Some Google Home smart speakers may have been hijacked to control the device remotely and even eavesdrop on private conversations (opens in a new tab) calls, says a security expert. The bug was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Matt Kunze, who received a $107,500 reward for responsibly reporting it to Google. Kunze, who has been researching …
Alibaba reshuffles top management after cloud crash and US scrutiny
Alibaba has announced a major reshuffle in its leadership team as it faces increasing competition in society cloud hosting infrastructure provider space. in announcement (opens in a new tab)the company revealed that current CEO Daniel Zhang will become acting president of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. He will replace Jeff Zhang, who will now focus on Alibaba …
Got a new heart rate monitor? Here’s how it’s going to change your workouts in 2023
When it comes to exercise, no one wants to be seen as having all the equipment, but they have no idea. That said, having one of the best fitness trackers, best smartwatches or, for the most accurate measurements, heart rate monitors can really help improve your health and fitness in the long run. Ultramarathon swimmer …
The data centers of the tech giants could soon heat your home
Faced with concerns about emissions and reliance on energy supplies from other countries, many European countries are turning to existing technologies to heat their homes. The continent is already home to numerous data centers run by some of the biggest tech companies that use huge amounts of energy to keep computers and computers warm. servers …
7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 30)
Happy New Year, people! The holiday season may be over, but the December 31 celebrations are fast approaching as the world prepares to welcome 2023 (and the inevitably wild ride it has in store). Compared to last week’s holiday stream – which featured the likes of Knives Out 2, Matilda the Musical, and The Witcher: …
Apparently, the price of the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti graphics card is predictable
Nvidia’s RTX 4070 Ti, which is allegedly nearing launch, could cost $799, according to the latest GPU information. VideoCardz (opens in a new tab) reports that multiple sources in China claim the RTX 4070 Ti will be at least 10% cheaper than the canceled RTX 4080 12GB, with both of these models being essentially the …
Netgear Wi-Fi routers need an immediate update
Netgear has released a patch for a high-severity vulnerability found in nearly a dozen of its Wi-Fi routers (opens in a new tab) and urged its users to apply the fix immediately. Given the destructive potential of this vulnerability, Netgear has not released details other than to state that it is a pre-authentication buffer overflow …
Crypto platform 3Commas confirms serious API breach, FBI is to investigate
Cryptocurrency trading platform 3Commas has confirmed that there was a data breach where API data was stolen. According to the announcement, on December 28, an unknown actor sent the 3Commas API database to Pastebin. After analyzing the database, the company confirmed its authenticity, saying “at this point, 3Commas can unfortunately confirm that some 3Commas user …
Microsoft in 2022: an overview of the year
What year did Microsoft live in 2022? The company has made several big moves this year, including a mammoth acquisition worth nearly $70 billion – mired in controversy – as well as rolling out the first major feature update to Windows 11. Let’s take a look at how Microsoft fared across software, hardware and games …
DualSense Edge: Everything we know about the PS5 controller
The DualSense Edge marks the debut of Sony’s “Pro” controller, a potentially exciting prospect for PS5 owners. But questions remain as to what separates it from the standard DualSense pad. There’s a lot to look forward to in this release, and to make things easier, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming gamepad. …