The fail0verflow members tell TechCrunch that there is a security hole in the Nvidia Tegra X1 boot ROM. Whenever you press the power button of the console, this ROM is triggered and calls the proprietary operating system of Nintendo. However, by exploiting the vulnerability, it is possible to run software not originally developed for the Nintendo Switch. — fail0verflow (@fail0verflow) February 6, 2019 As the boot ROM is stored in the Nvidia processor and can not be changed, the group claims that the failure cannot be corrected by Nintendo with a software update, for example....

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has faced leaks online as the launch date of the device comes closer and closer. With a week left before launch, the iris scanner feature of the device has had the veil of mystery surrounding it lifted. This gives greater clarity to the implementation and the functionality of the latest innovation from Samsung. Beginning with a very short video clip from China showing the way the iris scanner works, various leaks are disclosing more and more information as the South Korean company prepares for the launch of the Galaxy Note 7 a week from today....

Facebook rolled out a feature that lets a user select the color that appears behind their text status. That means users will now see a color background instead of the normally-white background. So, Facebook is rolling out an extraordinary feature which enables users to select the color background in text-only status. TechCrunch first spotted the feature, and it was later made official by Facebook. Right now Facebook is rolling out the feature of colored status background exclusively to Android users, and over the next few weeks, it will be viewable on iOS and the web....

But as we approach the age of these Internet of Things hacks, what if these webcams, which are supposed to make you feel safe and secure, have security holes themselves? What if someone can turn these cameras against you, and in turn, invade your own privacy? That’s precisely what a new report has revealed. One of these flawed cameras may even be in your home right now! This wireless camera lacks proper security Based on CR’s evaluation, the D-Link DCS-2630L camera can transmit unencrypted video feeds over the web....

Make no mistake, both are great options and come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. But, when it comes to putting the two side by side, as far as apps, capabilities and other tech factors go, you’re talking about splitting hairs. This makes the decision that much more difficult. But don’t panic. As always, we’ve got you covered. We’ll compare and contrast both suites and highlight each of their key features — including usability and pricing — to help you decide which best fits your needs....

Android’s notification bar is definitely among the key strength of the OS. The expandable, actionable notifications and the ability to access them from nearly anywhere in the system is a major usability win. However, if there was one thing that I wished Android stole from iOS in the notification category was how the latter displayed notifications right on the lock screen. On Android, to view notifications from the lock screen, one would have to pull down the notification bar from the top....

“Without significant adaptation, social media giant Facebook’s new campus appears most at risk,” according to the report from The Guardian. Facebook’s new campus is more vulnerable to floods which is 430,000 sq ft complex with a nine acre garden rooftop and is located at San Francisco Bay shoreline. The offices can accommodate 2,800 employees. According to senior planner at California’s Bay Conservation and Development Commission, Lindy Lowe, “Facebook is very vulnerable,”....

Virtual reality is very complex since it depends on the mobile phone, the computer, a console, and cables. That is why the tech giant Google has made a decision and wants to invest with the best, of course, with Lenovo, HTC, and Qualcomm, to create a completely independent virtual reality glasses that do not need a smartphone, PC or cables. In Google, I/O 2017, has been given this first by the company of Mountain View where they have shown the novelties of its platform of mobile reality, Daydream....

Google just announced that its Nest and Android devices are officially Matter-enabled, meaning they are now able to connect to other Matter devices, presumably regardless of the brand. The announcement comes weeks after Google and Samsung committed to multi-admin capabilities between SmartThings and Google Home, which is coming in 2023. Also: Matter has arrived: How a Google Nest Hub just controlled an Apple HomeKit smart plug As explained in the 6-minute, all-one-take video from the CSA above, Matter will make it easier for consumers to buy almost any smart item off the shelf and pair it with their favorite smart home system....

