Five smart TVs tested for security, privacy issues

As more and more smart TVs are sold worldwide, consumers should be aware of the risks associated with this technology. Consumer Union, a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to unbiased product testing, has conducted a privacy and security evaluat… Continue reading Five smart TVs tested for security, privacy issues

Samsung is working on producing cryptocurrency mining chips

By Uzair Amir
Samsung cryptocurrency mining chips called application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) will
This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Samsung is working on producing cryptocurrency mining chips
Continue reading Samsung is working on producing cryptocurrency mining chips

Leaked Renders of Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Show Off Incremental Updates

We finally have a good look at the Galaxy S9. Spoiler alert: it’s just an incremental update over last year’s Galaxy S8.
The post Leaked Renders of Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Show Off Incremental Updates appeared first on Thurrott.com.
Continue reading Leaked Renders of Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Show Off Incremental Updates

Critical “Same Origin Policy” Bypass Flaw Found in Samsung Android Browser

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the browser app comes pre-installed on hundreds of millions of Samsung Android devices that could allow an attacker to steal data from browser tabs if the user visits an attacker-controlled site.

Identif… Continue reading Critical “Same Origin Policy” Bypass Flaw Found in Samsung Android Browser

Tech Brief: Immersive technologies 
give military new tools for training

The U.S. Department of Defense spends an estimated $14 billion or more per year on “synthetic” digital training  —  training that uses digital environments to teach and prepare personnel for real-life jobs and experiences. Continual advances in U.S. military systems make it imperative for military personnel to stay up to date with the latest changes in hardware, software and related systems. Yet pulling personnel out of the field for training is costly, time-consuming and often not possible during prolonged engagements. And it’s nearly impossible to keep up with changes for so many systems and procedures. A new CyberScoop Tech Brief, sponsored by Samsung, outlines the benefits of virtual and augmented reality training, which make it possible to deliver training to troops anywhere, anytime, rather than requiring personnel to travel to training centers. With the Pentagon reportedly looking to budget as much as $11 billion for virtual-, augmented- and mixed-reality training […]

The post Tech Brief: Immersive technologies 
give military new tools for training appeared first on Cyberscoop.

Continue reading Tech Brief: Immersive technologies 
give military new tools for training