Saturday, 30 November 2019

RCS vulnerabilities can help a hacker take control of your bank account

RCS vulnerabilities can help a hacker take control of your bank account

on 11/30/2019 09:55:00 am 0 Comment
Rich Communication Service, or RCS, is the next generation in wireless messaging. Unlike SMS/Text, which uses a wireless operator's cellular connection, RCS runs through a carrier's data network. This allows messages to be sent over Wi-Fi when possible. It also will lead to an increase in the number of characters allowed per message to 8,000 from the 160 cap that text has. In addition, RCS issues "read receipts" so that users know when their message has been read by the recipient. And when someone is typing a response to an RCS dispatch, a three-dot indicator will let a user know that an incoming ...


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Intel says Qualcomm's illegal licensing practices cost it billions

Intel says Qualcomm's illegal licensing practices cost it billions

on 11/30/2019 06:20:00 am 0 Comment
At the beginning of this year, it appeared as though Apple would be forced to use Intel's newly developed 5G modem chips on the first 5G iPhone models expected to be released next year. Apple preferred to use 5G modem chips from Qualcomm, but the two firms were on the outs; the only times the two companies spoke with each other was in court. Ironically, both were just entering the closing arguments stage of a trial with billions at stake when a settlement was announced. Apple paid the chipmaker an unknown sum later reported to be $4.5 billion and received a six-year license (remember Qualcomm's ...


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Friday, 29 November 2019

After two weeks it is clear: Disney+ is a real threat to Netflix

After two weeks it is clear: Disney+ is a real threat to Netflix

on 11/29/2019 09:23:00 am 0 Comment
If you're an executive with Netflix or Amazon Prime Video or Hulu, no one can blame you for feeling a bit more nervous than usual. There is a mouse in the house that is making these buttoned-down executives jump on their chairs and scream. No, we aren't talking about a real rodent here. Actually, the mouse we have in mind is named Mickey and remains the face of The Walt Disney Company.

A bit more than two weeks ago, , a new streaming video service that is heavy on the nostalgia but also puts well-known characters into new situations. Surprisingly, Disney is undercutting ...


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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Burning Out

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Burning Out

on 11/29/2019 09:05:00 am 0 Comment
Ask HN: Burning Out
13 by burning_out_101 | 5 comments on Hacker News.
Burning out as an early stage start-up employee. I’ve been employed there a few years, worked miracles, but getting recently getting some poor feedback. Confusing situation. Wondering if I should just quit? Is career salvageable? I solved the business’ biggest issue. Start-up was founded to do X, founders couldn’t figure out how to do X, I was asked to do X. Under enormous pressure I single handily figured out how to do X, conducted all the R&D, built the prototype, supervised the engineer and release. Its still a prototype, but solves one of the industries biggest problem. Non-founder team lead is unhappy some minor issues have slipping in the chaotic process of getting this to market. I’m doing several different jobs and do everything. My solution is going to change the market, the idea is worth millions of dollars, likely more. Founders are very please, but getting poor feedback from team lead. Team lead has hindered more than helped, gives conflicting advice, blows hot and cold, has created a toxic environment etc. Admittedly some minor things have slipped through the cracks, but much of this comes from my team lead playing politics, creating silos and conflicts etc. My team lead is grinding me down with their constant nitpicking and I really just want to go and do something else, anything else, work in a bar or something. Considered going to the founders with the issue, but I can’t see how this can be resolved beyond creating a new role or transferring out of my area of expertise. I did a sanity check and have reached out to others. Lots of others have take issue with my team lead as well, so its not just me. I’m pretty burnout, and definitely in need to some time out before moving on. I don’t think I’d come across very well (or as sharp as I usually) in interviews at the moment without a break. Anyone been through anything similar? Anyone have any advice?

DOJ halts investigation after Verizon, AT&T and GSMA agree to change their eSIM practices

DOJ halts investigation after Verizon, AT&T and GSMA agree to change their eSIM practices

on 11/29/2019 07:25:00 am 0 Comment
In April of 2018, the U.S. Justice Department announced that it was . Verizon and AT&T were being probed along with the GSMA. The latter is a trade organization that represents mobile wireless providers. The trio was being accused of developing a new wireless standard that would make it harder for consumers to switch to another carrier. More specifically, they were reportedly working on a method that would lock a mobile device to a particular wireless operator even if it had an eSIM; normally that technology allows consumers to easily switch to another mobile provider.

First, ...


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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are you thankful for?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are you thankful for?

on 11/29/2019 06:55:00 am 0 Comment
Ask HN: What are you thankful for?
10 by japhyr | 4 comments on Hacker News.
I think this gets asked most years, and I always enjoy the threads that come out of it. I am thankful for a family that I enjoy spending the holidays with. I am thankful that I had a safe childhood and got a good education throughout my life. I am also thankful for the HN community. People dump on this site sometimes, but over most of the past decade HN has been an overwhelmingly positive part of my life. Thank you to everyone for what you bring to the community here.

