Day: August 27, 2018

With new iPad support, Google Duo takes another stab at FaceTime – CNET

Technically, you could use Google’s FaceTime competitor on an iPad already… but it didn’t look good. …read more Source:: CNet


Google Android Pie vs. Apple iOS 12: Guess who’s winning now – CNET

The Pixel 3 and iPhone X Plus will be the real battleground. …read more Source:: CNet


Donovanosis is a flesh-eating STD, and it shares my name – CNET

Commentary: I hate the person who named this disease. …read more Source:: CNet


Craigslist founder gives Mother Jones $1 million to fight fake news – CNET

It’s just the latest donation Craig Newmark has made to journalism organizations. …read more Source:: CNet


Lawyers sued for impersonating rival firm online to steal clients

Complaint accuses group of setting up fake site, hotline An Illinois law firm is suing a rival it says was impersonating it online in a bid to steal clients.… …read more Source:: Register


Side-Channel Attack Allows Remote Listener to ‘Hear’ On-Screen Images

The contents of the user’s screen can be gleaned through video or VoIP calls, or voice-operated virtual assistants, like Amazon Alexa. …read more Source:: Threatpost


GlobalFoundries Stops All 7nm Development: Opts To Focus on Specialized Processes

GlobalFoundries has made a major strategy shift announcement. The contract maker of semiconductors says it is ceasing development of bleeding edge manufacturing technologies and stop all work on its 7LP (7 nm) fabrication processes, which will not be used for any client. From a report: Instead, the company will focus on specialized process technologies for…


These are the best Labor Day deals – CNET

The pickings are slim, but you can still find some tech and kitchen deals as we approach everyone’s favorite three-day weekend. …read more Source:: CNet


Today’s the last day to save 20 percent on Amazon Prime video game preorders – CNET

That means $12 off games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kingdom Hearts 3 and Fallout 76. …read more Source:: CNet


AT Command Hitch Leaves Android Phones Open to Attack

Researchers used AT commands to rewrite device firmware, bypass Android security mechanisms, exfiltrate sensitive device information, and unlock screens. …read more Source:: Threatpost