Ex-Tesla employee uploaded Autopilot source code on his iCloud account

He also denied that he is using the files to develop autonomous-driving technology at Xiaopeng Motors. Currently, he is working as Head of Perception at the Chinese car startup. source: www.techworm.net

July 13, 2019 · 1 min · 31 words · Phillip Garcia

ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ Rocket Gears Up For Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission

The Chandrayaan-2 mission will carry three primary payloads the Orbiter, the lander-Vikram, and moon rover-Pragyaan. It will then perform a series of complex maneuvers including rough braking and fine braking. The mission will be fully accomplished with the Pragyan rover carrying out scientific experiments while traversing Moons surface. source: www.techworm.net

July 13, 2019 · 1 min · 50 words · Justin Baker

New Zip Bomb Compresses 4.5PB of Data Into 46MB File

This means that Zip bombs could only reach their true compression potential recursively. Interestingly, Fifield found a way to get around this limitation. This article shows how to construct a non-recursive zip bomb whose compression ratio surpasses the DEFLATE limit of 1032. While bulk_deflate outdoes these solutions, he notes that it isnt as effective in general use-cases. With ZIP64, it is possible to develop a zip bomb of effectively infinite length....

July 13, 2019 · 1 min · 73 words · Linda White

Google assistant recordings are being listened by workers, confirms Google

In these recordings, we could hear addresses and other sensitive information. source: www.techworm.net

July 12, 2019 · 1 min · 13 words · Julie Hoffman

YouTube Reportedly ‘Blocks’ Popular MP3 Stream-Ripping Sites

Many stream-ripper websites have confirmed that YouTube is actively blocking ripping requests. Another stream-ripper siteMp3-youtube.download, is too facing the same problem. The website can no longer convert YouTube clips and convert only Vimeo. If anyone tries to convert a YouTube clip, the site reads, Oops! An error has occurred. c’mon try converting again. Apparently, none of the stream-ripping site operators were forewarned by YouTube. Further, YouTubes blocking efforts havent apparently affected all stream-rippers....

July 12, 2019 · 1 min · 105 words · Nicole Gamble

Android apps are collecting user data even after being denied permission

Modern smartphone platforms implement permission-based models to protect access to sensitive data and system resources. Both pose threats to user privacy. The number of potential users impacted by these findings is in the hundreds of millions. Also Read-Best Free Antivirus For Android Smartphones Read More source: www.techworm.net

July 11, 2019 · 1 min · 47 words · Deanna Miller

Nintendo announces ‘Switch Lite’ handheld video game for $199

Now consumers can choose the system that best suits how they like to play their favorite Nintendo Switch games. Unlike the original Switch that weighs 0.88 lbs/398g, the Switch Lite weighs approximately 0.61 lbs/275g. It has built-in, not removable, controllers and does not feature IR motion sensors and rumble. As far as game compatibility, the Switch Lite will work with any Nintendo Switch that supports handheld mode. It will be available in a variety of colors, such as grey, turquoise, and yellow....

July 11, 2019 · 1 min · 102 words · Tony Gordon

Kali Linux Is Now Available For Raspberry Pi 4

On the connectivity front, it supports dual-band 802.11ac wireless networking and Bluetooth 5.0. It is also completely compatible with previous Raspberry Pi products. you might download Kali Linux for the Raspberry Pi 4 on theKali ARM download page. The installation process of Kali Linux ARM architecture on Pi4 is similar to that of Pi2. Those who do not know how to set it up, can follow theinstructions hereto get started....

July 10, 2019 · 1 min · 72 words · Ross Murray

Microsoft is injecting ads to install its other apps in Android

Similarly, ads have been injected into the open with menu on Android. However, the behavior is seen only in some applications on the certain operating system. source: www.techworm.net

July 10, 2019 · 1 min · 28 words · Rebecca Bell

Pakistani politician mistakes GTA V plane footage for real life, praises pilot

Narrow escape of an aircraft which could have ended in a great disaster. The tweet has since been deleted but not before netizens online had a field day. Here are some reactions: Lol… Presence of mind or absence of mind? (@just_to_offend)July 6, 2019 Hello, this is a simulation video. Such things aren’t possible in real life situations. If so the KLM & Panam crash would have been avoided. You should learn about lift....

July 10, 2019 · 1 min · 88 words · Michael Oconnell

Vaio Announced SX12 Laptop With A Plethora Of Ports

Vaio is one of the oldest laptop manufacturers that offered great computing products. Well, after a long time this Japnese company has produced a new laptop named as Vaio SX12. So heres everything you oughta know about Vaios new SX12 laptop. This compact laptop weighs around 897 grams which makes it profoundly portable. Vaio SX12 sports a brushed aluminum construction which makes it look sturdy and it can easily withstand rough usage....

July 10, 2019 · 1 min · 207 words · Natalie Edwards

Nearly 50 Million PCs at risk due to another Windows 10 update bug

However, RASMAN may not crash if you configure a VPN connection and use it in manual mode. This does not affect manual only VPN profiles or connections, Microsoft added. snag the update you want to remove, then select Uninstall. So, it is advisable to wait until Microsoft fixes the issue. source: www.techworm.net

July 9, 2019 · 1 min · 52 words · Francis Espinoza

Worldwide Torrents Is Down For Everyone From A Week

The problem began in mid-June when WWT went offline for the first time. However, it returned temporarily roughly after two weeks. But the downtime has continued for over the past week. TorrentFreak who contacted the operator of the site to know the status hasnt yet received a reply. In the meantime, Nemesis43 has started transferring all of its uploads to ETTV as a temporary solution. However, given the downtime, the uploader believes that this could probably become a permanent answer....

July 9, 2019 · 1 min · 93 words · James Payne