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Apple Opens Its Invite-Only Bug Bounty Program to All Researchers

August 13, 2019

In its current form, the scope of Apple's Security Bounty is limited to vulnerabilities in iOS and is open only to researchers approved by the Cupertino company. Apple is offering hackers up to $ 1 million to find vulnerabilities in their products. Additionally, the tech giant also staked a 50 percent bonus for hackers who find vulnerabilities in its software before release.

Your phone can now verify you in Google Passwords

August 13, 2019

Entering your password takes just a few seconds, but Google's now aiming to speed up the process by allowing you to authenticate your account using your phone's fingerprint sensor. Not having to remember a password means this is a much more convenient way to log in, and it's also much more secure. Technically, the functionality can only be used to access one Google service for now: Chrome's built-in list of your saved passwords.

Even DSLR cameras are vulnerable to ransomware

August 13, 2019

As demonstrated in a video using a Canon 80D DSLR with Wi-Fi turned on, the researchers were able to install ransomware directly onto the camera. By exploiting security vulnerabilities in popular internet-connected digital DSLR cameras , hackers could infect them with ransomware to render the devices useless or to deploy other types of malware on larger networks according to new research from Check Point Software.

In the Network leaked information about Samsung Galaxy Note 10

August 13, 2019

OnePlus was very vocal about iPhones having no headphone jack. Samsung has also announced the Galaxy Note 10 + 5G that will be first available only on Verizon's network in the U.S. With the Note 10+ being Samsung's true Note flagship for 2019, that's resulted in the regular Note 10 getting some less than favorable disadvantages.

Contacts on iPhones vulnerable to hack attack

August 13, 2019

These will be out next year and will only be given to a select few to stop these flaws being sold on to those offering more money than Apple. "However, SQLite usage is so versatile that we can actually still trigger it in many scenarios".

Fortnite's 16-year-old solo champion was swatted during a stream

August 12, 2019

More than 38,000 people were watching Giersdorf's game when he was interrupted by the police. "I've been swatted ", Bugha said on the live stream. Giersdorf came back about 10 minutes later and told them that he "got swatted", and that the officers "came in with guns". "They literally pulled up", Bughha said once he returned to the stream.

Redmi Note 8, 64MP & 100MP camera phones: What is Xiaomi up to?

August 12, 2019

Xiaomi and its partner are working on technology capable of capturing images as large as 108 megapixels, Lin told a news briefing. Starting August-end, Samsung will begin mass production of ISOCELL Bright HMX sensors. There's no concrete timeline on the launch of the 100MP camera phone, but we hope to learn more details on the same soon. If you think the cameras today are already powerful, imagine what the Redmi 64MP phone can do.

LG G8X Renders Leak, Tip Dewdrop Notch, Dual Rear Cameras, Headphone Jack

August 12, 2019

The folks over at Pricebaba and OnLeaks have come together to deliver CAD-based renders and a 360-degree video of the upcoming LG flagship smartphone. The second major difference is the presence of an earpiece, which suggests LG has ditched its hole-less Crystal Sound tech from the LG G8 , which used vibrations to produce sound through the screen.

Your DSLR could be vulnerable to malware and ransomware

August 12, 2019

First of all, don't connect to Wi-Fi networks or desktops that you don't know, disable the networking functionality when you're not using it, and make sure to upgrade the firmware on your camera as soon as possible. In an official blog post Canon acknowledges, "due to these vulnerabilities, the potential exists for third-party attack on the camera if the camera is connected to a PC or mobile device that has been hijacked through an unsecured network".

Samsung announces the Galaxy A10s - 4,000 mAh battery and fingerprint reader

August 12, 2019

The phone features a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display and runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung One UI. Under the hood is an Exynos octa-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM . For the front, the phone has an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. It comes in Blue, Green, Red and Black colour options and it is likely to launch in India this month.

Realme 5 series to debut on August 20

August 12, 2019

The Realme 5 series will launch on August 20th in India. The other details concerning the launch and specifications of Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro remain hidden. Then there will be an ultra-wide sensor, a SuperMacro lens for closeup shots and one for taking Portrait shots, which will be the Depth sensor. The front-facing camera of the Realme 5 series also remains shrouded in mystery.

Samsung announces World's First 108MP Mobile Camera Sensor in collaboration with Xiaomi

August 12, 2019

Samsung Isocell Bright GW1, the camera sensor - a successor to the 48MP variant unveiled last October - is created to produce ultra-crisp 64MP shots in bright conditions, with the sensor switching to pixel-merging Tetracell technology in tough, low-light conditions to salvage details from the gloom for a 16MP image.

