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Just like the name implies, this plan will offer most of what the Basic Plan has, but with ads. With the Basic with Ads plan, users will be able to watch Netflix on one supported device at a time and take advantage of almost all of Netflix’s streaming catalog. Video quality will remain the same as that of the Basic plans, supporting up to 720p/HD. Netflix shares that the ads will be 15 or 30 seconds long at launch, and you can expect an average of four or five minutes of ads per hour....

And so far, SpaceX’s track record has been pretty good. A stellar test launch proved that its reusable rockets can return to earth and land themselves, which speaks to the build quality of the company’s equipment. Tap or click here to see a sneak preview of the Crew Dragon craft in action. The launch was initially scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, but was called off due to inclement weather. It’s been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30, and audiences will have a chance to watch this historical moment from the comfort of home....

One can store data on this watch and it will be read out during the exams. The most ridiculous part is that the watch manufacturer is openly advertising their wares and also explicitly specifying “specifically designed for cheating in exams”, “watch for easier studying”. Moreover, the watches are laced with a small wireless earpiece, which you know is for what. Apparently, these digital watch comes with an “emergency button” in order to quickly revert from text mode to a clock face....

Yesterday I shared some photos of what Android 4.2.2 looks like on the HTC One in Hong Kong. Admittedly those screenshots weren’t the best in the world, and I’m sorry about that. Today, however, I’m happy to report that Android 4.2.2 is being pushed out to One owners in Taiwan. Here’s the changelog that users are shown before being asked to download the 465 MB update: Now I know what you’re thinking, when will this update land in my respective country?...

Vivo, maker of the world’s thinnest smartphone, unveiled two new handsets today: the Vivo X6 and the Vivo X6Plus. With 5.2-inch and 5.7-inch displays, the X6 and X6Plus feature 6.9 mm thick metal bodies, a fingerprint sensor and 4GB of RAM, in addition to other high-end specs. Both phones have an AMOLED display with Full HD resolution; it’s a good thing these aren’t Quad HD screens, as the processor ticking away inside is a not-so-powerful MediaTek MT6752 (with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1....

When you visit any website, a host of data is stored about you in what is known as cookies. These contain details like the browser version, the computer you are using, and the login details. It is possible to delete these cookies, but it can be laborious. The new update, however, has made that a lot easier. Read on for how the latest Chrome update incorporates better privacy controls....

As it did in its previous round of financing last December, CertiK said today it will use the proceeds from the Series B3 round – along with the revenue generated from its KYC, Skynet and Security Leaderboard services – “for the development and operation of more innovative and data-driven security products.” Insight Partners, Tiger Global and Advent International are the lead underwriters of this latest round, along with Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners....

The malicious software WanaCryptor 2.0 which is also known as WCry is now being used to carry out one of the biggest ransomware attacks of its kind. Well, it’s more than a week since this ransomware started causing distress among the internet users. Well, no-one knows who are the mastermind behind this ransomware. However, it looks likes WannaCry Ransomware hackers are most likely from China. Recent research from security firm Flashpoint points a hint towards a Chines connection....

The funding, delivered under the state government’s AU$500 million Digital Capability Fund, will put be towards ensuring the state’s cyber capabilities can facilitate secure data exchanges between agencies, and prevent, detect, and responds to cyber threats. Specifically, this will include beefing up the Office of Digital Government’s cybersecurity unit with additional headcount to make it the state’s “largest dedicated cybersecurity team” and establishing a new dedicated home for the state’s new cyber security operations centre....

Now, a team of researchers at security firm McAfee has detected a new ransomware for Android hidden in Google Play Store apps. The malware has been named “LeakerLocker” and experts have found samples in two fake applications from the official operating system store. One of them is called Wallpapers Blur HD, a tool to change the background in Android, and the other is Booster & Cleaner Pro, an app to clean the memory of the device....

— Mo (@moversi) February 6, 2014 Specifically, this should be Android version 4.4.2, based on earlier tweets from @moversi. In addition, the Sense 5.5 update brings multiple improvements to Blinkfeed in addition to some tweaks to Zoe image galleries.

If you’re looking to buy an Android tablet, there’s only really one to recommend: Google’s Nexus 7. Built by ASUS, the top of the line model, with 32 GB of storage and 4G LTE, costs just $349. Half the storage and drop the SIM card slot and you’re looking at $229 for a pure Google Android experience. When I was visiting the US last month, I was shocked by the number of Nexus 7 ads I saw on the streets....

Heavy and a handful, but with them premium looks The Vivo Nex S is a premium segment device and the company has definitely worked hard to make sure it looks like one. The smartphone looks gorgeous right out of the box. It comes with a 6.59 inch FHD+ super AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2316 x 1080 pixels, surrounded by those extremely thin bezels. Below the tall screen, there is a bit of a chin, representing the bezel side, but the other three sides are pretty clean....

Samsung is the undisputed forerunner in the foldable smartphone segment. It was one of the first to bring a foldable smartphone to the market and has been in the lead ever since. Several Chinese OEMs followed in Samsung’s footsteps with varying degrees of success. Now, Vivo wants to hop on the bandwagon since it has teased a new foldable smartphone. In a post on Weibo, Vivo shared teaser images of a conventional foldable smartphone with a hinge....

In this article, let’s take a look at all the things we know about the V11 and V11 Pro. 1. In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Let’s start with the obvious. Vivo has been a pioneer when it comes to under-the-display fingerprint scanners and has improved the technology over time. The V11 Pro will carry the 4th generation In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology enabling a seamless FullView display from top to bottom. More on the display later in the article....

DeJoy took over the role of Postmaster General in mid-July but has been the subject of headlines ever since — everything from organizational shake-ups to changes that would delay mail delivery. All this came at a time when more Americans than ever are expected to vote by mail. But while the majority of these changes have been a source of controversy for people across political aisles, a newly launched website Election Mail from the USPS may help clear up some of the confusion....

Post a job opening to one and sure, you might get a stack of resumes — but there’s a good chance you’ll spend way more time sorting through unqualified candidates than interviewing your next great team member. That’s why we use LinkedIn. LinkedIn Jobs matches your open role with qualified candidates and puts your post in front of members every day so you can hire the right person, fast. If you’re thinking, “Yeah, but I’ll have to pay a lot,” think again....

While less common than email phishing attacks, the scam poses a real threat. In this article, we’ll explore the concept and learn how to prevent vishing. The different techniques of vishing Vishing can be attempted in various ways. For example, fraudsters can have a real person on the other end of the call who is trying to scam you, or they may automate the scam with assistance from a robot....

The biggest news comes from , which is adding some fixes new functionality to the G3. have reason to hope llipop will be coming to these devices soon, as it will be out in the wild Nov. 3 when the Nexus 9 starts hitting doorsteps. Each week we gather up all the major software updates for the biggest devices; phones tablets on U.S. carriers ( unlocked phones, of course), wearables, round them all up so you don’t miss a thing....

All of these data are like a carrot to a donkey in terms of attracting cybercriminals. And it is the desire for these data that has been the driver for the development of the W-2 scam. W-2 scams are a form of identity theft that involves socially-engineered phishing techniques. Because of the intrinsic link with taxes, the scams usually happen around tax season; as such, W-2 scams have now become kind of annual ritual in the U....