Month: September 2024
Chinese hackers reportedly infiltrate several major US internet firms
Chinese hackers have allegedly broken into multiple internet service providers (ISP) in the United States, and are using their position to steal sensitive information and lay the groundwork for future attacks. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal, which cited “people familiar with the matter”, did not name the compromised…
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Thermacell LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System Review: Expensive but Effective
This pricey smart system sets up an anti-skeeter ring around your home. Source
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LG smart TVs have started displaying ads when idle
The feature will advertise both LG’s own products — with FlatpanelsHD reporting it saw a muted ad for the LG Channels streaming service — and those from third parties that may be unrelated to TV or entertainment entirely. In a press release, LG Ad Solutions’ technology chief, Dave Rudnick, said…
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Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro Review: Solid but Not Snazzy
Xiaomi’s updated 14T phones have plenty to offer, but lack a little personality. Source
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LG Smart TVs bring ads to the screensaver
LG has started showing screensaver ads on all its smart TVs, even expensive OLED models, according to an LG press release and a FlatpanelsHD report. The placements appear before the regular screensaver activates. On top of an ad for LG’s own streaming channel, one FlatpanelsHD reviewer spotted third-party ads. The…
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Google says a closed ad ecosystem isn’t anticompetitive — it’s just safer
Google took a page out of a familiar playbook in court this week, defending itself from claims of anticompetitive conduct by raising security concerns. While the government argues it locked up the ad tech market to make more money, Google’s witnesses say that a more closed ecosystem is often safer…
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