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Brother printer hack puts thousands of users at risk of remote takeover

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-08-27 17:01:00

TL;DR: Hackers have cracked Brother's method of generating default admin passwords for hundreds of its printers, scanners, and label makers, putting users who haven't changed them at risk. Additionally, researchers found seven other serious vulnerabilities affecting Brother and other brands. Users should visit company websites for security advisories and update their firmware. Security researchers at Rapid7 recently reported eight vulnerabilities affecting over 689 printers, scanners, and label

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Android 16 will alert users to possible Stingray surveillance, fake cell towers

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-08-27 18:37:00

Why it matters: As Android 16's new security features roll out with the next generation of smartphones, users will, for the first time, have a tool to detect invisible digital surveillance. Whether this prompts broader reforms in how such technology is used and regulated remains to be seen. Still, the feature reflects a growing awareness of the need to protect personal privacy in the mobile age. An upcoming Android update will introduce a warning system to help users detect one of the most elus

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Android 16 can warn you that you might be connected to a fake cell tower

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-28 04:04:05

TL;DR Android 16 is adding a new security feature that can warn you when your phone might be connected to a fake or insecure mobile network created by a “stingray” device. This feature alerts you to unencrypted connections or when the network requests your phone’s identifiers, which can help detect when surveillance might be happening. Due to new hardware requirements, this protection will likely only be on new devices launching with Android 16, such as the upcoming Pixel 10. There are many s

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Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-29 04:11:46

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. With the Wear OS 5.1 update that was released last March, Google quietly introduced a new feature called Channel Sounding for the Pixel Watch 3 that could improve the accuracy of pinpointing the location of other devices using its existing Bluetooth hardware. But while Channel Sounding is now supported by the smartwatch, it’s not yet in use becau

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Security Bite: How hackers can take over your Mac using Bluetooth

9to5mac.com Arin Waichulis 2025-08-29 07:58:17

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With Built-In Cables, This 10,000mAh Travel Charger Goes for Peanuts Thanks to Early Prime Day.

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-29 08:55:25

With dozens of power banks to select from on Amazon, it’s easy to feel snowed under with options but not all portable chargers are created equal. There are good reasons to look beyond the ratings and take a look at features that really matter: If you require a power bank that’s skinny, robust, affordable, and packed with innovative features like many outputs and cables integrated so you don’t need to carry spares – this is a model worth buying. Presently, there’s a 10,000mAh portable charger wi

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Android 16 can warn you if a fake cell tower is trying to spy on you

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-29 20:00:05

TL;DR Android 16 is adding a new security feature to warn you when your phone connects to a fake or insecure mobile network known as a “stingray.” This feature alerts you to unencrypted connections or when the network requests your phone’s identifiers, which helps protect against surveillance. Due to new hardware requirements, this protection will likely only be on new devices launching with Android 16, such as the upcoming Pixel 10. There are many simple things you can do to keep your privat

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The Pixel Watch 3 is the first Android device with this precise Bluetooth tracking feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-29 20:30:10

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the first known Android device to support Bluetooth Channel Sounding, enabling precise, centimeter-level distance tracking. This feature is more accurate than traditional Bluetooth signal strength for finding items and serves as a widespread, low-cost alternative to UWB. While the watch supports Channel Sounding after its Wear OS 5.1 update, the feature is not yet in use, likely in preparation for a future Find Hub app relea

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US government wants health trackers for all? What it means for your health, privacy, and wallet

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-31 08:21:02

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants Americans to start adopting health-tracking devices. Kennedy told the House of Representatives this week that the health agency is planning "one of the biggest advertising campaigns" in its history to encourage Americans to use the wearables. Also: 4 health trackers I'd recommend to anyone (and why they make such a big difference) "My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years," Kennedy sa

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What is an Xbox?

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-08-31 12:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft’s “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign in November always felt a little too early. If you ask a friend or family member what an Xbox is, the response is likely going to be “it’s a game console.” Xbox is ingrained in popular culture as a box under your TV that you play games on, but Microsoft’s ads over the past six months have been attempting to redefine the Xbox as a

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Which operating system was targeted by the first ever mobile phone virus?

techspot.com Unknown 2025-09-02 12:35:00

Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. Correct Answer: Symbian Before becoming the iconic star of Super Mario Bros., what was Mario originally named? The first known mobile phone virus was Cabir, also referred to as Caribe. Discovered in June 2004 by Kaspersky Lab, Cabir primarily targeted mobile devices running the Symbian operating system, an OS widely used in Nokia phones during the early 2000s. Although the virus itself was not overtly malicious

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This 10,000mAh Power Bank Costs Only $16, Scores 4.6/5 from 78,000 Amazon Reviews

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-05 08:44:41

Going out without a power bank is a risk many of us can’t afford to take anymore. The fear of your phone dying at the worst possible moment is real. In the past, power banks were bulky, heavy and awkward to carry around but technology has come a long way: Today you can have the best models in your pocket, ready to charge your devices whenever you need to use them. One of the best models available on the market today is the INIU portable charger which is among the world’s thinnest and capable of

