IT&Software
US Customs phone, laptop border searches increased substantially in 2017
The new rules make clear that agents are only allowed to inspect information physically present on a device - and not information stored remotely, such as on the cloud. The searches can reveal everything on a traveler's phone, tablet or computer, from vacation photos to potentially sensitive documents like business records or health information. [Full Article...]
Stock market rebounded: Gains momentum on Day 2 of 2018
The Small-Cap index shot up 0.97 pc. On the other hand, oil & gas index was down 0.39 per cent and PSU 0.24 per cent. Yes Bank was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting 5.03 per cent, followed by Adani Ports at 3.71 per cent. [Full Article...]
Twitter Defends Its Refusal to Suspend Trump's Account
And Dorsey has said in the past that Twitter has bigger considerations in mind when policing the tweets of world leaders. Ultimately, Twitter said Friday, prohibiting world leaders from using its service would be ineffective, because it would "not silence" them but "would certainly hamper necessary discussion around their words and actions". [Full Article...]
Winter is Coming! Tallahassee Sees First Snow in 28 Years
Forecasters also issued a weather statement warning of similar conditions along the coast. The storm could also produce damaging winds and coastal flooding, the weather service said. Cities in the Southeast that rarely see snow turned into winter wonderlands as dozens of auto crashes were reported and airports closed. In Tallahassee , Florida State University announced that classes would remain... [Full Article...]
Intel CEO: Google discovered the chip flaw months ago
But Intel's own CFO was targeting Intel's stock price hitting $60 per share by 2021, and Krzanich offered his own similarly bullish take in February of 2017. Of course, it's possible that Krzanich's sudden bearish attitude toward Intel wasn't related to Meltdown and Spectre . However, the circumstances surrounding the sale may attract the attention of the SEC, particularly given its value, wh... [Full Article...]
New deep freeze warning issued for region by Environment Canada
The reprieve from the deep freeze appears to be a brief one. That's not the end of it either - as Environment Canada says the extreme cold may persist until late Saturday, possibly even Monday. Most areas of southern Quebec are under winter storm warnings, while northern areas are being warned to brace for extreme cold which could reach -47 C in some places. [Full Article...]
Apple iPhone Users Could Face Long Battery Replacement Wait Times
The same goes for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus running on any version earlier than iOS 11.2. Apple later confirmed that it was indeed throttling iPhones . For now, it appears that Apple's efforts to correct its past mistakes might be too little and too late. However, that threshold has no bearing on this promotion, meaning if you've got a qualifying iPhone, you should probably swap out ... [Full Article...]
This New Android Malware Mimics Uber App To Steal Your Log
The malware reinforces this even after the fact by displaying a screen of the legitimate app complete with the user's current location. These apps are generally found in third-party app stores that do not offer the same protection as the Google Play Store-though malware has snuck through the cracks of Google's firewall on several occasions. [Full Article...]