Google Paid A Hacker 112 500 For Finding A Bug That Could Hack Your Android

We all know how popular Bug Bounty programs are among all tech companies. Google usually pays up to $200,000 for finding a bug in the Android operating system. Recently, the search giant Google has awarded $112,500 to a security researcher for exposing a critical flaw in Google Pixel smartphones. Guang Gong, a security researcher from Qihoo 360 Technology’s Alpha Team reported a critical remote exploit chain flaw which affects Pixel smartphones via Google’s Android Security Rewards program in August 2017....

May 28, 2022 · 1 min · 208 words · Diane Sandoval

Google Pixel 7 And Pixel 7 Pro Go Official Specs Price

After months of teasing, Google makes the Pixel 7 series official. We now have the complete details of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro and when you’ll be able to buy them. These latest flagships from Google come with new camera features and an all-new Tensor G2 chip. The Pixel 7 starts at $599 for the 128GB variant, while the 256GB model retails at $699. The Pixel 7 Pro costs $899 for the 128GB base model, $999 for the 256GB unit, and $1,099 for the 512GB option (Exclusive to the US market)....

May 28, 2022 · 3 min · 546 words · Patricia Flaming

Google S Absolute Dominance Of Web Traffic In One Simple Chart

I recently came upon a mesmerizing animated bar chart on the wonderful Visual Capitalist site. I enjoy Visual Capitalist because it’s all charts, all the time, and I have a somewhat unhealthy love of charts. In any case, Visual Capitalist’s James Eagle put together an animated bar chart running from 1993 to January 2022 showing the top ten websites, in terms of traffic. Also: Hackers are increasingly targeting Google Chrome He pulled traffic numbers for each of the sites using a variety of sources....

May 28, 2022 · 3 min · 452 words · Kellie Mccord

Google Teaches Ai To Edit Photos As A Professional Check Out The Results

What sets a professional edition apart from an amateur? It is clear that the professional has more study and experience, but subjective factors are often taken into account when evaluating an image. The tech giant Google trained the machine (of course, Artificial Intelligence) to learn these factors: it was presented to a collection of raw, professionally edited photo pairs, and then invited the AI simply to apply the techniques on its own....

May 28, 2022 · 2 min · 292 words · James Provost

How Do You Teach Younger Students Computer Science

To teach math, you start with numbers, then counting, then basic addition and subtraction. So, where do you start when it comes to teaching kindergarten through middle school students the basics of computer science? ZDNet asked, and here’s what three education experts said. Expert: Sometimes failure is part of learning in computer science Kim Wilkens said one of the first messages she shares with teachers who are learning about computer science is that problem-solving through trial and error — and occasional failure — is OK....

May 28, 2022 · 4 min · 850 words · Mattie Velez

How Doze App Stby Finally Fixed Android Battery Life In Marshmallow

This time they were right. Android 6.0 introduced two features called Doze App Stby, but the names are sometimes used interchangeably online, it can be tough to keep the specifics straight. Here’s how Doze App Stby finally fixed Android’s battery life woes. Doze As soon as you upgrade to Marshmallow or get a new device running it, you’ll immediately notice the impact of Doze mode. This feature is active by default, does not allow OEMs to modify the way it works....

May 28, 2022 · 4 min · 809 words · Courtney Wallis

How Much Data Spotify Uses And How To Make It Use Less Mint Mobile

How much data does Spotify use? It takes about 500 KB of data to stream one minute of music and there are 1 million KB in 1 GB. So if you do the math (or if we do), that means you can stream approximately 33 hrs and 20 min of music with 1 GB of data. Now you might be thinking, “I don’t listen to Spotify nearly that much, I should be fine....

May 28, 2022 · 4 min · 726 words · Kristi Mangione

How To Access Hidden Service Menu On Samsung Galaxy S9

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ might not seem that tempting at first but look closely and you will realize that Samsung has upgraded almost every aspect of the device. And like previous flagship Samsung devices, the Galaxy S9 is filled to the brim with the latest sensors and tech available in the market right now. The sheer number of components inside the Galaxy S9 means that there is always a chance that one or two are faulty which might have slipped Samsung’s QA....

May 28, 2022 · 2 min · 348 words · Rebecca Faust

How To Activate Dark Mode On Chrome For Android

So, to activate the dark mode in Chrome for Android, you just need to switch your device theme to dark mode. However, if you don’t want to switch to the dark theme on your Android, you need to activate the dark mode on Chrome manually. Steps to Activate the Dark Mode on Google Chrome Hence, if you are looking for ways to activate the dark mode on Chrome for Android, you are reading the right guide....

May 28, 2022 · 2 min · 274 words · William Smith

How To Add Or Remove Optional Features In Windows 10

Even Windows 10 has a separate section that allows you to enable or disable features that you need. These are called Optional Features and are available through the Windows Features page in the Control Panel. So, in this article, we will discuss what optional features are and how to enable optional features on your system. Let’s check out. What are Windows 10 Optional Features? Windows 10 optional features were basically functionality that you can choose to enable if you wish....

