Android malware can factory-reset phones after draining bank accounts
First found in 2019, Brata keeps adding new forms of malice to its toolbox. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A banking-fraud trojan that has been targeting Android users for three years has been updated to create even more grief.....»»
Omicron’s wave is at least 386% taller than delta’s—and it’s crushing hospitals
Omicron wave's hospital admissions are 76% higher than delta's, CDC reports. Enlarge / Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) checks the vital signs of a COVID-19 patien while her husband rests in a bed next to her at Provid.....»»
Spotify says it will remove Neil Young’s music instead of dropping Joe Rogan
Spotify "regrets Neil's decision"; Young objected to COVID misinformation. Enlarge / Neil Young performs at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island during Farm Aid 30 on September 19, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Getty Ima.....»»
Valve confirms Steam Deck shipment, review dates: By the end of February
If your preorder landed in the first wave, Valve has payment instructions for you. Enlarge / Starting on February 28, Steam Deck will finally leave Valve's hands and (possibly) land in yours. (credit: Aurich Lawson | DC) After.....»»
AG says he forced Amazon to shut down “unlawful price-fixing” program
Amazon suspended program amid investigation, is now forbidden from restarting it. Enlarge / Cardboard boxes made to resemble Amazon packages during a protest outside the home of Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos in New York on.....»»
Android malware can factory reset phones after draining bank accounts
First found in 2019, Brata keeps adding new forms of malice to its tool box. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A banking-fraud trojan that has been targeting Android users for three years has been updated to create even more grie.....»»
Huawei manages to launch the P50 internationally—at ridiculous prices
It's 35% more than Samsung, with no Google apps and a murky update future. The Huawei P50 Pro in several colors. It's time for a wel.....»»
Apple fixes major bugs in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS software updates
There aren't any new features, but these issues had to be addressed expediently. Enlarge / The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple released several new operating system updates to the public: iOS 15.3,.....»»
US Air Force spends $60 million on supersonic commercial airliner
"Overture would offer the valuable advantage of time." Enlarge / Could Air Force officers fly on Boom Supersonic's Overture aircraft one day? (credit: Boom Supersonic) The US military has indicated its interested in commercial.....»»
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a breath of fresh air for a stale franchise
Legends rethinks the series' catching and battling without throwing them out. Enlarge / Pokémon Legends: Arceus is as close as we've ever gotten to an open-world Pokémon game. (credit: Nintendo) Last year's by-the-numbers .....»»
Major Windows 11 update, with taskbar tweaks and Android apps, coming in February
Notepad and Media Player redesigns will also be released to the public. Enlarge / A PC running Windows 11. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will be tending to some of the unfinished parts of Windows 11 in an update next month, ac.....»»
Huawei manages to launch the P50 internationally at ridiculous prices
It's 35% more than Samsung, with no Google apps and a murky update future. The Huawei P50 Pro, in several colors. It's time for a we.....»»
A rare find: Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old board game in Oman
Team also unearthed remains of several large stone towers dating back to the Bronze Age. Enlarge Archaeologists working in Oman's Qumayrah Valley recently unearthed a rare artifact: a stone board game dating back some 4,000 y.....»»
A bug lurking for 12 years gives attackers root on most major Linux distros
It's likely only a matter of time before PwnKit is exploited in the wild. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Linux users on Tuesday got a major dose of bad news—a 12-year-old vulnerability in a system tool called Polkit gives at.....»»
Nvidia RTX 3050 review: For an overpriced 1080p GPU, this could’ve been worse
Weird GPU lands in a bonkers market on the heels of the disappointing AMD RX 6500. EVGA's entry-level Nvidia RTX 3050, priced at $249. [credit:.....»»
European court overturns 12-year-old €1.06 billion fine against Intel
It's a major victory for Intel. Enlarge (credit: ony Avelar/Bloomberg) Sometimes the wheels of justice turn very slowly. A €1.06 billion ($1.2 billion) fine levied against Intel back in 2009 by the European Commission has be.....»»
Maserati wants its new MC20 supercar to rekindle that old magic
It re-enters the fray with cutting-edge technology and head-turning design. Enlarge / Maserati's first mid-engined supercar in nearly two decades strikes a balance between on-track performance and everyday usability. (credit: Cooper Da.....»»
Meta’s cryptocurrency ploy all but dead with Libra/Diem seeking to sell assets
Stablecoin raised concerns of “excessive concentration of economic power.” Enlarge / With an image of Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Jerome Powell on a screen in the background, Facebook/Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg test.....»»
Chromebooks may borrow the Pixel’s battery-preservation trick
Feature would extend battery life span with AI. Enlarge (credit: Getty) You can never have enough battery life, but keeping your device's battery at a constant 100 percent can degrade its life span. Many laptops already use a.....»»
Today’s best deals: Apple AirPods Pro, MacBook Air, and more
Dealmaster also has Wacom tablets, AMD Ryzen CPUs, and Amazon's Fire TV Stick. Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) It's time for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best deals from around the web includes a decent price d.....»»