Project Titan : Apple is scouting locations to test its top-secret self-driving cars

The Guardianobtained the required documents on the basis of Public Records Act request. Definitely a self driven robotic car seems to be an apt answer for the quest. Apple now seems to be following the footsteps of Honda. The documents also mention that Fearon had also inquired about the availability of the testing space. He added: We cant tell you anything other than theyve come in and theyre interested. Chris Zeigler atThe Vergereported the other side of the coin which contradictedThe Guardiansreport....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 115 words · Jeffrey Bowen

SS7 Phone network security flaw lets anyone bug your calls

It also hackers to intercept all voice calls and track locations, the program claims. The investigation that was carried out into mobile security spanned three continents. What it means is that your smartphone is an open book, he told news.com.au. Criminals now have access to these huge security holes to steal your data and listen in to your calls. How does this work? It also allows the movements of a mobile phone user to be tracked on applications such as Google Maps....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 136 words · David Horne

USPTO Invalidates One of Apple’s iPhone Design Patents in Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit

The Apple vs Samsung court battle has had its bits of twists and turns. It had won the round one when the court awarded Apple over $1 billion from the original lawsuit. source: www.techworm.net

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 34 words · David Stevens

Windows 10 Will Not Run Older PC Games That Rely On SafeDisc or SecuROM DRM

Everything that ran in Windows 7 should also run in Windows 10. Thats why there are a couple of games from 2003-2008 with Securom, etc. that simply dont run without a no-CD patch or some such. We can just not support that if its a possible danger for our users. Meanwhile, SafeDisc creator, Rovi Corporation was reached out by PCGamesHardware.de. Microsoft should have migrated the existing software since Windows 8....

August 18, 2015 · 1 min · 115 words · Patrick Ruiz

Android vulnerability allows hackers to install malware through MMS

The vulnerability which is a extension of Stagefright has been found to be critical and has been accordedCVE-2015-3842. How it works Trend says that this vulnerability involvesAudioEffect, a component of themediaserverprogram. It uses an unchecked variable which comes from the client, which is usually an app. PoC App developed by Trend to test the vulnerability Below is a portion of the PoCs Java language source code. In the PoC, when the app is running, the mediaserver component will crash at a random function....

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 172 words · Matthew Smith

Apple’s New Magic Mouse And Wireless Keyboard To Be Launched Soon

The FCC filings point to a new wireless keyboard and an Apple Magic Mouse 2. So, the FCC filings indicate that Apple is already working on it. Further, they will no longer be stuck to Bluetooth 2.0. This means users will no longer have to change batteries ever again. There is no clarity as to when the new Magic Mouse 2 and wireless keyboard will be released. source: www.techworm.net

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 69 words · Krista Moore

Boeing patents transformer drone that can change into a submarine

When there is a requirement for underwater mission, the flying drone would dive into the water. On the other hand it can also be used to deploy the payload of supplies or weapons. source: www.techworm.net

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 35 words · Russell Levy

Browser wars : Microsoft Edge Vs. Google Chrome, which is faster?

online window-based benchmarks were carried out on both a low-end and a high-end machine to ensure a fair comparison. The first benchmark used wasPeacekeeperfrom Futuremark, which concentrates on mathematical and memory usage. In the end, the Google-developedOctanetest was run. Performing as per standards is one aspect. Whereas, Chrome and Firefox still rule the market for more advanced tasks such as web development. source: www.techworm.net

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 64 words · Theresa Montgomery

Google’s Android M is Marshmallow

Google had been hinting at Marshmallow going by the teaser music video it released yesterday. Some marshmallow recipes have eggs in it. source: www.techworm.net

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 24 words · Robert Gutierrez

How to install and use WhatsApp without a SIM card

However, there is one flip side to the app. you’re able to install and use WhatsApp Messenger only on devices that has a mobile SIM. So, what about devices or tablets that do not have a SIM card? you’re free to now use WhatsApp on devices without a SIM card. Well, there is a method to it. Lets see how we can use WhatsApp on a gear without a SIM card....

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 73 words · Madison Jones

India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MoM) sends stunning 3D images of Mars surface

Ophir Chasma is part of the largest canyon system in the solar system known as Valles Marineris. The walls of the chasma contain many layers and the floors contain large deposits of layered materials. it’s possible for you to visit theISRO websiteto check out more photos captured by MOM. source: www.techworm.net

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 51 words · Christine Lee

Scientists demonstrate REMs during sleep indicates that the person is dreaming

Some five years back, in 2010, scientists had investigated people who hadREM sleep behavior disorder. This according to scientists is the reason for the electrical brain activity. Simultaneously they even tracked the eye and muscle movements of each volunteer. During a news release,Dr. We suspect rapid eye movements reflect the instant when the brain encounters a new image in a dream. The details of study and findings have been published inNature Communications....

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 74 words · Christina Brown

Soundcard issues with Windows 10, disable the motherboard soundcard

Step 2:snag the current playback gear in use and by default it should be the speakers. Double-tap on it to open its properties window. Step 2:ExpandSound and audio devices. Step 3:Right-clickon thecurrent sound driverand chooseuninstall. Step 4:Finally, click onScan for hardware changesand the updated driver will be automatically installed. Scroll to the right using the directional arrows on your keyboard to locate the Integrated Peripherals section. Step 4 : Locate the primary audio gadget in the Integrated Peripherals menu....

August 17, 2015 · 1 min · 99 words · Nicholas Garcia