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The four remote code execution flaws — addressed as part of the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates — affect all in-support versions of Windows and concern the Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) component, enabling attackers to take over a computer and then propagate malware to other computers without any user intervention. “An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the target system,” Microsoft noted in its security bulletin....

Why? Well, Carl Schou — a security researcher based in Denmark — has unearthed a zero day that can scramble the Wi-Fi on iPhones or other iOS devices. Here’s what he posted: — Carl Schou (@vm_call) July 4, 2021 According to Schou, joining this network knocked out his iPhone’s Wi-Fi. He tried resetting network settings and force restarting the device, but nothing worked until he manually edited the iPhone backup....

In an announcement released yesterday, PwC says the addition will be made to its suite of auditing tools called Halo. The auditing firm believes it is now well-positioned to provide audit and assurance services to clients that hold and transact in cryptocurrency. At the moment, the system only works with Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, Bitcoin Diamond, Litecoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and the ERC20 token OAX. There’s no mention of more coins being added in the future....

To study the micro-world and help advance medical knowledge and treatments, these scientists use fluorescent nano-sized particles. Quantum dots are one type of nanoparticle, more commonly known for their use in TV screens. They’re super tiny crystals that can transport electrons. When UV light hits these semiconducting particles, they can emit light of various colors. That fluorescence allows scientists to use them to study hidden or otherwise cryptic parts of cells, organs, and other structures....

One of Quibi’s claims to fame is that its shortform videos can be viewed differently depending on whether your phone is oriented vertically or horizontally. It’s not much of a distinction, in my humble opinion, but it’s something. Eko, on the other hand, claims this technology as its own — the company makes interactive video ads for clients such as Coca-Cola. It says this switching tech was stolen by Quibi employees when they were still working for Snap Inc, which at one point was flirting with a partnership with Eko....

We don’t know that much about the car yet. Any car can look good with a few sexy neon lights and a dark backdrop. More news will come in May, but we have no real way of knowing if the concept car will even make it to market. But it’s important to not simply dismiss the idea out of hand, and here’s why: Not Renault’s first rodeo Firstly, this is not the company’s first foray into hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)....

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation assessed the trio’s AI capabilities by analyzing data across six categories: talent, research, commercial development, hardware, adoption, and data. The think tank found that while the US still holds a substantial overall lead, China is reducing the gap in several important areas — while the EU’s position is slipping: Of the 100 total available points, the US scooped 44.6, followed by China with 32, and the EU with 23....

The feature was spotted by 9to5Mac, who found it in code within an early iOS 14 build. The new API is codenamed “Clips,” which confuses me only slightly because Apple had a video-editing app by that same name a few years ago. One would use Clips (the feature) by scanning a QR code. Doing so would open a card that would allow you to use some of the interactive features of the app in question....

As is so popular these days, the console is expected to look a whole lot like a Nintendo Switch. Android Police reports it was able to observe “non-final” images of the console, which showcased a device with detachable controllers made by a “premium” supplier. The central screen portion, meanwhile, “resembles a thicker, bulkier smartphone.” This extra bulk would give Qualcomm’s chips more thermal headroom to run at high speeds for longer than possible in a compact smartphone form factor....

You might have based your assessment of the images on the visual information alone, or perhaps factored in your evaluation of how reputable the source is, or the number of people who liked and shared the images. My collaborators and I recently studied how people evaluate the credibility of images that accompany online stories and what elements figure into that evaluation. We found that you’re far less likely to fall for fake images if you’re more experienced with the internet, digital photography and online media platforms – if you have what scholars call “digital media literacy....

These common-sense laws of the physical world are universally understood by humans. Even two-month-old infants share this understanding. But scientists are still puzzled by some aspects of how we achieve this fundamental understanding. And we’ve yet to build a computer that can rival the common-sense abilities of a typically developing infant. New research by Luis Piloto and colleagues at Princeton University – which I’m reviewing for an article in Nature Human Behaviour – takes a step towards filling this gap....

But, like millions of other people, I’m now disabled and unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. A few years back I started to really get into racing sims to try and scratch the old driving itch and, shockingly, it actually helped. Games such as Forza Motorsport 7 and Gran Turismo Sport eschew arcade exploits and over-the-top design in favor of immersive photo and audio realism. Don’t get me wrong, games from franchises such as the Burnout and Need For Speed series are fun, but they don’t make me feel like I’m actually driving a car....

Essentially, it wants to do for trendy pour-over coffee what the Mr Coffee machine did for bog-standard drip coffee. The machine comes with a robotic arm that purportedly can mimic the movements of a human barista. The GEESAA robot barista is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, where it’s raised nearly $40,000 out of a modest goal of $25,000. The makers behind the device sent TNW a pre-release model to play with before devices make their way to backers....

It improves on its predecessors in the places it matters most, and starting at $140, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination of features and quality. Perhaps more importantly, it might be the first Kindle Paperwhite really worth upgrading to in years — and I’d argue it’s a better choice than the fancier Oasis too. The screen is bigger The new Kindle Paperwhite is the same size as its predecessor, but now comes with a 6....

The company revealed Clips two years ago. The conceit behind them is that you’d put them in strategic areas around your home or wherever you wanted to make memories. It’d detect ideal lighting or framing, and take photos of its own accord — which, in theory, sounds like something that’d provide some great candid shots or video clips. But surprisingly, having a camera taking pictures of your family of its own accord didn’t exactly endear itself to customers, especially not for the princely sum of $249....

Currently, you can verify you’ve seen a movie if you’ve purchased a ticket through Fandango, but AMC, Regal, and Cinemark have signed up to participate. Other providers are on the way as well. You simply need to match your Rotten Tomatoes account with the account used to buy your ticket. To be clear, you can still review a movie even if you’re not verified. It simply won’t be counted towards the default AudienceScore....

According to the Korean publication Ajunews, Samsung could launch the Galaxy Z Fold 3 as soon as June 2021. The publication also said that the Korean tech giant could introduce its under the screen camera technology to make the phone more appealing. However, if images turn out to be subpar, the firm might shelve the idea for this generation. In addition to this, the Z Fold 3 might also get S-Pen support....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Satoshi Nakamoto used to say: Time to learn some stuff about Bitcoin! Bitcoin price We closed the day, May 24 2020, at a price of $8,790. That’s a notable 4.57 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$421.90. It was the lowest closing price in twelve days....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Nietzsche used to say: Success is just a product of your motivation! Bitcoin price We closed the day, April 13 2020, at a price of $6,845. That’s a minor 1.73 percent decline in 24 hours, or -$120.57. It was the lowest closing price in seven days....

Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Marie Curie used to say: Let’s get this bread! Bitcoin price We closed the day, August 18 2019, at a price of $10,345. That’s a minor 1.10 percent increase in 24 hours, or $112. It was the highest closing price in one day. We’re still 48 percent below Bitcoin’s all-time high of $20,089 (December 17 2017)....