Yep, everyone’s favorite shady Chinese tech company announced six new products at its latest event in London today. They include the new Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X and Porsche Design Mate 20 RS (breathe) phones, the Watch GT smartwatch and the Band 3 Pro fitness tracker. It’s a long list, and sadly, it’s unlikely that any of them will make it to shelves in the US. More on that later....
Needless to say, major spoilers are ahead, both for those who haven’t seen the newest episode of Game of Thrones and for those who thought it was good. — Matthew Ball (@ballmatthew) August 23, 2017 — Matthew Ball (@ballmatthew) August 23, 2017 — Matthew Ball (@ballmatthew) August 23, 2017 — Matthew Ball (@ballmatthew) August 23, 2017 — Matthew Ball (@ballmatthew) August 23, 2017 — Matthew Ball (@ballmatthew) August 23, 2017 (no, I couldn’t find an 11th tweet, for the completists out there) As Matthew notes himself, these changes are all intended to be quick fixes that won’t require a huge change from where the plot is obviously headed: The team will still be taking a wight to Cersei despite how unlikely she is to listen, but now it’s an act of desperation rather than misplaced faith....
Based in D.C., ID.me’s platform enables members of various groups to get digitally-verified, privately confirming the identity and affiliation of that person. In order to get the $25 credit for your first Uber ride, visit http://partners.id.me/uber to verify your identity and group affiliation, receive a unique promo code, and sign up with Uber. — Blake Hall (@Blake_Hall) June 4, 2014
Don’t Wait for Formal Due Diligence As Parker points out, the process of “formal” due diligence begins once an agreement is made between the buyer and seller. However, you can’t actually wait until this time to begin researching the business. The formal period may only last for two to four weeks and should be reserved for certain tasks that can only be conducted once full access is granted. If you want to make a calculated buying decision, you need to start investigating well before this period....
The statement, announced by Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar, follows a law passed last month that demands VPN companies operating in India to collect and hold customer data for up to five years. The policy is part of a broader effort to ramp up India’s cybersecurity efforts. Yet, with the law directly contradicting the purpose of Virtual Private Networks, global VPN providers are now being forced to rethink their future in the country....
Co-founders Richard Fawal and Jake Kouns hit on a simple and clever solution: virtual living rooms that allow people separated by a few blocks, zip codes, or time zones to discuss, react to, and comment on programs in real time. By allowing TV viewers to form an interactive community around shows and programs, WatchParty feeds a collective desire to share on social networks. While writing this, I counted 30 WatchParties taking place, ranging from Jerry Maguire on Bravo to Closing Bell on CNBC....
For many, regulating a healthy body composition is a lifelong battle. Countless hours are dedicated sweating on the stairmaster in an effort to expel more calories than what is consumed. Twenty minutes on the treadmill barely negates that afternoon bran muffin. But unfortunately, there are no shortcuts toward getting lean. Eat less and/or move more. Right? Don’t tell that to Dave Asprey, founder of the Bulletproof Executive. After years of fighting to lose the excess fat (at 300lbs, there was fat to spare) with diet and exercise, he turned to “biohacking”- a method of using technology to measure basic biological processes and consuming a diet body to support these functions....
Leaked renders appear to show what the upcoming iPhone will look like – from the rear, at least. And the design is, well, unusual. Featuring three misaligned rear cameras and an LED flash – all within a square camera bump – the iPhone XI is set to look like a bad Huawei Mate 20 Pro impersonation. Below are some rendered images obtained by Steve Hemmerstoffer, better known by his Twitter handle @OnLeaks....
The paper, from Israeli firm ClearSky Cyber Security, has found that flaws in VPNs can serve as a route into otherwise protected systems. Additionally, these exploits can leave backdoors for hackers to continue to infiltrate the systems, even once the flaw has been patched. According to ClearSky, the activity is “among Iran’s most continuous and comprehensive campaigns revealed until now.” We take a look at the methods being used, and how companies can protect themselves....
