“This is quite remarkable. Apple’s iPhone 8 may already be the most leaked iPhone in history and we have learned a huge amount about what this potentially game changing phone will deliver. But now two of the world’s most famous leakers have delivered the mother lode…”
Ukraine scrambles to contain new cyber threat after ‘NotPetya’ attack
“KIEV The Ukrainian software firm used as part of last week’s global cyber attack warned on Wednesday that all computers sharing a network with its infected accounting software had been compromised by hackers.”
Alleged hackers behind NotPetya cyberattack demand $260,000 bitcoin ransom
“The Bitcoin wallet controlled by the NotPetya attackers showed surprising signs of life over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with approximately $10,000 in paid ransom disappearing from the account.”
Victims of the global cyberattack have paid $9,000 so far but can’t get their files back
“The cyberattack broke out on Tuesday, impacting the Ukrainian government and banks, then spreading to a Russian oil company, advertising firm WPP, and other companies around the world.”
How do you take and edit pictures with your phone? [Roundtable]
“There’s more to taking a great pic that mashing the shutter button. Here’s how we do it. Having a great camera on your phone is a must in 2017. Even so-called budget models phones have a decent camera, and the high-end devices from every company in the game can all take some awesome pictures.”
How to set up two-factor authentication on all your online accounts
“Just about any account you own on the internet is prone to being hacked — and one of the easiest ways to add an extra layer of security is to enable two-factor authentication.”
5 things you can (and should) control with Alexa
“Remember when Amazon first announced the Echo (which is currently on sale at its lowest price ever) and people didn’t really know what to make of Alexa? Well Amazon had a vision and that vision has been realized. In fact, even Amazon probably didn’t know how big Alexa was going to get.”
Android Pay now used for international P2P transfers, courtesy of WorldRemit
“AndroidPay, Google’s wallet for Android devices, is getting a boost in its global profile and functionality today: WorldRemit, the $500 million remittance startup connected to around 120 million mobile money accounts globally, which lets residents in one country transfer money to family and”
Google’s new hire from Apple could help design custom chips for future Pixel phones
“Google may have decided it wants to design its own custom processors for future versions of its Pixel phones.”
Logitech Announces ‘Circle 2’ Home Security Camera With HomeKit Compatibility
“Logitech today announced a follow-up to its popular Circle home camera, debuting the Circle 2. The Circle 2 builds on the features built into the original Circle camera, with Logitech introducing HomeKit support and two separate models, both wired and wire-free for different uses around the house.”
