Linux based Boss to replace Microsoft’s Windows as OS for Indian Government

It answers governments need have a fully secure web link. Fresh codes unique to the system have been written for the OS. According to the Snowden reports, India was the most closely inspected nation by the US intelligence agencies. For a past few years, the government has been planning to have its own operating system. source: www.techworm.net

September 14, 2015 · 1 min · 57 words · Kathryn Caldwell MD

Lost GoPro camera found after 2 years with amazing Earth photos from space

As the phone plunged to the ground it lost its signal. All the original images and the camera was in it. The experiment was an exciting success at least in terms of snapping pictures of the earth is concerned. source: www.techworm.net

September 14, 2015 · 1 min · 41 words · Jason Blevins

The First Ever Human Head Transplant To Be Performed In December 2017

There were many of them who believed that the operation would probably never happen until the team was announced. The computer scientist suffers from a rare motor neuron disease known as Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease. Currently, there is no treatment for this disease. The spinal cord of the donor body will then be fused with the spinal cord of the recipients head. Chemicals called polyethylene glycol or chitosan can be used to encourage SCF, according to Dr....

September 14, 2015 · 1 min · 130 words · Rebecca Collins

Tor becomes extra secure as .onion becomes Special-Use Domain Name

Earlier .onion could be technically opened on the regular web due to itspsdeuo-TLDstatus. The special-use status also opens the possibility of site-specific encryption and the use of security certificates. Tor has faced competition from other secure browsing systems such as HORNET. But now it is set to benefit from key changes that will improve security and have further implications. They MUST generate NXDOMAIN for all such queries. source: www.techworm.net

September 14, 2015 · 1 min · 69 words · Morgan Olson

Wi-Fi completes 25 years, to get 802.11ax standard in 2019

Since then Wi-Fi has become the norm for data connectivity and surfing at higher speeds. The latest standard of WiFi is 802.11ac which provides even more bandwidth and reliability than 802.11n. There is still further innovation yet to come in 802.11 with the upcoming 802.11ax standard. The higher bandwidth will be achieved by way of innovations in multi-user techniques. 802.11ax introduces the reverse of that where the access point co-ordinates transmissions from multiple stations simultaneously....

September 14, 2015 · 1 min · 118 words · Emma Silva

WiFi Routers will charge your gadgets Over The Air, Research Promises

The system comprises just two components; an access point (a router), and custom-built sensors. Those are two important distinctions. AsPopular Sciencenotes,Energousalready sells a equipment that transmits power through the air through RF signals. It requires entirely new, dedicated hardware, though, and loses the Wi-Fi aspect. The UW research, meanwhile, can coexist with traditional WiFi routers, pushing both data and energy simultaneously. Or, more accurately, efficiently harnessing the energy that your router already puts out....

September 14, 2015 · 1 min · 213 words · Kevin Madden

Xerox PARC’s new computer chip will self destruct on command in 10 seconds

For high-security applications, this could be the potential revolutionary tool. Also, it could be utilized for storing of data such as encryption keys needed to access sensitive data. It was demonstrated at DARPAs event in St. Louis on Thursday. We really wanted to come up with a system that was very rapid and compatible with commercial electronics. We take the glass and we ion-exchange temper it to build in stress, said Whiting....

September 14, 2015 · 1 min · 110 words · Isabel Chavez

Apple may face fines as it is refusing backdoor access to data

Apple may get in deep trouble as it has refused the government to give backdoor access to its database. This week,The New York Times reportedthat the Justice Dept. Speaking to The Times, officials from the Justice Dept. and the FBI advocate taking Apple to court, though their motives are unclear. Security researcher Nicholas Weaver last monthoutlined on legal blog Lawfarehow Apples sin-of-omission allows the feds to wiretap iMessage conversations. The messaging system contains a flaw in how iPhone users verify each other, said Weaver....

September 13, 2015 · 1 min · 194 words · Richard Clark

Hackers can remotely exploit bug in HP PCs, Laptops and Tablets

An attacker can obtain the password of the root account through reverse cracking. As a result, services may become unavailable. This module implements upgrade check using CRC16, which is insecure. Much study is done for reversely cracking this algorithm. source: www.techworm.net

September 13, 2015 · 1 min · 41 words · Gina Cox

Mozilla Quietly Starts Deploying Built in Advertising in Firefox

Users hated the idea and Mozilla put the plan on hold after their criticism. Then, this summer, Mozilla quietly launched Suggested Tiles feature, the organizations latest commercial ad product. At the moment, Mozilla claims its not getting paid for them. That said, Firefoxdoessend your web app Mozilla interaction history with the Tiles feature, back to servers. Once there, your raw data is stored in the systems storage and analysis engine, Disco....

September 13, 2015 · 1 min · 141 words · Jay Thornton

Scientists worried humans ‘may accidentally send aliens a computer virus’

However, they are unsure on what is that they need to send. But it turns out there are some security problems. Languages can hide a lot of information. Were worried about malware being sent to aliens. I am kind of split on whether it is a good idea. I see some problems. I favour it a little bit more. But I can see it going either way. Some people think were already spamming the universe with reality soaps....

September 13, 2015 · 1 min · 156 words · Jonathan Pace

Sony warns its users not to take waterproof Xperias underwater

Many of the recent waterproof Xperia smartphones and tablets come with the IP68-certification. However, Sony is now warning its customers not to get Xperia smartphones too wet. The question is why Sony backtracking now? The company has been hesitant to repair devices with liquid damage. If Sony promises that your equipment will withstand water and then it doesnt, youve been mis-sold that equipment. Currently, no matter the kind of water, Sony does not allow full submersion underwater....

September 13, 2015 · 1 min · 115 words · John Matthews

Top 6 ways to transfer files from PC to Android and vice versa without using USB cable

In this fast pace life synchronizing the smart gadgets is of utmost importance. There could be a situation when it might not be possible to transfer the essential data through USB cable. How can one move their data wirelessly from different platforms? if you too are searching for the solution then this article is the right one for you. Then, Bluetooth was a boon and a perfect answer to transfer data to any smartphone....

September 13, 2015 · 1 min · 141 words · Lisa Miles