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Billions of Bluetooth-connected devices impacted by new BIAS weakness
A group of academic researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in the Bluetooth wireless protocol that affects almost all Bluetooth enabled devices. The vulnerability, which they have decided to refer to as Bluetooth Impersonation AttackS (BIAS), impacts the classic version of the Bluetooth protocol that is used by low power…
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Virgin Orbit’s first launch demo takes place this weekend
Virgin Orbit is finally ready to try a proper launch demo. The spaceflight outfit now expects the launch demo mission to take place on either May 24th or May 25th between 1PM and 5PM Eastern each day. If there’s enough of a launch window, the Cosmic… Source
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This definitely isn’t the Apple Watch 6, but it is a gorgeous fan-made concept
There are enough Apple Watch 6 leaks and rumors out there that we expect a fresh iPhone-compatible smartwatch in 2020. But, no, we didn’t just see it in a new video. A clever fan-made concept video titled ‘Introducing Apple Watch Series 6’ is making the rounds on YouTube right now,…
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The NTWRK, the Live Nation-backed shopping app for Gen Z, is launching a virtual festival
SXSW may be cancelled, but the commodification and commingling of multinational corporations and youth and street culture is assured to be alive and well in the COVID-19 era thanks to events like TRANSFER, the new virtual festival from NTWRK — GenZ’s answer to the Home Shopping Network. The FootLocker, Live…
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Instagram makes it easier to see when you’re broadcasting music you can’t use
Instagram has posted its guidelines for using copyrighted music during live videos, Stories, and other posts on the platform, and part of the announcement includes a new update to the notification that pops up to tell users they’re using unlicensed art in ways that violate its rules. The changes to…
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Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition dresses up its flagship for the army
Samsung has announced yet another version of the Galaxy S20: the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition, which promises a “mission-ready military smartphone.” It’s designed for a slightly different customer-base than the already-released S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, or even the Verizon-only mmWave S20. Despite the grand military branding and aspirations, the…
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