UK tries to claim it hasn"t backed down on encryption at all
Despite introducing a clause that means its Online Safety Bill is no longer a concern for Apple, Whatsapp, or users, the UK government is insisting with a straight face that it's still exactly as tough on Big Tech as before.UK Houses of ParliamentOn.....»»
Push the Button and Turn the Knob with the Bleepler Synth Toy
I first met Langel Bookbinder at a local chiptune event in the Ann Arbor area, and most recently saw him when he kindly dropped my copy of his homebrew lo-fi NES shooter GunTneR off at my house. I don’t claim to understand how Langel’s m.....»»
Using entangled particles to create unbreakable encryption
The discovery of quantum mechanics opened the door to fundamentally new ways of communicating, processing, and protecting data. With a quantum revolution well underway, long unimaginable opportunities are coming within our reach......»»
Apple might be working with OpenAI to bring AI to iOS 18
The latest rumors claim that Apple and OpenAI might have signed a deal for AI capabilities in iOS devices in the future. The post Apple might be working with OpenAI to bring AI to iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. It is largely expected.....»»
RansomLord: Open-source anti-ransomware exploit tool
RansomLord is an open-source tool that automates the creation of PE files, which are used to exploit ransomware pre-encryption. “I created RansomLord to demonstrate ransomware is not invincible, has vulnerabilities and its developers make mista.....»»
AI computer showdown - MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC
At launch, Apple said that the M3 MacBook Air is the fastest consumer-grade AI laptop, and Microsoft's has arrived to challenge it. Can Microsoft claim the crown with the Surface Laptop Copilot+?MacBook Air vs Surface Laptop Copilot+During Microsoft'.....»»
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins calls out Trump for claim about trial judge: ‘That’s not true’
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins calls out Trump for claim about trial judge: ‘That’s not true’.....»»
Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data
ShrinkLocker is the latest ransomware to use Windows' full-disk encryption. A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitL.....»»
A Widely Used Criminal Justice Algorithm For Assessing Child Pornography Recidivism Is Flawed
The CPORT algorithm, commonly used to estimate the risk that a child pornography offender will offend again, hasn’t been validated for use in the U.S......»»
Little Snitch visualization makes it easier to monitor Mac network traffic
The popular security utility Little Snitch, which monitors Mac network traffic for suspicious activity, has been updated to a much more modern interface, with a whole range of new features. Key among these is DNS encryption, which shields server n.....»»
SpaceX just demoed its first Starlink phone-to-phone video call without special hardware
SpaceX has been cooking up Starlink-backed satellite cell service for a while now, and the company just demoed a major milestone. more….....»»
How to Pre-Order Madden 25 Right Now
EA hasn’t revealed the next version of Madden yet, but you can still pre-order a copy of Madden 25 right now if you want. Earlier this month, when EA finally outlined its plans for EA College Football 25, it surprisingly confirmed Madden 25. It.....»»
Why have venture capitalists become so founder-friendly?
Companies backed by venture capitalists ("VCs") have a disproportionate influence on our economy; they provide funding to less than 0.25% of new businesses, but more than 47% of US companies that went public between 1995 and 2018 were venture backed......»»
Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves
Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) A federal judge ruled yesterday that Tesla must face a lawsuit alleging that it committed fra.....»»
One UI 6.1 still causing excessive battery drain
Unfortunately for One UI 6.1 users, it seems that the update is causing higher than normal battery drain which hasn’t been fixed yet. The post One UI 6.1 still causing excessive battery drain appeared first on Phandroid. From time to tim.....»»
AT&T outshines T-Mobile and Verizon for customer satisfaction but this MNVO beat them all
In addition to revealing the latest customer satisfaction for smartphones, the 2024 ASCI study reveals how Americans feel about their wireless carrier. In an interesting twist, AT&T beat out T-Mobile and Verizon to claim the top spot again for major.....»»
Google Pixel 8a vs. iPhone SE: Which budget phone is better?
Google recently unveiled the Pixel 8a, but we're left wondering, "Doesn't Apple have an affordable phone, too?" Yes, one hasn't been updated in a while. So, which phone is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the iPhone SE?.....»»
Apple explains why it hasn’t released a touchscreen Mac (yet?)
The first iPad Pro reviews are here, and as we rounded up earlier today, they focus a lot on the new OLED displays, the M4 chip, and the limitations of iPadOS as a platform. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple marketing executive Tom.....»»
The Vivo X100 wants to Claim the Smartphone Photography Throne
Vivo is stepping up its camera game again. The post The Vivo X100 wants to Claim the Smartphone Photography Throne appeared first on Phandroid. While some might say that smartphone cameras have mostly stagnated in terms of hardware, there.....»»
Apple looks set to lose latest court battle with Epic Games
The US judge who ordered Apple to allow developers to sell apps outside of the official App Store has sharply criticized the way the iPhone maker has responded. Epic Games went back to court to claim that Apple was not properly complying with the.....»»
Maryland Apple Store staff vote in favor of strike action
Workers at the Apple Towson Town Center store in Maryland have backed their union's plan to hold a strike over unresolved issues.Apple Towson Town Center store (Source: Apple)The Towson store unionized in 2022, and representatives had said they were.....»»