How Software Is Eating the Car
The trend toward self-driving and electric vehicles will add hundreds of millions of lines of code to cars. Can the auto industry cope? From a report: Ten years ago, only premium cars contained 100 microprocessor-based electronic control units (ECUs).....»»
Apple releases another security update for iTunes on Windows
Apple’s iTunes was discontinued a long time ago, but the software still survives on Windows. For users who still rely on iTunes, the company recently released an important security update for the software. more….....»»
IBM opens its quantum-computing stack to third parties
You don't have to use IBM's tools to run software on its quantum processor. Enlarge / The small quantum processor (center) surrounded by cables that carry microwave signals to it, and the refrigeration hardware. (credit: IBM).....»»
Tails OS joins forces with Tor Project in merger
The organizations have worked closely together over the years. Enlarge (credit: The Tor Project) The Tor Project, the nonprofit that maintains software for the Tor anonymity network, is joining forces with Tails, the mak.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10 won’t get these faces despite larger screen than Ultra
The , and the lack of an Apple Watch Ultra 3, has sparked fresh discourse over which Watch model is actually ‘best.’ A key factor in comparing the Series 10 with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 involves software. Both models run watchOS 11, yet despite v.....»»
Samsung Wants Better Software Integration Between Cars and its Phones
Samsung recently announced a new collaborative effort alongside Hyundai Motors and Kia. The post Samsung Wants Better Software Integration Between Cars and its Phones appeared first on Phandroid. The continued modernization of in-vehicle i.....»»
Canadian auto industry pushes government to ban Chinese software, hardware
Canada’s auto industry is calling on the federal government to follow the lead of its U.S. counterparts in a push to ban Chinese software and hardware used in connected vehicles on American roads......»»
Auto companies struggle to recruit and keep software, tech talent
Outdated HR and hiring structures hinder the EV transition as competition for digital talent intensifies, according to Josh Bersin Co......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is getting its first update. Here’s what’s new
Two months after it first arrived, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is getting its first software update. Here's more about it and whether it comes with new features......»»
LG TVs start showing ads on screensavers
LG's TV business is heightening focus on selling ads and tracking. Enlarge / LG's 2024 G4 OLED TV. (credit: LG) Last month, Ars Technica went on a deep dive into the rapid growth of ads in TV software. Less than three.....»»
Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC
After facing a ban in the United States, Russian antivirus company Kaspersky has deleted and replaced its software on customer PCs......»»
Auto industry aims for digital experience as easy as smartphones, streaming services
Software-defined vehicle technology underpins an easy in-car experience, panelists said at the Automotive News Congress......»»
Tariffs, proposed software ban won"t keep Chinese automakers out forever, panel says
Tariffs and proposed rules banning Chinese-made hardware and software won't keep China-based automakers out of the North American market indefinitely, but could buy companies there time to become more competitive with them......»»
Apple pulls HomePod beta software after reported bricked devices
Yesterday Apple released a new beta version of the HomePod’s software. HomePod 18.1 beta 2 debuted with no reported new features. But today Apple has pulled the update after some users reported it had bricked their HomePod. more….....»»
Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software
Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researcher.....»»
Car software patches are over 20% of recalls, study finds
How automotive recalls are handled has shifted over time. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Software fixes are now responsible for more than 1 in 5 automotive recalls. That's the key finding from a decade's worth of Nationa.....»»
Study shows treed borders around crops provide a base for pollinating, pest-eating hoverflies
Planting and maintaining a border of trees around agricultural fields will help a family of flies that, in turn, is important to crops, according to a recent University of Alberta study......»»
US-based Kaspersky users startled by unexpected UltraAV installation
A poorly executed “handover” of US-based Kaspersky customers has led some users to panic when software named UltraAV popped up on their computers without any action on their part. What happened? Earlier this year, for national security re.....»»
How to watch CrowdStrike face U.S. lawmakers for the first time on Tuesday
CrowdStrike's faulty software update caused a global IT outage in July. And now a company executive is about to face U.S. lawmakers for the first time......»»
ArmorCode unveils two modules to help reduce software-based risks
ArmorCode announced the expansion of its platform with the launch of two new modules for Penetration Testing Management and Exceptions Management. Alongside AI-powered Correlation and Remediation, these modules further advance ArmorCode’s leading p.....»»
How to watch CrowdStrike face U.S. lawmakers for first time on Tuesday
CrowdStrike's faulty software update caused a global IT outage in July. And now a company executive is about to face U.S. lawmakers for the first time......»»