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Dealing With Spotty Internet? A Network Switch Might Fix It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-05 15:00:00

Your home internet connection can run just fine without a network switch, so is it essential to have one? I spoke with an expert from Netgear to find out the benefits of using one. Spoiler: It can enhance your connection. If you’re serious about optimizing your internet connection, using a network switch could take it to the next level. However, there are details to consider before investing in a network switch. A network switch is a device you connect to your router. It opens up more Ethernet

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Amazon Offers 50% Off This Portable Power Station, Plus a Free 100W Solar Panel Included

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-05 20:25:14

Portable power stations have surged in popularity in recent years, becoming essential gear for a range of situations—whether you’re facing winter power outages or heading outdoors for summer adventures like camping. In contrast to standard power banks, this device offers enough juice to run small appliances like mini fridges as well as more energy-intensive electronic devices. The Bluetti power station, especially in this deal, takes it a notch higher by offering a 100W solar panel, and makes i

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Google’s answer to Apple’s Handoff is coming with a welcome upgrade for Android (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-06 03:04:55

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on an Android-wide “Handoff” feature for multi-device syncing. This feature will enable access to apps and media across your devices, and even sync notifications between them. Apple has a similar Continuity feature called Handoff, albeit without notification syncing. Last week, we spotted an in-development “App Cast” tool within Google Play Services. Based on the strings, we speculated that Google could allow Android devices to strea

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Apple @ Work Podcast: How Kagi is building a better search for teams

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-09-06 04:00:00

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Gemini for Android Auto may let you manage your smart home from the driver’s seat (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-07 08:39:26

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on giving Gemini the ability to control your smart home from your car. Gemini will be able to manage all Home devices connected to your account. Google Assistant for Android Auto and Automotive is a great hands-free tool for handling a variety of tasks while on the road. One such task you can use the digital assistant for is controlling your smart home from the car. When Gemini eventually replaces Assistant on Android Auto and Automot

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This WiFi 6 Router Covers 6,500 Sq.Ft. and Is Now at Its Lowest Price with 10,000 Five-Star Reviews

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-07 08:10:59

Low WiFi in a large house can be quite frustrating, particularly when your ISP router is not powerful enough to cover all parts of it. Instead of relying on an average box that has a tendency of creating dead spots and lagging connections, it is worth investing in a more powerful system from a trusted brand like TP-Link. One of their best-selling devices, the 3-pack TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 mesh system (deco x55) is currently selling at an all-time low price of $149, down from $199 previously

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US House reportedly bans WhatsApp on government devices

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-07 12:15:57

US congressional staffers have reportedly been told that they're no longer allowed to use WhatsApp on government devices. The House of Representatives' chief administrative officer (CAO) is said to have informed workers on Monday that the app — including the mobile, desktop and web-based versions — is not permitted on House-managed devices. "The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data e

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Canada says Salt Typhoon hacked telecom firm via Cisco flaw

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-07 16:23:44

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI confirm that the Chinese state-sponsored 'Salt Typhoon' hacking group is also targeting Canadian telecommunication firms, breaching a telecom provider in February. During the February 2025 incident, Salt Typhoon exploited the CVE-2023-20198 flaw, a critical Cisco IOS XE vulnerability allowing remote, unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary accounts and gain admin-level privileges. The flaw was first disclosed in October 2023, when it was

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This Magnetic 10000mAh Power Bank Is 88% Off, Amazon Holds a Final Clearance Sale

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-07 16:25:52

Power banks are a great method of keeping your devices charged on the go, but they typically come with the hassle of cables which can be a pain and a drag. The ultimate luxury is to have a power bank that is Magsafe compliant so that you can wirelessly charge your devices without having to use cables. That is exactly what this magnetic portable charger does—and it is currently on sale for a very reasonable price. It also has two built-in cables, a USB-A and a USB-C ports so that you can charge

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iOS 26 to let third-party apps build their own AirDrop alternative

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-08 20:44:48

Apple’s tight grip on local wireless sharing is finally loosening, even if rather reactively. With iOS 26, developers are getting a new API that allows third-party apps to discover and connect nearby devices over Wi-Fi, without needing an internet connection. Here’s how it’ll work. Wi-Fi Aware As observed by iHelpBR, the core of this news boils down to Wi-Fi Aware, which will allow nearby devices to find each other and create a direct peer-to-peer connection over Wi-Fi, even when they’re not o

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Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-10 12:57:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Mobile devices are always a tempting target for cybercriminals. That's true not just for consumers but for companies. According to Google, more than half of organizations have pointed to smartphones as their most exposed endpoint, and data breaches often occur from improper use of these devices. In a blog post released earlier this month, Google describes the latest protections available with its Android Enterprise platform, which rolls out to most Android 16-compatible handset

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Steam adds more accessibility features

