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The search giant said that it plans to stop selling ads based on people’s browsing histories and tracking users across the internet once it begins implementing a new system for targeting ads without the use of so-called “cookies.” Earlier this month, Google had announced that it is planning to phase out support for third-party cookies in the widely used Chrome browser within the next two years. It had also earlier unveiled its plans to release a “privacy sandbox” to replace the use of “cookies....

GoPro Hero 6 Black is an upgraded version of the Hero 5 Black series. The primary features are 4K video shooting options at variable frame speed ranging from 60 frames per second to 240 frames per second in full high definition 1080p. The gadget is powered entirely by a custom-designed GP1 processor, which adds computer vision and machine learning to analyze visual scenes and sensor data and create QuikStories. In addition, GP1 processor also aids in delivering the improved dynamic range and low-light performance....

But not for Przemek Jaroszewski. Jaroszewski, head of Poland’s Computer Emergency Response Team and a frequent flyer with gold status uses a custom Android app that gives a boarding pass-tricking QR code, which allows him access to the first class lounge. So, how did he do it? It all started when he was not able to gain access at Warsaw’s airport due to an error with an automated boarding pass reader....

Apparently, the latest iOS 10 release of Apple Inc. appears to have accidentally reduced the security of the iPhone, thereby allowing unauthorized access to localized backups, according to Forbes. Russian password-retrieval company Elcomsoft first discovered that local back-ups now use a different password security mechanism that avoids certain security checks. Apple has implemented a password verification system for iOS 10 backups to iTunes on Mac and Windows PCs, which makes brute force attacks possible, and are now 2,500 times weaker to password-crackers than previous versions of iOS....

The vulnerabilities have been assigned following numbers : CVE-2015-5367 CVE-2015-5368 SSRT101965 The vulnerability listed under CVE-2015-5367 allows a potential attacker to exploit this flaw to obtain the root permission, access the system by connecting the serial port, and view or modify configuration. The upgrade package of the HP lt4112 LTE/HSPA+ Gobi 4G wireless module contains the hash values of the root account and password. An attacker can obtain the password of the root account through reverse cracking....

“Hi, OurMine are here, we are just testing your security, HBO team please contact us to upgrade the security – ourmine .org -> Contact,” read a message on both social platforms. The group followed it up with posts that read, “let’s make #HBOHacked trending!” Twitter and Facebook pages for both HBO’s company accounts as well as its programs, including Game of Thrones, Veep, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Silicon Valley, Ballers, and more were affected....

How exactly did this revenge porn website operate? Users could effortlessly submit photos of a sensitive nature, which often took place without the consent of their partners, or former partners and all of these details would end up having a list of the subjects’ real name, personal details, and social media accounts. Moore has been fined a total amount of $2,000 which might not seem too steep as a form of punishment, and haters would sincerely be hoping that he was fined much more and kept in prison for a significantly longer period....

“There’s a total of 10 sensors inside of this thing, we’ve kind of over-engineered it in a positive way,” said the 44-year-old founder of LuDela, Jamie Bianchini of Nevada. Some of the sensors are used for safety purposes, he said. The candle can apparently detect when it’s rolling over and extinguish itself by switching on a tiny fan near the wick. The pillar candle is electric, so there’s no gas involved, Bianchini says....

Not only that it could also mean that Hillary’s account could also have been hacked. The Benghazi investigations actually revealed that Clinton used to carry out all her official communications using her personal email. Sidney Blumenthal, who is an adviser to Clinton, had his account hacked by the Romanian hacker “Guccifer” in March 2013. The hacker then published some of the emails containing conversations of Clinton and Blumenthal on RT....

If you have an article or news story you wish to read on the go, but aren’t sure of reliable connectivity while travelling, there is a way to save the file onto your phone to read it offline. Just follow these simple steps. Step 1: First thing you’ll need, is the Google Chrome browser installed on your device. Most devices tend to have it pre-installed, but in case you have a skinned version of android or a custom ROM, you’ll need to download and install it before proceeding....

