Philips smart TVs open to wireless attacks, researchers say
The latest firmware in some Philips smart TV models opens an insecure Miracast wireless network, allowing potential attackers located in […]
Security, Technology
Technology
CD and DVD ripping for personal use to be legalized in the UK
Making backups of movies and music you own in physical formats is a common practice. But did you know that
Hardware
Lenovo recalls dangerous laptop batteries citing fire hazard
Affected battery packs can be identified through their part number, starting with the fourth digit on a white sticker below
Networking, Technology
Facebook plans to deliver internet access with satellites, lasers and flying drones
Facebook has recently launched Connectivity Lab as part of its Internet.org campaign. While Google has its own plans for alternative
Technology
Dropbox clarifies its policy on reviewing shared files for DMCA issues
For years now, Internet users have accepted the risk of files and content they share through various online services being
Microsoft, Security, Technology
Microsoft changes course, won’t access user data in theft probes
Microsoft will no longer go through email messages and other personal data that users of its online services have
Microsoft, Windows
The Right Path: How upgrading your office from XP yields bottom-line benefits
The time has come to say goodbye to Windows XP. Microsoft support for the venerable operating system officially ends on
Security, Social Media, Software
Google cracks down on shady ads and app-promotion tactics in Google Play
Compared to Apple, Google takes a more laissez-faire attitude toward its app store, but the search giant is once again
Technology
This Week in Tech 451
Facebook and Oculus, Office for iPad, the new One, XPmageddon, and more.
Microsoft, Software, Technology, Windows
Some DirectX 12 features will require next-gen graphics hardware
Earlier in the week, at the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft unveiled DirectX 12, the next version of the company’s widely-used