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Some iPhones, iPads, and Macs are vulnerable to short-range attacks via Bluetooth which could fool them into thinking they are connected to a trusted device. That would then enable an attacker to both send and request data via Bluetooth. The same security vulnerability is found in a wide range of chips from Intel, Qualcomm, and Samsung, meaning that a large number of non-Apple devices are also affected … The vulnerability relies on impersonating a previously-paired device and is thus dubbed Bluetooth Impersonation AttackS (BIAS)....

The Now Frontier: Developing Australia’s Space Industry report [PDF] recommended ways for how Australia could drive growth and investment, encourage commercialisation of research and development, better facilitate collaboration, and grow the country’s future space workforce. “The pace at which space-based technologies and innovation are developing is set to revolutionise the way we live. There are enormous opportunities for individuals, organisations, and communities to take advantage of this growing sector, particularly in rural and regional areas,” Committee chair Pat Conaghan said....

Apple has been accused of doing some kind of backroom deal to prevent a vote on an Arizona App Store bill that was scheduled to happen yesterday. The vote failed to happen, despite being listed as the first item on yesterday’s Arizona State Senate agenda. Had the bill passed, it would have made it legal in the state for developers to bypass the app stores of both Apple and Google …...

PayPal As we’ve already revealed, PayPal has no plans to cut Safari users off from its service. Apple Q2 results Apple stock hits $161.33 per share as analysts issue positive forecasts for the company’s second quarter earnings, with strong Mac sales and better than expected component prices seemingly set to drive company to exceed guidance. iPhone sales are also set to exceed Apple’s stated 10 million FY2008 target, say analysts from Goldman Sachs and Caris & Co....

Research firm Counterpoint is out with a new look at Apple’s continued struggles in India. As noted by Reuters, Counterpoint data shows that iPhone sales in India are set to take a significant hit during India’s holiday season. According to Counterpoint Research’s Neil Shah, channel inventory checks suggest that iPhone sales in India are on track to be in the range of 700,000 to 800,000 units during Q4 2018 (Apple’s fiscal Q1 2018)....

It is unlikely to be a webpage error because the 1.4mbps speed is also quoted in the official press release. While this may still be twice as fast as the previous iPhone, if true, it won’t impress anyone who has used full 3G enabled devices. Motorola Q? 3.6 Mbps!!! Update: For more information, check out Gizmodo’s writeup. According to them AT&T caps all 3G smartphones. If that is true, why do they list the Q at 3....

We brought you some of the hottest accessories launched at CES 2012 yesterday, such as the vertical MacBook Air Dock from Henge and a new lineup of cloud products from D-link. That list also included one audio product, Griffin’s Twenty amp enabling Airplay playback on non-powered speakers, but today we bring you the rest of the most intriguing audio accessories and peripherals launched at the show. Among them: A new audio interface for iPad from Griffin, new iRig accessories from IK Multimedia, and controllers from Line 6 and ION....

Developed by SmarterApps Ltd, AutomateIt is the simplest and most compelling Android automation application which we could find on the market. It allows the user to set various rules for almost any task at hand, while offering a simple-to-use interface and criteria which can be understand by 90% of the population. Rules can be defined in just a few taps and while the service is running, when the desired trigger is met, BAM: the phone reacts instantly....

Barely in theaters, Avengers: Endgame already ranks #5 on the IMDb Top 250 list. Voted on by registered IMDb users, the ever-evolving list has gone through numerous changes over the years and provides a nice mix of classic and contemporary films. In order to qualify, a movie needs to have at least 25,000 ratings on the website and the formula smartly places a higher value on those from more established users....

Writer-director Rian Johnson is keeping tight-lipped about whether Prince William and Prince Harry will appear in cameos in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Being in a Star Wars film is every fan’s dream, even if those fans happen to be stars themselves. Daniel Craig notably suited up as the First Order stormtrooper whom Rey (Daisy Ridley) played Jedi mind tricks on in The Force Awakens; and before he scored Rogue One, composer Michael Giacchino played stormtrooper FN-3181 in the film thanks to his friendship with his frequent collaborator J....

