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  Google launches Gmail Add-ons and brings a range of business tools to the inbox

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 7:49pm CEST par Mark Wycislik-Wilson

  Integration is the name of the game these days, and Google is taking steps to ensure that its own services offer integration with the tools and services people need to get their work done. With this in mind, the company today launches Gmail Add-ons after a beta testing period as a developer preview earlier in the year. Gmail Add-ons are extensions that bring a number of big-name services -- such as Trello, Wrike and Asana -- to your inbox. While there's a definite business and enterprise bias, it's something that is available to everyone, starting right now. The arrival of… [Continue Reading]
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  Maze Alpha is a nice phablet that offers great value for money [Review]

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 7:47pm CEST par Desire Athow

  When we reviewed the Maze Blade back in June, we were flabbergasted by the sheer amount of quality components that the Chinese vendor, Maze, managed to cram in this smartphone. The Maze Alpha is the bigger brother of the Blade and has an even higher specification without adding much to the price. Maze sent us the sample and Gearbest sells the Maze Alpha for just over £137 at the time of writing. Note that, while this price includes delivery, it is exclusive of any taxes that may be levied by customs or delivery companies. Want to buy tech from online Chinese retailers? Read this first.… [Continue Reading]
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  Gender divide opens up as mobile apps become the preferred way of booking travel

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 6:02pm CEST par Ian Barker

  The latest annual Mobile App Engagement Index from app marketing platform Liftoff shows that travel reservation bookings on mobile have finally hit critical mass adoption. Users are becoming accustomed to doing more on mobile and reservation apps are increasingly popular. This year's data shows that for businesses the cost-per-first-booking has dropped. In 2017, the peak cost to acquire a mobile user who made a reservation was $36.95, nearly half of last year's peak cost of $61.09. What's more, the average cost-per-reservation in 2017 ($27.98) was $16 less than the 2016 average ($43.88). There is a divide between the sexes when booking… [Continue Reading]
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  CyberScout launches one-stop marketplace for identity management

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 5:24pm CEST par Ian Barker

  Recent breaches like that at Equifax have highlighted the importance of supporting victims with identity management services in the aftermath of an attack. Identity and data defense firm CyberScout is launching a comprehensive marketplace for identity management, privacy, and cyber security education products and services, aimed at providing individuals with a one-stop-shop solution for all services relating to cyber protection. Aimed primarily at insurers, CyberScout HQ is designed as an online marketplace that delivers everything needed to combat cyber crime. Brokers and insurers can add their own branding and configure it to address multiple audience segments and prioritized threats for… [Continue Reading]
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  Display problems could make the Google Pixel 2 XL a tough sell

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 5:23pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

  When you pay big bucks for a smartphone you expect it to be flawless. That's why people make a big deal out the problems they find on a flagship device. Things are no different with Google's new Pixel 2 XL, which exhibits some serious issues. The problems stem from its display which, put simply, is not of the highest quality. Users have reported color shifting when looking at the screen from an angle, poor color reproduction and, most-recently, burn-in. That last bit is especially worrying because the Pixel 2 XL has only been around for a couple of weeks. Android… [Continue Reading]
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  Facebook asked to investigate Russian influence on EU referendum

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 5:18pm CEST par Mark Wycislik-Wilson

  It is now widely accepted that Russia -- at least to some degree -- tried to influence the outcome of the US presidential election through the use of ads placed on Facebook. Attention now turns to Europe, where the UK's digital, culture, media and sport committee is asking Mark Zuckerberg to investigate potential interference in the UK general election, as well as the EU referendum that led to Brexit. See also: 10 million US Facebook users saw divisive ads bought by Russia Warning issued: Russia tried to hack election systems in at least 21 US states and was successful in… [Continue Reading]
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  Industrial and infrastructure networks are prime targets for attackers

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 4:28pm CEST par Ian Barker

  Operational technology networks are used with specialized Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to monitor and control physical processes such as assembly lines, mixing tanks, and blast furnaces. These networks are ripe targets for adversaries according to a new study from industrial cyber security company CyberX. Many of these networks are exposed to the public internet and easy to crack using simple vulnerabilities like plain-text passwords. Lack of even basic protections like antivirus can enable attackers to quietly perform reconnaissance before sabotaging physical processes. Once attackers get into an OT network it's relatively easy for them to move around and compromise industrial… [Continue Reading]
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  Amazon's new Kindle app makes it easier to turn your phone or tablet into a book

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 4:18pm CEST par Wayne Williams

