In 1947, NASA’s predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), flew the Bell X-1 rocket plane at a rate faster than the speed of sound. Now, 75 years since the historic flight, NASA plans to do it again. Also: Artemis launch: NASA sets another date for its moon mission attempt The X-1 rocket’s flight was heard over the Mojave Desert in California when a sonic boom thundered across the high desert....
The Polish security researcher, Dawid Golunski reported that he found two zero-days in the world’s 2nd most popular database management software MySQL, CVE-2016-6662 and CVE-2016-6663 which allows you to remotely execute code, presupposes access to a vulnerable system with the necessary privileges to edit the MySQL configuration file (my.cnf). By default, this privilege is the superuser, if MySQL was installed on the system with the default settings. However, both the critical vulnerabilities which were discovered by the Polish security researcher Dawid Golunski, have been reported to Oracle along with the other database vendors as well....
A presentation that would result in two versions of the Nokia 8 with features such as the expected Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, a dual rear camera and versions of 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. In the same way, prices are already advanced, ranging from $570 to $650 (In Indian currency Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 41,000). However, in the Mobile World Congress, Nokia served us the new Nokia 3, Nokia 5 along with the new and global variant of Nokia 6 and in addition to the new Nokia 3310....
So now the good news is Nokia is preparing to release two new smartphones at the end of this year. According to the sources, Nokia smartphone are to manufacture by HMD Global which is a newly established company based in Finland, an independent worldwide license to create Nokia mobile phones and tablets with the brand for the next ten years. According to the reports from Gizmo china, two smartphones from Nokia appeared in a leak and both the phone shares different sizes....
Since the launch of Nokia 6, The Finnish company, Nokia’s first smartphone with Android, we are all looking forward to the most powerful model in the range, Nokia’s premium smartphone. However, till to the date, the most we have found in the catalogue of the firm is the Nokia 8 Sirocco. The firm’s releases have really focused on mid-range models, the latest being the Nokia 7 Plus. Will Nokia X be the definitive model, the one we associated in the past as Nokia 9?...
A new feature spotted by Android lice, however, may pique your interest. It appears some optical character recognition (OCR) is at work, with Now On Tap identifying words it spots through the camera. I tried it out myself to very mixed results. en pointed at a calendar filled with hwritten notes, Now On Tap found the phrase “Clift,” a mistaken rendering of the word “Cliffs.” Strangely even when I pointed the camera directly at Villa (the name of a hotel in San Francisco) focused in on the text, it came up with nothing....
iOS got the Image translation app from Microsoft on February this year while as it was present on Windows phone since 2010. “With the new image translation feature in the Translator app for Android, you no longer need to type text or say foreign languages phrases out loud when you see them written on signs, menus, flyers…whatever. Instead you can translate pictures instantly from your phone, with the translation appearing in an overlay above the existing text” states Microsoft Blog....
The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus has been on sale since last September 19, but sales are a let down considering the company’s expectations. According to rumors, such a scenario has already led the Cupertino giant to significantly reduce production. That the new iPhone 8 was the least sold in the first weekend (since 2013), and the blame for such a scenario may even be the iPhone X that has created high expectations for users but has not yet hit the market (it will only come on November 3)....
Admit it, while you enjoy the features of the latest devices and gadgets, you still hold a soft spot for that old junk, hence your growing collection of old cellphones, computers and other gadgetry. Tap or click to learn how a bunch of old gadgets makes stunning music. These days, we hear stories of vintage items selling for a small, and sometimes a large, fortune. No reason you should sit back and watch as everyone else enjoys their riches....
ile people download apps by the ton, they spend 80% of their time on just five, Forrester says. Even so, Gartner estimates there are more than 200 companies creating mobile app development platforms, millions of developers are creating mobile apps on them. That means you don’t get much of a shot to impress people keep them coming back, so providing a good user experience is paramount. Ads Are Not For Everyone ile app profits may not let you quit your day job, they can make you a tidy little sum....
Micromax Infinity N12 Review Instead of talking about Processors, RAM, and Megapixels, we are going to talk more about how the experience was in my day to day usage. What others said about the phone, how long the phone lasted and so on. But if you still eager to know, check out the complete specification here. The one we are using is a 3 GB RAM / 32 GB Storage variant....
While LG and Huawei launched their flagship smartphones today, Motorola/Lenovo launched its budget wonder in Barcelona: the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. The handsets are a major upgrade over the Moto G4 in terms of build quality and camera performance. The Moto G4 and G4 Plus were heavily criticised for their plastic build quality when most of the competition had already moved on to releasing phones with metal body....
Motorola today unveiled the Moto Z2 Play, successor to one of the most underrated mid-range smartphones of last year, the Moto Z. The original Moto Z was known for its beefy 3500mAh battery and power efficient Snapdragon 625 chipset that combined to offer a stellar mix of battery life and performance. This year though, Motorola has taken a slightly different approach with the Z2 Play. The handset is now only 5....
One of the most worthwhile Android Wear-based smartwatches on the market right now is still the Moto 360, and now it’s just received a big price drop from the manufacturer. As 2015 began, the Moto 360 has seen quite a few price drops and specials that have seen it become an even harder smartwatch to ignore for those looking to buy one, but Motorola has been one source that’s tried to keep the price at the $249....
Mukashi is an example of a malware that uses what has worked well for attackers in the past, wrapped up as a more narrowly focused variant. This article will detail the Mirai variant known as Mukashi and explore what it is, how it works and how to prevent it. Although Mukashi is fueled by the successes of Mirai, take heart — it can be shut down in its tracks just like its predecessor....
The all new HTC One was just announced a couple of hours ago, but HTC didn’t let out any details about the device’s capability in terms of water-resistance. It was fair to assume that the phone couldn’t withstand water damage, like most devices without an IP rating or certification. That doesn’t seem to be the case, though. A new video by the folks as TechSmartt clearly shows the new HTC One being submerged for over 90 minutes, remaining functional under water and after being taken out....
LG is going to announce a phone called the G2 in New York City on August 7th. It’s been leaked so many times that I’ve lost count. Quick recap: 5.2 inch 1080p screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 2 GB of RAM, and a 13 megapixel camera. What makes this phone “special” is that the volume buttons are on the back of the device. Weird, I know. Anyway, the guys at PhoneArena have scored two more images of the device....
They might do the same for you. There could even be a few that would make an excellent gift for someone you know — especially those who are difficult to buy for. Check out the top 15 products from my reviews this year, with gift ideas for every budget. Belkin 2-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe Earlier this year, I reviewed a MagSafe charging stand from Belkin designed for the iPhone 12 (and now 13) and Apple AirPods....
Google’s latest Nexus handsets — the LG-made Nexus 5X and the Huawei-made Nexus 6P — have made their way to Australia and New Zealand. Compared to their U.S. and European prices, both Nexus handsets have been priced at a significant premium in these countries. In the land of the Kiwis, the 16GB Nexus 5X has been priced at $759, while the 32GB option is priced at $859. The base variant of the Nexus 6P with 32GB storage space has been priced at $1099, with the 64GB and 128GB variant coming in at $1199 and $1349, respectively....
On Feb. 2, Fire Emblem Heroes will launch on both iOS Android with “fight battles customized for touch screens on-the-go gameplay.” According to the description in the ay Store, the game features “numerous Hero characters from the Fire Emblem series a few br-new Heroes created by artist Yusuke Kozaki, known for his work on Fire Emblem Awakening Fire Emblem Fates. Some heroes will fight at your side as allies, while others may st in your way as fierce enemies to be defeated added to your army....