Next iPad Pro May Sport a Triple-Camera Setup, Claims New Report

August 12, 2019

It could happen, though, as everyone is expecting the current naming scheme to carry on to the iPhone 11 , iPhone 11 Max, and iPhone 11R. Coming back to the report, this would be the first time that Apple will feature multi-sensor rear-facing cameras on its iPads, if it does so, that is.

Ninja 'disgusted' after Twitch accidentally promotes porn stream on his dormant channel

August 12, 2019

Ninja made gaming headlines when he announced that he would be leaving Twitch for Microsoft's Mixer . Twitch is undoubtedly the dominant platform in the livestreaming space, so viewership is perhaps easier to come by for the top creators, with more casual viewers browsing who might land on your channel.

Modern Warfare has the most DLC of any Call of Duty game

August 12, 2019

Indeed, the developer seems to be rather guarded about the possibility, perhaps suggesting there is more to these rumors than might seem at first glance. "This little thing on your wrist, every time you get a string of kills, it goes, 'Ya-ta!' and it makes a little noise, then you look at it, and it evolved out of an egg", Emslie says.

Google will pay if your flight gets cheaper-but there's a catch

August 12, 2019

Today, the company announced the addition of several new travel features meant to help people decide where to go, and when to buy tickets. You can even book a reservation right from the Maps app (if the restaurant supports it) and you can also find out how long you'll wait for a table (based on estimates).

Virtual Reality Gaming Accessories Research and Markets Archives

August 12, 2019

The global Augmented Reality market report offers previous data as well as the current status of the Augmented Reality market key players . The report broadly elucidates, the regional expansion of this industry, while dividing the same into USA, Europe , Japan, China , India, South East Asia.

Destiny 2's Cross Save Feature Launches 21st August

August 11, 2019

However, to access content from Forsaken and Shadowkeep onwards, the expansions must have been purchased on the platform players want to move to. Destiny 2 is transitioning to Steam on PC later this year, and a new trailer breaks down how easy the process will be for players.

Gamescom Opening Night Press Conference Includes PlayStation, Xbox, Many More

August 11, 2019

As reiterated by Keighley himself in the teaser that captures the face of Mikkelsen and his enigmatic character, the first details on the OPN event lineup will be revealed, Tuesday 6 August. Hideo Kojima's newest attempt to brain-blast all us mere mortals has got people speculating as just how high the visionary director can fly when Konami isn't breathing down his neck the whole time.

Nintendo Switch Online August NES Titles Revealed

August 11, 2019

These controllers are optional and not required to play the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online collection of games. Along with this, gamers need quick wit and lightning reflexes to avoid traps and guide the Kung-Fu Heroes, Jacky and Lee, to the last castle.

Gears 5 is Complete, Ready for September Launch

August 11, 2019

The well-known Rod Fergusson will also be present at the expected event, representing the software house now working on Gears 5 . The game offers five ways to play and is hailed as the biggest entry in the Gears of War franchise. Gears 5 offers a Campaign mode , Versus mode, Horde, Escape, and a mode for building your own maps. In addition, developer The Coalition has published the full achievement list you'll get to work on when the game comes out, and it featuers a reliably ...

Samsung Unveil Tab S6 To Take On Surface, iPad Pro

August 11, 2019

The key attractions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 are probably its large colourful screen, the powerful mobile SoC inside, its slim construction, Samsung DeX, and the inclusion of the S Pen and the functionality that opens up. Like the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil , the S6 can charge the pen when it's attached and it even has a similar on-screen charging notification when you attach it.

Apple will now pay hackers up to $1 million for reporting vulnerabilities

August 11, 2019

The bug bounty programme was first launched for iOS in 2016. The special devices will be different from the regular iPhones , as it will come with ssh, a root shell, and advanced debug capabilities to ensure identification of bugs. That means anyone who can get to the core of Apple's iOS operating system and gain control of an iPhone in a way that wouldn't require any user interaction would be eligible for the payout, as Forbes and TechCrunch explain.

WhatsApp Likely Working On Boomerang-Like Feature - Expected To Rollout Quickly

August 11, 2019

As spotted by WABetaInfo , this feature is now in beta but not for public beta users. It is believed that the Boomerang feature for WhatsApp will also have a similar limit as that of Instagram. Further, the video loops created through the new development could be shared with WhatsApp contacts through a message or uploaded as a Status update .

Amazon's Alexa can now speak slower or faster

August 11, 2019

Customers in the U.S will now be able to adjust Alexa to their preferred speaking pace. Rival Google Home smart speakers have a very similar feature dubbed " Broadcast ". You can order the Fire TV from Amazon, though its stock now appears to be limited. The technology giant has also confirmed that the official YouTube app has now launched on all remaining Fire TV devices - the first generation Fire TV Stick and the first three generations of Fire TV.

