Author: Randall

Old versions of Windows get a new patch to stop WannaCry-style attacks

[ad_1] The company stressed that it had seen “no exploitation” ahead of the patch, but though it was “highly likely” that malware writers would use the security hole. Some systems that have Network Level Authentication have a partial defense, since they require credentials before the flaw is usable. There’s no doubt as to why Microsoft […]

Twitter will direct vaccine-related searches to ‘a credible’ source

[ad_1] “We’re committed to protecting the health of the public conversation on Twitter — ensuring individuals can find information from authoritative sources is a key part of that mission,” the company said. Twitter will also block auto-suggestions for queries that might lead to anti-vax commentary and information. For now, the new search prompt can be […]

Apple Pay can be used for iTunes, App Store and Apple Book purchases

[ad_1] You can now use Apple Pay to make purchases from iTunes, the App Store and Apple Books. You can also use it for Apple Music and iCloud storage subscriptions. MacRumors spotted the change in a recently updated support document. The added Apple Pay options are coming to users in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, […]

AT&T will pull shows like ‘Friends’ from streaming rivals

[ad_1] Stephenson didn’t name specific shows that would make the leap, although it’s not hard to see likely candidates. Netflix’s extended Friends deal only lasts through 2019, while WarnerMedia’s service is expected to debut in beta by late 2019. Stephenson also named shows like Big Bang Theory and Seinfeld as strong suits. This was somewhat […]

Facebook revives ‘View As Public’ profile feature

[ad_1] Today, Facebook announced two changes that could make it easier to manage your publicly visible info. First, Facebook is bringing back the “View As Public” feature that allows users to preview their profiles as they appear to the general public. The company is also adding an “Edit Public Details” button directly on profiles. [ad_2] […]

‘World of Warcraft Classic’ debuts on August 26th

[ad_1] As expected, the game is a touched-up version of the original massively multiplayer game in its most refined form, around the “Drums of War” update from August 2006. That means no world-altering expansions or other major game mechanics that have appeared since then. While you’ll lose some of the creature comforts of the up-to-date […]

Disney expects a third live-action ‘Star Wars’ series by 2022

[ad_1] A third show could make Disney+ particularly Star Wars-centric in its early days, and suggests that Disney’s talk of slowing down the pace of releases only really applies to theaters. It’s not shocking that Disney might go this route, though. Much like CBS’ approach to Star Trek, Disney is determined to attract early subscribers […]

Citroen’s futuristic autonomous EV concept is designed for long trips

[ad_1] Each design element was purposefully selected, though, so we’d have to take a ride in the 19_19 Concept before we can say whether adding curves to the cabin in order to create more elbow and shoulder room was worth it. Some features, like the roof-mounted LIDAR systems with interior reading lights suspended below, were […]

‘Invader Zim’ and ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ movies are coming to Netflix

[ad_1] Both movies feature their original voice casts, while their respective creators took up writing and directing duties. The films have been in the works for quite some time. Nickelodeon released a teaser for Static Cling in 2017, and said the spinoff of classic ’90s series Rocko’s Modern Life would be released in 2018, though […]

Soulstorm’ trailer takes us right back to Abe’s world

[ad_1] The series has had five instalments planned since the ’90s, but its ambition was ahead of its time in terms of what games could technically achieve back then. Now that it’s being remade in Unity, fans’ expectations are well and truly raised, thanks in no small part to the glorious new graphics: Admittedly, it’s […]