[ad_1] It wouldn’t be surprising if Google dropped the system from its lineup. The Pixelbook first launched in 2017. While it should still get OS updates for another few years, it’s clearly behind the technological curve. We wouldn’t count on a replacement at Google’s September 30th event (that’s focused on the Pixel 5 and smart […]
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Homeland Security warns of a ‘critical’ security flaw in Windows servers
[ad_1] The security hole isn’t difficult to use. It takes “about three seconds in practice,” according to Secura. Agencies have to install the patch no later than September 21st. While the alert is clearly aimed at federal officials, it also serves as a warning for private firms that depend on Windows servers and Active Directory. […]
Bird releases more affordable, foldable Air electric scooter for $599
[ad_1] If the premium Bird One is overkill for your transportation needs, Bird has a more reasonably priced electric scooter in store. The mobility company has released a custom-made Bird Air e-scooter that offers just a few frills for a not-too-outlandish $599. The foldable design is the clear selling point and makes sense for city […]
After Math: Quibi wins some Emmys and Ridley Scott’s ‘Wolves’ is renewed
[ad_1] Engadget While most folks were reveling in the news that Harley Quinn is returning for a third season of animated antics, Ridley Scott’s dystopian sci-fi series Raised by Wolves, has quietly been re-upped for its sophomore season. Wolves follows the exploits of a pair of superhuman androids raising the last remnants of humanity of […]
Judge blocks US ban on WeChat app downloads
[ad_1] Beeler added that the government’s general national security concerns about China were “considerable,” but that evidence of specific issues with WeChat was “modest.” Like with TikTok, politicians have been worried that China might push Tencent-owned WeChat to spy on Americans. The move stymies the Trump administration’s attempt to crack down on China-owned internet services, […]
Trump approves TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart ‘in concept’
[ad_1] The new company will also be required to have an IPO on a US stock exchange, and American ownership is expected to “grow over time.” The Commerce Department simultaneously created a window for the potential deal by delaying the ban on TikTok’s app by a week, until the end of September 27th. TikTok had […]
Verizon’s $30 Unlimited Plus tablet plan offers 5G access
[ad_1] Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) has introduced a new plan for tablets, hotspots, smartwatches and laptops that’ll give you access to its 5G Ultra Wideband network, provided you have a device that supports it. The Unlimited Plus plan expands upon the carrier’s old Unlimited plan and includes double the LTE data allowance. While the standard […]
Six people face charges for allegedly bribing Amazon staff to help sellers
[ad_1] The indicted include Rohit Kadmisetty, Nishad Kunju, Kristen Leccese, Joseph Nilsen, Hadis Nuhanovic and Ephraim Rosenberg. They all face charges for commercial bribery, accessing protected computers without authorization, and wire fraud. The group will make its first appearance in a Seattle court on October 15th. The case isn’t particularly well-timed for Amazon. The company […]
Ransomware may have led to the death of a German hospital patient
[ad_1] Whatever the intentions, this may have been an avoidable breach. The intruders exploited a known security flaw in Citrix’s VPN software, and Germany’s cybersecurity authority said it warned of the vulnerability in January. It’s nothing new for institutions to fall short on security, but this misstep appears to have been deadly. If the investigation […]
Live PlayStation 5 photos reveal a truly giant console
[ad_1] Sony’s PlayStation 5 hasn’t really appeared in live photos, making it difficult to gauge the size of the console. However, the game console has finally made a real-world appearance in a filing at Taiwan’s NCC (via The Verge) — and it’s clear the PS5 isn’t meant for small cabinets. While Sony hasn’t been shy […]