture in 8K for $2K
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Windows 11 ships with Widgets pre-activated but there are unconventional ways to disable or even uninstall them
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Airless Tire ‘UPTiS’ for passenger vehicles to arrive ‘as early as 2024’ promise Michelin and General Motors: No more punctures or inadequate pressure woes
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App Store developers inventing new ways to bypass Apple Tax: Will iPhone maker start billing developers separately?
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YouTube videos that claim climate change is a hoax, conspiracy, or simply deny scientific facts, will not get monetized, depriving ‘deniers’ revenue
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Microsoft integrated ‘Windows 11 Upgrade Compatibility Check’ directly within Windows Update, but several eligible PCs getting ‘incompatibility’ rejections
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Mozilla pushing ads to ‘fund development and optimization’: There’s a way to turn off ‘Firefox Suggest’, which offers sponsored suggestions in address bar
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First ‘true alternative’ to Apple App Store announced: Paddle commission is one-third of ‘Apple Tax’
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Medtronic issues yet another recall citing ‘severe cybersecurity risks’ despite no confirmed reports of intentional harm to a diabetic patient since 1999
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Barely a day after Windows 11 official Stable Version release, Microsoft officially posts instructions to bypass TPM 2.0 with warnings
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Facebook and its owned online platforms now working normally: BGP Issue caused company’s digital highway to disappear momentarily
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Microsoft Windows 11 releases today as an upgrade and as pre-installed OS on new devices: But every other corporate PC is still not ‘compatible’ with the update
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Google Android Auto is now way ahead of Apple CarPlay in terms of features, form, and reliability, but the lead could be temporary
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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram collectively go down: All three market-leading platforms are unreachable for millions of internet users
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Apple Inc. finally lets App Store users report a ‘Scam or a Fraud’ without multiple jumps through hoops and menus or falling victim
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Mozilla Firefox can be used as a password manager for other apps on Android smartphones: Upcoming versions of Chrome and Edge web browsers could offer similar function
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Cryptocurrency platform Compound accidentally paid out $90 million: Founder now threatening beneficiaries of windfall
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The Digital Bolivar will facilitate payments through electronic or SMS medium but is not a cryptocurrency in Venezuela
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All popular antivirus products for Windows 10 work well with Windows 11: No one has officially slapped a ‘Compatible with’ label yet though
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Apple Inc. silently starts allowing its App Store users rate and review its own preinstalled apps on iPhone and iPad: Users flood listings with ‘constructive’ criticism
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Google Chrome can default to HTTPS for enhanced security: Extensions to assure secure connection retiring next year
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Windows Boot Manager infected with UEFI BootKit can effectively bypass firmware security checks: FinFisher, FinSpy or Wingbird is new malware, security threat?
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Microsoft Store has EPIC Games and Amazon App Store: Third-party marketplaces for applications to avoid antitrust and anticompetitive litigations?
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Google and Discord offer ‘Avatar Customization’: Gmail gets ‘Google Illustrations’ while Discord offers unique profile image for each server presence
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Updates will be ‘40%’ smaller in Windows 11, but update process won’t exactly be seamless or without the need to restart, indicates Microsoft
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iPhone 13 broken screen replace not possible in independent repair shops as Apple Inc. disables Face ID on ‘Non-genuine display’ for security concerns?
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Tesla Full Self Driving Beta v10 rolls out: ‘Autonomous’ car maneuvering system will need $10K payment, consent, and good behind-the-wheel habits?
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Apple App Tracking Transparency ‘Do Not Track’ doesn’t firewall user data or privacy, claims new report that adds there’s ample export taking place
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Android malware rapidly spreading through SMS messages: TangleBot creators sending fake COVID alerts with weaponized links
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Google Chrome v100 might break the internet like the Y2K bug: Mozilla tested the possibility by appending Firefox User Agent
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USB Type-C charging and data delivery port must for all major electronic devices, rules EU: One cable to rule them all?
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Google Chrome Idle Detection API could be a Privacy and Security concern: Here’s how to disable the feature in latest version of web browser
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Surface Adaptive Kit is a big push towards inclusivity and accessibility claims Microsoft: Raised stickers and labels promise to make using devices easier
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Apple silently attempted to patch a 0-Day critical system ‘inetloc’ file vulnerability which allowed attackers to remotely execute commands in macOS
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WhatsApp will amend its ways about sending messages that users ‘Report’ for possible violations of usage policy
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Google Chrome latest stable version offers APIs that could help some websites steal resources and offer more information about other user devices
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Updated PC Health Check app now available for everyone: Microsoft fixes erroneous ‘incompatible’ messages and offers simple, detailed information
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Amazon delivery van drivers excessively monitored and penalized by Netradyne ‘Driveri’ AI camera system, suggests report
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How to install latest Apple iOS 15 update without errors or getting stuck at ‘Preparing Update’
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OnePlus and OPPO Android smartphones will have a ‘Unified’ OS built from OxygenOS and ColorOS with no ads, bloatware or pre-installed apps
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Microsoft doubles down on compression in Windows 11: Small ‘Inbox’ apps binaries will ‘load on demand’, and optional drivers can be uninstalled safely
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Google confirms Android 12 security and privacy protection ‘permission auto-reset’ feature will be backported all the way back to Android 6.0
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Windows Subsystem for Linux is new Trojan Horse for malware as ELF binaries for WSL used to hack PCs have low ‘detection rate’
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[Update] Microsoft Office 2021 LTSC with ‘one-time purchase perpetual license’ released: Fully offline edition with ‘commercial volume license’ will get 5 years support
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WhatsApp has started rolling out multi-device support which allows bypassing smartphone altogether: Feature currently available for select Apple iOS iPhone and Android devices
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Ditch the password for any Microsoft account: Passwordless login now enabled using Authenticator app, Windows Hello, hardware key, and codes
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Ransomware gangs hate professional negotiators: Threaten victims with publishing stolen data and destroying decryption keys
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Microsoft has fully patched PrintNightmare vulnerabilities and disabled CopyFiles: No more abusing and gaining SYSTEM Privileges through Sprint Spooler?
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Steve Wozniak will pick up space garbage: Privateer is first private firm fully-committed to monitoring and cleaning Low Earth Orbit debris
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Twitter cautiously reopens verification process for the coveted ‘Blue Tick’ of Verified Account: Changes both application and review strategy to avoid fakers?
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Apple Inc. release iOS and iPadOS 14.8: Critical OTA update for iPhone and iPad patches ‘actively exploited’ CoreGraphics and WebKit security vulnerabilities
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Facebook automated XCheck content monitoring and censoring system exempts 5.8 Mn. ‘rich and powerful’ suggests new report
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Microsoft Windows 11 Subsystem for Android benchmark results indicate the hardware PC users will need to have for reliable performance of apps
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Mozilla Firefox reverse-engineers Microsoft ‘anti-hijacking’ protections in Windows 11 which make switching default browser very cumbersome
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Intel introduces ‘modular’ laptop with easy swap or upgrade of CPU and storage: NUC P14E Laptop Element will compete with Framework
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Microsoft releases ‘Reliability Patch’ again: KB4023057 will confirm if the PC will get Windows 10 version 21H2 or Windows 11?
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Microsoft Windows 11 File Explorer app takes ‘Minimalism’ to the extreme with basic functions and limited options forcing Shift-F10 use?
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Apple Inc. not an ‘illegal monopolist’ but did engage in ‘anticompetitive conduct,’ rules Judge in case against EPIC Games
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Weaponized Microsoft 365 and MS Office 2019 documents relying on 0-Day exploits threatening security despite ‘Protected View’ mitigation?
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Microsoft Windows 11 designed to optimize tasks in the foreground and better utilization of modern CPUs with Performance and Efficiency cores
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Motorola teases ‘Space Charging’ gear: Next-gen air-gapped wireless charger that can recharge up to 4 mobile devices 3 meters away
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Microsoft Edge browser to offer additional and easy-to-read information about HTTPS websites because the ‘Lock’ icon can be misused to abuse user trust
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Apple M1 MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini users should know the ‘Kind’ of apps their computer has, as it might offer better performance
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Google positions Gmail as a single-stop office communication with in-app calls and ‘Spaces’: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom and other popular collaboration platforms challenged?
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Apple macOS apps divided between Universal and Intel variants: Does choosing the wrong version affect performance?
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WhatsApp has End-to-End Encryption, but has an alleged backdoor that unscrambles messages for ‘contract workers’ to view if users hit the ‘Report’ button
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WhatsApp Privacy Settings tweaked to allow hiding ‘Last Seen’, Profile Photo, and About sections from select contacts
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Microsoft Edge browser to get Travel Recommendations and Shopping button while Mozilla Firefox to push its own VPN if Public Wi-Fi is detected
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 leaked benchmarks may indicate why Samsung will sell Galaxy S22 Series with Exynos 2200 in lesser regions
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Proof of Stake Chia Coin downward trend scaring cryptocurrency miners into dumping HDD and SSD at well below market rates
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Microsoft merging Disk Cleanup Utility with Storage Sense App is another way to deprecate Control Panel and replace it with Settings app?
