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A hacker who gains access to one of your accounts can use your information to get into other accounts. A security researcher was recently able to access Facebook accounts that were logged in with Gmail credentials. Tap or click here for our report. Facebook Messenger is used by nearly a billion people every month. Of course, this makes it irresistible to cybercriminals. A new phishing attack that steals login credentials is making the rounds on Messenger....

A new threat, which uses this type of media, allows an attacker to cause blue screens on Windows computers with malicious code. This blue BSOD screen also jumps as soon as the memory is connected to the computer. The vulnerability has been found and described by Marius Tivadar, a Bitdefender security researcher. As described, with a code – which obviously has not been detailed – it is possible to cause a BSOD in Microsoft Windows operating systems....

Detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Abnormal Security, the attack begins with a phishing email claiming to be from ‘The Facebook Team’, which warns that the user’s account “might be disabled and your page might be removed” due to repeatedly posting content that has been reported as infringing the rights of another user. The victim is invited to appeal the report by clicking on a link that the security researchers said goes to a Facebook post – and within this post there’s another link that directs users to a separate website in order to make their “appeal”....

You know Qualcomm, you know Broadcom, and you know MediaTek, but have you ever heard of Rockchip? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean they’re not a big player, at least in China. Anyway, the company has released a video showcasing a heavily modified version of Android 4.2.2 that has windowing support. In other words, using their software, you’ll be able to control Android apps in much the same fashion like you do on your old and dusty personal computer....

Visa today announced its partnership with many financial institutions from around the world to offer a new mobile payment service. Using Visa’s new mobile payment service is pretty easy, and only involves consumers downloading the app of their bank on their Android device, and then following a one-time enrollment process. Following the process, consumers will be able to “wave-and-pay” in retail stores through their Android device. Visa’s technology relies on its own Visa Token Service and takes advantage of Host Card Emulation offered by Google in Android to bring its mobile payment service to millions of consumers worldwide....

Smart contracts play the role of a vending machine. Smart Contract automatically eliminates the role of an intermediary. In the example taken above, the vending machine replaces the seller and allows the consumer to make a purchase. Thus, there is no middleman involved in this transaction. Smart contracts are basically programs which eliminates the need of intermediary and runs on blockchain. Smart contracts are implemented as code associated with a blockchain account and can execute contracts with terms and conditions written into the agreement and agreed upon by both the parties....

Motorola just revealed its new flagship line-up, the Moto Z and the more hardware rich Moto Z Force, phones designed to bring a whole new level of individualism and personalisation for the ‘Me, me, me’ millennial generation. The devices, with the help of MotoMods — modular accessories you can attach to the rear of the device using magnets, allows users to add-on functionality and capability. All the key components in the Moto Z and Moto Z force are similar in many ways, just as the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge share the same architecture....

ACROSS 3 Not just a star sign for twins, also an Android device twinning with a keyboard. (6) 6 Daydreaming with Google, with the first standalone headset too. (6,4) 7 Trust Google to take some art and this to help you find your likeness in an art gallery. (7) 9 It is glassy, classy and even though one short of ten, is Honor-able. (4) 11 This once dominant twosome is allegedly cutting back on retail sector margins....

ACROSS 1 An Opera that is designed to be played with one hand. Happy browsing. (5,5) 4 This Kite cannot fly, but thanks to some modular magic on KickStarter, can make calls. (9) 5 These second gen Snappy shades can record snaps underwater. (10) 7 An iffy bird? No, just the latest smart TV range from TCL in India. (8) 11 She said Hello to her new Mate, but from an iPhone....

Twitter announced a brand spanking new Android client last week that I didn’t cover on the site because frankly I wanted to use the app before passing judgement. When it launched, the outpour of hate was frankly a bit ridiculous. I’ve been using the app for almost a week now, and while I can’t say it’s my favorite Twitter client, it’s definitely more than acceptable for normal Twitter users. I’d go so far to say as it’s a huge improvement from previous versions of the official Twitter client....

But sometimes, you’ll stumble across an article you want to read and not have time to look it over. Sure, you can save the URL, but you might not always be in a place where internet service is strong. Saving the article is the strongest method to make sure you’re not missing out on a single beat of the story. Here are a few of the best ways to make sure that the stories you’re reading aren’t lost to the abyss of the internet forever....

The RAZR brand is one built upon nostalgia, and while Motorola hasn’t taken advantage of it in quite some time, it looks like that will change this year. Rumor has it that Motorola is planning on launching a foldable RAZR in 2019, and now we have our first clear look at it. The images were initially uploaded to the Chinese social network Weibo, but subsequently deleted. However, SlashLeaks was able to snag them before they were removed and forgotten, revealing a handset with a vertically folding design — very similar to the original RAZR’s form factor....

Top 10 Best iOS 11 Games for 2019 Below we had selected apps that you need to try right now on your ios phone. So have a look at below apps. #1 Frost This is an amazingly simple but really interesting game. You get to make the flow of the swirling small spirits. Your motive is to make the flow direction with the help of the fingertips and then reach them all to their home....

If you don’t want to rely upon the third party file transfer apps, you can also connect two devices via USB cables or Bluetooth. However, what if I tell you that you can move files without any wires? Well, it’s absolutely possible with WiFi file transfer apps. But, again that requires a desktop client and Android apps. Recently, we came across an Android app that mounts your device as a network share folder on your PC....

The first thing that one would notice is the new bright color scheme which is present even on the inner frame, a pleasant change from the usual white one. Samsung has further also taken care of the ergonomics and ensured that it is more comfortable when worn. The new touchpad is touted to be faster than the previous one and thankfully Samsung has still retained the dedicated button for Oculus home....

A malware variant recently resurfaced despite the belief that it had been eradicated. This malware tricks victims into opening a malicious link with just one word in the email subject line. Tap or click here for our report and learn how to avoid falling victim to this dangerous phishing scam. A new tax scam is spreading in the U.K. via email. Though it might seem like that’s far away, scams that work abroad usually find their way to the U....

Verizon owners here is a surprisingly good news for you. The big red carrier has started rolling out the Android 4.3 update with Galaxy Gear compatibility for the Galaxy S4. The carrier has managed to start rolling out the update before T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular and AT&T. The update adds support for Samsung KNOX, apart from a bunch of other enhancements and improvements. The official change-log of the update are as follows -: If you own a Verizon branded Galaxy S4, you should get the OTA update pop-up notification within the next few days on your handset....

Other government agencies typically post much lighter content to social media, such as photos of smiling staffers or neutral political platitudes. The CIA, however, plays by its own rules. The organization made its Instagram debut with a mysterious still-life photo and a single clue in the form of a sentence. Now, users across Instagram are working together to decode the photo’s meaning — and hopefully unlock any secrets the CIA may have hidden within it....

We had previously written a guide on how to find iPhone firmware and baseband versions? So what if you accidentally upgraded your device to iPhone 3.1.3? Since the situation is different for every iPhone model, I have decided to write up a post with answers to the question. iPhone 2G Jailbreak? Yes Unlock? Yes Relax, you’re lucky. The original iPhone has been permanently pwned, and nothing Apple does can prevent your jailbreaking or unlocking your phone....

There are so many categories in which you can look for an earth-friendly gift. Some no-brainers are those that safeguard both the planet and all of the devices that help you work and play. For instance, avoid smartphone covers that are made of plastic and instead pick up some that are made of 100% natural waste material, like flax straw, and are completely compostable. Or, you could pick up a bag made of ocean plastic that chokes marine life to death but only now in a chic, recycled avatar that could look like one from a designer boutique....