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An Estimated 30% of All Smartphones Vulnerable To New Qualcomm Bug

Around a third of all smartphones in the world are believed to be affected by a new vulnerability in a Qualcomm modem component that can grant attackers access to the device's call and SMS history and even audio conversations. From a report: The vuln.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMay 6th, 2021

Qualcomm could be redesigning the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4

It seems that Qualcomm is a bit worried after the launch of Apple’s M4 chipset, leading them to redesign the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The post Qualcomm could be redesigning the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm and Appl.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Realme GT Neo6 announced with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Realme has announced its latest flagship smartphone, the GT Neo6, which is also the first phone to use Qualcomm’s latest chipset. The post Realme GT Neo6 announced with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 appeared first on Phandroid. Back in March, Qual.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Dell’s cheapest laptop gets even cheaper with this discount

The Dell Inspiron 14, which is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, is available from Dell for a cheaper price of $300, but only for a limited time......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Analyst on Starlink’s rapid rise: “Nothing short of mind-blowing”

Starlink's estimated free cash flow this year is about $600 million. Enlarge / 60 Starlink satellites stacked for launch at SpaceX facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida in 2019. (credit: SpaceX) According to the research.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

The Nokia 3210 Lives Again, this time with Modernized Features

It comes with Snake as well. The post The Nokia 3210 Lives Again, this time with Modernized Features appeared first on Phandroid. While Finnish company HMD Global is slowly moving towards its own branding for new (and old) smartphones, it.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Samsung starts working on One UI 7.0 for the Galaxy S24

It looks like Samsung might have already started working on One UI 7.0 for the Galaxy S24 smartphones, but no word on its release. The post Samsung starts working on One UI 7.0 for the Galaxy S24 appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Ga.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Regulators are coming for IoT device security

Cybersecurity is a relatively new challenge for many IoT device makers who have traditionally produced non-connected devices. These devices were less vulnerable to exploitation and, as a result, manufacturers often lack the expertise and experience n.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Galaxy S22 One UI 6.1 Update Still On Pause

Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update continues to move out to Galaxy smartphones and tablets, just not ones named Galaxy S22. Earlier this month we learned Samsung may have paused the roll out due to unforeseen bugs and performance issues impacting the.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Intel’s and Qualcomm’s Huawei export licenses get revoked

Huawei's phone division has moved on, but laptops will suffer without Intel. Enlarge / Huawei's Intel-powered Matebook X Pro has drawn criticism from US China hawks. (credit: Huawei) The US crackdown on exports to Huaw.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Saving the Mary River turtle: How the people of Tiaro rallied behind an iconic species

Australian freshwater turtles are facing an alarming trend. Almost half of these species are listed as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Limited adaptability is making freshwater bacteria vulnerable to climate change

Freshwater bacteria with small genomes frequently undergo prolonged periods of adaptive stagnation. Based on genomic analyses of samples from Lake Zurich and other European lakes, researchers at the University of Zurich have uncovered specific evolut.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Mongolia"s wildlife at risk from overgrazing

The icy peaks of Jargalant Mountain are supposed to belong to snow leopards, whose numbers have dwindled to fewer than 1,000 in Mongolia, but hard-pressed herders are increasingly pushing into the vulnerable animals' traditional habitat......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: Do you really need to upgrade?

The Google Pixel 7a was one of last year's better budget smartphones. How does the new Google Pixel 8a compare to it? Let's take a closer look......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Research explores energy and land-use practices on US golf courses

In 2018, golf was estimated to contribute significantly to the US economy, generating $84 billion, supporting 2 million jobs, and providing $59 billion in compensation. Given its prominence, golf holds a valuable position within US culture. However,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Huawei’s Pura 70 Phones Arrive in Europe

Huawei's snazzy-looking flagships arrive in Europe. The post Huawei’s Pura 70 Phones Arrive in Europe appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, Huawei unveiled its new Pura 70 series smartphones, consisting of four different devices.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Galaxy AI is now making its way onto the Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung is rolling out the One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S22 smartphones which will bring about support for Galaxy AI. The post Galaxy AI is now making its way onto the Samsung Galaxy S22 appeared first on Phandroid. Following the rollout o.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Some communities are more vulnerable to weather-related power outages in New York State

Weather-related power outages in the United States have become nearly twice as common in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. These outages, which can last most of a day, are more than an inconvenience: lack of power and related indoor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Q&A: Jobs for young Africans—new data tool reveals trends and red flags

An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15–35) are unemployed—that's one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good data......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Samsung has the smartphone sales top spot, but not because of AI or Apple weakness

Samsung has taken the lead in smartphones sales in the first quarter of 2024 as it has for the last few years, but it's not really about AI nor Apple iPhone weakness.iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraThere's new smartphone sales data for t.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Habitats much more vulnerable for nitrogen deposition than previously thought

Nitrogen deposition is one of the four main pressures on nature in Europe. Many of the Natura 2000 sites suffer from an excessive input of ammonium and nitrate from farming, industry, traffic and households, leading to the disappearance of many plant.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024