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Microsoft injecting ads within Windows 11 Preview Builds causing it to crash: Easy but temporary fix to a long-term problem?
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Apple delays but doesn’t cancel plan to scan iPhones and iPads for CSAM content: Will ‘collect input and make improvements’ controversial technology
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Google Assistant could let users skip ‘Hey, Google’ and go straight to common tasks: Expand ‘Active Listening’ wake words with ‘Quick Phrases’?
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Researchers create ‘OMG’ Lightning Cable with built-in Keylogger, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Geofencing, and other security vulnerabilities
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Apple Inc. offers piecemeal concessions to Netflix and Spotify to placate international pressure over its tightly controlled App Store and ‘Apple Tax’?
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Twitter ‘Super Follows’ paid membership subscription to exclusive Tweets and content is here: Creators can keep 80% of revenue of $9.99 per month
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Disable Plug-N-Play USB Auto-Installers to prevent anyone getting SYSTEM Administrator privileges: Razer Bug highlights serious security loophole
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Windows 11 will not have Android App support at the time of official stable update release but will arrive this year for Windows Insiders
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Apple and Google will have to open up their platforms to third-party ‘external’ payment systems as South Korea passes historic law
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Western Digital resurrecting the ‘Hybrid’ internal storage: 20TB OptiNAND is a platter-based Hard Drive with iNAND UFS SSD
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Windows 11 ‘Release Date’ confirmed: Microsoft will offer Windows 10 Upgrade ‘starting from’ October 5 strictly as ‘Opt-In Update’
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Some Android smartphones unable to make or receive calls: Google App bug causing connectivity issues but an update is on the way
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Facebook compromises on WhatsApp Privacy Policy: Won’t force users to accept if they use the platform strictly for personal communication
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iPhone 13 will not be making ‘satellite calls’: Rumors about LEO Satellite Communications debunked
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Microsoft still allows Windows 11 on partially-compatible but officially unsupported hardware: There will be a warning about ‘device in unsupported state’
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Apple Inc. merely allows developers to inform about ‘external’ purchase options: The reign of ‘Apple Tax’ isn’t over alleges Epic Games and others
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Western Digital and Samsung replaced critical components in their SSD without changing product names or informing customers
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Add or Edit PDF documents in Microsoft Edge: Web browser supporting making changes to PDF files even if they do not support the fields
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Windows 11 Taskbar restrictions are ‘final’: Severely limited functionality and reduced features are intentional for final RTM and OEM Release?
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Mozilla Firefox latest version performance boost trick revealed: A new bug in Accessibility Services could be leaking memory and hampering optimum functionality
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OnlyFans takes a U-turn about banning adult content: App to be Safe for Work while ‘Sexually Explicit’ videos will be available on website
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Samsung has ‘TV Block’ which can remotely disable ‘illegally acquired’ televisions: Only legitimate buyers with proof of purchase can unlock them
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Intel will be friends with the overclocking community: Chandler confirms Xe DG2 HPG Graphics Cards will allow tweaking settings right from Drivers
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Facebook tearing out Voice and Video Calling from its Messenger and stitching it back with the social media platform
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PolyNetwork gains back all of the cryptocurrencies that hackers stole: Joint effort from competing crypto-wallet services and brokers ensured reversal?
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Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge actively support Progressive Web App but caution about ‘bait and switch’ attacks using PWA
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Mastercard is dumping credit cards with magnetic stripes: First finance network to retire the practice of ‘swiping a card’ for payment
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A USB mouse, keyboard or peripheral can grant Admin rights in Windows 10: Simple ‘Razer Bug’ grants SYSTEM privileges
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The humble QR Code went ‘viral’ during the pandemic as restaurants adopted digital menu and quick, cashless payment systems for ‘touchless experience’
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Selective ‘Machine Unlearning’ could help scrub privacy-eroding algorithms and even delete the inferences gained from the processed data
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Apple launches exclusive ‘Invite Only’ Siri Speech Study App to improve virtual assistant using user feedback
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OnlyFans goes completely ‘Safe For Work’: Not just official Android App but the entire website will be purged of adult content?
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Tesla Bot humanoid robot teased: Elon Musk confirms plans to build fully autonomous ‘thinking and acting’ biped
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Windows 11 Official ISO download now available directly from Microsoft: Latest Preview Build offers new installation experience
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Microsoft Translator App gets ‘Speech Regions’ and other features: Hear text-to-speech playback in local accents and more
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GitHub refuses to honor passwords for authenticating functions and is now urging users to adopt any one of the Multi-Factor Authentication
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Microsoft Teams 2.0 for desktop gets new features: Based on Edge WebView2, platform uses Chromium rendering engine and multiple web technologies
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Google retiring Android Auto for portable devices: Assistant Driving Mode will offer built-in mobile driving experience in Android 12
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Samsung to remove ads from the “basic” Android apps in One UI because overwhelming consumers won’t buy a smartphone with promotional messages?
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Facebook deploys dedicated team to scrub platform of Taliban content: Social Media platform wants to proactively prevent incitement and hate speech
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AMD transitioning its CPUs from AM4 PGA to AM5 LGA 1718 socket, but will ensure older fan, water, and AIO coolers continue working
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Microsoft Azure offer cloud services meant for workloads classified at the US Top Secret level: Air-gapped, region-compliant platform secures ICD 503 and ICD 705 standards
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Twitter rolls back ‘high-contrast’ visual changes and halts new applications for the Blue Tick of Verified badge
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Microsoft Teams gets ‘Spam Call Likely’ toast notification: Desktop and Web client will automatically evaluate incoming calls and identifies questionable ones
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Windows 11 will make choosing default applications including web browser a difficult and multi-click process: ‘Preview Builds’ already displaying signs of ‘Click Agony’
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Apple App Store approves first-ever legal cannabis delivery app: Eaze delivery service facilitates sales between individual users and small retailers
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Facebook Privacy-Enhancing Technologies isn’t similar to Google FLoC: Tech giants promise to send only anonymized and aggregated user data for targeted advertising
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Cyberthieves who pulled of biggest crypto coin heist returning tokens: Largest-ever Cryptocurrency theft reversed?
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Twitter website has a new font ‘Chirp’ and claims it is less cluttered with high-contrast features for easier and quicker navigation
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Microsoft Vs. Amazon war on ‘WildandStormy’: After JEDI, new battle emerges over NSA Cloud Computing contract worth estimated $10 Billion
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Apple Inc. gives up trying to bury Corellium and settles copyright lawsuit: Security research company will continue to sell virtualized iOS software
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Largest attack on DeFi Cryptocurrency brokers: PolyNetwork loses estimated $611 Million with successful transfer of Binance Chain, Ethereum, and Polygon tokens
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Apple Inc. to shield email users from ‘Spy Pixels’ with ‘Mail Privacy Protection’: Marketing companies will not know if receivers opened their messages
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Twitter image-cropping algorithm raises far more red flags with its ‘Biased AI’: Not just colored skin, but multiple other groups marginalized unintentionally?
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Apple Inc. will scan photos on select iPhone and iPad to hunt ‘Child Abuse’ imagery: Is it a privacy nightmare or excessive surveillance?
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Just three random words strung together make a better password than complex string of alphabets, numbers and special characters, suggests government experts
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Cryptocurrency community in America divided and outraged over new and tighter ‘Tax Compliance’ regulation: Will “Proof of Work” or “Proof of Stake” system win?
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Gigabyte suffers ransomware attack: RansomEXX group threatens to release 112GB of confidential and sensitive information
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Apple Cash now support ‘Instant Cash’ which works with VISA and Mastercard: Will iPhone users pay 1.5% commission or prefer the free ACH option?
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PrintNightmare patched by third party: 0Patch Micropatching Service release free fix for all known security vulnerabilities with print server
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Facebook Privacy Settings now distributed in multiple sections: Is finetuning personal security on social media getting easier or difficult?
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Microsoft Edge gets experimental ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’: Feature disables Just In Time JavaScript interpreter improving performance and multiple bugs
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WhatsApp ‘View Once’ feature will delete photos and videos after a single viewing but there are obvious limitations
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Bitcoin SV suffers ‘51%’ attack: Group reorganizes BSV Blockchain through ‘Brute force’ hashing power
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Windows 10 automatic opt-in for PUA in Microsoft Defender: Disabling Potentially Unwanted Apps could cause some platforms to behave abnormally
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Chip and component shortages benefitting Windows laptops while hurting value-for-money Chromebooks?
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Microsoft Windows 365 ‘Cloud PC’ platform is live: Subscription fees and other details for accessing remotely-hosted Windows 10 and 11 desktops for businesses
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YouTube Premium Lite subscription completely removes ads from video: Will viewers pay €6.99 per month for the much-needed privilege?
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The U.S. Apple iPhone model can get a Dual-SIM functionality: Simple, but warranty-voiding method does not need any software tweaks
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A simple remote print server can grant Administrator privileges on any Windows PC: PrintNightmare vulnerability further weaponized for easy deployment and execution
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Install entire Linux Subsystem on Windows 10 with a single Command Line in Command Prompt: Latest WSL Kernel with Ubuntu as default distro
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Amazon Inc. fined record $888 Million allegedly for violating GDPR rules: eCommerce giant will appeal biggest ever EU fine for Privacy Law breach
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Google outlines types of data Android Apps on Play Store collect: Mandatory ‘Nutrition Labels’ will appear in App Privacy & Security section
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Don’t explicitly trust Google Play Protect, concludes independent audit: ‘Every other security app offers better protection’?
