Month: November 2022

Google TAG Warns on Emerging Heliconia Exploit Framework for RCE

The framework has ties back to a Spanish exploit broker called Variston IT, and offers a one-stop shop for compromising Chrome, Defender and Firefox….


Cardboard Game Tokens Become Shiny Click-Clacks With DIY Treatment

Tabletop games and cardboard tokens go hand-in-hand for a good reason: they are economical and effective. However, their tactile attributes leave a little to be desired. There’s something really great …read more


Autonomous Trucking Software Upstart Embark Has Quietly Gone From $5B+ To Basically Worthless

Out of all the beaten-down public companies in the autonomous driving space, Embark Technology stands out as a conspicuously terrible stock market performer. From a report: The San Francisco-headquartered company, which develops autonomous driving tech……


South Dakota Bans TikTok From Government Devices – CNET

Gov. Kristi Noem calls the social media app a “growing national security threat.”…


iOS 16.1.2 Arrives With a Few Updates and Fixes – CNET

Security updates and more just hit your iPhone….


The 5 best compact cameras of 2022

Whether it is for travel or work, the best compact cameras are built for a life on the go. They are small enough to manage yet don’t sacrifice features like zoom, 4K filming, and vlogging….


Remittances Grow 5% in 2022, Despite Global Headwinds

Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) withstood global headwinds in 2022, growing an estimated 5% to $626 billion. This is sharply lower than the 10.2% increase in 2021, according to the latest World Bank Migration and Development Bri……


NASA Webb Telescope Unveils Soul-Haunting New ‘Pillars of Creation’ View – CNET

Combining the work of two different infrared instruments delivers a wild new look at the iconic fingers of gas and dust….


Foxconn factory chaos means more iPhone delays over the holiday period

Protests in Zhangzhou may equate to 15-20 million fewer Pro models in Q4, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo
The Chinese city of Zhangzhou – home to Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory – has lifted COVID-19 restrictions, but it could still be too late to help Appl……


Ransomware, SMBs remain key security concerns amidst focus on critical infrastructures

Countries including Japan and Singapore see growing impact of ransomware attacks, where small and midsize businesses and critical infrastructures are of particular concern….