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-11 12:16:06

Steam has introduced a new batch of features for improved accessibility in the latest beta of the gaming client. The platform is adding a sliding scale for adjusting UI size, a high contrast mode to make text and buttons more distinct from the background, and a reduce motion setting to disable select animations and page transitions. These three features are available for devices running SteamOS and in Steam's Big Picture Mode, which displays a full-screen user interface for easier legibility. I

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Lifetime Subscription to Ad Blocker AdGuard Is Now Near-Zero in Price, Over 90% Off With Code

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-09-11 20:40:39

If you could wave a magic wand and eliminate all ads from your online browsing — pop-ups, banners, videos, all of them — would you? Of course you would — everybody hates intrusive online ads, and they’re getting more clever and harder to elude or close every day. Thankfully, the only magic wand you need to banish them forever is a lifetime subscription to AdGuard’s Family Plan, and the only magic word you need is FAMPLAN, the code you use at checkout to give you this sweet deal for just $16 at

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NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range for faster, easier tap-to-pay

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-12 06:17:00

Why it matters: If you get anxiety about trying to line your device up with a terminal to make a contactless payment, here's some good news: the NFC Forum has announced that version 15 of the standard is quadrupling the distance of contactless connections, from the current 0.5 cm (0.19 inches) to 2 cm (0.78 inches). Anyone who knows the struggle of trying to line up a device, especially a smartwatch, with a payment terminal will be relieved to know that the range, also known as the operating vo

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Upcoming NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range, making tap-to-pay faster and easier

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-09-12 21:17:00

Why it matters: If you get anxiety about trying to line your device up with a terminal to make a contactless payment, here's some good news: the NFC Forum has announced that version 15 of the standard is quadrupling the distance of contactless connections, from the current 0.5 cm (0.19 inches) to 2 cm (0.78 inches). Anyone who knows the struggle of trying to line up a device, especially a smartwatch, with a payment terminal will be relieved to know that the range, also known as the operating vo

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Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit Drops to Black Friday Low, Amazon Clears Stock for Non-Prime Members

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-13 08:19:46

When it comes to home security devices, certain items aren’t frequently discounted that deeply. The Ring Alarm 14-piece kit is one of the hard-to-find deals, and today it’s priced about as low as Black Friday last year – something we haven’t witnessed since then. What’s making this deal even better is that, unlike with Prime Day, you don’t need a Prime membership in order to take advantage. Anyone can take this deal, and it’s for the 14-piece set only and not smaller sets. Priced at $330, this

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This 10,000mAh 22.5W Fast Charging Power Bank Is 88% Off, Now Almost Free on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-13 12:14:09

In today’s world, having a reliable portable charger is essential. Whether you’re traveling, working remotely or simply out and about, a dead phone or tablet can quickly turn into a major inconvenience. The good news is that fast charging power banks have become the standard… and with the latest deals on Amazon, getting your hands on a high-quality model doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, today there is a deal so phenomenal that Amazon might not be making any money off it: The 10000mAh 22

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NFC is getting a range boost

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-09-14 04:12:11

The next version of the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard aims to make it easier to make payments, pair devices, and unlock doors using your phone or smartwatch. The most notable improvement is a boost to the distance of contactless connections from 0.5cm to 2cm, extending the range by x4. The NFC Release 15 standard update means NFC chips shouldn’t need to be as precisely aligned with terminals to register a connection, which is especially beneficial for users who have to fumble with sma

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Brother printer hack puts thousands of users at risk of remote takeover

Android 16 will alert users to possible Stingray surveillance, fake cell towers

Android 16 can warn you that you might be connected to a fake cell tower

Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3

Security Bite: How hackers can take over your Mac using Bluetooth

With Built-In Cables, This 10,000mAh Travel Charger Goes for Peanuts Thanks to Early Prime Day.

Android 16 can warn you if a fake cell tower is trying to spy on you

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Dealing With Spotty Internet? A Network Switch Might Fix It

Amazon Offers 50% Off This Portable Power Station, Plus a Free 100W Solar Panel Included

Google’s answer to Apple’s Handoff is coming with a welcome upgrade for Android (APK teardown)

Apple @ Work Podcast: How Kagi is building a better search for teams

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This WiFi 6 Router Covers 6,500 Sq.Ft. and Is Now at Its Lowest Price with 10,000 Five-Star Reviews

US House reportedly bans WhatsApp on government devices

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This Magnetic 10000mAh Power Bank Is 88% Off, Amazon Holds a Final Clearance Sale

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Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

Steam adds more accessibility features

Lifetime Subscription to Ad Blocker AdGuard Is Now Near-Zero in Price, Over 90% Off With Code

NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range for faster, easier tap-to-pay

Upcoming NFC Release 15 quadruples contactless range, making tap-to-pay faster and easier

Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit Drops to Black Friday Low, Amazon Clears Stock for Non-Prime Members

This 10,000mAh 22.5W Fast Charging Power Bank Is 88% Off, Now Almost Free on Amazon

NFC is getting a range boost

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