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Google Play ‘App Privacy & Security’ section mandatory for Android apps from April 2022: Developers must attach ‘Nutrition Labels’ to reveal data collection practices
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Windows 11 App Store gets new reviews and ratings: Microsoft explains difference between ‘Packaged and Unpackaged’ Win32 apps
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Microsoft Windows 11 to arrive in ‘Fall’ 2021 but is already the most popular and anticipated operating system, claims Satya Nadella
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Cyberattacks could escalate to ‘Armed conflicts’ suggest U.S. President: Biden administration hints of ‘real shooting war’ with rogue nations engaged in cyberwar
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Email continues to remain the most popular delivery medium for malware and viruses: Hackers going after companies through individual employees
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Microsoft Teams now validates URLs in real-time to thwart phishing attacks: Safe Links provides time-of-click protection malicious websites
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Google Play Store ‘Data Restore Tool’ could be a migration tool for Apple iPhone owners who wish to switch to an Android smartphone
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Microsoft will block PCs with ‘incompatible’ hardware from upgrading to Windows 11: Temporary bypass and workarounds to install OS to be disabled soon?
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Win32 Apps on Microsoft Store for first-time download only: No update support provided through Windows 11 Store
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Windows 11 Taskbar turning into a dock: Restrictions and reductions dumbing down Start Menu?
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Google Drive is one of the most targeted by Spam Mail campaigns: GDrive users can finally and effectively block spammers easily but is it enough?
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Google is revealing ‘secrets’ about SERP: Ranking Factors that matter while sorting and prioritizing search results are open secret for SEO experts
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Internet and social media users aren’t keen on enabling two factor authentication: Here’s why the adoption rate for 2FA is shockingly low
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Expired Vid.me domain name snatched and now major websites have NSFW videos in their older articles
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Toyota improves Owner’s Manual by converting it into an immersive, interactive app: One Toyota app offers 3D navigation and quick usage guides
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The U.S. FTC unanimously votes to enforce stricter regulations upholding ‘Right to Repair’: Clamp down on ‘deceptive restrictions that violate antitrust laws’
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Microsoft Edge desktop-grade app appears on Windows 11 Store, but it would be unwise to download and install the native web browser
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XLoader modified for macOS: Windows OS malware offered as botnet loader service that can “recover” passwords from web browsers
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Security vulnerability in Windows 10 and Windows 11 due to misconfigured Access Control List: ‘HiveNightmare’ bug can make anyone administrator?
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Saudi Aramco ‘Data Breach’ not a ransomware attack: ZeroX group used 0Day exploit on third-party servers to grab 1TB data now available on Dark Web
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Wi-Fi hotspot bug part of bigger ‘Airborne Attack’ tactics: Malicious wireless access points can be weaponized for Android, Windows and Linux?
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The Wi-Fi hotspot that could destroy an Apple iPhone’s wireless connectivity can also hack the phone: ‘WiFiDemon’ is a zero-click security vulnerability
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Zoom goes corporate with $14.7 Bn. all-stock acquisition of Five9: Scalable and secure cloud contact center will address WFH video calls shortfall?
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America launches website and announces $10 Mn. reward to fight ransomware attacks: Anonymity assured through Bitcoin payments and Dark Web submissions
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Microsoft has its very own Linux Distro: CBL-Mariner is not a Desktop OS but does everything else
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The ‘Freedom Phone’ is here, but some experts claim it is nothing but a hyped-up, rebadged, Chinese smartphone running a Custom ROM
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Windows 10 October 2021 or 21H21 Update is out for some in the Release Preview Channel: Brings enhanced Wi-Fi security, GPU Compute for WSL
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Google Chrome moves towards default routing to HTTPS but won’t vouch for the website even with a secure address?
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Windows Hello biometric security bypassed: Vulnerability can trick the whole authentication system into granting complete access to PC and data
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Clippy could come back to ‘help’ Microsoft 365 users: 130K ‘Likes’ on Twitter nearly confirm the resurrection of the MS Office 97 ‘assistant’?
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WhatsApp actively testing multi-device sync that will work without a connected smartphone and still offer End-to-End Encryption
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[Update] Microsoft ‘Cloud PC’ is Windows 365: Streaming Windows 10 or 11 through browser or through Remote Desktop app
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Apple introduces official MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 Series: $99 snap-on accessory won’t actually fully recharge the phone?
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Cryptocurrency mining using nuclear power in America: ‘Cleaner Energy will reduce carbon footprint and negativity about Bitcoin crypto-mining’?
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The U.S. Government issues Executive Order that boosts ‘Right to Repair’ movement: Will consumers and small repair shops benefit?
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Microsoft Teams to get its own ‘Video Filters’: Consumer-friendly aspects such as Beauty Filters and Virtual Background rival Zoom?
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Microsoft reintroduces ‘Refresh’ button in Windows 11: Does hitting refresh actually help or even work?
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Microsoft trying hard to remove the ‘Classic’ Windows 10 Start Menu in Windows 11: There are ‘ways’ to restore the old Live Tiles
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Twitter will list reasons why a member did not earn the Blue Tick of Verified Account badge: Platform will also add new ‘influencer’ categories?
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Easily install Chromium OS on any old laptop or PC: Google will use CloudReady from Neverware into Chrome OS installer
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Windows 10 20H1 and newer required for upgrading to Windows 11: Updating will be ‘user-initiated’ only
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TikTok will help find jobs on social media: ‘TikTok Resumes’ feature is a LinkedIn competitor for creative content creators seeking careers online?
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iPhone thefts powering banking scams: A simple hack using SIM card and Apple ID grants quick access to secure accounts, claims Brazilian criminal
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Windows 7 OS users can upgrade to Windows 11 but the path is not simple: Lenovo publishes FAQ mentioning the difficult path
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OnePlus throttling apps has the Internet divided: Not offering a choice about ‘Performance Mode’ reminds of Apple Inc.’s planned obsolescence?
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TikTok testing ‘Cameo’ feature within its own app: Subscribers can ‘Tip’ custom videos ‘Shoutouts’ with TikTok Coins
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GETTR suffers data breach and multiple profiles defaced: Twitter clone data scraping leaves more than 87,000 user profiles exposed
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‘America will take action if Russia fails to’: The U.S. will issue a direct threat to the Putin government about ransomware attacks?
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Pentagon did not ‘scrap’ the $10 Bn. JEDI cloud-computing project: Multi-party contract to be drawn by 2025?
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No in-game advertisements, confirms Electronic Arts: PlayerWON AdTech platform for ‘Video Ads’ in game consoles isn’t for EA
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Apple blocks Chinese Advertising ID: App Tracking Transparency (ATT) workaround by TikTok and QQ defeated?
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Microsoft Store for Windows 11 is open to all desktop apps: Adobe Reader, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox just some of many apps coming
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Open-Source Audacity audio editor acquisition leads to multiple concerns about user data: Revised Privacy Policy sparks search for alternatives
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A new Microsoft Store for Windows 11: App Marketplace built on XAML/C# is optimized for UWP, PWA, and Android apps
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Several powerful and capable CPUs are ‘incompatible’ with Windows 11: Extra security negatively impacting performance could a reason for the exclusion
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Windows 11 BSOD is not Blue: Microsoft experimenting with new Black Screen of Death for system crashes
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Microsoft Office for ARM CPUs is here: Office Insiders with Windows 11 can try the new versions of MS Office meant specifically for WoA Edition
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APK files live on as Google retains prevalent app delivery package but tweaks each installer for Conditional and Instant Delivery
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Windows 11 Home Edition OS installation won’t continue unless users create online Microsoft account
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Google is asking developers to hand-over their App-Signing Keys: Will app creators lose ability to sign their own apps?
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US Cybersecurity releases auditing tool to check if companies are vulnerable to ransomware attacks: Self-assessment could help implement adequate countermeasures
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Slack offering three new features: Scheduled Send, Video Messages and Huddles Audio Chat to offer quick, informal conversations
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After Jack Dorsey’s first Tweet sold for millions, Twitter is diving deeper into NFT: 140 Blockchain-backed virtual assets listed on Rarible
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Google replacing Android Apps default delivery module: App Bundles will make APK files no longer valid?
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LinkedIn suffers yet another massive user data ‘breach’: 700 Mn. confirmed records available on the Dark Web
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Game Pass Ultimate subscribers now have access to Xbox Cloud Gaming: xCloud will require 10Mbps speeds to offer 1080p at 60 FPS
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Microsoft relaxes critical hardware requirement to install Windows 11: TPM 2.0 pre-install condition already bypassed?
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Microsoft signed a rogue driver that sends data to China: Netfilter is rootkit under observation and scrutiny
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Here’s how Microsoft is offering Android Apps in Windows 11 without Google Play Store: An entirely new framework on top of WSL
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Windows 11 to receive a single Cumulative Feature Update per year: Just three updates before Microsoft ends support for OS?
