Fix for critical Qualcomm chip flaw is making its way to Android devices
Higher-end devices made by Google, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, and OnePlus are affected. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Makers of high-end Android devices are responding to the discovery of a Qualcomm chip flaw that researchers say could be exploited.....»»
How a calcium-sensing protein multitasks
The calcium-sensing receptor is critical for maintaining healthy calcium levels, but CaSR is also well-known for its side hustles. The receptor is increasingly recognized for its ability to detect other ions and proteins and for its role in breast ca.....»»
My most anticipated laptop of the year just got leaked
Leaked photos have revealed one of the first laptops with the Snapdragon X Elite Chip, and it looks pretty promising......»»
EV charging update in Google Maps includes “AI-powered” station info
The update will first roll out to cars with Google Maps built-in. Enlarge / EV charger status is coming to Google Maps. (credit: Google) Google Maps is making itself friendlier for electric vehicles. A couple of years ag.....»»
All of Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices are heavily discounted today
Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices sale is loaded with discounts on the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, Amazon Fire TV Cube, and more, but probably not for long......»»
Making crops colorful for easier weeding by robots
To make weeding easier, scientists suggest bioengineering crops to be colorful or to have differently shaped leaves so that they can be more easily distinguished from their wild and weedy counterparts. This could involve altering the crops' genomes s.....»»
Android 15 might add a new way to charge your gadgets
Google may upgrade Android 15 phones with wireless charging support even without the dedicated hardware. Here's how it could happen......»»
Best Moto G Stylus (2021) chargers you can buy
Here are the best chargers for your Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021). The post Best Moto G Stylus (2021) chargers you can buy appeared first on Phandroid. The Motorola G Stylus (2021) is an affordable Android smartphone with stylus support. I.....»»
Palo Alto firewalls: Public exploits, rising attacks, ineffective mitigation
While it initially seemed that protecting Palo Alto Network firewalls from attacks leveraging CVE-2024-3400 would be possible by disabling the devices’ telemetry, it has now been confirmed that this mitigation is ineffectual. “Device tele.....»»
Visible’s affordable 5G plans just got even cheaper
Visible is already one of the more affordable choices for unlimited 5G. Now, new plans are making Visible an even better deal than ever......»»
Samsung Says its New LPDDR5X DRAM is the Fastest One Yet
Samsung says that it's designed for leveraging on-device Ai applications and functions. The post Samsung Says its New LPDDR5X DRAM is the Fastest One Yet appeared first on Phandroid. Apart from its Galaxy line of smart devices, Samsung als.....»»
Heineken, the beer company, just launched a phone
Heineken is best known for making beer. Now, the company is launching a phone. Seriously......»»
I’m a longtime Beatles fan, but I’m not sure I care about the Let It Be film coming to Disney+
When Michael Lindsay-Hogg was tapped to direct a making-of documentary to accompany work on The Beatles’ 1970 album Let It Be, he had no way … The post I’m a longtime Beatles fan, but I’m not sure I care about the Let It Be fi.....»»
What to Expect from the Samsung Galaxy Android 15 Beta
Google recently released the first Android 15 beta for Pixel devices and the release has Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet owners asking questions about their version of the beta. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. The first Andro.....»»
US Infrastructure Is Broken. Here’s an $830 Million Plan to Fix It
WIRED spoke with US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg about recent grants to fix ancient roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure before it’s too late......»»
Magnetism boosts hydrogen production in model catalysts
Researchers at the University of Twente have shown how to improve the efficiency of hydrogen production in an experimental setup. They showed that the magnetic order of the molecules plays a critical role......»»
macOS Sonoma 14.5 Update Getting Closer
Apple’s upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update for Mac is making steady progress ahead of its release later this year. The company’s pushed the second version of the macOS Sonoma 14.5 beta to developers today and it gives testers a new version.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro could help the user get life-saving medical advice
Apple is developing technology for wearable devices like Apple Vision Pro that measure and monitor biometric data and location to provide tailored and potentially lifesaving advice.Apple wearables could provide medication reminders and guidance. An A.....»»
Apple trade-ins and recycling promoted with homepage banner
Apple trade-ins aren’t known for their generosity, but they do make for a very painless experience when upgrading to new devices – and the company will accept any older electronic devices for recycling if they have too little value for trade-in......»»
Tanium Automate reduces manual processes for repeatable tasks
Alongside Tanium Guardian and its partnership with Microsoft Copilot for Security, Tanium Automate serves as another critical component in support of the autonomous endpoint management (AEM) capabilities within the Tanium XEM platform. The trusted au.....»»
How phytochemical diversity affects plant adaptation to stress
Phytochemical diversity plays a critical role in determining plant adaptation and fitness, as well as ecosystem functions and services. However, phytochemicals and their ecological adaptations have long been ignored. Fine (or absorptive) roots, micro.....»»