The Great Techpp Crossword Episode 31

ACROSS 1 This pad went to Lenovo school, did some thinking and came back as an affordable book. (9) 3 The Same Song that was being Sung at number three is now a chartbuster at number two in Q2 2020 (7) 6 A Prime phone contender that is all nines from a brand that keeps going Mi Mi MI! (5) 9 Audio, Oppo style. (4) 10 Redmi Note 9 Pro’s identical twin, from another mother....

May 31, 2022 · 2 min · 238 words · Manuel Keding

The Mobile Device Management Saga An Siem Security Information Event Management Perspective

MDM solutions and its need A survey conducted by Redshift assessed the human factor like attitude, fear and the future hope towards using mobile devices in the workplace. The summary of the survey revealed that the trend of using mobile devices has increased thus, creating a need for MDM solutions. The primary need for such management is securing corporate data. A new device (personal) in the network would call for stricter compliance rules and policies....

May 31, 2022 · 6 min · 1159 words · Jamie Meyers

Things I Personally Did To Combat Smartphone Addiction

However, these, at the end of the day, are tips and suggestions. As a reader, I’m sure you’ve constantly questioned our integrity since these articles are targeted at people who actually find it difficult to look away from their phones. Well, I think you would be glad to know that I do consider myself someone who is constantly in search of ways to tackle nomophobia but fails every time. In the last few weeks, though, I’ve begun aggressively adopting a handful of minor tricks which have allowed me to limit smartphone impact on my life to some extent....

May 31, 2022 · 4 min · 770 words · Wanda Buresh

This Is The Real Power Of The Canon S 120Mp Camera

It’s best to skip the explanations and watch the video mentioned below:- The video shows the sensor capturing the minutest details of a clock mechanism and the anti-counterfeit marks of a cash note. Then, Canon displays facial expressions of a person in the bleachers of a stadium filmed at a considerable distance. The image remains sharp even when using digital zoom. The sensor in question is called 120 MXS and has a physical size equivalent to the APS-H standard (29....

May 31, 2022 · 2 min · 216 words · David Carter

The Fire Phone Is Costing Amazon 170 Million In Write Down Costs

The company had a baffling $83 million worth of Fire Phone in its inventory at the end of third quarter. All this affected the company’s balance sheet negatively as it posted a loss of $544 million in the previous quarter — the biggest loss in its history. To make matters worse, the company expects another $500m+ loss in the last quarter of 2014.

May 30, 2022 · 1 min · 63 words · Delta Saadd

There S A New Social Media Network For Seniors That S Backed By The Aarp

Many social media platforms are aimed at specific demographics. On most occasions, it’s teenagers. So, where do you turn to if you want the social media experience but don’t quite fit into the teen category? Good news. The AARP is backing a platform created with seniors in mind. Keep reading to find out how to join and why you’ll want to. Here’s the backstory With a tagline of “Make friends....

May 30, 2022 · 2 min · 409 words · Arnold Pinkston

This 50 Camera Proves You Re Probably Overspending For Your Smart Home

Since then, the company has widened its retrofitting endeavor to include more gadgets like its SwitchBot Curtain Smart Electric Motor, an IR blaster, and, more recently, a SwitchBot Wi-Fi Smart Lock that doesn’t require replacing your existing deadbolt. Joining the ever-growing list of budget-conscious smart home products is the SwitchBot’s Pan/Tilt Cam 2K. The camera is a true upgrade to its predecessor with 2K video and an f2.0 aperture, which make for a clearer and brighter picture....

May 30, 2022 · 4 min · 798 words · Edna Harris

This Android App Leaked The Personal Data Of 31 Million Users

As the well-known Russian Antivirus, Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky said that he would leave Russia if the government asked Kaspersky to spy on users. Eugene made the statement during a news conference in the United Kingdom after a media avalanche initiated by the FBI (Federal Bureau Of Investigation). Again the mobile operating system is par excellence news. We had not talked about a security problem for a long time. Many applications available for Android devices do not have adequate security....

May 30, 2022 · 3 min · 471 words · Britney Noblitt

This Company Didn T Spot The Flaw In Their Network But Three Ransomware Gangs Did

That’s what happened to one organisation, as detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Sophos, which fell victim to multiple different ransomware attacks within a short period of time. The unspecified target fell victim to three prominent forms of ransomware – LockBit, Hive and BlackCat – with each cyber criminal gang encrypting files and leaving their own ransom demand for a decryption key. According to analysis of the incidents, the first sign of suspicious activity occurred on December 2nd 2021, with an unknown attacker, possibly an initial access broker – a malicious hacker who breaches networks and sells access to other cyber criminals – establishing a remote desktop protocol (RDP) session on the organisation’s domain controller for almost an hour....

May 30, 2022 · 5 min · 888 words · Debra Hamilton

This Free Software Gives Artificial Intelligence Powers To Your Pc

So, if you are interested in artificial intelligence, then you will find this article very help helpful because here we are going to tell you about software that allows you to interact with your personal computer using your voice commands. Braina which stands for “Brain Artificial” is an intelligent virtual personal assistant, human language interface and automation software for Windows PC. This software is developed just to make your life easier....