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[Update] Android apps will run natively on Windows 11: Will Sideloading APK files on Windows OS work?
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Microsoft Windows 11 is not an evolution but an innovation designed with Windows 10 OS in mind: No more struggles while upgrading?
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Microsoft Windows 11 is ‘Incompatible’ with several modern-day PCs, claims PC Health Check app
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TCL NXTWEAR G Wearable Display Glasses promise 1080p 140-inch display from Sony micro-OLED screens
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Microsoft Store hangs, or crashes: Windows App Store remains stuck with loading symbol for users across the world
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Want ‘Sideloading’ apps, then go buy an Android smartphone: Here’s why Apple’s strongarm tactics to protect iOS and macOS App Store does not make sense
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Treadmill locked behind a passcode requires a subscription to use: Peloton Tread+ owners forced into monthly fee to use ‘Just Run’ feature
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Facebook pushing ‘visual discovery shopping’ on Instagram: Augmented Reality could power virtual trials just like Snapchat and Pinterest?
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Video and Chatting comes to Tinder: Prospective matches can converse and “explore” social media profiles using ‘Hot Takes’
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Google testing two new features for Chrome browser: ‘Send Tab to Self’ and ‘Lock Incognito Tabs with Face ID’
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Flipped video in Microsoft Teams meetings might not be a bug but a feature, but it occurs randomly
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Microsoft hasn’t included Skype and Meet Now into Windows 11 for a reason: ‘Teams for Life’ could become a unified communication platform
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Simple hotspot can completely destroy iPhone Wi-Fi capabilities: Here’s a simple fix to a concerning vulnerability in Apple iOS
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Microsoft developing a Second Edition of Windows 11: CloudEditionL or ‘SE’ version could drive the Cloud PC ecosystem
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Legitimate Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 OS users can upgrade for free to Windows 11 suggests configuration files hidden within leaked ISO
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New malware is trying hard to prevent access to pirated software, apps and games: ‘Vigilante’ campaign frequents shady websites for doing good
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Amazon AppStore follows Google and Apple in reducing its commission cut for developers making less than $1 Million, and throws in AWS credits
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Windows 7 OS hold-outs could jump directly to Windows 11: Free upgrade to Windows 10 offer still valid but so is End of Support date
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Gmail now comes “under” Google Workspace: Free email account now part of a simple G-Suite
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Windows 11 ISO and UI screenshots leak online: Is Microsoft rebranding Windows 10X as Sun Valley Update and offering it as Windows 10 successor?
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G-Suite privacy features now includes phishing and malware protection, client-side encryption, default HTTPS: Safe Browsing actively integrated within Google Workspace
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New malware using PDFs stuffed with popular keywords for SEO poisoning: SolarMarker virus steals data and credentials from browsers
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Electric car batteries charge fully as quickly as a usual fill-up at a gas station: Non-Linear Voltammetry tweaks voltages for super-fast recharging
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Google looking beyond advertising: Monthly subscription to Google Workspace Individual brings some premium features to free Gmail accounts
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Microsoft Windows 10 gets ‘End of Support’ date right before June 24 mystery announcement event: Is Windows 11 Sun Valley really launching?
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Microsoft Edge browser gets improved ‘Immersive Reader’ mode and new improvements in the ‘Offline’ Surf game
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Twitter app fully embraces the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser: New PWA packs several new features and functionalities within Windows 10
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SlilPP is down after U.S law enforcement successfully conducts multinational operation to cripple the ‘largest’ online marketplace for hacked logins and passwords
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Ransomware attacks are getting so common there is an entirely new industry that helps victims arrange payments in cryptocurrencies
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Electronic Arts (EA) cybersecurity breached: Hackers steal Source Code of games, development engine, and online player matchmaking, while player data remains untouched
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Apple Private Relay service in iCloud+ does not live up to its claims about ‘uncompromised performance and unreduced speed’, implies early tests
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Microsoft not introducing Windows 11: Accidentally uploaded Support Page confirms ‘Windows Sun Valley update’ which is not an entirely new operating system
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Microsoft Teams meetings recordings moving to OneDrive and SharePoint will allow attendees to search what was said using Live Transcription
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Cord-cutters increasingly switching to streaming services but are Cable TV companies really losing the endgame?
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An End-to-End encrypted chat platform created just to catch cybercriminals: Operation Ironside or Trojan Shield offered ANOM exclusively to criminals
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Compromised passwords and logins quickly and manually scanned within hours of leaking online, proving the urgency of securing accounts properly
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U.S FBI seizes wallet to recover 75 Bitcoins that Colonial Pipeline paid for DarkSide ransomware attack but only half the amount recuperated
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Apple App Tracking Transparency failed in its core intention of protecting user privacy: Fingerprinting and probabilistic matching loopholes still available, claim experts
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YouTube App on Android getting variable playback speed, while also allowing comments in full-screen
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Amazon Sidewalk to go live this week: Here’s how to opt out of automatically sharing Wi-Fi with neighbors and strangers
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All popular web browser makers agree to improve and standardize extensions: Addons, or Plugin creators can choose to remain independent
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Microsoft receives ‘green signal’ to acquire Siri co-developer: US Antitrust authorities grant quick approval to $16 Billion acquisition deal?
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Tinder users can finally ‘Block Contacts’ but the feature will need access to entire phonebook
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Third eye for ‘smartphone zombies’ could be a real and practical solution if it wasn’t satirical: ‘Phono Sapiens’ artwork warns about obstacles
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TikTok ‘may’ collect biometric identifiers in the U.S. because it can: App adds concerning clause to Privacy Policy about faceprints and voiceprints
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Apple AirPower is not dead: Even long-range wireless charging under development for iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch?
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Google Chrome follows Mozilla Firefox method of ‘Trusted’ extensions: Enhanced Safe Browsing mode doubles down on warnings about suspicious files
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Jetpack receives forced security update: Popular WordPress plugin with 5 Mn. installs vulnerable but not yet exploited in the wild, assures Automattic
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Apple AirTag to work with Android smartphones: Trackers to get new app and Privacy improvements through an iPhone OTA update
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Google getting ‘strict’ with ‘User Advertising ID’ for personalized ads: Opting out will send advertisers ‘string of zeroes’
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[Update] Popular WordPress plugin actively exploited: Uninstall Fancy Product Designer completely to secure website, cautions Wordfence
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Huawei HarmonyOS officially arrives: Will Chinese Co. multi-platform OS succeed where Samsung, Microsoft, and Nokia faltered?
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YouTube could get two features soon: Ability to play music on loop and use clips from other videos arriving on iOS and Android?
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Mozilla counters Microsoft Edge’s dominance in the browser market: Firefox 89 latest version with ‘Proton’ interface available for download and install
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FBI is plugging in its intel on compromised passwords and poorly secured accounts with ‘Have I Been Pwned’
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Microsoft Edge v91 released for Windows 10 and macOS: Performance improvements, colorful themes, and many new features included
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Google Chrome v91 released with V8 Engine: Latest update to web browser promises up to 23 percent performance improvement
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Acer is offering SpatialLabs on ConceptD: Stereoscopic 3D for Unreal Engine developers combines multiple technologies for immersive and dynamic 3D rendering
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Microsoft Outlook latest features exit beta: Toolbar customization, fast sync, for MS Office and Outlook.com
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Instagram Drops is the latest in Social Commerce where brands and influencers can showcase and sell products
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Microsoft Windows 10 Command Line apps transition from CMD to Terminal: Powerful, multi-tab interface for CLI gains from Command Prompt or PowerShell
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Windows 10 users can easily add and run Linux Apps natively: Here’s how the new WSLg is bringing the two OS together
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Huawei to launch HarmonyOS while Google Nest Hub to get Fuchsia OS: Why are tech giants reinventing operating systems?
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Microsoft sides with Apple and Google to deny ‘Right to Repair’: Will ongoing pandemic tip the scale in favor of third-party repairs?
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Google Photos can help find unwanted photos to delete and clean cloud-backed storage space before end of free, unlimited, ‘High Quality’ quota
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Apple macOS hit with XCSSET malware: Originated in Xcode projects the virus uses multiple 0Day exploits to take screenshots without user consent
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[Update] Microsoft Exchange admin portal became ‘unsecure’ because some admin forgot to renew SSL certificate
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American Express fined for sending 4 Mn. ‘Spam’ emails: AmEx and other companies must understand difference between service and marketing email
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Google partners with Samsung for Tizen smartwatch and wearable operating system: Is Wear OS retiring?
