Qualcomm patches 3 actively exploited zero-days
Qualcomm has fixed three actively exploited vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-33106, CVE-2023-33107, CVE-2023-33063) in its Adreno GPU and Compute DSP drivers. Vulnerabilities exploited in Qualcomm GPU and DSP drivers The US-based semiconductor company has b.....»»
Week in review: PostgreSQL databases under attack, new Chrome zero-day actively exploited
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: PostgreSQL databases under attack Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers......»»
Shocker: French make surprise arrest of Telegram founder at Paris airport
Lack of moderation on Telegram claimed to be reason for arrest. Pavel Durov, Telegram founder and former CEO of Vkontakte, in happier (and younger) days. (credit: Pavel Durov/VK) Late this afternoon at a Parisian airport.....»»
Vision Pro will live or die on Apple’s own words: ‘spatial computer’
Apple’s Vision Pro has been available for over half a year. Despite an initial wave of excitement and viral buzz around its launch, these days Vision Pro discourse isn’t very positive. The device’s rumored sales struggles are often highlighted,.....»»
Canada orders end to railroad lockout, says "trains will be running within days"
Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to direct the parties to extend their current labor contract and said the railways should resume operations “forthwith.”.....»»
Valuchi Expedition Series, a premium-looking watch without the premium price tag
Smartwatches are all the rage these days, but if you’re after a more traditional watch, then check out the Valuchi Expedition Series. The post Valuchi Expedition Series, a premium-looking watch without the premium price tag appeared first on Phandr.....»»
Automakers say new automatic emergency braking standard will cause more false positives
Government officials have criticized NHTSA for failing to keep up with driver-assistance technology, but it must also attempt to issue regulations for a lifesaving system that is still in its relatively early days......»»
Three 55-inch TVs under $400 during Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale
In the closing days of the Best Buy Tech Fest sale, there are some great discounts on good 55-inch TVs. Here's what we recommend......»»
Slack patches potential AI security issue
A new report suggested that Slack's AI implementation was getting access to personal data......»»
Breaking boundaries: The unexpected routes of minerals in crop growth
Imagine plants not just sipping nutrients dissolved in water, but actually munching on tiny mineral particles straight from the soil. A study sheds light on how wheat and lettuce aren't just passive feeders—they actively grab, transport, and utiliz.....»»
QNAP releases QTS 5.2 to prevent data loss from ransomware threats
QNAP has released the QTS 5.2 NAS operating system. A standout feature of this release is the debut of Security Center, which actively monitors file activities and thwarts ransomware threats. Additionally, system security receives a boost with the in.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for US will pack Exynos chipset
If you were hoping that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for the US market would use a Qualcomm chipset, it might end up with Exynos. The post Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for US will pack Exynos chipset appeared first on Phandroid. Thanks to a.....»»
New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google. About CVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-7971 is a high-severity vulnerability caused by a type confusion weakness in V8, the open-source JavaScript.....»»
According to the UN, Canadians with intellectual disabilities are being exploited
Canada was recently criticized by Tomoya Obokata, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, in relation to the shortcomings of the temporary foreign worker program......»»
10 years ago, a famous TV marathon event made us all Simpsons fans again
For 12 days, FXX's Every.Simpsons.Ever. marathon kept us glued to our TVs — and reignited a love affair with The Simpsons......»»
Brazilians "struggling to breathe" as Amazon burns
Residents of Porto Velho in the Brazilian Amazon have barely seen sunlight in days as a thick cloud of smoke from forest fires envelops their city......»»
Customers can now extend AppleCare+ coverage up to 45 days after expiration
It’s been a while since Apple has let its customers extend their AppleCare+ coverage for a short period after it has expired. However, the company is now extending this period to up to 45 days after the original coverage ends, giving users more tim.....»»
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Blends Performance with Affordability
Xiaomi will be the first brand to use the chip in an upcoming phone. The post Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Blends Performance with Affordability appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’s continued expansion of its Snapdragon se.....»»
Customers can now extend AppleCare+ up to 45 days after it expires
Apple has recently increased the number of days a customer can extend their AppleCare+ coverage to 45 days, up from the previous 30.AppleCare+ plans can now be extended up to 45 days after they expire in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland,.....»»
Despite patches, Intel CPUs still struggle with Black Myth: Wukong
Even though Intel recently released a new BIOS update, new reports of instability issues are cropping up in regard to Black Myth: Wukong......»»
Starfield August Update: What’s New
Bethesda’s latest Starfield update is a big one. The new software brings much needed bug fixes and it also features the highly anticipated land vehicle. Most Starfield patches go though a beta process before they are released to the public, but.....»»