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Lexus GX 460 - new face; safety, off-road packs
- June 19, 2019
Lexus has taken the wraps off its updated GX, handing the luxury SUV a massive new version of the brand's signature spindle grille as well as an optional off-road package. The package adds a driving mode selector for Snow, Mud and Sand, and even Loose Rocks; there are also cameras that can show you what's happening in front, on the sides and underneath your vehicle. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
Lexus has taken the wraps off its updated GX, handing the luxury SUV a massive new version of the brand's signature spindle grille as well as an optional off-road package. The package adds a driving mode selector for Snow, Mud and Sand, and even Loose Rocks; there are also cameras that can show you what's happening in front, on the sides and underneath your vehicle. (more...)
Exploited Zero-day flaw means your Firefox install needs an urgent update
- June 19, 2019
The bug is what's known as a " type confusion vulnerability ", which in a nutshell is a piece of code that doesn't verify the type of object or resource - think a pointer or a variable data - and then blindly uses an incompatible object causing a program crash. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
The bug is what's known as a " type confusion vulnerability ", which in a nutshell is a piece of code that doesn't verify the type of object or resource - think a pointer or a variable data - and then blindly uses an incompatible object causing a program crash. (more...)
Google Chrome gets another feature to protect users from phishing websites
- June 19, 2019
Both these features are available right now in the latest version of Google Chrome , so if you've already updated to build 75, you should be able to see the warning for confusing URLs and install the extension to report potentially unsafe websites. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
Both these features are available right now in the latest version of Google Chrome , so if you've already updated to build 75, you should be able to see the warning for confusing URLs and install the extension to report potentially unsafe websites. (more...)
Samsung Galaxy Fold is now ready for launch: Samsung Display exec
- June 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold has been in the news since its launch for all the bad reasons. Chinese smartphone giant Huawei has made a decision to delay its foldable device release to late 2019. A report from Bloomberg claims to element Huawei's inside estimates, saying the corporate is anticipating a 40 to 60% drop in worldwide smartphone shipments as a result of the export ban. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold has been in the news since its launch for all the bad reasons. Chinese smartphone giant Huawei has made a decision to delay its foldable device release to late 2019. A report from Bloomberg claims to element Huawei's inside estimates, saying the corporate is anticipating a 40 to 60% drop in worldwide smartphone shipments as a result of the export ban. (more...)
North Carolina teen believes app saved her life after auto crashed
- June 19, 2019
Macy Smith said she was driving to see a friend in Surry County on June 7 when her auto hydroplaned and flipped over and rolled three times, pinning her arm under the vehicle. Macy has a fractured neck and lots of nerve damage in her left arm and a long road to recovery ahead. "The lack of response was out of character for her", said Smith's mother, Catrina Alexander told CBS affiliate WFMY . (more...)
- June 19, 2019
Macy Smith said she was driving to see a friend in Surry County on June 7 when her auto hydroplaned and flipped over and rolled three times, pinning her arm under the vehicle. Macy has a fractured neck and lots of nerve damage in her left arm and a long road to recovery ahead. "The lack of response was out of character for her", said Smith's mother, Catrina Alexander told CBS affiliate WFMY . (more...)
Sports waterdrop notch and quad rear cameras
- June 19, 2019
The new Motorola One Pro is likely to be a premium offering and will run Android One, meaning that you'll get all the major Android updates for at least three years and security patches for three years. The screen is said to be 6.2 inches, while the dimensions are apparently approximately 158.7 x 75 x 9.8mm (including the camera bump). It is unclear when this phone will actually be launched but you can bet we will keep an eye out for it here in Australia. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
The new Motorola One Pro is likely to be a premium offering and will run Android One, meaning that you'll get all the major Android updates for at least three years and security patches for three years. The screen is said to be 6.2 inches, while the dimensions are apparently approximately 158.7 x 75 x 9.8mm (including the camera bump). It is unclear when this phone will actually be launched but you can bet we will keep an eye out for it here in Australia. (more...)
Huawei Mate 30 Pro comes with a 90Hz screen
- June 19, 2019
Life goes on even you're in a heated legal kerfuffle with the United States of America - despite its shortcomings of late, Huawei still plans to impress with their upcoming flagship, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro - and rightly so. The smartphone's latest renders reveal that the new Huawei Mate 30 Pro will feature curved edges. Would you buy the Huawei Mate 30 Pro? And this sample image There are also 3 colors to see as well. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
Life goes on even you're in a heated legal kerfuffle with the United States of America - despite its shortcomings of late, Huawei still plans to impress with their upcoming flagship, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro - and rightly so. The smartphone's latest renders reveal that the new Huawei Mate 30 Pro will feature curved edges. Would you buy the Huawei Mate 30 Pro? And this sample image There are also 3 colors to see as well. (more...)