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China pulls up Microsoft, TikTok, and others for ‘improperly collecting user data’: Chinese internet and user data regulatory authority gives 15-day notice
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Microsoft silently reintroduces built-in dictionary and Mini Menu in Edge web browser: Feature retrieves meanings and text descriptions inside websites and PDFs
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Bizarro trojan targets online banking users with official-looking tax-related messages on Windows 10 PCs and Android smartphones
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Edge browser Canary version gets ‘Password Health’ which builds upon ‘Password Monitor’ feature to proactively alert users about poor or compromised credentials
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Microsoft Teams will welcome Zoom and WebEx meeting participants: ‘Direct Guest Join’ feature will accommodate third-party meetings on Android smartphones
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Microsoft envisions virtual meetings that feel inclusive and natural with multiple hardware and a large screen for lifelike view of participants
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Twitter ‘Ticketed Spaces’ monetization feature follows Super Follow and Tip Jar: Live audio with paid bonus content for members with 1000+ followers
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Apple Music library incompatible with every wireless AirPod: ‘It just works’ no longer applicable with new lossless audio versions?
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Twitter has officially rolled out its application process to obtain the ‘Blue Tick’ of Verified Account badge: Simple in-app requests accepted
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Tesla Roadster to pack rocket booster promises Elon Musk: 0-60 mph in 1.1 sec, 600+ miles of range, and other features promised
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Microsoft and Amazon could face class-action lawsuits over biometric data collection and storage
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Microsoft released Windows 10 May 2021, 21H1 Update: Deprecated or removed features outnumber new ones?
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Google Chrome ‘Duplex on the Web’ discovers passwords compromised in data breaches even as it tries to retire them
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Twitter Blue subscription service could go for $2.99 per month and offer features like Undo Tweets, Collections, Revue
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Netflix offers settings to lower data consumption: Account-specific bitrate/quality reduction applies to all streaming devices
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Using multiple browsers will not ensure anonymity: Researchers develop cross-browser tracking mechanism that relies on ‘Custom URL Handlers’
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Framework is offering pre-orders for fully-modular, upgradable, and repairable laptop starting at just $750
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Space tourism and cinematic ambitions underway as Japanese billionaire and Russian actors head to the ISS before Tom Cruise
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TikTok offers ‘Green Screen Duet’ feature which combines two popular features into one
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Amazon suspends several big Chinese sellers in its biggest ever crackdown: Shoddy eCommerce and marketing tactics with paid reviews suspected
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[Update] Microsoft Outlook ‘Blank Screen’ bug locks out users from viewing or creating emails: Downgrading app suggested as temporary workaround
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YouTube putting up $100 Mn. towards boosting short video content: Will ‘Shorts’ thrive when TikTok is pumping $200 Mn.?
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HTC launches two Virtual Reality wireless headsets: 5K Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3 VR specifications, features, and prices revealed
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Google entering international remittances market: GPay will start offering cross-border transactions starting with the U.S, India, and Singapore
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Colonial Pipeline Ransomware attackers proclaim their apolitical stance: DarkSide gang added they will ‘start vetting targets’
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Microsoft released ‘Optional Update’ KB5001391 containing ‘News and Interests’ widget but not all are getting the feature in Taskbar.
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Xiaomi has a ‘Pocket PC’ feature for the Mi Mix Fold that mimics Windows 10 desktop on a foldable smartphone
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Tile trackers to pair with Amazon Sidewalk: Apple AirTag competitor to use mesh network built within Echo devices and Ring doorbells
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WhatsApp relaxes May 15 deadline but Facebook is arm-twisting users into accepting the revised Privacy Policy
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Microsoft won’t develop Windows 10X: Will focus on feature-packed Windows 10 Sun Valley 21H2 Cumulative Feature Update instead, claims rumor
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Google Play Store ‘App Privacy Nutrition Labels’ seem to focus on the ‘how’ and ‘what’ user data is collected instead of ‘why’?
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Google to impose Two-Factor-Authentication: Android and iOS smartphones will soon be automatically enrolled in Two-Step-Verification
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Microsoft getting rid of Windows 95 icons in the Windows 10 Sun Valley 21H2 Cumulative Feature Update
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Microsoft Windows 10 users can reclaim a lot of disk space: Default Antivirus and Security solution Defender suffers from file creation bug
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Microsoft 365 target of hackers with apps that can bypass multi-factor authentication and survive account password reset
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Signal messaging app attempted to call out Facebook for its data-driven targeted advertising campaigns, and claims it was banned for the stunt
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iOS 14.5.1: Should you update and what features does it have?
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How to turn on Dark Mode in Snapchat: Multimedia messaging platform has revamped ‘App Appearance’ for some users
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Apple releases iOS 14.5.1 minor update to address App Tracking Transparency bug but it won’t fix system-wide setting being grayed-out for few?
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Can you buy Chia coin? New ‘Green’ cryptocurrency has started trading
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Gmail app ‘no connection’ error explained plus workaround
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Facebook Messenger and Instagram won’t get End-to-End Encryption soon: Co. delays deployment for multiple possible reasons
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Microsoft to improve Bluetooth audio experience in Windows 10: Listening with premium BT Audio accessories to get better with AAC codec integration
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Spectre comes back to haunt with a vengeance: Researchers discover actively exploited hardware-level ‘micro-op cache’ bug
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Google reiterates names and graphics must accurately represent the apps or they won’t benefit from Play Store promotion and recommendation
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NAS owners should consider taking their devices off the internet urges QNAP after discovering aggressive AgeLocker ransomware activity in the wild
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Google may have activated FLoC on your Chrome browser: Here’s how to check and opt out of the Cookies replacement
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App Tracking Toggle in iOS 14.5 grayed out for some iPhone users: Apple Inc. indicates why the feature may not be available
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Mozilla inserts ‘Scheduled Task’ in Windows 10 to perform automatic and unobtrusive updates for Firefox in the background
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NVIDIA is shipping out revised GeForce RTX 30 ‘Lite Hash Rate’ Series while GALAX warns using SSDs for mining cryptocurrencies will void warranty
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Windows 10 Task Manager gets more granular with Microsoft Edge integration: Get a detailed view of resource consumption with Sun Valley Update
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App makers shall not reward users, limit functionality or withhold content for permission to track, warns Apple Inc. as iOS 14.5 with ATT rolls out
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Artificial satellites and constellations could hamper ability to detect hazardous asteroids on a collision course with Earth
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Microsoft Defender can block cryptojacking malware: Cryptocurrency mining and wallet stealing viruses rendered useless?
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Immersive View in Zoom virtual meetings takes Microsoft Teams Together Mode and adds its own tweaks: How to use the new feature?
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Cloud-first approach based on Microsoft Azure and AWS is slowing killing off Linux Sys Admin jobs, cautions developer
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A gadget and a lawsuit could unravel the secrets behind ‘Why the ice cream machine seems to be always broken at McDonald’s’
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Microsoft Windows 10 ‘Winget’ feature allows importing and exporting installed applications thereby simplifying processes after fresh OS install
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Microsoft Office 2021 ‘no subscription needed’ versions available for download: Commercial preview released with eventual five-year update commitment
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University of Minnesota researchers intentionally submitted vulnerable Linux Patches and earned permanent suspension
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REvil Ransomware is threatening to release confidential information on unreleased Apple Inc. products until it is paid $50 Mn.
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Forensic investigation software had poor defenses: Israeli digital forensics firm Cellebrite hacked
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Windows 10 runs Linux GUI apps: Microsoft tweaks OS to launch all supporting systems including distro, sound, microphone and GPU hardware acceleration
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Apple AirTag: Battery life, accessories, and distance specs detailed
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How to buy Dogecoin: The simplest ways to invest explained
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SpaceX Crew-2 safe for human missions: NASA to transport four astronauts to the ISS aboard Falcon 9 rocket
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PayPal Venmo app get cryptocurrencies while Newegg accepts Dogecoin as payment
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Ad Servers targeted in new and growing online scam: Malvertising group ‘Tag Barnakle’ finds efficient and cost-effective way to run malware campaign
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WordPress joins popular web browsers to fight Google FLoC: Blogger’s favorite platform has a four-line code to block new ad tracking
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Google Maps can turn into Android Auto: New Driving Mode with Google Assistant transforms navigation app into phone hub with all functions
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Popular web browsers jointly oppose Google FLoC: Proposed replacement to Cookies finds no takers as majority will block API
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Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android catching up to browser’s Windows 10 and macOS versions
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WhatsApp user ‘Online Status’ allows cyber-stalking: Unavailability of setting to turn off feature can be abused claim researchers
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Microsoft Edge gets ‘Kids Mode’: Becomes first major web browser to offer a child-friendly browsing experience
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NVIDIA to adopt new method for limiting cryptocurrency mining performance of its GeForce RTX Series graphics cards
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Google Docs, Chrome and Ad Blocker extensions do not mix: Online document editor glitching if popular content blockers enabled
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Car Thing: What is Spotify.com’s bizarrely named device?
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Latest Parallels Desktop is the closest alternative to Boot Camp on Apple MacBook PCs running M1 SoC for running Windows 10 WoA Edition
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Why is Dogecoin going up? Cryptocurrency soars 86% in 24hrs
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Graphics card exclusively for mining cryptocurrency is here: Gigabyte CMP 30HX 6GB GDDR6 based on TU116-100 offers just 26 MH/s
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Facebook confirms ‘Sparked’: Tinder competitor will offer ‘Speed Dating’ experience with short video interactions
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Google Health revived: Co. resurrects patient tool for viewing medical records on Android smartphone as pandemic changes perception
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Microsoft’s $19.7 Bn. all-cash acquisition of Nuance Communications indicates how important AI-driven healthcare will be in the near future
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Google’s Digital Wellbeing will remind distracted Android smartphone users to stay alert: ‘Heads Up’ feature randomly throws cautionary alarms
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YouTube videos play without audio on Windows 10: Microsoft and Google to jointly address issues with muted playback
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Microsoft Edge gets ‘Workspaces’ tab grouping as it surpasses Firefox browser
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Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has a anti-FLoC extension for Chrome browser: Will Google approve a plugin that obstructs its own product?
