“Remember when Amazon first announced the Echo (which is currently on sale at its lowest price ever) and people didn’t really know what to make of Alexa? Well Amazon had a vision and that vision has been realized. In fact, even Amazon probably didn’t know how big Alexa was going to get.”
Android Pay now used for international P2P transfers, courtesy of WorldRemit
“AndroidPay, Google’s wallet for Android devices, is getting a boost in its global profile and functionality today: WorldRemit, the $500 million remittance startup connected to around 120 million mobile money accounts globally, which lets residents in one country transfer money to family and”
Google’s new hire from Apple could help design custom chips for future Pixel phones
“Google may have decided it wants to design its own custom processors for future versions of its Pixel phones.”
Logitech Announces ‘Circle 2’ Home Security Camera With HomeKit Compatibility
“Logitech today announced a follow-up to its popular Circle home camera, debuting the Circle 2. The Circle 2 builds on the features built into the original Circle camera, with Logitech introducing HomeKit support and two separate models, both wired and wire-free for different uses around the house.”
Microsoft warns of ‘destructive cyberattacks,’ issues new Windows XP patches
“Citing an “elevated risk for destructive cyberattacks” by government organizations or copycats, Microsoft today released an assortment of security updates designed to block attacks similar to those responsible for thedevastating WannaCry/WannaCrypt ransomware outbreak last month.”
The “Internet of Things” is way more vulnerable than you think—and not just to hackers
“Not far from San Francisco International Airport, San Bruno is a quaint middle class residential suburb, yet underground in San Bruno was a gas pipeline controlled by SCADA software that used the Internet as its communications backbone. On Sept.”
Who can see my iCloud photos? How to stop your pictures from being hacked
“Every now and then, we hear that a celebrity has had their photos leaked by a hacker, and we all become paranoid that our own pictures are about to get broken into by an evil tech expert.”
Foxconn insider drops avalanche of information about the iPhone 8, new MacBooks, Apple’s smart glasses and more
“In absolutely fascinating thread, a Foxconn insider took to the Apple subreddit earlier today and dished out a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming product launches and refreshes.”
Why Google Is Suddenly Obsessed With Your Photos
“Google tends to throw lots of ideas at the wall, and then harvest the data from what sticks. Right now the company is feasting on photos and videos being uploaded through its surprisingly popular app Google Photos.”
Samsung accidentally spills the beans on two new phones
“Galaxy S8… upcoming Note 8… and now, two Galaxy J phones. Samsung’s Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) phones appeared on a an official website for its “Kids Mode” app, spotted by SamMobile.”
