Olympus said in a brief statement Sunday that it is “currently investigating a potential cybersecurity incident” affecting its European, Middle East and Africa computer network. “Upon detection of suspicious activity, we immediately mobilized a specialized response team including forensics experts, and we are currently working with the highest priority to resolve this issue. As part…
For the past few years, Google has been working on a “Better Together” initiative to make the experience of owning an Android phone and Chromebook more seamless. Integrations today include a prominent Phone Hub, Instant Tethering, and Smart (Un)Lock. As we reported in February, the latest feature in this family is codenamed “Eche,” and we…
RoboKiller tries to block robocalls automatically. Most of the others on the list had a manual item, but this one didn’t. It’s also just a robocall blocker app without a ton of extra features. The filter here is actually very aggressive. It blocked almost all of the spam I received, but that didn’t stop there…
Apple’s California Streaming event is official, set for 10 a.m. PT on Tuesday, September 14. The event will kick off (virtually) from Apple Park and you’ll be able to watch the livestream on Apple TV devices and just about anywhere else via YouTube. This event is certain to see the launch of the iPhone 13,…
Rugged phones typically have a more durable and trustworthy design. However, the Samsung XCover Pro brings a different approach to the rugged market. The square design and muted colors mean that the phone is slimmer. But is it durable enough to hold up against the competition? Find out in Android Authority Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro…
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the entire universe from the comfort of your computer, now’s your chance. An international team has created the largest and most realistic virtual universe to date called Uchuu (which means “outer space” in Japanese), simulating 2.1 trillion particles in a computational cube which is a mind-bending 9.63 billion light-years…
We live during a time of live, real-time culture. Telecasts, spontaneous tweetstorms, on-the-scene streams, rapid-response analysis, war rooms, Clubhouses, vlogging. We have to interact with the here and now, feel that frisson of action. It’s a compulsion: we’re enraptured by the dangers that are terrorizing whole segments of the planet. Just this past month, we…
From the safe: As the streaming arena continues to grow, more and more extensive studio catalogs are becoming available. This includes lost and forgotten jewels, bad-it-good duds, and just plain weird bits of film history. And you probably won’t find them waiting for streamers to put them in front of you. In from the safe…
Hydrogen sulfide, known as sewer gas because it is emitted by manure and sewer pipes, is not only unpleasant to smell but is also poisonous and corrosive, and needs to be removed from products like natural gas. But now, researchers have found a way to convert this foul-smelling, dangerous sewer gas into useful fuel. Mick…