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New malware detection for Android at the source code level
There are numerous malware detection and antivirus apps for mobile devices running the Android operating system. However, a team in China introduces a new approach that can detect malicious activity at the source code level. They provide details in the International Journal of Information and Computer Security.... Read more
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How Android unlocking patterns could be made more secure
Users of Android devices can unlock the display by entering a pattern. This function is convenient and thus popular—however, less secure than locking with a PIN. An international research team thus recommends implementing a blocklist on Android devices that prohibits the 100 most popular patterns, which are thus the easiest... Read more
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Agency eyes 'right-to-repair' rules to aid consumers, shops
Americans would be freer to repair their broken cellphones, computers, videogame consoles and even tractors themselves or to use independent repair shops under changes being eyed by federal regulators that target manufacturer restrictions.... Read more
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How Pegasus spyware works and how it affects your phone
A major journalistic investigation has found evidence of malicious software being used by governments around the world, including allegations of spying on prominent individuals.... Read more
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Valve takes on Nintendo Switch with new games console
A new battle for dominance of the lucrative games console market is looming after US company Valve unveiled a device to rival the hugely popular Nintendo Switch.... Read more
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LG is finally releasing its TV with rollable screen in the US—with $100,000 price tag
Remember LG's TV with a rollable screen? It's finally arriving in the U.S., but at a steep price.... Read more
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Users must now choose between male and female voice options for Siri
As of March 31, 2021, when Apple released the iOS 14.5 beta update to its operating system, Siri no longer defaults to a female voice when using American English. Users must now choose between two male and two female voices when enabling the voice assistant. This move could be interpreted... Read more
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Have an old iPhone? It might not support iOS 15 and you'll miss out on these features
This fall for tech lovers means new iPhones, which also usher in the arrival of a new version of iOS.... Read more
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Encrypting photos on the cloud to keep them private
The past decade has witnessed scandal after scandal over private images maliciously or accidentally made public. A new study from computer scientists at Columbia Engineering reveals what may be the first way to encrypt personal images on popular cloud photo services, such as those from Google, Apple, Flickr and others,... Read more
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Looking Glass develops second-generation holographic displays
Holographic display maker Looking Glass has announced that it has developed two versions of its second-generation holographic display. On its website, the team at Looking Glass provide a video showing off features that buyers can expect from the two new products, the 4K Gen2 and the 8K Gen2, both powered... Read more
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Two-thirds of Americans, 227 million, play video games. For many games were an escape, stress relief in pandemic
Yes, we did play more video games during the coronavirus pandemic.... Read more
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Rare copy of 'Super Mario 64' video game sells at auction for $1.56 million
How's this for a high score: a rare copy of the Nintendo 64 video game "Super Mario 64" sold at auction for $1.56 million.... Read more
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Amazon wants to monitor you in your sleep
Amazon.com Inc. has won U.S. permission to use radar to monitor consumers' sleep habits.... Read more
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Windows 11: Everything you must know about Microsoft's latest software
PC owners will experience some big changes to their Windows software later this year.... Read more
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Nintendo unveils new Switch game console
Nintendo on Tuesday announced its updated Switch hand-held game console would be available in October, after a pandemic year in which gaming activity surged.... Read more
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