May 30, 2022 · 2 min · 264 words · Jacquelyn Robles

The Doogee S89 Pro Could Be The First Batman Approved Phone

Robin: Holy Android, Batman! What’s that new phone on your Bat-Belt? Batman: Thank you for noticing, Robin, that’s the new Doogee S89 Pro, and it’s a perfect match for my outfit. Or maybe… Bumblebee: Optimus Prime, you’ve transformed into something so small I can’t pick you up! Optimus Prime: I’m a phone, Bumblebee! A phone! Look at this phone. Just look at it. If you don’t see either a Transformer or Batman’s new favorite accessory, you might need glasses....

May 29, 2022 · 3 min · 551 words · Eric Parkhurst

The Guy Who Invented Pgp Is Making His Own Android Phone Does Anyone Actually Need It

Phil Zimmermann is the creator of an encryption protocol called PGP. He invented it so that his files, conversations, and any other thing he did on a computer, would be safe from the government. This sort of tin foil hat wearing is the inspiration behind “Blackphone”, a smartphone that runs a fork of Android called “PrivatOS”. What kind of screen does the phone have? What kind of processor? Does it support 4G LTE?...

May 29, 2022 · 2 min · 267 words · Lucille Smith

The Last Siri Co Founder Has Resigned From Apple

Siri was founded by Gruber and two other people: Dag Kittlaus and Adam Cheyer. But they both only stayed for a few months at Apple, probably because they did not like the directions the project took there. But they did not leave the area: under Kittlaus’ leadership, the pair announced in 2016 a new assistant named Viv. Months later, the company was bought by the South Korean giant Samsung, which has been employing the technology created there at Bixby....

May 29, 2022 · 2 min · 291 words · James Dawson

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Just Dropped By 50

The Samsung Buds2 Pro come with up to five hours of listening time with active noise-cancellation (ANC) mode turned on. Plus, it packs an extra 18 hours on the go with the accompanying charging case. Not using ANC? The playback time jumps to eight hours with 29 in the case. Also: 25 best headphone deals happening right now In addition to upgraded ANC, you can also use Ambient Mode if you want to remain aware of your surroundings....

May 29, 2022 · 2 min · 251 words · Kelly Hardin

This 4 4 Billion Investment Will Bring Electric Vehicle Battery Production To The Us

LGES and Honda will invest a total of $4.4 billion to establish this joint venture. The plant will produce pouch-type batteries that will be supplied exclusively to Honda facilities in North America. “Aligned with our longstanding commitment to build products close to the customer, Honda is committed to the local procurement of EV batteries which is a critical component of EVs,” Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said in a statement. SEE: Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, including two sports cars The location for the plant is yet to be determined but construction will begin in early 2023, which will allow for the mass production of advanced lithium-ion battery cells by the end of 2025....

May 29, 2022 · 2 min · 270 words · Lonny Bickerstaff

The Case For A Chrome Android Convergence

As Engadget notes, the mascot appears to be made out of chrome. Is this is a sign of greater convergence between the Android operating system the Chrome b browser, or just a silly coincidence? l symbolism aside, there are signs that these two products are melding together in new ways. On the desktop, Chrome may eventually include notifications from Now, the virtual assistant that runs on Android 4.1 or higher....

May 28, 2022 · 2 min · 358 words · Nancy Bonds

The Us Government Wants To Hack Facebook Messenger

However, the US Government claims these mechanisms as obstacles for its investigations and therefore seeks to remove them. The latest case is calling into question the number of messages that are exchanged within the social network giant Facebook’s well-known instant messaging app, of course, Facebook Messenger. There are well-known cases that have been brought before the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and various Internet companies, always with the aim of creating mechanisms to access user data....

May 28, 2022 · 3 min · 499 words · Phillip Acosta

There S A Hidden Second Message Folder In Facebook Here S How To Find It

There are many options and ways to use the service. And it’s conveniently available for your mobile and desktop devices. But did you know there is a secret message folder built into Facebook? Not everyone is aware that a second folder holds messages you might not be seeing. Here’s where it’s hiding and how to access it. The secret folder If you want to chat with someone on Facebook Messenger, you go to the messenger portion of Facebook or the app on your device and start chatting....

May 28, 2022 · 3 min · 563 words · Pamala Adams

There S A New Step Counter In Android Kitkat But It S Not Widely Supported Yet

The step counter not only logs how many steps you’ve taken, but it’ll also analyze stride elevation to determine whether you’re walking, running, or climbing up stairs. This should lead to more accurate fitness apps, which up to now have relied on a combination of the G accelerometer to track your movements. Having the step counter built into the OS will also have the benefit of using less energy, so you’ll be able to work out longer before your phone (or tablet?...

May 28, 2022 · 1 min · 169 words · Sharon Wachter

The Great Techpp Crossword Episode 25

ACROSS 1 Jumping from 5 to 6 could give your phone two times better drop resistance. (7,5) 5 See through Mi, but don’t believe what you see. (8) 8 Is it Honor-able to be THIS similar to your sister brand? (6) 10 Quad cams are the highlight of this new series from Huawei in India. (4) 11 We can put 48 megapixels on your phone, baby. (4) 12 The racing game’s 9th edition just got Legend-ary status....

May 27, 2022 · 1 min · 208 words · Julia Kline