Day: January 11, 2021

Parler goes dark after Amazon pulls hosting amid concerns over violent posts – CNET

The site went dark late Sunday night as tech companies, including Apple and Google, distance themselves from Parler in the wake of mob violence on Capitol Hill. …read more Source:: CNet


Multifunction rearview mirror can replace your clunky dashcam – Roadshow

Gentex’s new mirror-mounted digital video recorder can keep an eye on the road and even your passengers. …read more Source:: CNet


Yep, TCL also showed a rollable phone concept at CES 2021 – CNET

TCL’s 6.7-inch rollable device is back in the spotlight, after LG’s Rollable phone wowed at the all-virtual CES. …read more Source:: CNet


Hacker Locks Internet-Connected Chastity Cage, Demands Ransom

A hacker took control of people’s internet-connected chastity cages and demanded a ransom to be paid in Bitcoin to unlock it. From a report: “Your cock is mine now,” the hacker told one of the victims, according to a screenshot of the conversation obtained by a security researcher that goes by the name Smelly and…


Linux developers getting ready to wield the secateurs against elderly CPUs

Use it or lose it With 5.10 under its belt, the Linux community is discussing swinging the axe on some elderly platforms and CPUs, including a bunch that are ARM-based. Even the poor old 80486DX/SX has come in for scrutiny.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now Support is Coming To LG’s 2021 TVs

Game streaming has been slowly growing in recent years with the launches of Nvidia’s GeForce Now, Google’s Stadia, Microsoft’s xCloud and Amazon’s Project Luna. This year, however, it looks to finally be picking up more steam. At CES 2021, LG announced that some of its 2021 TVs will support apps for playing games from Google…


TCL shows off new look at 6.7-inch rollable phone at CES 2021 – CNET

TCL’s rollable device is back in the spotlight. …read more Source:: CNet


TV maker Konka launches smart home lineup at CES 2021 – CNET

The Chinese TV manufacturer enters the smart home space. …read more Source:: CNet


Western Digital portable SSD line jumps to a massive 4TB – CNET

Starting at around $700, Western Digital will soon offer 4TB solid state drives in its My Passport, WD_Black and SanDisk brands. …read more Source:: CNet


Adolph Barclift joins Five Star Bank as CISO

Adolph Barclift has joined the First Five Bank as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As CISO, Barclift serves as subject matter expert responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive information and cybersecurity program, ensuring that information is protected from external and internal threats. He also oversees compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding…