Tag: Bluetooth

Huge Bluetooth security flaw affecting all phones exposed! AirDrop most at risk to attacks
30Nov By adminNo Comments
Technology

Huge Bluetooth security flaw affecting all phones exposed! AirDrop most at risk to attacks

[ad_1] Researchers have demonstrated six different attacks that can break the secure connection of devices connected via Bluetooth and hijack data from innocent victims. Scarily, all devices between 2014 and now are vulnerable to this risk. The particular Bluetooth security flaw was found to be present on all devices using Bluetooth 4.2 to 5.4. Additionally, the report has found that the AirDrop feature on iPhones is at particular risk from this attack.According to a report by Bleeping Computer, “Researchers at Eurecom have developed six new attacks collectively named 'BLUFFS' that can break the secrecy of Bluetooth sessions, allowing for device impersonation and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks”. Here, impersonation attacks mean such attacks where a hacker can pretend to be a secure co...
Read More
Top earbuds under Rs. 2000: A brief look at boat Airdopes Atom 8, pTron Bassbuds Duo and more
26Oct By adminNo Comments
Technology

Top earbuds under Rs. 2000: A brief look at boat Airdopes Atom 8, pTron Bassbuds Duo and more

[ad_1] Top earbuds under Rs. 2000: If you are in the market looking for the top earbuds your money can buy, then you are in the right place. Several top earbuds are available at discounted prices. Here's an overview of the products available during the Amazon Great Indian Festival including boat Airdopes Atom 8, boAt Airdopes 141, OnePlus Nord Buds 2r and more.1. boat Airdopes Atom 8 offers a total playtime of up to 50 hours, with each earbud providing up to 10 hours of playtime. The Airdopes Atom 8 features Quad Mics ENx Tech for clear voice calls, 13mm audio drivers, low latency BEAST Mode, ASAP Charge technology, Bluetooth v5.3, and instant connect through IWP technology. These earbuds are available for Rs.999 after a 78% discount from their original price of Rs.4,490. B0B...
Read More
Bluetooth inventors get OK to use Viking king’s name
11Oct By adminNo Comments
Technology

Bluetooth inventors get OK to use Viking king’s name

[ad_1] To the backdrop of the vast Jelling stones, Denmark on Tuesday granted the inventors of Bluetooth technology permission to use the name and symbol of Harald the Bluetooth for the next 1,000 years . "In a spirit of goodwill and cooperation, we hereby authorise you to continue to use the name, Harald Bluetooth, for the next 1,000 years," said a symbolic statement from the Jelling museum, which owns the eponymous runestones that tell the story of the king and his family.King Harald I Blatand -- Harald Bluetooth -- was a key historical figure in 10th-century northern Europe, famous for his adoption of Christianity, turning his back on the cult of Odin and Thor. The man who owes his nickname to a root canal, or according to other sources to his immoderate taste for blackberries and bi...
Read More
RokBlok: This amazing vinyl record player will simply awe you
26Aug By adminNo Comments
Technology

RokBlok: This amazing vinyl record player will simply awe you

[ad_1] NBC's Shark Tank has seen some memorable products over the years. While most of them just turn out to be a fad, some of the products have seen a record number of sales. Ring Video Doorbell is one such example, which initially got rejected on the show in 2013, but has turned out to be one of the most successful products ever, even being acquired by Amazon for about $1 billion in 2018.Episode 910 of Shark Tank was a special one as one of the most innovative products ever seen took to the stage, courtesy of inventor Logan Riley. The product, called Rokblok, was a portable and wireless vinyl record player designed by a one-man team of Pink Donut. The sharks were awed as Riley placed the vinyl record under the small record player and then streamed the sound through a Bluetooth player....
Read More
Microsoft Teams brings new spatial audio feature for immersive meetings on desktops
2Aug By adminNo Comments
Technology

Microsoft Teams brings new spatial audio feature for immersive meetings on desktops

[ad_1] Earlier in April, Microsoft announced that it was testing its new feature called spatial audio for the desktop teams version. Now, Microsoft has availed this feature for all desktop users on Windows and macOS. The idea of this feature was to bring immersive sounds during virtual meetings. During the call, each caller receives a unique position on the screen that corresponds to their location with the spatial audio feature that ensures the voices sound spread out during a call. That means you will hear the sounds like how you would in real life.As per Microsoft, this feature will enable users to have natural conversations with enhanced audio presence. Now, with the feature being available to everyone, users can take advantage of improved audio meetings. About spatial feature and i...
Read More
Apple AirTag hidden in a teddy bear helps catch thief
28Jul By adminNo Comments
Technology

Apple AirTag hidden in a teddy bear helps catch thief

[ad_1] Over the past few months, there have been several arguments around whether or not Bluetooth trackers like Apple AirTag are misused to track individuals. In response, Google and Apple joined forces to submit an industry specification to combat this problem. However, while this technology can be abused, it also has some benefits too, such as assisting people in keeping a check on lost or stolen items. Now, another unorthodox use case of AirTag has surfaced where it was used to track a criminal who committed burglaries.AirTag helps catch burglarAs per a report by WMBF News, staff at the Sneaky Beagle restaurant in South Carolina, US, said the police tracked a burglar who stole their decoy safe thanks to an AirTag that was inside it. Astonishingly the AirTag was stuffed inside a tedd...
Read More
Top 5 ways smartwatches keep you healthy
23Jun By adminNo Comments
Technology

Top 5 ways smartwatches keep you healthy

[ad_1] The rapid advancements in smartwatch technology have revolutionised various aspects of our lives, including messaging, entertainment, and most importantly, health and safety. These compact devices possess significant capabilities, ranging from assisting in achieving fitness goals to providing emergency alerts during a health crisis. Moreover, they can also play a pivotal role in improving your overall health on a daily basis.While it is crucial to acknowledge that smartwatches cannot replace professional medical advice or a comprehensive safety plan, wearable technology has made it easier to monitor certain medical conditions and obtain emergency assistance more promptly. So, here are five ways smartwatches can contribute to your health. 1. Heart Rate MonitoringSmartwatches equip...
Read More
The most important revelations for gamers from Apple WWDC2023
6Jun By adminNo Comments
Technology

The most important revelations for gamers from Apple WWDC2023

[ad_1] When most gamers imagine the best systems to play their games on, PlayStation consoles or PCs immediately come to mind. Almost never, however, do we think, “a MacBook.” Gamers seek out features and capabilities necessary to run current titles, and Apple's MacBook line up, for the most part, has always been considered productivity focused -- catering more to work, creative and academic activity.Apple has been working to change that perception, and the company has made significant progress in recent years, improving performance on its hardware thanks to its investment in powerful Apple Silicon chips. Today at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2023), Apple further solidified its push to capture the attention of gamers, making some significant announcements including inte...
Read More
Google Play Store just banned these 36 dangerous apps! Delete now, check list here
20Apr By adminNo Comments
Technology

Google Play Store just banned these 36 dangerous apps! Delete now, check list here

[ad_1] If you are an Android user, you are being warned about not using 36 apps, which can put your privacy and security at risk. Your bank details and other crucial information could be stolen by these illicit apps. Google Play Store has launched a crackdown and banned 36 of these apps. McAfee has informed about the apps in a blog post saying that,"The infected applications come from various Android application stores. More than 100 million downloads have been tracked through Google Play. After that, ONE store, Korea's leading app store, follows with about 8 million installations."According to the blog post, McAfee's Mobile Research Team discovered a software library named Goldoson, which collects lists of applications installed, and a history of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices information...
Read More