Day: March 29, 2019

Look how Games of Thrones characters have grown up with the show – CNET

Arya, Sansa and Bran were just babies, but even grown-ups like Cersei and Tyrion look so different. …read more Source:: CNet


See how much the Game of Thrones stars have changed over eight seasons – CNET

You’ll hardly recognize Arya and Bran from the first season until now. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple’s AirPower charging mat is officially dead – CNET

The company on Friday said the delayed product didn’t meet its “high standards.” …read more Source:: CNet


Amazon wants to add more news programming to Fire TV – CNET

The tech giant is apparently reaching out to news organizations on a new app. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Cancels Long-delayed AirPower Charging Mat

One and a half years after announcing a wireless charging mat for iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods called AirPower, Apple has unexpectedly cancelled the accessory. From a report: It notably missed its expected shipping dates multiple times, including a potential release alongside the second-generation version of AirPods and charging case this week. “After much effort,…


Critical Bug in Cisco WebEx Browser Extensions Allows Remote Code-Execution

Users of the conferencing platform should update immediately. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Google: Play Protect Cut Harmful Android App Installs by 20% in 2018

Speaking of the state of Android apps’ security, Google today published its annual Android Security & Privacy Year in Review, a comprehensive report that details the company’s ongoing efforts to keep over two billion devices running Android mobile operating system secure. From a report: Google says that Google Play Protect, Android’s AI-driven built-in defense mechanism,…


Hacker Abroad: Vietnam’s Electronics and Hardware Markets

Ho Chi Mihn City is the hub for sourcing the materials and tools driving the growing Vietnamese economy. Whether you’re building new, or keeping existing equipment running, the supply chains and service companies aren’t yet in place and the markets of HCMC are the go-to for parts and equipment. Let’s get a little taste of…


Brit founder of Windows leaks website Buildfeed and infosec bod spared jail for hacking Microsoft

26 and 24-year-olds slapped with suspended sentences, community work orders The Brit who ran the BuildFeed website of Windows leaks has been handed a suspended prison sentence – along with a former Malwarebytes bod who hacked into Microsoft’s internal OS development networks.… …read more Source:: Register


Bay Area Tech Firms Laying Off 1,200 Workers By Memorial Day

McGruber writes: SAP, Oracle America, PayPal, Instacart, Thin Film Electronics and other technology companies will cut about 1,200 jobs in the Bay Area between now and Memorial Day. According to WARN notices filed with California state labor officials, SAP will eliminate 446 jobs: 179 in Palo Alto, 173 in San Ramon and 94 in South…