Android 12 Beta 3 has just launched, and with it came beta images for Android TV as well. While there are a number of changes introduced in Beta 3, the biggest is the introduction of a native 4K UI and dynamic refresh rate switching. While Android TV supports 4K, this is the first time that the UI itself supports being rendered in 4K. Previously, the UI was rendered in 1080p … [Read more...] about Android 12 for Android TV will finally bring native 4K UI and refresh rate switching
Windows 11 to benefit from Amazon App Store’s support for App Bundles
Windows 11 will be able to install Android apps both via side-loading and also via the Amazon App Store. A recent change by Google to move to App Bundles is expected to reduce the availability of APKs, which will have an impact on the ability to sideload apps, as App Bundles are more fragmented, including only the bits specific to a single device and not necessarily all the … [Read more...] about Windows 11 to benefit from Amazon App Store’s support for App Bundles
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: Competing on core competencies
Mobvoi is one of several smartwatch makers that has remained committed to Google’s Wear OS platform. Its TicWatch series of smartwatches are available at several price points, ensuring there’s a product for everyone in the mix. The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 is an update to the E2, and is Mobvoi’s lower-cost smartwatch that targets fitness-minded folks. The E3 is also the second watch … [Read more...] about Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: Competing on core competencies
Windows 11’s subsystem for Android – What we know so far
During Windows 11's June 2021 event, Microsoft confirmed that Android apps are coming to Windows 11 and users will be able to try mobile apps on the desktop operating system. With Windows 11, Microsoft is bringing Amazon Appstore to its Microsoft Store. Within the redesigned app store, users will be given access to an extensive catalog of Android apps, which will be … [Read more...] about Windows 11’s subsystem for Android – What we know so far
D-Link issues hotfix for hard-coded password router vulnerabilities
D-Link has issued a firmware hotfix to address multiple vulnerabilities in the DIR-3040 AC3000-based wireless internet router. Following successful exploitation, they can let attackers execute arbitrary code on unpatched routers, gain access to sensitive information or crash the routers after triggering a denial of service state. The DIR-3040 security flaws discovered and … [Read more...] about D-Link issues hotfix for hard-coded password router vulnerabilities
Can’t download Windows 10 21H2? Here’s how to get it
Microsoft released the first preview build of Windows 10 21H2 this week, but it is not being offered to everyone at this time. However, for those who want to test the new build, a way has been discovered that allows anyone to upgrade to the new feature update now. On Thursday, Microsoft released the first Windows 10 21H2 preview build. While it is not a very large release, … [Read more...] about Can’t download Windows 10 21H2? Here’s how to get it
Windows 10 21H2 preview released with new security features
Microsoft has officially announced the Windows 10 21H2 feature update (build 19044.1147) and released the first preview to Insiders for testing. While Windows 11 is the hot topic right now, most enterprise users will likely be staying with Windows 10 until the bugs are worked out of the new operating system. Microsoft will continue to release Windows 10 feature updates, … [Read more...] about Windows 10 21H2 preview released with new security features
Microsoft Defender for Identity now detects PrintNightmare attacks
Microsoft has added support for PrintNightmare exploitation detection to Microsoft Defender for Identity to help Security Operations teams detect attackers' attempts to abuse this critical vulnerability. As revealed by Microsoft program manager Daniel Naim, Defender for Identity now identifies Windows Print Spooler service exploitation (including the actively exploited … [Read more...] about Microsoft Defender for Identity now detects PrintNightmare attacks
Google patches 8th Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild this year
Google has released Chrome 91.0.4472.164 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to fix seven security vulnerabilities, one of them a high severity zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild. "Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2021-30563 exists in the wild," the company revealed. The new Chrome release has started rolling out worldwide to the Stable desktop channel … [Read more...] about Google patches 8th Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild this year
Microsoft shares guidance on new Windows Print Spooler vulnerability
Microsoft is sharing mitigation guidance on a new Windows Print Spooler vulnerability tracked as CVE-2021-34481 that was disclosed tonight. Microsoft released an advisory Thursday night for a new CVE-2021-34481 elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler that Dragos security researcher Jacob Baines discovered. Unlike the recently patched … [Read more...] about Microsoft shares guidance on new Windows Print Spooler vulnerability