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There are inventions in the world that have got an overwhelming response and there is nothing wrong to say that smartphones are at the top gadgets in the list. Presently, almost every modern person has the one and the manufacturers have set various records of the sales in different parts of the world. All this has happened due to one simple reason and i.e. innovation. The present-day gadgets are controlled and run by Android Operating system which is one of the best things ever happened for the people using smartphones....

In the present scenario, the exact needs of smartphone users are not static but vary continuously. For the last few years, what exactly a user needs from a smartphone has become a widely discussed topic among makers. This makes them come with devices that can be used with all kinds of applications. This is to address the rapidly changing needs of the users. Well, there are many smartphones that are based on this strategy....

When you’re busy getting things done, chances are you’re not constantly keeping your eyes on the battery level on the taskbar. Here’s how to get a low battery alert when you need it. Create Custom Low Battery Alert Go to Control Panel > Power Options and Change Plan Settings for the plan you want to tweak, and then click Change advanced power settings. Or to get there easier in Windows 7, 8....

One of the best parts of the Arrowverse’s Crisis On Infinite Earths is that it vindicated Brandon Routh’s Superman, restoring his iconic version of the Man of Steel to his rightful prominence after the disappointment of 2006’s Superman Returns. The Arrowverse’s mega-crossover involved three Supermen from TV and movies, but the announcement at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con that Routh would don the red cape and blue suit again ignited the excitement for Crisis....

Things were made worse recently when cryptocurrency exchange FTX went bankrupt, and its founder was arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. Now, scammers are trying to cash in on the terrible crypto news. Keep reading to learn how thieves target victims with tricky crypto scams and a few ways to protect your money. Here’s the backstory Most people knew that FTX’s bankruptcy would cause many headaches for thousands of cryptocurrency traders....

While Black Friday often gets the most promotion, the deals aren’t over. Some of the best deals aren’t available until today, Cyber Monday, as many retailers offer the same or even deeper discounts in order to help move as much stock as possible ahead of the Christmas holidays. Below we’ve done the dirty work for you, compiling the best of the best deals on accessories, software, and more for all of your iPhone, iPad, Macs, and other Apple products....

Cyber security in the supply chain is a subset of supply chain security and is focused on the management of cyber security requirements for information technology systems, software and networks, which are driven by threats such as cyber-terrorism, malware, data theft and the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT). Typical supply chain cyber security activities for minimizing risks include buying only from trusted vendors, disconnecting critical machines from outside networks, and educating users on the threats and protective measures they can take....

1. Capital One fined for 2019 data breach affecting 106 million users A United States regulator fined the credit card provider Capital One Financial Corp $80 million over last year’s data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 100 million credit card applicants of Americans. Besides credit card information, the hacker also managed to steal approximately 140,000 Social Security numbers. Read more » 2. Nearly 50% of all smartphones affected by Qualcomm Snapdragon bugs Several security vulnerabilities have been found in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Signal Processor chip....

1. FBI warns of fake job postings used to steal money, personal info Scammers are trying to steal job seekers’ money and personal information through phishing campaigns using fake advertisements posted on recruitment platforms. Read more » 2. CISA adds 8 vulnerabilities to list of actively exploited bugs The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added eight more flaws to its catalog of exploited vulnerabilities that are known to be used in attacks....

1. Preparing for a technology supply-chain attack The lessons of 2021 are clear: Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated, so small and midsize businesses must step up cybersecurity efforts. Read more » 2. Why it’s time for a new approach to your annual security training programs and policies With 90% of cyber-attacks resulting from human error, it’s time that our security programs undergo a paradigm shift and recognize that properly trained and empowered employees are essential to any effective, new-age security program....

Google is today rolling out Chrome 40 for iOS and with it introducing a redesigned UI, OS X Handoff support, and optimizations for iOS 8 and the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Google is giving the entire app for both iPhone and iPad an overhaul based on its new “Material Design” design language introduced with its latest Android release. That includes “bold graphics, fluid motion, and tactile surfaces,” according to Google, as pictured in the iPhone screenshots above....

There can be confusion in relations many times. This doesn’t simply mean we start ignoring our closed ones. Well, it is necessary to avoid confusion so that new wings could be provided to them and we can keep the company of good people always. The same is becoming quite difficult for people due to lack of time and other reasons. Smartphones on the other hand are proving to be simply the best gadgets that can be trusted in this matter....

Despite being killed off in the third (and due to the timeline also the seventh) movie, it looks like Sung Kang’s Fast and Furious character Han could still be back for more. Over now eight films and seventeen years the street-race-cum-heist series has built up a massive cast (or family) of characters who work together in a run of high-stakes stunt stories. One of the most popular was Han Seoul-Oh (his name an obvious homage to Star Wars’ Han Solo)....

Figure 1 – Map of Crimea On February 26th, the Russian government moved nearly 150,000 units along the Ukrainian border, officially for a military exercise. In the next days, pro-Russian armed soldiers without insignia seized numerous buildings in Crimea, including the parliament building, two airports, and structures belonging the Ukraine principal telecommunication provider, interrupting services with the rest of Ukraine. Figure 2 – Russian soldiers seized an airport in Crimea The Ukrainian government accused Russia of interference in Ukraine’s internal affairs and invasion of the country, but Moscow denied these accusations....

1. FBI warning: Beware of scam cryptocurrency investment apps Would-be cryptocurrency investors are being targeted in a scam that has already stolen more than $42.7 million from 244 victims, according to the latest private industry notification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read more » 2. Hackers use PayPal accounts to spoof popular brands, create fake invoices Avanan researchers say hackers use the legitimacy of popular sites to send phishing emails with malicious invoices and then request payments....

David Letterman recently apologized to former Late Night With David Letterman writer Nell Scovell for the way he treated her and the other women working on his show. In a 2009 Vanity Fair piece, “Letterman and Me,” Scovell detailed the sexist, hostile work environment she said she had to endure during her time at the show. In the years since her famous article, the Me Too movement has led to a fast-changing environment in Hollywood....

The head publisher of DC Comics, Jim Lee, referred to the Warner Bros. DC movie franchise as the DCEU - an unofficial title bestowed on the franchise by fans. The Warner Bros. DC movie universe has sat in the long shadow cast by Marvel Studios from its inception. Warner Bros. was late to the cinematic universe party, launching Man of Steel in 2013, giving Marvel a five-year head start to build out its interconnected narrative, officially called the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

We were expecting a MacBook Air-like device. It turns out Dell’s new product, dubbed “Thinnest 15-inch PC on the planet” isn’t thinner than the 15-inch MacBook Pro I gave up a year ago for an Air. That’s the same one that came out with the Unibody manufacturing process in October 2008. Dell’s 15-inch XPS 15z is .97 inches thick compared to the MacBook PRo’s .95 inches. It does weigh in at slightly less than the MacBook Pro (which is due for an update soon as well)....

Kurtwood Smith portrayed the family patriarch, Red Forman, on That ’70s Show but the character was almost played by Chuck Norris. Smith appeared in all eight seasons of the period sitcom and was revered as a fan-favorite for his stern behavior and catchphrases. Red’s portrayal, as well as the entire Forman family dynamic, could have been much different had the show’s creators got their first choice. Red Forman was displayed as the tough, yet loving, father in the family....

CIRP is out today with a new report detailing smartphone loyalty among consumers. While Apple regularly touts “switchers” as an area of growth for the iPhone, the latest CIRP data claims that Android users are actually more loyal than iPhone users, at least over the last 12 months. CIRP says that its research shows Android has a 92 percent loyalty rate, compared to the 89 percent loyalty rate of iOS as of September of 2018....