Month: December 2024
Verizon is using 5G network slicing to offer better video calling — for a price
According to the company’s website, it delivers “optimized video and sound quality on calling apps,” even in times of congestion. That may not sound exciting on its own. But under the hood, Verizon is using network slicing to boost video call performance, which is a new technology only possible on…
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Cybercriminals are using virtual hard drives to drop RATs in phishing attacks
Virtual hard drives are being abused in phishing campaigns, experts warn The virtual drives are used to drop RAT malware into unsuspecting inboxes The attack vector is particularly difficult of antivirus to detect Mountable virtual hard drive files, typically in .vhd and .vhdx formats, allow users to create virtual volumes…
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Refurbished Steam Deck OLEDs are now almost as cheap as new LCD models – good luck finding one though
Valve’s refurbished Steam Deck OLED is now more affordable than a new LCD model It’s now 20% cheaper than brand new OLED models Stock is likely low in the US, already out of stock in the UK Valve’s Steam Deck OLED models have been competing with the likes of the…
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Meta makes $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration
Before the dinner, Zuckerberg showed off Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses and gifted a pair to Trump, according to the Journal. Zuckerberg’s advisers also met with incoming White House officials, including incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. The donation marks a significant shift for Zuckerberg, who has until recently…
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Your Roku device is getting a free, high-definition upgrade for the holidays
Roku City is a colorful screensaver featured on Roku devices It’s had its resolution increased to HD Another free Roku upgrade Roku City, the animated screensaver featured on Roku devices, is getting several graphical upgrades and advancements, with the free update set to roll out this week. Roku City has…
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions are up to 50 percent off right now
If you’ve been contemplating signing up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate so you can play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, you might want to head on over to Woot. Now until 1:59AM ET on December 13th, the retailer is offering a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $28.99 (about $31…
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