Day: May 8, 2019

Google Touts Android Q’s New Security Update Process and Better Privacy Controls for Apps

At Google I/O, the tech giant announced it is beefing up security in phones with its latest Android Q operating system by offering direct updates and privacy controls. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Verizon Data Breach Report: Espionage, C-Suite and Cloud Attacks on the Rise

Cloud misconfigurations, business email compromise (BEC) and intellectual property theft are all up in the Verizon DBIR 2019 from last year. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Google launches Portals, a new web page navigation system for Chrome

Google Chrome developers launch new iframe replacement tech. …read more Source:: ZDNet


BMW recalls SUVs for instrument panels that could hinder airbag deployments – Roadshow

The fault comes from a manufacturing error at the supplier. …read more Source:: CNet


Huawei to unveil first 5G phone in London on May 16 – CNET

Will the phone be an updated version of the P30 Pro? We’ll know next week. …read more Source:: CNet


US To Hike Tariffs on $200 Billion Worth of Chinese Imports

The United States will raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to 25 percent from 10 percent effective on Friday, according to a notice posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday. From a report: The U.S. Trade Representative’s office will establish a process to seek exclusions for certain products from additional tariffs, the…


Honda promises hybrid variant for next-gen Fit, confirms Honda E name for electric hatch – Roadshow

The automaker also intends to reduce model variations to streamline manufacturing. …read more Source:: CNet


The top-rated Tribit XFree Tune wireless over-the-ear headphones drop to just $32.49 – CNET

A killer gift item for Mom, Dad or grad, these were already a steal at $50. Plus: an awesome sci-fi novel for $2. …read more Source:: CNet


Tencent reportedly replaces PUBG in China with ‘patriotic’ alternative – CNET

The new military game is said to be more government-friendly. …read more Source:: CNet


Fortnite is Free, But Kids Are Getting Bullied Into Spending Money

An anonymous reader shares a report: In a private school where tuition is high, students can bicker about clothes, shoe brands, cellphones, or video games. At Paul Towler’s middle school, where he teaches English to seventh and eighth graders, some kids “have enough money to be comfortable and others’ parents are owners of giant nationwide…