The bad news is that yes, Carrier IQ is running on iPhones right now, as we speak. Carrier IQ, you’ll recall is the rootkit that Carriers put on many of their phones to monitor customer usage. As a security researcher found out, Carrier IQ monitors keystrokes and sends that back to its own servers. On Apple’s devices, it appears to have been cut off from such activities. Developer chpwn breaks it down:...
We previously told you about the “jOBS” biopic staring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs that is currently in production, and we brought you some early images of Kutcher on set. The film was previously confirmed to star Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak and Matthew Modine as John Sculley, but a new report from HollywoodReporter announced more additions to the cast including Giles Matthey (pictured right) as Jony Ive: The biopic is now shooting in Los Altos and Los Angeles, and it is expected to release later this year....
Every year at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the world’s largest technology brands take over the city to show off some of the biggest and most impressive innovations that will shape the coming year. Walking the show floor feels like touring a monument to optimism – a vision of the future where everything is faster, easier, and more intelligent. Like the bright lights and musical sounds of Las Vegas itself, colossal, brightly decorated booths lure in passing visitors like a carnival....
That’s why Nathalie Reiter from Self Cared is on a mission to change what self-care really means. Self Cared is reclaiming the self in self-care as a means to start prioritizing yourself and your needs – whatever they may be. And Self Cared is not about the glossy, Instagram version of self-care but rather about giving you permission to define self-care in a way that means something to you, whether that means ‘punching it out’ or sitting in your feelings....
During its opening keynote at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced Siri would gain an all-new “Eyes Free” feature as part of iOS 6. Eyes Free lets automakers include a button on their automobiles that allows drivers to initiate Siri for sending messages, making calls, setting reminders, launching apps, and accessing a slew of information from inside of the car without picking up the device. Apple revealed nine automakers will adopt Eyes Free, but it gave no more information....
During a recent interview on the invite-only audio conversation app Clubhouse, Bill Gates revealed why he still prefers to use an Android phone over the iPhone. What it boils down to, Gates explained, is that Android manufacturers are “more flexible” with software integration. As our colleagues over at 9to5Google reported, Gates joined Andrew Ross Sorkin for an interview in the Clubhouse app this week. Clubhouse, which is gaining quickly in popularity, is currently an iPhone-only app, but an Android version is on the way....
Last Updated at 11:30 pm PST For this year’s Black Friday, we thought we’d cut to the chase - mountains of deals on your screen. The goal of this Black Friday article is to help you find anything not tech-related, from movies like Avengers to LEGO toys. As the day goes on, this article will add and remove more amazing deals to keep you up to date, so make sure to come back....
Hasbro has officially confirmed their Black Widow wave - and they’ve given viewers their first glimpse of the complete Red Guardian costume. Wonder Woman broke the glass ceiling for female superheroes back in 2017, and Captain Marvel proved that wasn’t a one-off event when it grossed over $1 billion in the global box office. Next year will see these female superheroes move to the center-stage, in a range of movies that are both starring, and directed by, women; Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, and of course Black Widow....
Paramount delays the release for The Rhythm Section starring Blake Lively. Directed by Reed Morano, the action thriller originally had a February 2019 premiere date, and was then pushed to November 2019. Now, The Rhythm Section won’t release until 2020. The Rhythm Section stars Lively as Stephanie Patrick, a woman who spirals out of control after her family dies in a plane crash. Patrick was supposed to be on the flight, and later discovers that the government covered up a planned terror attack....
Are you looking to install a firmware file on Blu G60 G0270WW? Then you are just in the right place. In this post, we have brought you the latest stock firmware for the Blu G60 G0270WW. These days installing custom ROMs, rooting the device is a pretty common scenario among smartphone enthusiasts. However, not every day is a sunny day. Usually, while customizing your device you may have performed some wrong steps and ended up with a bricked device or a phone stuck in the endless boot loop....
James Bond 25 is set to shoot under the working title Shatterhand. Following the acclaim that greeted 2012’s Skyfall, hopes were high the next entry Spectre could live up to its predecessor. The film reunited Daniel Craig with director Sam Mendes, with Dave Bautista and Christoph Waltz recruited for villain duties. Sadly, the movie proved to be a letdown, which was partly the result of the production being rushed to meet a release date....
Above image: A third-party solar case for the iPhone French company Wypsis is drumming up a superthin solar panel layer (less than 100 microns) that could juice a phone from outdoor light. A deal with Corning, the producer of Gorilla Glass, is also possible, paving the way to solar-powered iPhones. Apple’s patent entitled “Integrated touch sensor and solar assembly” from last year, originally filed in Q3 2008, did predicate solar-powered portable devices such as iPhones and iPods....
British Airways has revealed that use of its Apple Watch app rose by 386% between June and October, and the airline is responding by introducing new scanners to allow Watch owners a faster way of dropping any hold bags, reports Advance. The scanners can also be used with the smartphone app. BA’s app provides access to real-time flight status, gate information, a countdown to the departure time and the weather at their destination, as well as displaying a QR code that can be used at both Security and the gate....
As we close out 2021 and start planning for 2022, now is the time to step back, reflect and find the inspiration you need to bring your team into the new year. That’s why we’re thrilled to bring you Untapped: Leaders Talk Opportunity—a digital event taking place on October 6, 2021. In just 90 minutes, we will help you tap into the unseen opportunities in your industry with inspiring talks from three leaders who said “yes” where others said no....
In this guide, we will show you how to bypass the FRP on the ARK Wizard 2 smartphone. As we know, the device came out of the box with Android 8.1 Oreo powered by the latest MediaTek MT6580 chipset. If you are someone who has lost the Google account information to access your device after a factory reset, then this guide is for you. FRP stands for Factory Reset Protection that protects your device and information, including screen locks and data encryptions....
How does Doctor Strange’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier name drop fit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline? The Russo brothers’ first film had a big impact on the Marvel status quo and Captain America’s (Chris Evans) future, and in amongst that was a tease meant to get fans excited for Strange’s MCU future. It did just that at the time, but doesn’t make a lot of sense now, especially after his MCU introduction....
Early reactions for Captain Marvel are beginning to roll out, and the overall response is exciting to say the least. With a heavy focus on ’90s nostalgia and Carol Danvers’ unparalleled strength, there appears to be plenty to love in Marvel Studios’ latest film. It’s taken the Marvel Cinematic Universe 20 films before they finally released their first female-led standalone movie. And, though it’s no doubt been a long time coming, critics are finally tuning in to to see whether or not the long delay has been worth their wait....
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina season 3 ends with the Pagans resurrecting the Green Man and killing almost all of Sabrina’s friends and family - that is, until she goes back in time to fix everything. However, the season finale’s time loop also creates a plot hole regarding Caliban’s victory over Lucifer and Lilith. To recap, Sabrina and Caliban are engaged in a race for the throne that requires them to find all three pieces of the Holy Regalia....
Beijing police have raided and closed down a factory which employed hundreds of workers on six production lines to make more than 41,000 counterfeit iPhones – some of which made it to the United States, reports Reuters. The total value of the fake phones was estimated at 120M Yuan ($19M). While the raid took place in May, Chinese authorities only shared details yesterday. The investigation was prompted by a tip-off from U....
Blizzard’s treatment of the Hong Kong controversy the company has been embroiled in for the better part of a month has resulted in the loss of a corporate sponsor, as Mitsubishi Motors withdrew its support for Blizzard esports events. Historically, Mitsubishi Motors’ Taiwanese branch has been a sponsor for virtually all of Blizzard’s events, and has been a major part of the corporate backbone that allows the publisher to host glamorous esports tournaments....
