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Back in June, on the 11th to be precise, Google announced that they bought Waze. A little more than two months later, the company is now saying that users of Google Maps for Android and iOS will start seeing Waze data. Now not all countries will be supported, here’s the complete list: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Switzerland, UK, and USA. If you’re like me and live somewhere else, then you can still go on using the Waze app....

Similar to their predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ feature an IP68 certification that makes them dust and water-resistant. If this will be your first Galaxy device or a smartphone in general, then there’s a lot you need to know about the Galaxy S8’s IP68 certification. While Samsung has been heavily advertising the Galaxy S8’s water resistance in its ads, it does not mention the important facts and fine prints....

The plan is to close international versions on February 1 then the U.S. mobile app shortly afterward. It’s a setback for Samsung’s bid to build a larger ecosystem of apps services around its mobile hardware. The company’s Touchz custom interface is feature-heavy compared to other Android phone interfaces includes several proprietary Samsung apps. Samsung also has its own app store a new Milk video service. It even built a Bron app for the NBA ayoffs....

Historically these types of calls have come from telemarketers and political campaigns. Lately, unsolicited calls have gone from just being annoying to malicious scams. Phone scams are at an all-time high You’ve probably noticed a sizable increase in the number of spam calls you’re receiving as of late. You’re not alone. A recent study by Truecaller shows that the number of phone scams has been rising around the world. The U....

As cases continue to rise, it’s important to continue being safe and proactive to protect ourselves from this virus. Otherwise, lockdowns and restrictions will likely continue until herd immunity is reached. We already know it’s important to wash our hands and wear masks to slow the spread. Tap or click here to see the top 14 face masks ranked according to scientists. But what else can we do to help further protect our bodies and fight against active COVID infections?...

Sadly, in too many of these breaches, security awareness on the part of the affected organization was lacking, and security awareness training could have made a significant difference. While security awareness training cannot provide guaranteed protection and does not play a role in defending against things like DDoS attacks, it has been implicated in a very wide range of breaches that could have been prevented. Digging into the Findings The Verizon data breach report is a comprehensive compilation of information, and we’ll do our best to summarize it below, beginning with the most common actors behind breaches and incidents....

Called Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex), the common data platform was first introduced in November 2020 as a pilot that aimed to improve data efficiencies in container flow and financial processes. The project is led by Alliance for Action (AFA) on Supply Chain Digitalisation, one of seven industry groups the government had established to identify and prototype new ideas to drive the local economy. The other alliances focus on key growth areas such as robotics, e-commerce, and environmental sustainability....

There are many “tech hacks” that offer simple solutions to everyday digital setbacks. Here’s a list of some of my favorite tech hacks. Most are easy and immediate, but there’s one to embrace your inner MacGyver that should take you a few hours. Be sure to watch the video demonstrations too. You won’t miss a step that way. Amplify your phone’s speakers Smartphone speakers aren’t very powerful, which is why most people connect the phone to ear buds or Bluetooth stereo gear to really enjoy their music and podcasts....

Further, in short term, our hearing memory is weaker than our visual memory. That’s why you find it difficult to recall the name of a person but can recognize his face easily. This puts you into embarrassing moments many a time. I have a friend who once while introducing his new classmate to his fiance struggled to recall his name. His classmate still teases him for that incident. My friend got lucky as it was a casual setup....

APT1—People’s Liberation Army of China Unit 61398 The notion of APT has been introduced for a decade. Yet, it only came to public and media attention when a U.S. cybersecurity firm published an investigative report revealing the Chinese army’s cyber-espionage division, Unit 61398, in early 2013. The investigation unveiled a continuous worldwide data extraction and spying scheme initiated by the Chinese government between 2006 and 2013. This military division was named APT1 in the investigation report, implying the idea of the first identified APT group with clear national objectives throughout its missions....

As we add new files and store useless data, our phones and other gadgets can become slow as molasses. It makes it frustrating every time we use them. If your Android phone is running slower than you’d like, a handy app can solve the problem. Here are the details on how to use it to speed up your Android and use it as if it was brand new out of the package....

LifeLock has been working towards developing a diversified range of identity-theft protection services catering to both consumer and small businesses. The products include credit monitoring and alerts. LifeLock’s share prices have skyrocketed this year and reached $20.75 thus bringing the total market value to nearly $1.95 billion. The deal however values the shares at a higher $24, a premium of nearly 16% which also turns out to be its highest in the last 52 weeks....

For folks that prefer mid-range handsets, T-Mobile may be working on a handset that could suit your needs. Android Authority has revealed the first look at what’s being called the REVVL T1. It’s also the first in a new trio of handsets, with the other devices being called the REVVL T2 and the REVVL T3 PRO. However, the publication was only able to get specifications for the REVVL T1, which is expected to be the mid-range (or more affordable) of the group....

T-Mobile is no stranger to shaking up the mobile world, having previously unveiled unlimited video streaming, streamlined data plans hassle-free device upgrades. Now it has a new Un-carrier trick up its sleeve: a single number for all your devices multiple numbers on a single device. Called Digits, the program lets you share your T-Mobile number with any Internet-connected device, including smartwatches, computers, tablets. As the company explains in its press release, “st log in , bam, your call history, messages, even voicemail are all there....

That’s where we come in. We studied the specs and features of each iPad to find the very best iPad for your child. If you are in the market for a new tablet, these are the top iPads you can gift your child this holiday season. Also: What are the best phones for kids and which location tracking? You can also check out our review on the best tablets, the best computers, and the best laptops, if you need more shopping advice this year....

First, though, you need to find the best smart display for your home. We spent hours researching the market to find the best smart displays you can find on the market today. This is what we found. Also: Learn more about smart home technology! For more options, check out our recommendations for the best home automation systems, the best smart hubs, and the best cheap smart home gadgets for your home!...

There have been many different to-do lists and apps throughout the years, but each year, it seems like there is a rush of new apps vying for the title of best to-do app. We took our time, carefully analyzing and testing the market’s top choices to help you find the best to-do lists and apps to organize your life, however, and whenever you need them. To begin using your to-do list, all you need is the right device....

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is now getting a minor update which brings improvements to the fingerprint scanner as well as the camera of the handset. The update is being seeded to the international model of the smartphone (SM-G900F) first, beginning with the UK. Among the plethora of enhancements, the update will also bring a slightly faster Gallery app along with improved RAM management, which should boost performance somewhat. There are no other massive changes apart from these, but it’s good to know that Samsung is aware of the criticism and is acting accordingly....

With the rumored unveiling date of the next Nexus and Android 4.4 KitKat coming closer, we are seeing more and more details surface about them. Up until now, the leaked screenshots have only given us a glimpse of how the updated status bar would look in KitKat, along with some logs indicating the final specs of the Nexus 5. Today, the folks over at Android Police have got their hands on some bug report log files and screenshots from the upcoming Nexus handset running KitKat....

How did this happen? Well, you sent login information via an unsecured email. Email accounts are prone to phishing and break-ins, and login information is one of the first things hackers look for when compromising accounts. Click or tap to learn how 21 million accounts were stolen and sold on the Dark Web. To send sensitive information of any kind, you need private, encrypted messages that can self destruct without a trace....