Day: June 2, 2020

Android 11 Beta 1 leaks on to handful of handsets days after official release postponed

Weird icon shapes, functionality tweaks, and notifications shaken up The Android 11 Beta has leaked to some Google Pixel users before its official release, revealing new details about the future of the world’s most popular mobile operating system.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Octopus Scanner Sinks Tentacles into GitHub Repositories

At least 26 different open-source code repositories were found to be infected with an unusual attack on the open-source software supply chain. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Firefox 77 Arrives With Faster JavaScript Debugging and Optional Permissions

An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today launched Firefox 77 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Firefox 77 includes faster JavaScript debugging, optional permissions for extensions, and Pocket recommendations in the U.K. You can download Firefox 77 for desktop now from Firefox.com, and all existing users should be able to upgrade to it automatically. According to Mozilla,…


An Open Source HDMI Implementation for FPGAs

With some clever hacks and fast IO work, it’s possible to get your average garden-variety microcontroller to output some form of video. Old analog standards like composite and VGA are just slow enough that it’s possible to bitbash one’s way to success. If you’re serious about video work, however, you’ll want something more capable. For…


Canonical pushes out MicroK8s installer for Mac and Windows, with Multipass VM tech lurking behind the scenes

Another option for Kubernetes fans not strictly on Linux Ubuntu daddy Canonical has emitted new MicroK8s installers for Windows and macOS developers using its Multipass technology.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Cybersecurity Spending Hits ‘Temporary Pause’ Amid Pandemic

For now, security teams face freezes in projects and hiring – and budget cuts, security industry analysts say. …read more Source:: DarkReading


DOD’s Third Attempt To Implement IPv6 Isn’t Going Well

The US Department of Defense is woefully behind on its plan to upgrade its IT infrastructure to support the newer IPv6 protocol, according to a government report published on Monday. From a report: This current effort is the third time the DOD attempts to upgrade its infrastructure to support IPv6 over in the past 17…


That’s just Huawei it is: Ericsson lands O2 Germany’s core 5G network deal

Chinese firm’s loss is Swedish giant’s gain Telco infrastructure builder Ericsson has landed a major win after Telefonica Deutschland named the Swedish biz as its 5G core network provider.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Facebook’s Zuckerberg Accused Of Setting Dangerous Precedent Over Trump

…read more Source:: PacketStorm


Facebook feature lets you archive or trash old or embarassing posts – CNET

The new tool lets you make your profile reflect “who you are today,” Facebook says. …read more Source:: CNet