U.S. military apologizes for deleted tweet threatening to attack the Area 51 event. The highly classified U.S. Air Force base has been a consistent point of interest for extraterrestrial buffs and conspiracy theorists around the world for decades. Having initially made headlines in the 1950’s when rumors began to spread that the American government was housing UFO’s and aliens there, the mysterious Area 51 base can be found in the Nevada desert, not far from gambling Mecca, Las Vegas....

New update on 1 July 2020: Finally, more Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 users are receiving replacement units. Earlier, we received information surrounding only one individual who received the replacement device. However, multiple users are taking to social platforms such as Twitter and Asus community forums (reports: 1, 2, 3) to confirm their device has been replaced. Moreover, early reports indicate that Asus will be replacing devices that aren’t under the warranty period too....

Do you lose sleep at night, worrying that someone might break into your house or steal your car? Are you on your computer, looking up the local crime statistics by suburb and the armed robbery statistics in Australia before you leave home? Of course, these are reasonable fears to have, but are they entirely justified? To put your mind at ease, we’ve compiled some crime statistics to help you find out the country’s exact crime rates....

Warning: Major spoilers for Avengers: Endgame! Avengers: Endgame has finally arrived, giving audiences the long-awaited conclusion to what has been dubbed the “Infinity Saga”. The film had the unenviable task of following up Avengers: Infinity War which left audiences everywhere devastated and wondering how our heroes would bounce back. For all those wondering if the team at Marvel would be able to stick this landing, rest assured, Avengers: Endgame delivers the goods, and then some....

Avengers: Endgame’s Empire cover gets an updated version with the heroes’ new costumes. As the release date for the culminating MCU movie nears, Marvel Studios marketing is starting to heat up with the surprise release of the film’s second trailer and ensemble poster. An early look at Empire’s covers for the blockbuster have also been released, including a one that features the founding heroes of the franchise. But one fan took it upon himself to update that image with their latest suits, making it more apt for the Phase 3 capper....

Every society has managed to come up with a sport to entertain and provide an outlet for violence. So it makes total sense that in a world where bending exists, multiple sports involving the abilities have been formed. Pro-Bending is perhaps the most popular sport during the era that The Legend of Korra is set in. In fact, several of the main characters were actively involved, and avid fans of the sport to boot....

Archos recently showed off its latest product—a fancy, ultra thin Bluetooth keyboard cover for the iPad—and, boy, is it slim. Coming in at only 5 mm thick, it is almost as thin as Apple’s Smart Cover and Microsoft’s Touch Cover. The keyboard fits the second-generation iPad and newer, and the sleek design features an adjustable kickstand, aluminum backing, white keys, full QWERTY arrangement with iOS-native keyboard shortcuts, and Bluetooth connectivity....

John Diggle stood at the foreground of Arrow season 7, episode 19, “Spartan.” The episode revealed a never-before explored aspect of Diggle’s background and family life and how he came to choose the codename Spartan when he officially became a superhero who operated in the field on a regular basis, and not just when Oliver Queen needed the assistance of “the black driver.” The action of “Spartan” centered on Team Arrow’s continuing efforts to expose the Ninth Circle and Oliver’s quest to free his half-sister Emiko from the sinister society’s control....

Spotify has been doubling down on its podcast efforts recently, a move that it hopes will increase retention of existing users and draw more users from competitors. The Wall Street Journal now reports that Spotify is in “early talks” to acquire the sports and pop-culture outlet the “Ringer.” The Ringer is an growing company with a roster of podcasts. It was founded in 2016 by former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons. Its podcasting network is said to draw more than 100 million downloads per month, generating over $15 million in revenue in 2018....

August is upgrading its connected home lineup with two new smart locks including a new design and an updated doorbell cam with more features. August is also introducing a clever new technology called DoorSense that delivers several benefits to smart lock features. The latest August Smart Lock is a new entry-level solution that sports an all-new design and a $149 price tag. The taller, oval-shaped smart lock features a traditional thumb turn rather than a rotating knob design of the last two generations....