Microsoft contractors may have heard your translated Skype calls

August 11, 2019

However, the whistleblower says the recordings he listened to included phone sex , full addresses, and pornography queries sent to Cortana. Previously published reports have suggested that the human workers are also listening in on recordings from Google Assistant, Amazon's Alexa, and Apple's Siri.

Ninja drums up over one million subscribers during first week at Mixer

August 11, 2019

Just five days after announcing his move from Twitch to competing streaming site Mixer , Fortnite player Ninja revealed he already had 1 million Mixer subscribers. Mixer accounts for 3% of time spent watching game streams . If Ninja Blevins is going with that speed than he breaking his own records. His move to the new platform has seen it soar to the top of the App Store, passing YouTube and Gmail as the most downloaded app.

Google releases Android Q Beta 6 with last-minute updates

August 10, 2019

For app developers, Android Q Beta 6 brings all the latest APIs, system standards, and features that Google will reveal in the last release of the Linux-powered operating system sometime this month. "However, all these paths led to users pulling in the drawer when they were trying to go Back and having less confidence that Back would work", the post added.

Whoops: Android Q Easter Egg Found on Essential Phone, Not Pixels

August 10, 2019

The Easter Egg on Android Q is a two-tone screen featuring a background of diagonal lines overlaid with the stylized Android logo and the number 10 (while we've called this build Android Q, it shouldn't be forgotten that this is actually Android 10).

Apple Increases Bug Bounty Payouts, Launches macOS Program

August 10, 2019

Apple announced the changes to its bug-bounty program during the Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas alongside other critical updates. Following the launch of the Apple Bug Bounty program for iOS back in September 2016, the company wants to even cement its research program by providing unlocked iPhones for security researchers.

You can now find and listen to podcasts right from Google Search

August 10, 2019

Google hints that it is offering a truce with podcast producers on this issue though. Eventually, you'll also be able to find and listen to podcasts using Google Assistant . The company said Thursday that it now lists episodes in search results that people can listen to directly from the page. Podcasts are coming to Google search .

Rumor: Call of Duty 2020 Will Be A Black Ops Reboot

August 10, 2019

Taylor Kurosaki, Narrative Director at Infinity Ward, has denied these rumors, stating that they're "not right". "We do talk about concepts like colonialism, and occupation, and independence, and freedom". We don't want to say that one of them is correct because what we want you to do is to understand how these people feel, this is why they fight, this is the outcome of it.

Capcom now inviting U.S. Resident Evil Ambassadors to test new game

August 10, 2019

However, Capcom has now extended the offer to fans in the United States. Being a member of the Ambassador program is definitely not enough to net you a spot, but you can apply in the hopes of being one of the first few in the world to check out the next game.

'Fortnite' Graffiti Covered Billboard Locations Spray & Pray Week 2 Guide

August 10, 2019

This is one of the easier challenges for this week, but players won't be able to actually complete it until Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET. when the game resets. The challenge is simple: spray three different Fortnite gas stations . You'll find the fountain there, all you need to do is spray it with a spray of your choice, and then we can head to the next location.

Realme to double the number of cameras in its upcoming phones

August 10, 2019

Sheth did not reveal the launch dates of any of the devices, but said the 64MP camera phone from Realme will come before Diwali. Realme did not disclose any other details of the upcoming 64MP smartphone cameras. However, it is expected to be the Redmi Note 8 as the company used the 48MP sensor on its Redmi Note 7 first. The Xiaomi 100MP camera will offer a screen resolution of 12032 x 9024 pixels.

British Airways cancels some flights due to IT failure

August 10, 2019

One flight was cancelled at Edinburgh and Glasgow, with nine of 11 flights at Edinburgh delayed along with seven of the eight at Glasgow, all three at Aberdeen and the one flight at Inverness. "We have resolved the temporary systems issue from this morning which affected a number of our flights today". "Our teams have been working tirelessly to get the vast majority of customers on their way, with most of our flights departing", he said.

Possible Snapdragon 865 Flagship SoC Appears On Geekbench

August 10, 2019

Other than that, there is not much info such as which smartphone will come with the chipset embedded as well as the pricing of it. It's likely that all these chips, including the Snapdragon 865, Exynos 9825, and A13, will be built on 7nm EUV process.

