The Pixel 3 XL leaks just don’t stop. Pre-production units of the handset have already leaked in detailed high-resolution photos and even been unboxed on video. Now, adding salt to Google’s injuries, (presumably) a Google employee left a Pixel 3 XL in a Lyft. The leaked photos don’t reveal anything new except for giving us a closer look at that XL-sized notch and the two-tone panel at the rear. Unlike other Pixel 3 XL leaks that we have seen so far, this unit had a black rear panel....

In a blog post Monday, Sony championed the update as a visual improvement, although did not offer any specific images or examples. The blog post teased a new experience, saying “If you’ve got a Sony ayStation 4, you might recognize our new user interface – we’ve added the same sleek launch animation live wallpaper across the lock home screens.” The update also brings tweaks to the Status Bar, Quick Settings, several Sony-specific apps like Messaging, Smart Connect, TrackID, at’s New, Battery STAMINA Mode, MAN (yes, it still lives on), bum Movies....

I’m not going to lie to you, I used to be one of those people who made fun of large phones. When I saw the first generation Note, I thought it was the most idiotic product ever invented. But then, for reasons I won’t mention here because I don’t want to bore you, I decided to take the plunge and buy a Note II. Since then I’ve fallen in love with these laughably huge handset, and I’m looking forward to seeing how much bigger they can get....

The funds were awarded to six satellite firms as part of NASA’s Communication Services Project (CSP), which looks to tap the private sector for near-Earth SATCOM replacements for its soon-to-be-decommissioned Tracking and Dara Relay Satellite (TDRS). SEE: NASA will test this ‘SpinLaunch’ system that hurls satellites into space SpaceX landed $69.5 million for a a commercial optical low-Earth orbiting relay network for high-rate SATCOM services to spacecraft in low-Earth orbit for routine missions, contingency operations, launch and ascent, and early-operations phase communications....

In this article, we will discuss this threat, provide in-depth reversing details and explore how to protect our assets against malware of this nature. Introduction According to the Intezer analysis which first documented this threat: “Stantinko group is known for targeting Windows operating systems with ongoing campaigns dating back to 2012. The group’s malware mainly consists of coin-miners and adware botnets”. In 2017, ESET wrote about a Linux variant acting as a proxy behind the operations of the Stantinko group....

Samsung has started rolling out the beta Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware update for some Galaxy Note 5 owners on the AT&T network in the United States. Unlike the Marshmallow beta program for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in South Korea and United Kingdom, Samsung did not have an open registration process for this rollout. Instead, the company apparently selected 200 participants randomly and sent them an email with instructions on how to install the beta update on their device....

The company already launched its first PlayStation VR headset and its accessories in 2016, and now after six years, it is ready to launch next, which was in a discussion last year. PlayStation VR2 Launch Set In Early 2023 As you can see in the above image, the VR2 includes more considerable design changes than the predecessor as it seems lightweight, smaller, and much simpler. While the company has removed the useless lights from it, and in compression, they made it a little wider, and there’s bad news for PS4 players that PlayStation VR2 will only work with PS5....

Sony today announced its next generation ‘PROselfie’ phones — the Xperia C4 and C4 Dual. The mid-range handset features a 5MP front camera with a 25mm wide-angle Exmor R lens along with a soft LED flash to help capture the perfect selfie in varying lighting conditions. To further make the selfie clicking experience more enjoyable, Sony has included some new creative camera apps like Style portrait and AR mask. Below the 5MP camera is a 5....

Things have changed. Not only is Touchz not worth hating anymore, it has some smart ideas that ought to “borrow” integrate into stock Android. There are still some issues, as there are with any interface, but Samsung has done a lot to make Touchz snappy useful. These specific features would all be welcome in some form within future versions of Android. Game uncher At first I thought this would be a shameless gimmick, but it actually turned out to be one of the features I like the most with my Galaxy S7 ge....