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Apple Inc. paying $3.4 Mn. to settle ‘Planned Obsolescence’ class-action lawsuit: Each registered Chilean iPhone users to receive $50
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Intel Xe-HPG DG2 ‘full-fat’ discrete gaming graphics card ‘Engineering Sample’ leaks: Alleged TDP, XeSS, Clock Speeds also included
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MS Paint and Snipping Tool on Microsoft Store: More Windows 10 apps shifting to app marketplace as ‘Optional’ but free software
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Hackers successfully installing ‘More_Eggs’ malware with spearfishing attacks on unsuspecting LinkedIn users
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THX Onyx is the first headphone DAC that promises Master Quality Authenticated stream through a USB port
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Google rolling out FLoC to 0.5% Chrome browser users: Cohort ID spying without user consent, claims EEF
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Windows 10 to get integrated ‘Human Presence’: API to detect user proximity and secure PC automatically after Sun Valley Update
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Google experimenting with Mixed Reality: New WebXR apps for Chrome play with personal photos and other features
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Windows 10 gets one of the most promising Optional Update: KB5000842 claims to address 50+ bugs and retires old Edge browser
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Facebook shows reluctance in handing-over 17,000 documents over and above 1600 already sent in the Apple Vs. EPIC Games case
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Google wins JAVA API dispute with Oracle: ‘Fair Use’ argument critical for development despite 11,500 lines code copied ‘verbatim’
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Microsoft Azure Services ‘attacked’: This week’s 2-hour outage caused by targeted DNS DDoS hints official RCA
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Google finally wakes up to developers gaining information on all installed Android apps, and moves to restrict the practice
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Microsoft Edge browser to ‘limit’ auto-playing videos on websites but there is a condition to prevent the annoyance
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Microsoft Edge web browser ‘Vertical Tabs’ could go right while Windows 10 to have a ‘floating’ button for quick search
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Microsoft Windows 10 Sun Valley Update to place third-party drivers away from the sensitive System32 folder
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Arizona House Bill 2005 suddenly vanishes before crucial vote: Dashing hopes of app developers who wanted to break free from Apple and Google’s clutches?
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Apple officially introduces ‘Battery Recalibration Tool’ and promises free replacement but limits software to older iPhone models
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Facebook allows users non-algorithmic views of their News Feed: Is FB accepting its algorithms aren’t best at deciding the ‘best’ content?
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YouTube hiding ‘Dislike’ count as an experiment: Is streaming platform fighting herd mentality or protecting YouTubers?
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Apple App Store has multiple fake apps that pass through ‘screening’ with simple ‘bait and switch’
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With new changes and features LinkedIn is starting to look more like Instagram for job-seekers than a platform for professionals
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Xiaomi promises ‘drop it anywhere’ wireless charging pad with a combined output of 60W through ‘motorized’ charging coils
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Stanford study indicates Apple Watch is accurate enough to conduct at-home tests for cardiovascular diseases
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Major U.S. telecom carriers shut down security vulnerability which allowed easy SMS rerouting that rendered 2FA redundant
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Apple Maps reveals Speed Camera locations along route and allows users to report Speed Checks
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Snapchat Remix to rival TikTok Duet: Feature to allow creating Snap Replies with prerecorded or received messages
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Windows Explorer and Taskbar to become separate processes, possibly boosting response and reliability of Windows 10 OS
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Google Android Ready SE Alliance to help build technologies for easily securing and unlocking everyday objects
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Progressive Web Apps is a way: Apple suggests app developers create PWA to bypass its own App Store limitations?
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Microsoft Windows Sandbox getting a performance upgrade: Here’s how to turn on the isolation security feature inside Windows 10 OS
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Threat Analytics for Microsoft 365 Defender now available: Dashboard will help IT security professionals with emerging threats and mitigations
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Amazon insists drivers must provide biometric data for their safety or risk employment termination
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Microsoft Edge refusing to exit on some Windows 10 devices: ‘Startup Boost’ feature might prevent Chromium-based web browser from closing
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NFT record massive sale: Jack Dorsey’s first-ever Tweet and first virtual house sold for huge sums of money
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YouTube will have ‘Products in this Video’ section: Viewers can head over to product pages of items visible or deliberately shown
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Google benefits immensely from ‘Zero-Click Searches’, claims report: Despite sourcing info from websites, search giant not passing on benefits?
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Popular Android Apps are crashing and misbehaving across the world: Google is aware of the problem and hints uninstalling ‘Android System WebView’?
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Google launches ‘WifiNanScan’: New app allows Android smartphones to interact at high speeds without Bluetooth and cellular data
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Twitter testing subscription-only ‘Undo’ option: Feature adds delay before Tweet is actually sent out
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Microsoft Edge gets DNS over HTTPS back: Browser silently stripped off ability to encrypt web addresses earlier this year
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Google attempting to improve app install and load times with selective load optimization
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Instagram Kids for children under 13 in active development as Facebook securing the next generation of Internet users
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Google risking anti-competitive and antitrust investigations in the U.S. with retiring Cookies: Is FLoC offering undue advantage to search giant?
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Motorola ‘Ready For’ rolling out to the Moto Edge+ Android 11 smartphones offering an alternative to Samsung Dex
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YouTube ‘Checks’ for potential copyright violations during upload process: Merely five minutes before publishing videos can save a lot of hassle
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Smart ‘METL’ aims to replace traditional air-filled rubber tires: Nickel-Titanium alloy shaped with ‘memory’
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Apple’s IDFA challenged with CAID: Indirect user identification and tracking can bypass iOS restrictions that boost user privacy?
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Wikimedia Enterprise will seek monetary compensation for making information available to the ‘Smart’ ecosystem: Wikipedia to start charging for referenced information?
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Google halves its commission on Play Store to 15 percent, benefitting ’99 percent’ developers across the globe: Why is the Android OS maker being benevolent?
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Walmart ‘Onn’ branded Android TV stick could be an affordable, lightweight alternative to Amazon Fire TV Stick
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NVIDIA latest beta graphics driver auto unlocks full performance for Ethereum cryptocurrency mining, claim reports
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Microsoft attempting to rollback change to authentication system that has caused Teams and other MS platforms to go down
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Tinder and other Match Group-owned apps to offer ‘background checks’ using public records
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Samsung SmartThings app is now available on the Microsoft Store: Will compete with Alexa on Windows 10
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Google unable to convince court that it doesn’t track users even in ‘Incognito Mode’, but claims there’s no invisibility ever
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Google Chrome to reduce memory utilization: RAM and CPU usage optimization now available on Windows, macOS and Android
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Netflix reluctantly starts trialing security feature that could disable password sharing and shared access to streaming platform
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Google crowdsourcing information to amend inaccuracies in its navigation app: Google Maps will allow editing roads, updating photos
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Facebook to embed ‘minimally interruptive’ ads inside short-form video for increased content monetization for creators
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Rocket Lab Neutron launcher with 8 Ton payload and reusable first-stage to compete directly with SpaceX Falcon 9, claims CEO
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Facebook App is back on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 as a PWA with a few new features
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Windows 10 Updates ‘Progress Bar’ to ditch percentage as they are ‘misleading and inaccurate’
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Chrome OS gets Phone Hub and other features to better integrate Android smartphone within the lightweight operating system
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Microsoft dumping UserVoice feedback websites and offer first-party tools to accept, process and work on user problems and suggestions
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Windows 10 ‘News and Weather’ Taskbar Feed based on Windows Search and occasionally need RAM to update itself
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Google TV with ‘Kids Profile’ arriving soon: Feature allows limiting content type, screen time through Google Play Family Library
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Facebook offering WhatsApp backups to be password-protected and encrypted
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Twitter and Jack Dorsey first-ever Tweet selling as Non-Fungible Tokens at $2.5 Mn. in ongoing auction: Are NFTs truly valuable?
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Microsoft bringing Edge browser for all platforms under a single codebase: Users can now receive new features simultaneously on all their devices
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Instagram reorients itself for business and content creators with an Affiliate Program, Keyword Muting in DMs and other features
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Samsung and Mastercard to develop biometric Payment Card with fingerprint scanner for secure and authenticated payment: Is it better than Apple Card
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Microsoft Edge web browser finally gets ‘Vertical Tabs’: Additional memory management tweaks offer faster startup times and RAM utilization
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Google Chrome gets ‘Privacy Sandbox’: Here’s how to access the feature that obfuscates individual user data but still serves relevant ads
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Google launches Flutter v2: Developers can use a single codebase to build apps for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers
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Tesla cars will not have battery swapping technology as company claims the technology ‘is riddled with problems’: Elon Musk concerned about quality and reliability?