Coding is a lot like language; you aren’t going to get any better if you don’t get your feet wet. The 8-week immersive program at Ironhack is designed to teach by doing. Students work on everything from full-stack mobile apps to responsive websites with the guidance of teachers that know what they are doing. And, most importantly, graduates are almost guaranteed a spot in the workforce. While there are hundreds of bootcamps for coders in the world, Ironhack sets itself apart by providing an international network of influencers and job creators that can help graduates turn coding education into viable employment....
Granted, stealers aren’t brand new. They’re a type of Trojan malware, which has been around since the 90s, when they were aimed at grabbing your AOL password. Still, Stealers are on the rise. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found over 940,000 stealer attacks during the first half of 2019, representing a year-over-year increase of one-third since 2018. Here’s what to know about the malware, and how you can protect your autofill data....
When you combine the two into “Lily&Strum,” you get more than a simple startup name; it actually invokes the nature of a relationship. Two different elements from two different backgrounds come together to make one. Being inspired by relationships, Lily&Strum works to make other relationships awesome by helping everybody give the best gifts they can. Timely reminders, great recommendations, and delivery methods let gift givers enjoy what really matters: the moment....
Of course, as we all know, LivingSocial has raised plenty of money. However, “Raising money is a means to an end and not a success, in and of itself,” according to Tim. Instead, it is the operational work, from building out HR and securing office space to time zone challenges and communication hurdles. This is the unsexy part of startup life, yet it is the core of any successful business, no matter what stage it is in....
360Candidate, founded by Andrew Jacobson in 2012, is an online screening service creating a more collaborative environment for hiring teams. You and your team can review candidate profiles easily on all platforms and devices. Candidate information is customizable to include video responses, third-party references, written responses, brag books, social data, and more. The service provides many useful features to make your hiring decisions easier: Collaboration. The service makes it easier for you to make joint hiring decisions....
Textbooks and essays might seem fairly innocuous, even in a digital format. But, research from the security software firm has shown that it’s not just illegal movie and software downloads that are riddled with viruses, but educational materials, too. With some textbooks costing hundreds of dollars, it’s perhaps no surprise that students might be tempted to seek free alternatives, but as we’ll explain below the cost could end up being far greater, should your laptop, or even your college network, become infected with malware....
We’ve seen that enterprise users routinely expose their employers’ data and network security by unknowingly installing malicious apps, otherwise known as riskware, onto their own devices. Not to mention whenever you give permissions to a free mobile app your data isn’t private anymore. Marble Security has stood firmly in the face of these threats and done everything in their power to eliminate them. To that end they recently announced that their AppHawk platform will officially integrate with AirWatch by VMware, an enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution....
At the Techstars Startup Week Detroit, powered by Chase for Business, Marcus engaged the crowd by bringing local entrepreneurs on stage, asking about their business ideas, and walking through what makes a business plan appealing to investors. Marcus shared his personal story about being given a chance against all odds. He was born into an orphanage in another country and adopted by his mother at a young age. Growing up, he went through depression and an eating disorder, all with the self-image of the “dorky kid....
Business owners around the world have been scratching their heads when it comes to employee retention over the last few years. The pandemic seriously shuffled priorities around and getting team members to stay put and show up has been harder than ever. Turns out, money and flexibility are the way to go, as Microsoft has announced some hefty pay increases to its compensation package, on top of the already flexible options available to employees....
While ransomware attacks often make headlines, the dangers posed by malware can be equally as damaging and are another reason to ensure you’re using antivirus software. The threat group responsible for the malware is currently unknown, as are their motivations and end goal. A Windows command prompt is exploited, and a malicious code is executed on the given device — after which a command and control server is contacted and more malicious files are downloaded....
According to users, the displays on their aluminium body Surface Laptops are cracking almost of their own accord. What’s more, the models are typically only a few months old and had previously produced a ‘crunching’ noise when opening or closing the laptops. Peculiarly, the issue doesn’t seem to affect alcantara covered Surface Laptop 3 models. Microsoft is apparently “evaluating the situation.” So what’s going on? And should you still buy a Surface Laptop 3?...
