[ad_1] By renaming an ACE file with a RAR extension, hackers can manipulate WinRAR and extract a malicious program to a computer’s startup folder, explained Check Point, the company that discovered the bug. Without the user knowing, the program then runs automatically when the computer is restarted. According to McAfee, one exploit uses a bootleg […]
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Turtle Beach buys Roccat to create a gaming accessory empire
[ad_1] Turtle Beach didn’t say how the leadership would change, but expected to complete the acquisition in the second quarter (no later than June). This is the flip side of Logitech’s audio company acquisitions in recent years. The goal, however, remains similar: Turtle Beach is clearly hoping to be a one-stop shop for PC peripherals, […]
VW and its former CEO charged with defrauding investors in diesel scandal
[ad_1] According to the SEC, Winterkorn and others in the company intentionally deceived investors and underwriters about the quality and environmental compliance of Volkswagen vehicles. While Volkswagen raised money, the company was participating in a scheme to cheat on emissions tests. By using a piece of software that activated during tests, Volkswagen was able to […]
Robot valets are parking cars at an airport in France
[ad_1] These self-driving, robo-valets look like large, rectangular boxes, about the width of a small SUV. They essentially act as a forklift, sliding metal arms underneath your car to lift it by the tires. Stanley Robotics told The Verge the system is much more efficient at parking than humans are — though that’s not exactly […]
Microsoft is testing Skype group calls for up to 50 people
[ad_1] So you don’t bother people who can’t join a call too much, Skype also plans to make ringing optional. It will instead send a notification to group call participants, though you can still ask Skype to ring people if they don’t respond. These features are available as of today for beta testers, and they’ll […]
The best Qi wireless charging power banks
[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve been reviewing mobile accessories for Wirecutter for more than four years, and before that, for more than three years as accessories editor at iLounge. During my tenure there, I reviewed more than 1,000 products, including early wireless-charging devices going back to 2014. I’m also the author of Wirecutter’s […]
Google’s iOS keyboard can translate text into more than 100 languages
[ad_1] The feature is available with Gboard version 1.42 and iPhones and iPads with iOS 9 and up. As you type, you’ll find the translation in the suggestion strip or by pressing the Google button. The app automatically detects the language you’re typing in and lets you then select which language you want to translate […]
Samsung’s Notebook 9 goes on sale March 17th
[ad_1] The notebook has fast-charging capability, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a USB-C port and support for Gigabit WiFi. All models use the Intel 8565U i7 processor. It has an Intel UHD Graphics 620 card, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. These are upgradeable to GeForce MX150, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD […]
Snapchat may launch its own gaming service next month
[ad_1] Snap has been struggling to increase user growth, but recently announced that it had boosted revenue last quarter by 36 percent. Jumping into gaming could be a way to bump both users and revenue. Snap investor Tencent, the world’s largest gaming company, indicated last year that it may collaborate with with the social media […]
Facebook is relying on AI to tackle revenge porn
[ad_1] The tools will be rolled out to both Facebook and Instagram. They also include resources for victims — such as contact information for local support groups and a guide on how to report content — within Facebook’s Safety Center. The tools are a result of user feedback including discussions with victims, advocates, and academics […]