Dell XPS 14 9440 review: a stunning laptop that gives Windows users a real MacBook competitor

Dell XPS 14 9440 review: a stunning laptop that gives Windows users a real MacBook competitor

Dell XPS 14 9440: Two minute review The Dell XPS 14 is the newest entrant into an already storied line of laptops, and it is arguably the best laptop of this newest crop of XPS devices thanks to its powerful new processor, stunning OLED display, and a design that looks better than just about any … Read more

Google Podcast shuts down on April 2 – and here’s what you can do about it

Google Podcast shuts down on April 2 – and here’s what you can do about it

Tools and requirements ● Google Podcasts account● A smartphone● YouTube Music installed● Or third-party podcast platform installed● Internet connection On April 2, Google Podcasts will officially shut down for good in the United States, forcing its millions users to look for a new platform. This day has been a long time coming as the tech … Read more

Engineers enlist NASA to send yet another time capsule to the moon — 24 sapphire discs will contain ‘the very essence of humanity’ printed over 170 billion pixels but who will read them?

Engineers enlist NASA to send yet another time capsule to the moon — 24 sapphire discs will contain ‘the very essence of humanity’ printed over 170 billion pixels but who will read them?

NASA, in collaboration with a team of international scientists, researchers, designers, and artists led by French engineer Benoit Faiveley, is set to send another time capsule to the moon.  The project, titled “Sanctuary on the Moon”, is part of NASA’s ambitious Artemis CLPS program and enjoys the support of UNESCO and the patronage of French … Read more

Stay alert — this dangerous Android malware is pretending to be a McAfee security tool

Stay alert — this dangerous Android malware is pretending to be a McAfee security tool

A new version of a known Android banking trojan is making rounds on the internet, stealing sensitive data, and possibly even money, from its victims. Cybersecurity researchers from NCC Group’s Fox-IT sounded the alarm of a new, upgraded version of the Vultur banking trojan, first spotted in early 2021 but having received a number of … Read more

Linux servers targeted by dangerous espionage malware as Windows threat makes the jump

Linux servers targeted by dangerous espionage malware as Windows threat makes the jump

A dangerous espionage malware, previously only used against Windows devices, is increasingly being observed on Linux machines, too, experts have warned. Following earlier reports by ESET and Trend Micro, Kaspersky is now warning of the Dinodas Remote Access Trojan (RAT), signaling the rising popularity of the malware.  Kaspersky claims the backdoor is “fully functional, granting … Read more

AT&T resets thousands of user passwords as it confirms breached data was its own after all

AT&T resets thousands of user passwords as it confirms breached data was its own after all

American telecommunications behemoth AT&T has finally confirmed the authenticity of the 2021 data breach that spilled sensitive user information on the dark web, and has initiated a mass reset of user passcodes. Roughly three years ago, privacy blog RestorePrivacy broke the news of a hacker selling sensitive data belonging to more than 70 million AT&T … Read more

People laughed when Google announced Gmail on April 1 2004 — but nobody’s laughing now

People laughed when Google announced Gmail on April 1 2004 — but nobody’s laughing now

Gmail wasn’t the first email service provider, but 20 years on from its launch, it’s certainly one of the most popular ones out there today. If you exclude the Apple email client, which dominates due to the prevalence of iOS, macOS and iPadOS devices, Gmail is number one across the world with a 31.2% share … Read more