What happens if your phone is lost, or damaged, or stolen? You will lose all the memories collected on your phone forever. You surely don’t want your memories to get stuck on your phone. So, what can you do? Now, WhatsApp for Android lets you create a private backup of your chat history, voice messages, photos, and videos in Google Drive. And once you do, you can restore everything on a new device with just a couple taps....

The social network is already a hugely popular way of sharing photos and videos. Also, in recent months, it has pushed live video into citizen hands, changing the nature of news, media, and communication. While Facebook is not in the business of making cameras but it has hugely invested in virtual reality. “Over time, this will evolve even higher,” says Facebook camera guru Brian Cabral, a veteran of computer graphics giant nVidia and camera maker Lytro....

For those who want to change how your Facebook looks on your Google Chrome, You can try out this amazing chrome extension called Facebook Flat. Facebook Flat not only gives your Facebook a new flat refreshing look but also removes all type of Facebook ads from your timeline. The Facebook Flat extension also comes with a lot of extra features like who viewed your profile which allows you to see who visited your Facebook profile....

In the early days of the internet webpages only had dull paragraphs of text. Luckily things have completely changed, we now have beautiful images, GIFs, and dynamic videos. All these changes couldn’t be possible without JW Player, a feature-packed HTML5 online video player. It’s quite difficult to download JW player videos that are embedded into web pages. To help out our readers we have curated the three best methods to Download JW Player Videos On PC....

One of the primary reasons why people prefer using Windows 10 over macOS is its gaming environment. Windows 10 offers many nifty software features that enhance the overall gaming experience of users. Additionally, you can even customize and build your own gaming rig based on your budget. Well, one such software feature that was introduced with Windows 10 is Game Mode. As the name of this Mode suggests it enhances the overall gaming experience for Windows 10 users....

Is your laptop overheating? Try these methods to keep it coolWhy Your Laptop Is Overheating?What Are The Signs Of Overheating?Methods To Keep Your Laptop Cool1. Elevation2. Keep it cool3. PC’s Setting Many laptops overheat because the fan on the bottom is blocked, and the hard drive then quickly fails. In laptops, the cooling is normally performed by a fan and some kind of metal conductor like copper or aluminium called a heat sink....

Well, if you are planning to re-install Windows 10 or you are merely looking for your unknown Windows 10 product key to activate your windows 10 license, then this article will help you. Where Can I Find My Windows 10 Product Key? Since the advent of Windows 10 in 2015, Microsoft has been offering free upgrades for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 users to Windows 10. Where Can I Find My Windows 10 Product Key?...

In such a scenario, the importance of additional RAM cannot be overstated. While more storage space gives you more photos, more MP3s, or more video clips, additional RAM helps the processor to work more quickly, thereby helping in the playback (or even creation) of such files. In this article, we provide you tips will help you to increase RAM on your Android device. Method 1: Divide Your SD Card To Increase RAM On Android In order to increase RAM on Android device, given below are the requirements:...

Guide on How to find your Lost iPhone using Find my iPhone1. Checking the requirements2. Find the App3. Activate Find my iPhone4. Hide your iOS device5. Locate itLocating iOS Device using an iCloud account on the WebLocating iOS Device using another iOS device Well, you need not to worry because there is an app called “Find my iPhone” from Apple itself. It’s a great app which not only allows you to Find the iPhone but also lock, or even wipe out the entire iPhone using iCloud or any other iOS device....

Scientists have developed a new method to compare supercomputers to human brains wherein the computer’s performance was compared to a rough estimate of how frequently the neurons of the brain is able to fire off electrical signals. In July this year, Silicon Valley pioneer, Elon Musk, founder of Tesla Motors, SpaceX and his Open Philanthropy Project announced a funding of $7 million among the 37 research teams which would be working on the ‘Killer AI issue’....