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What should be taught in high school?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What should be taught in high school?

on 11/29/2019 06:25:00 am 0 Comment
Ask HN: What should be taught in high school?
12 by NiloCK | 5 comments on Hacker News.
I'm an educator with a CS / programming background. There's a possibility that I'll be moving into the 'Information and Communications Technology' role next year at my medium sized high school (grades 9-12, ~700 students, diverse student population). My jurisdiction's curriculum in this area is not well developed, and there are no standardized tests to prepare for. I'll have an amount of freedom in deciding course content that's unusual for high school teachers. What would HN have the modern western high school student learn with respect to "Information and Communications Technology"?

Thursday, 28 November 2019

Verizon has big online-exclusive discounts on the iPhone 11 series today only

Verizon has big online-exclusive discounts on the iPhone 11 series today only

on 11/28/2019 02:39:00 pm 0 Comment
Big Red has a couple of sweet deals on most of the iPhones it's selling. For one day only, get $400 off the latest iPhone with a select trade-in and Unlimited. 

You can pick between the Apple iPhone 11, Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple iPhone XS, and the Apple iPhone XS Max. You will get a total of $400 credited to your account over 24 months. 

The eligible devices for trade-in are iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, ...


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Samsung's Galaxy S9, S10, and Note 10 families could all get Android 10 in January

Samsung's Galaxy S9, S10, and Note 10 families could all get Android 10 in January

on 11/28/2019 02:24:00 pm 0 Comment
As , Samsung is generally held to a much higher standard than most of its rivals in terms of things like software support and the overall stability and performance of the company's many popular handsets. But because the Korea-based tech giant sells so many different mobile devices around the globe, rolling out both fast and smooth OS updates across its entire product portfolio can be tricky.

To its credit, the company started laying the groundwork for a comprehensive Android 10 rollout almost unusually early by opening the public beta doors for owners of in select markets way ...


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What's magenta named on the Pantone color chart? You'll know when T-Mobile sues you

What's magenta named on the Pantone color chart? You'll know when T-Mobile sues you

on 11/28/2019 02:14:00 pm 0 Comment

Oh, corporate lawyers, you never-ending source of entertainment, you! Imagine being a relatively obscure insurance company, and one called Lemonade at that. Who could be angry at such a market participant?

Well, T-Mobile, that's who. In fact, its parent company, Deutsche Telecom, which a seriously-worded, legalese-sounding letter to Lemonade, demanding ...


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Save up to 50% with these Black Friday Bose deals

Save up to 50% with these Black Friday Bose deals

on 11/28/2019 01:14:00 pm 0 Comment
Bose has just kicked off its Black Friday sale, so if you've been eyeing any of its products, then now would be a great time to check their website. Before highlighting some of the best deals that are now live on Bose's official website, it's worth mentioning that customers can save up to 50% on various products.

Starting today and until December 3, you can buy Bose's great noise-canceling headphones, the QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II, for a low price, as well as two of the company's Bluetooth speakers. You can find below Bose's Black Friday deals, but if you visit their website ...


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One simple move will save your Samsung phone from losing support for Bixby Voice

One simple move will save your Samsung phone from losing support for Bixby Voice

on 11/28/2019 12:59:00 pm 0 Comment
, those of you with certain Samsung phones still running Android 7 (Nougat) and Android 8 (Oreo) will be losing Bixby voice support on January 1st, 2020. The Bixby virtual assistant debuted in 2017 with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the voice feature allows users to ask Bixby a question or give it a task by saying the hotword to activate it. Users could also press the Bixby button on compatible devices to activate the assistant. 

Besides Bixby Voice, there is Bixby Home which is a scrolling list of information related to topics like the weather, controls for ...


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Black Friday sale offers discounts of up to 50% on TicWatch smartwatches

Black Friday sale offers discounts of up to 50% on TicWatch smartwatches

on 11/28/2019 12:29:00 pm 0 Comment
If you're in the market for a cheap and reliable smartwatch, you're in the right place. Mobvoi has just kicked off its Black Friday sale, so customers are given the chance to save big on all the company's smartwatch catalog.

Mobvoi's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals will be available until December 2. Besides all its TicWatch smartwatch, the TicPods Free earphones are discounted as well. So, without further ado, here is how much you'll be able to save with these deals:

- $134.99 ($179.99) - $134.99 ($179.99) - $149.99 ($199.99) - $187.49 ($249.99) - $79.99 ($129.99)
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