- Halo series spinoff Spartan Assault to end Windows exclusivity for Xbox One and Xbox 360
Once again proving the Halo adage “Spartans Never Die,” the twin-stick top-down shooter Halo: Spartan Assault lives on with ports to Xbox One and Xbox 360. Both will arrive “this December,” having first launched on Window 8 and Window Phone devices earlier this year.
Halo: Spartan Assault was the …
- Virgin Media's SmartCall app lets you make WiFi calls with landline minutes
Those of you with long memories will recall that Virgin Media announced a WiFi calling platform way back in November 2012. Nearly a year later, and the company is finally offering the system to Android and iOS users. Virgin Media SmartCall is an app that lets you make calls while roaming and charge … - Vulnerability lets attackers hijack iOS apps' web requests over WiFi (video)
Be careful which WiFi hotspots you use — Skycure has just revealed a web-based exploit that lets attackers hijack a iOS device on the same network through its mobile apps. The technique intercepts some apps’ attempts to cache a web status message, redirecting the request to a hostile server; after … - Peripheral Vision 009: Jesse Thorn on using the internet to create something meaningful
“The fact that I’m an independent media businessman is because no one was interested in co-opting me,” Jesse Thorn laughs. It’s plenty easy to make light of with a decade’s distance and a sunny office overlooking MacArthur Park and the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles. Maximum Fun’s Westlake …
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) gets price cut
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has received a price cut in the US, where retailer Amazon currently has the tablet listed for $149.99. That's a discount of $50 and $80 on black and silver variants, respectively. The device, in case you aren't aware, is powered by Snapdragon 425 SoC and sports an 8.0 inch, 800 x 1280 pixel display. It features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter. Battery capacity is 5,000mAh. It's reportedly a limited time promo that's available only today. So those planning to avail it may have to act fast. Source
Facebook and Google already in violation of GDPR, alleges complaint
Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came to life yesterday, and a couple of US tech giants are already being accused of breaking the law. Non-profit noyb.eu has filed a complaint against Google, Facebook, as well as WhatsApp and Instragram, accusing them of engaging in "forced consent", which is basically a 'take it or leave it' approach where-in users are barred from using a service completely if they do not agree to the terms set by the company. Here's an excerpt from the complaint: Facebook has even blocked accounts of users who have not given consent. In the end...
US reaches agreement to lift ZTE ban with conditions
A new report from Reuters says that ZTE and the US government have reached a deal to get ZTE back in business in the US, according to a senior congressional aide. The proposal goes against Congress, the majority of which believes that the Trump administration should not give into the pressure of easing up on ZTE since the company broke sanctions against North Korea and Iran. The ban would bar ZTE from conducting business with American companies and would ban all sales within the US for seven years. Trump has negotiated a $1.3 billion fine with the Chinese President over a phone call, as...
Samsung Galaxy Note9 benchmarked with Exynos 9810
First spotted by Mobielkopen, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 has been benchmarked on the popular benchmark app: Geekbench. Although the Note9 has already been benchmarked in the past, it was running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU. This new benchmark is running Samsung's in-house Exynos 9810 CPU paired with 6GB of RAM. The general consensus between the Qualcomm and Exynos variants of modern Galaxy devices is that the Exynos device usually has slightly better real-life performance. This was especially true with the Galaxy S7 edge, whose Exynos model was not plagued with lag throughout the...
Deal: Save $300 on a Galaxy S9, S9+, or Note8 for AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint
If you want to purchase one of Samsung's latest flagships, Best Buy has a very good deal for you right now. The Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note8 are all $300 off compared to their normal pricing. The caveats are as follows. First, the unlocked models aren't part of the promotion. Second, you'll have to pick an installment plan with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint and not pay for the handset in full when you buy it. Oh, and the price reduction will be applied as a deduction from your monthly installments. Samsung Galaxy S9+ If that's OK with you, then you can get the Galaxy S9 for $489.99 (on...