May 28, 2022 · 2 min · 319 words · Charles Heald

Get Over 30 Off This 4K Golf Simulator Until July 14

So many things can get in the way of enjoying a great day of golf; the weather, a busy schedule, and more. But if a full round of golf is out of the question, few things will beat a full 4K home golf simulator that can be used in a variety of practice modes indoors and out. The SwingLogic SLX MicroSim - Home Golf MicroSimulator is great for all ages and skill levels....

May 27, 2022 · 2 min · 339 words · Jerry Franzese

Gmail S Very Useful Undo Send Feature Is Finally Out Of Beta Here S How To Use It

Yes, you can now have a 5-30 seconds window to reliably stop an email from being sent out. If only I knew about this feature when I was in high school. It could have saved me some embarrassment. But then again, a 16-year-old isn’t exactly capable of doing deep self-evaluation in mere 30 seconds. So this is how it works. Instead of being stowed away in the experimental Labs section, the Undo Send feature now lives proudly in the second-half of the General section in Settings....

May 27, 2022 · 1 min · 184 words · Lili Hussey

Google Facebook Amazon Ibm And Microsoft Join Forces On Future Of Ai

Although all companies will collaborate and create a formal communication structure in which to unify criteria and these good practices, but, they also must not forget that all of them continue to compete: it simply depends on the products and services that they offer than ever are governed by that artificial intelligence and its various ramifications. This consortium is open to other companies who want to contribute their resources and expertise in the future, and to be seen if any of the big absences, then here they are Apple, Twitter and Intel, they actually not seem to be interested at the moment which may get resolved in the coming months....

May 27, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Jeffrey Owston

Google Launched Google Tv App For Ios Users

Recently, Google has also launched an app for iPhone users named ‘Switch to Android’ that allows iOS users to switch to Android. At the same time, Apple has a similar app on Play Store. iPhone Users Can Now Control Android TV Via Google TV If you don’t know, it is a replacement app for Google Play Movies & TV with the growth of Android TV to manage all details about your watching and control it on your Android TV....

May 27, 2022 · 2 min · 263 words · Billy Farnan

Google Nexus 6P First Impressions And Camera Samples

Despite supply issues and pre-orders being open for only a few minutes, I managed to get my unit of the 32GB Nexus 6P a couple of days back. I had already spent some time with the handset at a Nexus event held by Google in October in India. Back then, I came away impressed with the overall device, though my limited time with it meant I could not really provide any conclusive thoughts on it....

May 27, 2022 · 3 min · 517 words · Clara Zeinert

Google Wants To Make Online Lessons Better With These Classroom Add Ons

The add-ons are intended to save teachers time and improve the digital classroom experience for students. They address challenges such as managing multiple accounts and passwords, assisting students in navigating external websites and managing the grading process across different platforms. In a blog post, Google explains: “While many classes currently use external EdTech tools, one of the biggest challenges of truly integrating them into lessons remains the busy work of trying to manage content and grading outside of Classroom....

May 27, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · William Weeden

Government Workers Rely On Microsoft That Could Be A Security Problem Google Claims

The company, via the pollster Public Opinion Strategies, asked workers about their thoughts of the US government’s reliance on Office and Microsoft’s productivity software like Word, Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive. Respondents were asked: “Do you believe the federal government’s reliance on products and services from Microsoft makes it more vulnerable or less vulnerable to hacking or a cyberattack?” SEE: Cloud computing is the key to business success. But unlocking its benefits is hard work The 2,600 people surveyed by Google Cloud included 600 workers from the D....

May 27, 2022 · 3 min · 545 words · Kirk Baker

Hackers Attacks 15 Million Telegram Accounts

According to the security experts Collin Anderson and Claudio Guarnieri, earlier this year a cyber attack took place and the data of which have been published only a few days ago, jeopardizes activist, journalists, public figures and politicians involved in the reformist movements and opposition groups in Iran, where the messenger used by more than 20 million citizens. The researchers believe that the main vulnerability was found in Telegram app, which could cause a leak, every time a new user creates their registration in the Telegram, the application sends a code by SMS to confirm your phone number....

May 27, 2022 · 2 min · 283 words · Jackie Sweeney

Here S How You Can Tell If Your Phone Is Listening To You

Some apps can even use your phone’s microphone or camera when you’re not expecting it. And until recently, there was no way to tell when this was happening. Instagram was caught red-handed doing just that, and we only found out because of a new privacy feature baked into Apple iOS 14. Tap or click here to see how Instagram got caught. If you’re paranoid about your phone listening to you, iOS 14 will let you know every time your microphone or camera turns on....

May 27, 2022 · 5 min · 988 words · Ericka Cambron

Holiday Deals Are Already Here The Best Sales On Amazon Right Now

1. Get cozy by the fire this fall with this fire pit that doubles as a barbecue grill. Summer may be over, but you don’t have to give up grilling due to the cold weather. This Pleasant Hearth Martin Extra Deep Wood Burning Fire Pit is the perfect fix for staying warm while having a cookout. You won’t even have to fire up the grill — this fire pit does it all....

May 27, 2022 · 5 min · 902 words · Mary Miller