After initially debuting Google Assistant with the first generation Pixels in 2016, Google brought its digital assistant to more Marshmallow and higher running smartphones within a few months. Now, Google is further expanding Assistant’s reach by bringing it to smartphones and even Android tablets. Google Assistant will now also be available for Android smartphones running Android 5.0 Lollipop. It would be rolled out to users in the U.S., UK, India, Australia, Canada, Singapore and other countries in the coming weeks....

The proper name was restored to the Google Map service by early Sunday. The tower actually serves as President-Elect Donald Trump’s home in Manhattan. Well, a majority of people thinks that it was a Google employee who changed the name. However, that remains to be confirmed. According to CNN “CNN affiliate WPIX had reported that a second location, the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Columbus Circle had also been renamed Dump International Hotel & Tower earlier Saturday....

Google has started rolling out a major new update for its Play Books app for Android that is optimised for reading nonfiction books. The update brings with a whole lot of Material goodness including a colored status bar, new animations and a redesigned menu. The new design will better allow readers to skim through content via its Skim mode and also comes with a new Table of Contents view....

If you remember, a few days ago security firm Check Point discovered Judy malware that is present in Google Play store. Judy is an adware generator that was present in 41 applications developed by the Korean company Kiniwini. This adware uses infected devices to generate large volumes of fraudulent clicks on ads, converting into revenue for their creators. Malicious programs totals between 4.5 and 18.5 million downloads. Well, Android security flaws that are surfacing now affect the old versions of the OS or needed clever social engineering to get the user to weaken device security....

Husqvarna, the maker of autonomous home lawn mowers that look something like RC tactical assault vehicles from Mad Max times, is releasing an unusual software update to celebrate a lonely robot thousands of miles away. In early August, the Curiosity Mars rover will turn 10 years old. Following the software update, some 100,000 Husqvarna Automowers around the world will be able to sing Happy Birthday to the intrepid explorer. There’s some backstory here (and, of course, a video)....

Both front and back-end web developers play a vital role in creating and maintaining websites. They both write code in various kinds of programming languages for a living, and they both use tools such as frameworks and libraries to expedite their work. However, they use different programming languages and frameworks and each deals with different moving parts that contribute to the finished product. Read on to learn about the differences and similarities between these two career paths, and how a coding bootcamp can kickstart your journey as a front-end, back-end, or full-stack web developer....

For starters, If all you’re doing is building an in-house program, all you need is a local Git instance that you can use by itself on your own server. You can also use Git as a centralized VCS on your own servers or cloud. There’s no need to subscribe to a VCS service when you can build your own. With this model, you can easily run a project with your team and partners scattered throughout the world....

The latest update has revamped the Memories to focus more on videos. These changes include snippets and longer videos, which Memories will automatically select and trim down. Next, photos will get a subtle zoom to make them look more dynamic. Users will now be able to swipe up or down to interact with photos in addition to the traditional tapping right or left to browse images. After today’s Google Photos update, users can combine multiple still images into a ‘Full Cinematic Memory’ that uses dynamic 3D zoom from Cinematic photos and add instrumental music over them....

Bigger sensor, better colors, better stabilization, and the widest, most expansive field of view ever found natively in a Hero camera – all built into a durable, lightweight package. GoPro has released three new cameras in the Hero 11 Black line today: Hero 11 Black: The base model action camera.Hero 11 Black Creator Edition: Adds a battery grip with built-in buttons for one-handed camera control capable of over four hours of 4K recording per charge....

Rooting Galaxy Tab – z4root (1-click root) z4root is a one-click root app from RyanZA, the XDA Developer, which makes rooting Android devices really easy. Download z4root from Android market. [mirror] Enable USB debugging by pressing the Menu button, then tap Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging. Launch z4root and press the “Root” button. The device will restart. Run z4root again to check if the rooting process was successful....

Some are poorly constructed or just aren’t that useful, while others pose a huge risk to your privacy. Tap or click here to see which tech products made Mozilla’s annual “Privacy Not Included” report because some might surprise you. With the new year only days away, we’ve put together a list of the very best and worst tech of 2020. Keep reading to find out what you should stay away from and what’s okay to buy if you’ve got some post-Christmas money to spend....