Month: August 2020

Google’s upcoming Android TV dongle could be surprisingly affordable Chromecast

Following its recent appearance in an FCC filing, Google’s long-rumored Android TV dongle, is now closer than ever to an official reveal thanks to a listing found within US retailer Home Depot’s internal systems. And, if the listing’s pricing is to be believed, it will be surprisingly affordable. As reported…

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There’s already a sequel to the Google Pixel 4a chipset Google Pixel 4a

Qualcomm announced the next generation of chipsets to power mid-range gaming phones: the Snapdragon 732G, which could power the Google Pixel 5a and Xiaomi Mi Note 11. That’s because the new chipset is replacing the Snapdragon 730G, which was introduced in mid-2019 and powers the Google Pixel 4a, Xiaomi Mi…

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Slack paid a researcher next to nothing for uncovering a critical security bug null

Even large organizations often need help finding vulnerabilities in their software and services which is why many either start their own bug bounty programs or partner with the bug bounty platform HackerOne to do so. Security researchers expect to be paid for their work and some have even become millionaires…

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PS5 backward-compatibility with PS3, PS2 and PS1 games in doubt PS5 vs PS4 Pro

Despite supporting more than 4,000 PS4 games at launch, it seems unlikely that the PS5 will be backwards compatible with games from the PS1, PS2 and PS3 eras.  That’s according to an FAQ entitled “Transitioning PlayStation 4 Titles to Next-Gen Versions” that was posted on Ubisoft’s website earlier today that,…

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Google Home Max price cut ahead of Nest Speaker’s release null

Google has cut the price of their Home Max smart speaker to $199 (about £160/AU$280), possibly signaling that the new Nest Speaker might be on its way. The Home Max, Google’s current premium smart speaker, sold for $399 (about £320/AU$560) when it launched back in December 2017. Early in 2019,…

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Apple accidentally approved malware disguised as Flash, new report finds

Apple accidentally approved common malware disguised as an update for Adobe Flash Player to run on macOS, according to a new report. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, Apple approved an app that contained code used by a well-known malware called Shlayer. Shlayer is a trojan downloader that spreads through…

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