Day: August 4, 2020

Pixel 4A review: A feature-rich budget smartphone for $349 – CNET

The Pixel 4A raises the bar for how good a budget phone’s camera can be. …read more Source:: CNet


Ransomware: The tricks used by WastedLocker to make it one of the most dangerous cyber threats

Ssecurity researchers at Sophos detail how WastedLocker avoids detection – and it involves intricate knowledge of how the inner-workings of Windows function. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Ford CEO Jim Hackett retires after three years in top job – Roadshow

Jim Farley, Ford’s chief operating officer, will step into the CEO role in the coming months. …read more Source:: CNet


Get the Chef IQ Smart Cooker — a formidable Instant Pot rival — for 25% off – CNET

Today only, you can get this smartphone-controlled pressure cooker with a built-in scale for $150. …read more Source:: CNet


You think the UK coronavirus outbreak was bad? Just wait till winter: Study shows test-and-trace system is failing

Modelling suggests massive second wave without major improvements Data modelling from UK universities shows that the nation could be heading for a massive second wave of COVID-19 cases unless the government ramps up its controversial test-and-trace system.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Blizzard Workers Share Salaries In Revolt Over Wage Disparities

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Employees at Blizzard Entertainment, a division of Activision Blizzard Inc., began circulating a spreadsheet on Friday to anonymously share salaries and recent pay increases, the latest example of rising tension in the video game industry over wage disparities and executive compensation. Blizzard, based in Irvine, California, makes…


Get the new Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness watch for $40 – CNET

With improved sensors and 11 sport modes, the new model might be just right for your wrist. It’s definitely right for your wallet. …read more Source:: CNet


This Larry Bird tomato is horrifying and hilarious – CNET

Once you see it, you can’t unsee the veggie version of the famous basketball player Larry Bird. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Knocked Off Perch as Most Imitated Brand for Phishing Attacks

COVID-19 pandemic spurs spoofing preference changes, plus a surge in email-based attacks. …read more Source:: Threatpost


University of Cambridge to decommission its homegrown email service Hermes in favour of Microsoft Exchange Online

Institute says the knowledge needed to run it is fading, but the move wasn’t without opposition The University of Cambridge has said that it will decommission its on-premises Hermes email service in favour of Microsoft’s Exchange Online. Currently both systems are in use.… …read more Source:: TheRegister