MIT Designs Predictive AI To Visualize And Feel Using Touch
- June 19, 2019
In an effort to bridge the gap, researchers developed a predictive AI capable of learning to "see by touching" and "feel by seeing", a means of linking senses of sight and touch in future robots. The video was broken down into still images, and the AI used this dataset to attach real and visual data. Li added that by touching blindly around, this model can predict the interaction with the environment with the pure tactile feelings. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
In an effort to bridge the gap, researchers developed a predictive AI capable of learning to "see by touching" and "feel by seeing", a means of linking senses of sight and touch in future robots. The video was broken down into still images, and the AI used this dataset to attach real and visual data. Li added that by touching blindly around, this model can predict the interaction with the environment with the pure tactile feelings. (more...)
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe adds a usable second row
- June 19, 2019
It's a longer version of the 8-series with five seats (although we'd protest having to sit in a second-row, middle-seat berth), a new-to-8-series inline-six, and an M sport model with the same brutish V-8 that powers the two-door M850i, now the only 8-series available for purchase (a full-bore M8 Gran Coupe is forthcoming). (more...)
- June 19, 2019
It's a longer version of the 8-series with five seats (although we'd protest having to sit in a second-row, middle-seat berth), a new-to-8-series inline-six, and an M sport model with the same brutish V-8 that powers the two-door M850i, now the only 8-series available for purchase (a full-bore M8 Gran Coupe is forthcoming). (more...)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Cases Reaffirm Previously Leaked Design
- June 19, 2019
Talking about the launch offers of Galaxy M40 , Reliance Jio Subscribers will get double data. There is a cashback of up to Rs 3750 for Vodafone Idea users. USP in the Galaxy M40 is the "Screen Sound" technology which means there is no dedicated ear-piece in the phone and you can place the phone in any direction on your ears during calls. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
Talking about the launch offers of Galaxy M40 , Reliance Jio Subscribers will get double data. There is a cashback of up to Rs 3750 for Vodafone Idea users. USP in the Galaxy M40 is the "Screen Sound" technology which means there is no dedicated ear-piece in the phone and you can place the phone in any direction on your ears during calls. (more...)
Huawei phone sales plunge, cutbacks planned as US pressure bites
- June 19, 2019
The US placed Huawei on a blacklist last month , preventing it from having business activities with US companies. "Yes, [sales] have fallen 40 per cent", said Ren. A Huawei company logo is seen at the Shenzhen International Airport in Shenzhen in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. "Our President has already said publicly that he would reconsider Huawei if we can make a trade deal", the former Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor pointed out. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
The US placed Huawei on a blacklist last month , preventing it from having business activities with US companies. "Yes, [sales] have fallen 40 per cent", said Ren. A Huawei company logo is seen at the Shenzhen International Airport in Shenzhen in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. "Our President has already said publicly that he would reconsider Huawei if we can make a trade deal", the former Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor pointed out. (more...)
Cellebrite claims that it can unlock any iPhone or iPad for police
- June 19, 2019
Israeli company Cellebrite claims it has developed a software that can unlock any iPhone, iPad or high-end Android smartphones. If the thought of the security on your smartphone being bypassed fills you with concern, keep in mind Cellebrite requires access to the physical device, markets its tools at law enforcement agencies, and charges for access to them. (more...)
- June 19, 2019
Israeli company Cellebrite claims it has developed a software that can unlock any iPhone, iPad or high-end Android smartphones. If the thought of the security on your smartphone being bypassed fills you with concern, keep in mind Cellebrite requires access to the physical device, markets its tools at law enforcement agencies, and charges for access to them. (more...)
Google Calendar Is Down With A Hard 404 Not Found
- June 19, 2019
The affected users are unable to access Google Calendar '. Google Calendar apparently didn't want to go to meetings today. We will provide more information shortly. The service issues appear to have primarily hit users in the US, UK, parts of Europe, Japan and some areas in South America, according to Down Detector . (more...)
- June 19, 2019
The affected users are unable to access Google Calendar '. Google Calendar apparently didn't want to go to meetings today. We will provide more information shortly. The service issues appear to have primarily hit users in the US, UK, parts of Europe, Japan and some areas in South America, according to Down Detector . (more...)
Google Plans To Provide RCS Chat Directly To All Android Users
- June 18, 2019
Google now wants to run an RCS service (an upgrade to the aging SMS system) itself, with the service first launching in France and the United Kingdom later this month. And the faster that RCS is rolled out, the quicker Android users can enjoy it. Assuming this works like Allo and the existing Google Messages SMS implementation, this means you will only be able to connect to the service through your smartphone, not any of your other devices. (more...)
