Latest from James Sanders
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Google believes RCS could be Android's secret weapon in war against iMessage
Google is putting its Allo efforts on hold as it ramps on carrier partnerships around an RCS standard it calls 'Chat.'
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A mysterious Chrome OS commit could hint at a Chromebook that dual boots Windows
Discovered in the Chromium gerrit, a branch named firmware-eve-campfire references AltOS and go/vboot-windows.
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iOS trustjacking vulnerability lets hackers steal iPhone data, install spy apps
The flaw takes advantage of Wi-Fi syncing in iTunes, but requires a developer image to work properly.
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Why it's finally time to give up on the name JavaScript
Oracle's recent cease and desist order to an iOS developer for using JavaScript in their app title highlights a host of problems with the language's nomenclature.
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Cybersecurity Tech Accord sets new privacy standards for tech companies
The new paper, signed by 34 tech companies, is akin to a 'digital Geneva Convention' to govern the rules of engagement in technology.
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New Intel tool uses GPU to scan for viruses, saving time and compute resources
Intel also announced Advanced Platform Telemetry, which uses machine learning to improve threat detection.
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Why router-based attacks could be the next big trend in cybersecurity
A joint statement issued by DHS, FBI, and NCSC claim that Russian state-sponsored hackers are leveraging vulnerabilities in routers to harvest data.
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Sony's 4K Xperia XZ2 Premium could become the go-to Android phone for creative pros
The phone can reach ISO 12800 in video recording and ISO 51200 in still photographs, and is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor.
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Gmail's new 'self-destructing' messages could protect private business emails
A new 'confidential mode' for Google's email service also allows users to request the recipient confirm their identity through a PIN sent via text message.
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SnoopSnitch shows Android users what security patches are missing from their phone
Although Android device manufacturers are claiming their devices are completely up to date, researchers found that, for some OEMs, patches are secretly missing.