BlackBerry partner TCL's "Mercury" handset to have 4.6-inch 3:2 display, hardware keyboard
More details regarding BlackBerry's new "Mercury" handset have emerged, confirming a Snapdragon 625 CPU, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 4.6-inch screen.
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T-Mobile rolling out Note-7-killing update; AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint to follow
T-mobile has begun rolling out firmware designed to effectively brick remaining Samsung Galaxy Note 7s. Verizon and AT&T will roll out the update January 5, while Sprint will wait until January 8.
BlackBerry DTEK60 Smartphone Review
BlackBerry's Lifeboat? With the DTEK60, BlackBerry delivers a well-equipped Android smartphone, backed with the company's renowned reputation for security. But is it enough to save the company?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.50" | 165 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.50" | 165 g
Fitness bands good for health, terrible for privacy: Study
A recent study by The Center for Digital Democracy has found that despite the highly personal health information collected by wearables, there are insufficient regulations in place to safeguard the treatment of the information.
HP unveils new security features for commercial PCs
The new features are aimed to deter intrusions by protecting multiple layers of notebooks and PCs.
Ransomware allows you to decrypt your files by spreading it
New ransomware, called "Popcorn Time", allows the victim to get their files back by spreading the malware instead of paying.
Hackers compromise over 1 million Google accounts
Malicious software disguised as legitimate Android apps have breached over 1 million Google accounts. The software can then install additional apps or even post content online.
Nearly 1 million Germans offline last weekend due to hack attempt
Regional attack by Mirai botnet knocks 900,000 Germans offline.
Nexus 6P to receive Android 7.1.1 update in December
The update will be included in a security patch scheduled to go out on December 6th.
Android 7.0 Nougat comes to HTC 10 in the U.S.
HTC made good on earlier rumors by bringing Android 7.0 to the HTC 10 on Friday.
HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks
The business oriented laptops are powered by AMD's 7th generation PRO APUs.
Symantec acquires LifeLock
This corporate purchase is worth $2.3 billion and, according to the two companies involved, its target is "to form world’s largest digital safety platform for consumers and families."
Some lower-end Android phones are sending user data to China
Budget phones typically have compromises for the lower price, but for certain Android devices, user security might be one of those trade-offs.
Asus Zenbook UX330UA Notebook Review
Elegant long-runner. The new Zenbook by Asus inherits the best qualities of the series, such as a superb casing and low weight. Apart from the somewhat mediocre input devices, it does not present many shortcomings especially not in the fantastic battery runtimes.
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
BlackBerry: All internal hardware-development ceases
Because of the continuing failure produce any profit, BlackBerry is ceasing all internal hardware-development. All future BlackBerry hardware will be engineered by partners, BlackBerry is going to concentrate on software and secur...
Google October 4th hardware event: Leaked pricing and information
Google is said to unveil a bunch of hardware on October 4th. Apart from the Pixel Phones and Google Home we might also see a new smart home router. Pricing information for some of the hardware was leaked as well.
Yahoo: Personal info of 500 million accounts stolen
You should change your password! In a blog entry, email provider and search engine Yahoo states that in 2014 the data of at least 500 million user accounts have been stolen from their servers.
USB Killer: This stick will destroy your device – on purpose
"USB Killer" really lives up to its name: The stick is supposed to test how good devices are protected against overvoltage via a USB port. Worst case: It will destroy a device completely.
Windows Login: Hacked with a USB-stick in a couple of seconds?
Locked Windows (or even OS X)-PCs might be vulnerable to a a quick drive-by-attack using network devices disguised as USB-sticks.
Sony: No Android Nougat for devices with Snapdragon 800/801
Sony developers gave insight as to why there will be no Android 7 on the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3: Seems like Google is to blame.
Ransomware: Fantom pretends to be a critical Windows update
Take care: There is a new Ransomware for Windows: Fantom is based on the EDA2 ransomware project and can't be counteracted at the moment.
Spyware: App warns of Pegasus infection
Spyware Pegasus can infect iOS devices and get extensive usage rights on the phone. There is now an app that warns of an infection.
iOS: Malware Pegasus had extensive access
The cyber weapon can log passwords, trace calls and more. iPhone users should update their phones as soon as possible.
Apple: New patent helps you find out who stole your iPhone
Biometric data including photos of the face, finger prints and voice recordings could be collected after your iPhone has been stolen.
Acer TravelMate P658-M-537B Notebook Review
Interface initiative. A superb diversity of interfaces and ease of upgrading were apparently at the very top of Acer's development list for its latest 15-inch business laptop. The screen and security features are also compelling. But can the important input devices, ergonomics and engine also keep up?
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Latest update for Android devices patches over 100 vulnerabilities
Nearly one-third of the bugs are considered critical and could allow for malware to be installed.
'ThinkPwn' UEFI bug discovered on a wide range of notebooks
Lenovo has released a list of affected models, but the bug has been reportedly verified on notebooks and motherboards from other manufacturers as well.
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