- June 18, 2019
Google now wants to run an RCS service (an upgrade to the aging SMS system) itself, with the service first launching in France and the United Kingdom later this month. And the faster that RCS is rolled out, the quicker Android users can enjoy it. Assuming this works like Allo and the existing Google Messages SMS implementation, this means you will only be able to connect to the service through your smartphone, not any of your other devices. (more...)
Facebook announces entry into cryptocurrency market with Libra
- June 18, 2019
Facebook expects to have at least 100 partners on board by the time Libra launches. Facebook users will be able to send money to other individuals around the globe as well as pay for goods, services and public transport using Facebook's cryptocurrency rather than their own local currency. (more...)
- June 18, 2019
Facebook expects to have at least 100 partners on board by the time Libra launches. Facebook users will be able to send money to other individuals around the globe as well as pay for goods, services and public transport using Facebook's cryptocurrency rather than their own local currency. (more...)
Mario World on Android, Arrives July 10
- June 18, 2019
Mario's virus-busting skills. The game is puzzle-based, with players tasked with completing puzzles to eliminate viruses. You can spend real money on Diamonds, the game's premium currency. We're still waiting on a worldwide release of Mario Kart Tour , but until that arrives, at least Australians won't be behind when Dr. Mario World launches. (more...)
- June 18, 2019
Mario's virus-busting skills. The game is puzzle-based, with players tasked with completing puzzles to eliminate viruses. You can spend real money on Diamonds, the game's premium currency. We're still waiting on a worldwide release of Mario Kart Tour , but until that arrives, at least Australians won't be behind when Dr. Mario World launches. (more...)
Samsung advises to scan Qled TVs for malware every few weeks
- June 18, 2019
We understand that periodically scanning our PCs for viruses and other malware comes with the territory. In a separate statement, the TV manufacturer also said that: "Samsung takes security very seriously and our products and services are designed with security in mind". (more...)
- June 18, 2019
We understand that periodically scanning our PCs for viruses and other malware comes with the territory. In a separate statement, the TV manufacturer also said that: "Samsung takes security very seriously and our products and services are designed with security in mind". (more...)
2020 iPhone XS Max will get bigger display
- June 18, 2019
Apple's 2020 iPhone line-up will reportedly include two high-end models with 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch OLED display, alongside a low-end model packing a 6.1-inch OLED display. It's hard to see Apple opting for any of the current design alternatives, such as the pop-up camera of the OnePlus 7 Pro or the hole-punch camera of the Galaxy S10. (more...)
- June 18, 2019
Apple's 2020 iPhone line-up will reportedly include two high-end models with 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch OLED display, alongside a low-end model packing a 6.1-inch OLED display. It's hard to see Apple opting for any of the current design alternatives, such as the pop-up camera of the OnePlus 7 Pro or the hole-punch camera of the Galaxy S10. (more...)
Genius Accuses Google of Stealing Lyrics Published On Its Site
- June 17, 2019
The "irrefutable evidence" that Gross is alluding to refers to Genius's watermarking system in the lyrics using apostrophes that the company first started implementing in 2016. Panda had hard-to-understand lyrics and many other sites got the words wrong with the exception of Genius because Desiigner himself provided the lyrics transcript to the site. (more...)
- June 17, 2019
The "irrefutable evidence" that Gross is alluding to refers to Genius's watermarking system in the lyrics using apostrophes that the company first started implementing in 2016. Panda had hard-to-understand lyrics and many other sites got the words wrong with the exception of Genius because Desiigner himself provided the lyrics transcript to the site. (more...)
How to Find Fortnite Fortbyte 49 in Trong's Ice Cave
- June 17, 2019
As usual, new Fortbyte challenge has been unlocked in Fortnite Season 9 and this time, the new task that players need to do is called Found in Trog's Ice Cave . However, since it is an ice cave, players can easily narrow down the location to the icy region of the map. As you can see at the bottom of this news, Fortnite's official Twitter account has announced that Fortbyte number 14 also made its debut in the game: so let's find out together where it is and how to get it. (more...)
- June 17, 2019
As usual, new Fortbyte challenge has been unlocked in Fortnite Season 9 and this time, the new task that players need to do is called Found in Trog's Ice Cave . However, since it is an ice cave, players can easily narrow down the location to the icy region of the map. As you can see at the bottom of this news, Fortnite's official Twitter account has announced that Fortbyte number 14 also made its debut in the game: so let's find out together where it is and how to get it. (more...)
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