“Walmart Pay’s QR code-based checkout process will involve opening the Walmart app, selecting Walmart Pay, activating the camera, scanning the code displayed at the register and waiting for the cashier to finish bagging your items. An electronic receipt will automatically be sent to the Walmart app.”
When children are breached – inside the massive VTech hack
“I suspect we’re all getting a little bit too conditioned to data breaches lately. They’re in the mainstream news on what seems like a daily basis to the point where this is the new normal.”
Toymaker VTech confirms cyberattack; appears tone deaf
“VTech Holdings, which makes high-tech toys for children, said its Learning Lodge app store database was hacked in what appears to be a cyberattack perfectly timed for the holiday shopping season.”
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The Uber Airport Rules for 11 Major Cities in the U.S.
“Uber is a convenient way to get around most cities, but airport rides can be tricky. It’s possible to use Uber for dropping off and picking up at airports in some cities, but there are rules and drawbacks to be aware of. Travel + Leisure lays them out.”
Enable This Setting to Make Windows 10 Boot Up Faster
“Windows 10 came with no shortage of performance improvements, but one of the neatest is its fast boot times. If your machine is taking too long to boot up, ensure this setting is enabled to speed things along. The feature in question is called Fast Startup.”
Security flaw can expose your real IP address when using a VPN
“Virtual private networks (VPNs) are supposed to help users protect their online privacy. VPN services obfuscate the user’s real IP address by routing traffic through other international servers.”
Apple May Replace 3.5mm Headphone Jack on iPhone 7 With All-in-One Lightning Connector
“The report, citing a “reliable source,” claims the new same-sized Lightning connector will support Lightning-equipped and Bluetooth headphones, and have a DAC, or digital-to-audio converter, for backwards compatibility with wired headphones using standard 3.5mm stereo jacks. A 3.”
Google Really Loves Star Wars, as Evidenced by This Easter Egg
“We wrote up Google’s spectacular Star Wars themes for apps yesterday, but today, another disturbance in the Force has been felt, originating from the folks down in Mountain View.”