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Google will stop relying on individual browsing history for ads: While Cookies will retire, data collection will continue on Gmail, YouTube and Chrome
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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 has AES 256 encryption and Secured-Core to protect against state-sponsored hacking and commodity malware
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Google Chrome User Profile switching becomes easier with prominent visual customization and suggestions
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Google using new speech codec that offers ‘high-quality audio on low-bandwidth networks’: Lyra Codec can unlock video calling everywhere
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Power Automate Desktop is now free for Windows 10 OS users: Microsoft throws open access to tool for creating automated desktop-centric workflows
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Gootloader malware creators manipulate compromised websites for SEO boost to increase spread and effectiveness of malicious payload
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Amazon Alexa Skills have glaring security lapses and very poorly implemented sourcing of information to questions asked of the smart assistant, alleges new report
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Facebook R&D Team launches BARS: A short video content creator for Rappers to take on TikTok
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Twitter Super Follow is micro-blogging network’s attempt at monetizing platform with ‘exclusive content’
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Apple Inc. seeking Valve’s data about game sales could set a precedent: Court needs data to address iOS commission in EPIC Games lawsuit
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Startup offers a fully-modular laptop: Framework to launch a completely repairable portable computer in which all components are swappable and upgradeable
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Google TV OS can turn a Smart TV ‘dumb’ with ‘Basic TV’ mode: Will retain access to Live TV and HDMI inputs only
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HP to acquire HyperX from Kingston: Expanding into gaming peripherals to augment its OMEN brand?
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Qualcomm AR XR1 Smart Viewer “Reference Design” revealed: Full HD resolution, 90 Hz. refresh rate, and ‘See what I see’ remote assistant functions
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Headphone jack is making a comeback: Google Pixel 5a leaked images and ASUS ROG Phone 5 sport the humble audio out port
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Square and Telsa fuel Bitcoin valuation surge as the cryptocurrency rapidly gains acceptance within mainstream financial instruments of exchange
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Samsung matches, not beats, Google’s promise of offering four years of security updates and three major Android OS updates
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Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank is MagSafe-Compatible external and wireless battery pack for latest Apple iPhones
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Amazon Build It program gets ‘thumbs-up’ for Alexa-enabled Smart Sticky Note Thermal Printer as other products race to meet the pre-order goals
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Microsoft 365 Word getting ‘Text Prediction’ next month: Will MS Office 2021 get the same predictive typing feature?
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Facebook will suspend WhatsApp Accounts that refuse to accept new Privacy Policy Update: Won’t delete accounts but will restrict them
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New Apple macOS malware codenamed ‘Silver Sparrow’ merely infects and stays dormant: Security researchers has also discovered yet-unused self-destruct mechanism
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Kodi v19 ‘Matrix’ final version for general public download and install released as multimedia platform moves to Python 3
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Apple iPhone MagSafe battery pack under active trails: Only heating issue holding back sleek power-bank for iOS smartphones?
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Facebook will proceed with controversial WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update: Will it further fuel mass-exodus to Signal and Telegram?
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MS Office 2021 with complete offline experience to arrive soon for Windows and macOS, confirms Microsoft
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Microsoft Edge has yet another elegant solution to avoid the pesky ‘Allow Notifications’ pop-up message
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Spy Pixels are tracking email users without any consent: Tiny 1×1 images inserted in content body remain invisible but always active
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Apple M1 ARM CPUs get malware targeting macOS: Mac-targeted Pirrit adware family adds new strains
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Windows 10 ‘Device Usage’ personalization settings will have presets that customize OS after users have left the OOBE screen
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Carbon fiber comes to enthusiasts-grade 3D printers: Stratasys FDM ABS-CF10 material for F123 Series 3D better than mainstream ABS
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SSD outsold HDD for the first time but spinning platters still offer a lot more storage
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Linux kernel 5.11 embraces Intel SGX, ARM CPUs, Wi-Fi 6E, and offers better performance on AMD’s ZEN-based Ryzen CPUs
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Microsoft backs Australian ‘Link Tax’ that Google and Facebook claim will ‘break the Internet’, with a 5-point FAQ
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Windows 10 ‘Battery Settings’ page to expand: Redesigned page to offer in-depth graphs and other options to boost runtime
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Facebook smartwatch will run on Android AOSP: Here are the possible specifications, feature, price and launch date
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Dish Network and Michael Dell’s RS Access join Amazon in opposing proposed SpaceX Starlink upgrade
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Windows 10 ‘Sun Valley’ 21H2 Update will have Fluent Design and WinUI along with Windows 7 design elements
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Windows 10 can crash while trying to connect with a Wi-Fi hotspot: Microsoft releases emergency KB5001028 update fix to address WPA3 Wi-Fi connectivity bug
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Google’s own iOS apps caught displaying ‘out of date, must update’ notifications after being neglected for two months
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Microsoft couldn’t go ahead with acquisition of Pinterest: Why does the company go after social media platforms incl. TikTok?
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Google releases research paper that explains why some email users receive more phishing emails and malware spam
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Ethical hacker breached defenses of 35 companies using ‘Dependency Confusion’ supply-chain hack and popular open-source software repositories
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Google Fi VPN for Apple iPhones arriving soon: Here’s what’s included in the privacy and security service that’s active for Android smartphones
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What does winning the first-ever MRC Content-Level Brand Safety Accreditation mean for YouTube and YouTubers?
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Snapchat ‘Friend Check Up’ feature reminds users to trim their friend list with a ‘Snapchat is for Real Friends’ notification
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Apple’s macOS Big Sur update forces auto-install on compatible Mac PCs: Here’s how to avoid system freeze and potential data loss
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Microsoft transitions Windows 10 Version 2004 to Broad Deployment Channel which extends the update availability to every OS installation
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors invests $1.5 Bn. in Bitcoin, and will accept the cryptocurrency as payment: Will this affect its ‘green’ credentials?
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Google to unify consumer and enterprise GDrive cloud backup solutions: Windows 10 and macOS users to soon get Drive for Desktop
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Raspberry Pi Raspbian OS gets a Microsoft repo without any notification: Here’s how to remove concerns of telemetry data collection
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Google blocking sideloading updates on Android 11: Attempts result in generic install error for Google Camera and Google Recorder for now
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Microsoft Autofill and Authenticator app can sync passwords across Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and mobile devices for quick logins
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Google Play Store to gets its own ‘Privacy Labels’ similar to Apple’s ‘Nutrition Labels’ for apps, suggests report
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Facebook Messenger inside Oculus Quest VR gaming headsets could be a good thing for Virtual Reality usage and optimization
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Apple patent for ‘varied cable stiffness’ may be an indirect admission to the fragility of its charging iPhone Lightning cable
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Instagram retiring traditional ‘Stories’ and replacing the same with ‘Vertical Stories’ ‘to take on TikTok’
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Instagram is offering ‘Recently Deleted’ section to add an extra layer of protection and ability to restore posts
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Apple Inc. updates App Store Review Guidelines that clearly spell out what’s permitted on the iPhones
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Google Search gets ‘About this result’ to get more insights and possibly weed out ‘Fake News’
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Microsoft Azure Quantum computer cloud service available to general public marking the commercialization of qubits processing
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Facebook attempting to soothe user sentiment about tracking with a pop-up that precedes Apple’s notification
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Google Maps gets Split UI and Speedometer: Here’s how to activate the two new Android-exclusive features in the popular navigation app
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Microsoft Windows 10 Cloud PC service, plans, and ancillary products revealed by support documents
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Google apps for iOS receive updates after long delay: It has nothing to do with Apple App Privacy labels, claims company
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Xiaomi reveals Mi Air Charge, but won’t commercially launch any products that support the technology this year
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Tesla Model S|X 2021 can run Cyberpunk 2077 as it houses AMD’s Navi 23 RDNA 2 GPU
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Telegram offers smooth export of WhatsApp chats and conversations on iOS and Android
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Facebook adds biometric authentication for WhatsApp on web and desktop versions, but won’t budge on privacy policy
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Microsoft Office 365 gets ‘Application Guard’ that opens documents in Hyper-V sandbox to prevent cyberattacks
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Google has new ways to evade Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS privacy labels/prompts and avoid revealing how much data it actually gathers
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Microsoft debuts Windows Feature Experience Pack to deliver smaller, packaged updates a little faster
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TikTok Find Friends feature could have allowed building large database of users and their phone numbers
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Instagram ‘Professional Dashboard’ promises better insights into engagement for better monetization of social media platform
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Google FLoC to replace Cookies: New API promises better privacy with higher dollar conversion
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Twitter Birdwatch to fight ‘Fake News’: Community-driven platform to add notes to suspected misleading Tweets
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Mozilla Promoted Firefox Add-Ons Program retired: Why did the browser-maker halt the ‘Verified’ badge promotion?
