Dec 30, 2022Ravie LakshmananBug Bounty / Privacy A security researcher was awarded a bug bounty of $107,500 for identifying security issues in Google Home smart speakers that could be exploited to install backdoors and turn them into wiretapping devices. The flaws “allowed an attacker within wireless proximity to install a ‘backdoor’ account on the device,…
Dark Sky, a popular weather app for the iPhone, is coming to an end. December 31 is the last day the app will provide its service. If you’re a Dark Sky devotee, however, the spirit (a.k.a the literal tech behind the app) lives on in Apple’s Weather app. Apple bought Dark Sky over two years…
When you tune into watch the NHL Winter Classic live streams, the Penguins vs Bruins game will give us two teams looking for momentum. And only one won its last appearance in the year-opener. Either way, this annual outdoor game that turns back time looks to be a high-scoring affair, at least for the home…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being an entrepreneur is being committed to learning new skills to help your company thrive into the future. The worlds of business and technology are constantly changing and you owe it to yourself to learn the skills you need to stay on the cutting edge. While the…
Shared electric scooters came onto the scene five years ago with a promising vision of getting people out of cars and onto greener modes of transportation. Yet despite billions in VC money and plenty of hype, the future that micromobility companies promised still hasn’t quite arrived. In cities like Paris, most people aren’t replacing car…
Dec 30, 2022Ravie LakshmananBug Bounty / Privacy A security researcher was awarded a bug bounty of $107,500 for identifying security issues in Google Home smart speakers that could be exploited to install backdoors and turn them into wiretapping devices. The flaws “allowed an attacker within wireless proximity to install a ‘backdoor’ account on the device,…
Making resolutions this new year? Maybe don’t — you’re already perfect as you are. Which is why we’ve created our Same You, New City sale. It provides an opportunity to save big on things that can help foster personal growth without making sweeping changes to who you are. If you’ve hesitated to travel in the…
Working out how to turn on the keyboard light on a Mac certainly comes in handy. Even if you’re perfectly familiar with the positioning of the keys, you’ll still find that you need to look down at the keyboard every now and then, and being unable to see if you’re in low light or in…
Financial planning may be necessary but it’s also notorious for being a decidedly unpleasant experience. For many people, dealing with intimidating life events such as children in college or reaching retirement age, can trigger much emotional or mental stress. Still others may feel overwhelmed as they explore various possible scenarios, challenges, and solutions. Due –…
