It was just last week that Facebook introduced ephemeral messages in WhatsApp that disappear in seven days. Now the company is going a step further by introducing “Vanish Mode” for Messenger and Instagram, which will automatically delete text messages and media as soon as they are viewed and you leave the chat. If that sounds familiar,…
A hackers-for-hire operation has been discovered using a strain of previously undocumented malware to target South Asian financial institutions and global entertainment companies. Dubbed “CostaRicto” by Blackberry researchers, the campaign appears to be the handiwork of APT mercenaries who possess bespoke malware tooling and complex VPN proxy and SSH tunneling capabilities. “CostaRicto targets are scattered…
The Samsung 6 Series has an okay color gamut, but it’s not considered a wide color gamut needed for HDR content. It has good coverage of the commonly-used DCI P3 color space, but limited coverage of the wider Rec. 2020. The EOTF follows the target PQ curve fairly well, but all scenes are darker than…
If you’re shopping for cheap video doorbells, you’ll find a vast selection. Video doorbells are one of the most popular devices people install in smart homes, especially before the holidays when many people get concerned about deliveries left at their front doors or on porches. We survey major merchants looking for the best video doorbell…
Today, Instagram is announcing new changes to its app that put Reels and its Shop features right in users’ faces. The company announced “big changes” to its app. The Reels and Shop tabs are now going to be featured right at the front and center of the home page, on the navigation bar. The Post…
Industrial IoT outfit MYNXG taps Nokia for ‘mission-critical’ private 5G This site uses cookies to improve and personalize your experience and to display advertisements. This site may also include cookies from third parties. By…
It’s official: Netflix has signed revered filmmaker and director David Fincher in an exclusive four-year deal. The artist, which has directed cult classics like Fight Club, Se7en, The Social Network, Zodiac, and Gone Girl, revealed the news in an interview with French outlet Premiere. There aren’t many details as to what the partnership involves, but the move makes perfect sense…
A hackers-for-hire operation has been discovered using a strain of previously undocumented malware to target South Asian financial institutions and global entertainment companies. Dubbed “CostaRicto” by Blackberry researchers, the campaign appears to be the handiwork of APT mercenaries who possess bespoke malware tooling and complex VPN proxy and SSH tunneling capabilities. “CostaRicto targets are scattered…
Disappointing HDR peak brightness. It isn’t bright enough to make highlights stand out in HDR content, and just like in SDR, the 2% window is dimmer. Samsung’s website has an icon indicating VESA HDR600 certification, although it could just be a mistake, as the brightness doesn’t get anywhere near 600 cd/m². We measured the HDR…
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