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Google Mobile Search redesign aimed at ‘simplicity, efficiency, and faster speed’
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YouTube PWA is here: Video streaming website gains install button and perhaps even offline support
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Security researchers reveal how the humble ‘Favicon’ can track users across all major web browsers despite deep cleaning internet history
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New crypto-currency malware targets NAS devices running Linux: Here’s how to protect network-attached storage from Dovecat
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Here’s why StoreDot’s battery is not a threat to QuantumScape Solid State Battery
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American Robotics becomes first-ever company to receive US FAA approval for fully autonomous ‘commercial’ drone fleet operations
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‘Decentralized Internet’ closer to reality with Brave Browser supporting IPFS Protocol over HTTPS Protocol
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Apple M1 Mac PCs can now run macOS, Windows 10, and Linux Distros: Corellium installs and boots ‘Groovy Gorilla’ Ubuntu 20.10
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Arctic Cooling releases a new PC thermal compound after a decade: What does the Arctic MX-5 offer?
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Android smartphones to get ‘App Hibernation’ feature: Will it freeze, delete or shift rarely-used apps to the cloud?
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Wine 6.0 update offers better support for running Windows games on Linux and Apple M1 Mac
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Google is asking all Android TV Box makers to support AV1 Codec natively, pushing its widespread adoption
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Apple officially blocks sideloading iPhone and iPad iOS apps on Mac PCs with M1 chipset
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Windows 10 bug easily corrupts primary hard drive and could trigger system crash with just a single shortcut
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Facebook halts new WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update to allow users some ‘time to think’, but won’t roll it back
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Microsoft Windows 10X attempts to rival ChomeOS by ‘mimicking’ it, suggests launcher, desktop, install, and usage requisites
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Apple Inc. wins patent to hold and charge AirPods within an iPhone case
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Microsoft Windows 10X Start Menu and Boot Animation leak online offering first glimpse of how the OS will look
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Apple macOS had a ‘OSAMiner’ malware active for five years and successfully evaded detection by using run-only AppleScripts, reveals security report
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Samsung Galaxy Upcycling at Home program aims at giving aging smartphones a new life as alternative IoT Smart Devices and reduce e-waste
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Apple ‘Wrist ID’ patent indicates user authentication through ‘vascular identity’
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Lenovo ThinkReality A3 AR Smart Glasses in final stages of production and ready for commercial deployment, claims leak
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Microsoft removes Windows 10 October 2020, 20H2 Cumulative Feature Update ‘Upgrade Block’ and addresses ‘Random Reboot’ issue
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Microsoft Xbox controller forced to use AA batteries but not due to its agreement with Duracell
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FBI issues warning about Egregor Ransomware group using multiple attack vectors to target businesses for extortion
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Microsoft Windows 10 Taskbar redesign gets dynamic content widget for news, stocks, and weather
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Facebook Pages stripped of ‘Like’ count, focus now on ‘Followers’, ‘News Feed’ and ‘Q&A’
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WhatsApp hit with in-app ‘Policy Update’ that essentially forces users to accept the app will share data with Facebook
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Dell doubles down on privacy with pop-up webcams for monitors and automated shutters for laptops meant for businesses
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Microsoft moves in to kill off Adobe Flash Player with a Windows 10 ‘optional’ update that targets the SWF container
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Google avoiding Facebook-like controversy about user privacy and data collection by stagnating Apple iPhone iOS app updates, claims report
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AMD is now the leader in desktop CPU segment but Intel still way ahead in the laptop and server space
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Slack slowly recovers after worldwide outage on the first official working day of 2021
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Google Play Music has shut down: Here’s how subscribers can still transfer their songs, playlists and albums to YouTube Music library
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Microsoft gets serious about Windows 10 and Apps redesign, and shows off new cosmetic revamp for the five-year-old OS
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Microsoft is secretly developing Windows 10 Cloud PC ecosystem to ‘redefine remote working for modern workplace’, claims report
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Xiaomi to launch three foldable smartphones upping Samsung, Motorola, and Apple
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Microsoft Windows 10X will work on several more and possibly affordable devices with ARM chipsets, claims leak
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Google Photos ‘Year in Review’ feature rolling out to users with ‘2020 Photo Book’
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Instagram still doesn’t offer ‘Top 9’ grid post in 2020 year review: Here are the top third-party alternatives
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Google testing ‘Short Video Carousel’ that offers Instagram and TikTok videos in search results
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Apple Inc. keyboard patent involves tiny displays inside each key to make entire layout infinitely customizable
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US FAA defines regulations for UAV or unmanned drones, basically green-signaling remote, fleet deliveries
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Apple Inc. loses against security start-up Corellium in a precedent-setting case
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Tesla Motors to offer native music streaming services of Apple, Amazon Music after adding Spotify, TuneIn, Pandora, etc.
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Apple Inc. recovers from new device activation, iCloud storage sign-in issues but offers no explanation?
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MediaTek, and not Qualcomm, is the world’s largest smartphone chipset manufacturer
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Apple is cutting its commission in half: Here’s how to qualify for Apple App Store Small Business Program
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Telegram app will start showing ads to cover expenses and still maintain user data privacy?
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First-ever driverless delivery truck service legally approved, and it is Nuro; not Amazon, Google, or GM
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Airbus reveals an electric airplane with all-included, detachable, hydrogen fuel cell wing pods
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Tesla ‘inspires Apple to resurrect Project Titan electric vehicle’: LFP Monocell battery-powered car likely to arrive in 4 years
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Government has self-signed root certificate that can intercept, decrypt and read HTTPS-encrypted traffic
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Google to split Android? ‘Project Treble’ to make the Smartphone OS modular for easier and reliable updates
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Android smartphones to get three years of major OS updates and four years of security updates, assures Qualcomm and Google
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Twitter has announced the relaunch of its Verification Account Policy: Will more users qualify to wear the Blue Verified Badge?
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Google blames ‘internal storage quota’ for Monday’s massive service outage that affected YouTube, Gmail, and other services
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Clearest images of OnePlus 9 leak online confirming camera setup, display size, and other key specifications
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Windows 10 on ARM gets x64 App emulation which means WoA can now run 32-bit and 64-bit applications on ARM CPUs
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Microsoft warns about rapidly spreading ‘nasty and hijacking’ malware ‘Adrozek’ that targets Chrome, Firefox, Edge and other browsers
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Retroplay for TikTok: What is it and how do you find it?
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What is Vanish Mode on Instagram?
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Adobe has sent out the final update to Flash Player, weeks before support ends
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Uber sells driverless car tech company to competitor but that doesn’t mean the taxi service is giving up on self-driving vehicles
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Apple ‘to build CPUs and GPUs to replace Intel high-performance processors and AMD/NVIDIA graphics cards’
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Enable ‘Live Wallpaper’ In Windows 10: Lively Wallpaper App On Microsoft Store offers easy animated desktop backgrounds
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Intel revealed an autocorrect for coding: Intel ControlFlag uses machine learning to detect errors in code
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Motorola smartphones to offer Samsung Dex-like Android desktop interface pushing mobile/desktop hybrid computing further
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‘Apple Music Wrapped’: How to see your year in review via Replay
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Should you buy the latest Apple MacBook and Mac Mini with the Apple M1 custom chip?
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Spotify Wrapped: How to see your 2020 slideshow
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Does Windows 10 run fast on new Apple M1 chip-based devices than Microsoft’s own ARM CPUs?
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Apple Watch Series 5 Cellular Editions available for lowest-ever price: Get this best Cyber Monday Deal from Best Buy
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Cyber Monday to be bigger than Black Friday this year?
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QuantumScape: What does the company do and why is the stock rising?
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Walmart Black Friday ad deals: The best technology buys for the holiday sale
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Best Buy Black Friday ad deals: The best technology buys
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Target Black Friday ad deals: The best from electronics and games
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Fleets on Twitter: What is the new tool?
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Apple’s M1 chip vs Intel: What are the key differences?
Mark Zuckerberg covers his laptop camera with tape
Instagram introducing translation button for comments, captions and bios
Blackberry revenue slumps more than expected
Chinese-sponsored hacking of US companies has plummeted, experts say
Pharrell, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry join petition against YouTube
Robot workers could have to pay social security under EU plans
Elon Musk on OpenAI: We’re trying to build a robot to do household chores
Instagram now has half a billion users
Cloud platform Seafile drops PayPal ‘after being told to monitor users’ files’
Ticket-buying bots criminalized in New York
Meet the world’s first ever 1,000-processor microchip
Domino’s pulls out of T-Mobile free pizza promo after huge demand
US Marshals Raid Chinese Hoverboard Booth At CES
Volkswagen Group Sells 9.93million Vehicles In 2015 Despite Emissions Scandal
GM Invests $500m In Uber Rival Lyft To Create Self-Driving Car Network
Paris Terror Attacks The Most Googled Event Of 2015 – By Far
Facebook Messenger No Longer Requires Facebook Account
Scientists Charge Batteries Using WiFi
Instagram Ramps Up Advertising
Windows 10 Price And Free Upgrade Revealed By Microsoft
Jony Ive Promoted To Chief Design Officer By Apple
You Are the Weakest Link, for Carbanak
AMBER Alerts in Facebook Feeds
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Report: Analysis of the Stratfor Password List
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Tunisian government harvesting usernames and passwords
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Is usability worth more than security?
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ZBot data dump discovered with over 74,000 FTP credentials
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