“Qualcomm today published a somewhat self-congratulatory blog post that lauds the company and its Android partners for achieving a series of industry firsts that include wireless charging, dual-camera systems, OLED smartphone screens, edge-to-edge displays, and more.”
Equifax hack likely impacted all US adults, cybersecurity expert warns
“As the number of complaints continue to rise following credit reporting agency Equifax’s massive hack last week, the scale and scope of the breach is troubling cybersecurity experts who warn nearly every adult in the United States could have been affected.”
Hackers can remotely access and manipulate wireless syringe infusion pumps
“Internet connected medical devices have increasingly become commonplace. However, such devices could potentially be hacked by cybercriminals.”
LTE Apple Watch uses same phone number as iPhone, some carriers to offer free/cheaper trial plans
“In continuing news from the Apple Watch GM firmware, we’ve found several strings references to how cellular plans on Apple Watch work and how users set them up. The code explains that Apple Watch uses the LTE cellular network to make and receive calls and data whilst away from phone.”
Lyft’s strategy: Be the Android of the self-driving car business
“On Thursday, Lyft announced a new self-driving car partnership with the Mountain View-based startup Drive.ai. In the coming months, Lyft customers in San Francisco will occasionally have their hails answered by Drive’s experimental self-driving cars—albeit with a safety driver in the front seat.”
Disney streaming service to get ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel
“NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Wars” and the Marvel comic-book movies will join Disney’s upcoming streaming service , potentially giving it broader appeal beyond families with young children. The Disney service will be the only place to stream those movies on demand in the U.S.”
Disney streaming service to get ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel
“NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Wars” and the Marvel comic-book movies will join Disney’s upcoming streaming service , potentially giving it broader appeal beyond families with young children. The Disney service will be the only place to stream those movies on demand in the U.S.”
Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 may get Android Oreo soon, Samsung claims Note 8 a big hit already
“Samsung is reportedly working to update its 2017 flagship phones Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and the Galaxy Note 8 to Android 8.0 Oreo. Currently these smartphones run Touchwiz software based on Android Nougat aka Android 7.0.”
Plex’s Live TV service comes to the web and Fire TV
“Plex’s Live TV service, a service offering cord cutters a way to watch and record live television via an antenna, is now available to use via the web as well as on Amazon Fire TV.”
Equifax data leak could involve 143 million consumers
“Data leaks have become so commonplace that it’s to become numb to them, but credit reporting service Equifax announced a doozy today that when all is said and done could involve 143 million consumers. This is bad.”
