Month: August 2023
Android’s Nearby Share boost means it’s almost a match for Apple’s AirDrop
Nearby Share on Android has received a major upgrade, giving you the ability to send entire folders to other devices. This feature was recently discovered by industry insider and tech journalist Mishaal Rahman who shared his findings on X (or Twitter, if you prefer the older, less obtuse name). Rahman…
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Philips Hue may dive into smart home security with four cameras and door sensors
Philips Hue is making a move on the smart home security world with plans to debut four cameras in the near future, according to Hueblog.com, which has reported reliable smart home leaks in the past (via SmartApfel.com). The Hue line will also introduce a new door and window contact sensor,…
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We might be waiting awhile for the next version of AirTags
Apple first launched its AirTags trackers in April 2021, but if you’re waiting to get one until a second generation is released, you might be waiting a long time: the next version of AirTags will “likely go into mass production” all the way in the fourth quarter of 2024, according…
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The WGA and the AMPTP are having their first meeting since the writing strike began
Variety reports that WGA chief negotiator Ellen Stutzman has agreed to meet with AMPTP president Carol Lombardini this Friday in response to a direct request from the AMPTP head to discuss next steps that could lead to labor contract negotiations resuming. In a statement shared to its members on Tuesday…
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This new malware is going after Facebook Business accounts
A new malware strain has been identified targeting Facebook business accounts and stealing their cryptocurrency, experts have revealed. A new report from Unit 42, the cybersecurity arm of Palo Alto Networks has identified the malware as NodeStealer, a Python variant of the malware originally written in JavaScript. To get people…
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AMD’s RX 7900 XTX is finally in Steam hardware survey but hardly any gamers use it
Valve now reports that the RX 7900 XTX is first AMD graphics card of the current generation to grace the Steam hardware survey. However, despite it making the cut over nine months after its release back in December 2022, its market share is still low. In fact, AMD’s graphics cards…
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