Pocket Switch HDMI TV dock and charger from $49

August 10, 2019

The Dock features a custom charging chip that will only use a Switch-friendly profile when supplying power to your precious portable and will stick to USB power delivery standards for other devices. The Nintendo Switch is known for its ability to be both a home console and a portable one, but portability is often the aspect that most people focus on.

AT&T employees took bribes to put malware on network

August 10, 2019

The alleged scheme started not later than April 2012 and lasted for about five years. "We have been working closely with law enforcement since this scheme was uncovered to bring these criminals to justice and are pleased with these developments", an AT&T spokesperson tells Information Security Media Group.

More Security Vulnerabilities on Intel CPUs, Microsoft Only Just Released a Fix

August 09, 2019

Speculative execution refers to a CPU's way of speeding up operations by pre-emptively running instructions that might be needed in the future, in order to make sure that the CPU pipeline is not waiting for data and can successfully utilise all its resources simultaneously rather than waiting for one instruction to complete before its result can be applied to further calculations.

Nubia Z20 phone has two displays and no notch

August 09, 2019

The device features FIT4.0, pressure-sensitive frame with custom long and short grip shortcut functions, and an option for right and left virtual game buttons functions on the secondary screen. Under the hood, the latest Nubia phone has the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 + SoC with up to 512GB of onboard storage. It used to launch high-end gaming smartphones in par with Asus's ROG and Xiaomi's Black Shark .

Samsung thinks different about mocking Apple, deletes ads

August 09, 2019

Each has a 10MP front camera. Hopefully, Face ID will work through the screen when that happens. Meanwhile, both Note 10 and Note 10 + feature a Dynamic AMOLED panel that's HDR10 + certified, meaning you can expect rich, vibrant colors, and wide dynamic range.

Apple Watch Now Controls Nearly Half of the Smartwatch Market

August 09, 2019

The Cupertino company shipped a staggering 5.7 million Apple Watch units worldwide in Q2 marking a 50% YoY increase. " Strategy Analytics senior analyst Steven Waltzer said, "...smartwatch growth continues to soar because more consumers now use fitness wearables as an add-on to their smartphones".

Google Offering Money-Back Price Guarantee on Google Flights

August 09, 2019

For flight tickets, Google is looking to show insights of when flight tickets are high, low, or typical for your exact itinerary, and for some flights, provide a guarantee for the lowest price. These come in addition to the company's Travel Trends tool , which will tell you what destinations are trending for Labor Day, and where you can get a hotel deal.

WhatsApp's Security Flaw Can Allow Hackers To Manipulate Your Messages

August 09, 2019

Check Point disclosed the flaws at the Black Hat 2019 security conference in Las Vegas, but it's worth noting that Facebook was notified sometime around the end of 2018, and has only managed to fix one of the three vulnerabilities - the one where you can be fooled into mixing public and private messages.

OnePlus TV listing hints at Android TV, screen sizes, and USA availability

August 09, 2019

If the model numbers are indeed giving away screen sizes and locales, then it looks like India will be the only country to get 43-inch models. That assumption aligns with what's shown on Bluetooth SIG as "Unique Android TV " under the product's description.

Facebook sues developers over 'malware' apps

August 09, 2019

Developers are able to pick up when other apps are downloaded and fake clicks are triggered before the installation is complete. Ltd., 3:19-cv-04556, U.S. "The malware was. created to make the fake clicks appear to be those of a real user by falsifying user movements on the device and timing the fake clicks so that they occurred after a user would have the opportunity to view the ad", Facebook writes in its complaint.

Pokemon Sword & Shield will have new 'Galarian Forms'

August 09, 2019

This information was shared on the official Pokemon Twitter account. On-the-Nose Team Yell Lastly, there's the antagonist group, Team Yell , which is a rowdy, over-excited fanbase devoted to the character Marnie . Among these are a Galarian Weezing , Galarian Zigzagoon (complete with a new evolution in its line), and a "form changing" creature that appears to be this generation's Pikachu-like Monday.

Apple faces investigation for suspected unfair competition in Russian Federation

August 09, 2019

Both allow parents to monitor their kids' phone and tablet usage. According to a statement by Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service on Thursday, it has launched an investigation into whether Apple Inc (AAPL) abused its position of power in the country following a complaint from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab.

No Man's Sky Beyond Introduces Multiplayer Social Space, the Nexus

August 09, 2019

A multiplayer game, with base building, trading, space combat, giant mechs, economies, freighters, first person, third person, and so much more, all set in a lovely procedural universe. The new gameplay trailer gives us a much better look at the Beyond update compared to the previous teaser. "Virtual Reality is cool and a major undertaking for a procedurally generated universe, but virtual reality becomes all the more enjoyable and immersive when you're playing with friends, be they VR players ...