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The CIA, NSA, and FBI are accusing the Chinese government of using Huawei and ZTE phones to spy on Americans. The thing is, there’s no hardcore evidence. Even though the company denied these allegations, they need to show their customers that their phones are safe to use. Read more here. Read more… More about China, …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelWarning: you’re about to miss a sport you never knew existed. What is ski ballet, you ask? For the most part, it’s probably what you’re imagining: a choreographed freestyle ski program full of jumps, spins, and other stunts. Yes, it was set to music. Yes, the athletes wore enormous sleeves. Yes, it was the manifestation …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelThe pixel-peepers at DxOMark have shared some of the interesting metrics and techniques they use to judge the quality of a smartphone’s artificial bokeh, or background blur in photos. Not only is it difficult to do in the first place, but they have to systematize it! Their guide should provide even seasoned shooters with some …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelPerhaps the most surprising thing I learned about Signal when I spoke with Moxie Marlinspike, the app’s creator, last year at Disrupt, was that it was essentially running on a shoestring budget. A tool used by millions and feared by governments worldwide, barely getting by! But $50M from WhatsApp founder Brian Acton should help secure …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelIf you own a car or home, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is finding the right insurance plan that’ll cover everything you need and save you some money — but those plans are always changing, and consumers are getting stuck footing a bill they don’t necessarily need, according to Hanno Fichtner. That’s why …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelIt’s bobsled time! The Jamaican women’s bobsled team made their Olympic debut on Tuesday, becoming the first women’s team from Jamaica to take part in the competition. Teammates Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and Carrie Russell had a tough time making it to the games after losing their coach, sponsors, and sled shortly before the competition. However, with …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelWith so many Android devices out there to choose from, it’s not always easy to find one that’s enterprise-friendly. To help alleviate that problem, Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program today. As the name implies, it’s designed to point enterprise IT departments at devices that Google has deemed to be enterprise-ready. Read More Source: Tech …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelToday, 65 million people live as refugees or are displaced within their home countries — more than at any other point since the U.N. Refugee Agency began collecting data. Many countries have opened their borders to those displaced by war and famine, but struggle to handle the large influx. This global crisis is often misunderstood …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelNothing says cutting-edge digital badassery like a government cybersecurity task force, amirite? On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a new, special cybersecurity task force aimed at combatting global threats and protecting U.S. elections from foreign interference. The unit is being called the “Justice Department’s Cyber-Digital Task Force.” A DOJ-appointee will lead …
February 21, 2018 | by RaheelRead more…More about Mashable Reels, Dji Drones, Tech, and Consumer Tech Source: Mashable | 6 Reasons You Should Buy a Drone
February 21, 2018 | by Raheel