Sony PlayStation 5 to Bring Support SSD Storage Expansion Soon A spokesperson from Sony has confirmed that Sony PS5 will bring support for M.2 SSD storage expansion in a software update. It will allow the players to install PS5 titles on the SSD drive instead of installing the games on the storage of the system. Currently, PS5 only allows the legacy titles from PS4 and other old models to run on external storage....

The no bevels screens have become one of the most prominent trends in the field of mobile telephony. This new design allows to increase the size of the screen while maintaining a more compact body so that it is possible for the devices and manufacturers to equip larger panels without increasing their weight. All brands want to dive into this trend and the screen without frames is being imposed on high-end smartphones....

Building a software capability maturity model can be achieved by using building blocks offered by modern software security models, such as the Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM) framework from Synopsys and others such as Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM) from OWASP. The BSIMM 11 report Now in its 11th year, what initiatives does the latest version of BSIMM deliver? The BSIMM is based on the real-world software security initiatives (SSI) of 130 firms....

Of course, the ione 6 us is going head to head with the latest version of the phablet that started it all, the tried true Samsung Galaxy Note series, along with many other phablets. Below is a chart showing how the ione 6 us compares to some new some not-so-new Android phablets. For a comparison of the smaller ione 6 model, head over to this article. Apple’s phablet holds its own ione us ships with a large, 5....

Makers of smart speakers claim recording users is necessary to improve their AI technology. But in addition to playing it fast-and-loose with privacy, recording users opens up an entirely new can of worms: hackers taking advantage of the feature. Now, security researchers have confirmed the worst. By designing malicious apps, researchers were able to hack the devices and record users at their leisure. This hack confirms bad actors could trick users into giving up private information....

Don’t worry. If you need your manual, just tap or click here to find it. But what if you want to speak to someone over the phone? Some of us are just more comfortable talking to a helpful tech support agent than we are muddling through dense documents. In this day and age, it should come as no surprise to learn there’s an app that can help. Not only does it provide extensive product support for more than 450,000 products, but it also includes how-to videos, manuals, warranty information and much more....

What is SQLI? SQL Injection is a web based attack used by hackers to steal sensitive information from organizations through web applications. It is one of the most common application layer attacks used today. This attack takes advantage of improper coding of web applications, which allows hackers to exploit the vulnerability by injecting SQL commands into the prior web application. The underlying fact that allows for SQL Injection is that the fields available for user input in the web application allow SQL statements to pass through and interact with or query the database directly....

Mention SolarWinds and most would recall a colossal security breach that triggered when a malware-laced update for the vendor’s Orion network monitoring platform was sent to customers. Thousands of companies received the Orion update containing the malicious code Sunburst, including US government agencies, Microsoft, Malwarebytes, and FireEye, which first raised the alarm in December 2020. Acknowledging that 2021 was a tough year, SolarWinds’ president and CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna told ZDNet that the company spent the time and investment assessing what it needed to do to beef up its infrastructure and processes....

Nerding out is a must, and the latest Android version is giving us plenty to celebrate. If you’re an Android fanatic, you can download Android 13 now for a sneak peek at what Android’s finest have in store for us. The software update is still in beta, but the best of the best in the blogosphere have already seen it for all that it’s worth. Keep reading for our take on the best new Android 13 features....

The robot dogs are known as Vision 60 Q-UGVs, for quadruped unmanned ground vehicles. Bearing more than a passing similarity to Boston Dynamics’ YouTube sensation quadrupeds, they are designed as task agnostic roving sensor platforms capable of detecting a variety of threats. Ghost Robotics describes its Vision 60 model as a “mid-sized high-endurance, agile and durable all-weather ground drone for use in a broad range of unstructured urban and natural environments for defense, homeland and enterprise applications....

NSA Digital Arms Race The US government is among the actors that are increasingly investing in new technology to improve their cyber capabilities. The NSA is significantly improving its methods in response to the public revelations of the whistleblower Edward Snowden, who is continuing to reveal the techniques, tactics and procedures of US intelligence. The 2013 US secret intelligence budget for the improvement of cyber capabilities and to strengthen offensive operations required around $1 billion....