  I’m a big fan of e-ink Kindles -- preferring them over real books. If you do a lot of reading, they’re great. However, some people prefer the versatility of an iPad, Android tablet or smartphone, and there's a clear benefit to those. You only need to carry around the one device. Today, Amazon launches a rebuilt Kindle app for both iOS and Android that provides easy access to the most popular Kindle features, and adds new functionality, such as built-in access to the Goodreads community. Key updates include: All-New Look -- The Kindle app features a new look and feel… [Continue Reading]
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  Online betting site predicts Bitcoin price will be around $7,250 by end of year

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 4:06pm CEST par Wayne Williams

  You don’t really invest in Bitcoin, more gamble on it. The trick to making a profit is knowing when to buy, and when to sell. Essentially you just need to buy low, sell high. But predicating how the cryptocurrency will perform isn’t easy. At the moment, Bitcoin is riding a high (although it’s dipped a fair bit from the peak it hit over the weekend), but whether it will go up from here, or down, is anyone’s guess. SEE ALSO: Wolf of Wall Street: cryptocurrency ICOs are 'the biggest scam ever' Online betting site BetOnline.ag, one of the world's largest… [Continue Reading]
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  Apple says you'll be able to buy the iPhone X in stores on November 3... if you're early

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 4:05pm CEST par Mark Wycislik-Wilson

  You may have been under the impression that the only way to get your hands on an iPhone X in November is to place your order this week. But Apple has just announced that the new handset will be available to buy in stores by walk-in customers. There have been rumors about supplies of the iPhone X being limited, so it comes as little surprise that Apple says walk-in customers should arrive early if they want to avoid disappointment. See also: How to order an iPhone X faster Apple responds to iPhone X Face ID privacy concerns but dodges law… [Continue Reading]
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  One in three businesses can't keep up with cloud security

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 3:50pm CEST par Ian Barker

  Maintaining security in the cloud and container environments is an increasing problem according to a new survey. The study by intrusion detection platform Threat Stack finds that 31 percent of those interviewed say they are unable to maintain security as their cloud and container environments grow. As a result, 62 percent say that they’re seeking greater visibility into their public cloud workloads. 57 percent of those surveyed report significant delays in the sales cycle due to trouble meeting customer security requirements. In addition 59 percent report the same issue around meeting customer compliance requirements. This sees nearly one in three of… [Continue Reading]
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  Mention of bugs in reviews puts half of users off downloading apps

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 3:14pm CEST par Ian Barker

  Half of app users are likely to be dissuaded from downloading an app based on customer reviews that mention bugs and glitches, according to a new survey. The study conducted by independent software testing company QualiTest Group, shows users aged 45 to 54 are the least likely to download an app with negative customer reviews, and are the age group least convinced that companies do enough to ensure UX and update apps to have fewer bugs. Only 10 percent of app users are 'very likely' to download an app despite customer reviews referencing bugs and glitches. Just 35 percent of… [Continue Reading]
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  Consumer group Which? calls for amendments to Data Protection Bill to allow for 'collective redress' after breaches

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 1:51pm CEST par Mark Wycislik-Wilson

  UK consumer group Which? is calling on the government to make an amendment to the Data Protection Bill that's currently being debated in Parliament. The group is looking for a change in the law that would make it easier for organizations to seek redress for groups of people in the event of a data breach. Research by Which? suggests that there is confusion surrounding who is responsible for safeguarding data, and little knowledge among consumers about how to go about obtaining compensation. The consumer group's research shows that nearly 10 percent of people who have shared data online, believe they… [Continue Reading]
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  Google defaults to prompts for two-step authentication

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 1:48pm CEST par Anthony Spadafora

  Text messages are often used as a means of implementing two-factor authentication on websites and in apps, but now Google is actively pitching its own alternative, known as Google prompt, to customers. Traditionally users would receive a one-time code on their mobile device contained within a text message which they would have to enter to gain access. With Google's solution though, they will receive a prompt asking if they are trying to sign in. Users trying to sign in will gain access while those not expecting the login prompt will be denied. Google first started to promote prompts within G-Suite during… [Continue Reading]
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  Windows 10 Fall Creators Update offers ransomware protection with Controlled Folder Access

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 12:06pm CEST par Mark Wycislik-Wilson

  Ransomware is one of the most concerning, and the most prevalent, forms of malware around at the moment. While there are numerous security tools out there that you can install to keep yourself protected, if you have upgraded to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update you have a built-in tool at your disposal. Called Controlled Folder Access, the feature locks down files and folders to protect them against unwanted changes -- including encryption by ransomware. It's not enabled by default, so here's what you need to do. If you've been involved in the Windows Insider program, you may well be aware… [Continue Reading]
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  Microsoft drops lawsuit against US government after DOJ reins in use of gagging orders

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 11:14am CEST par Mark Wycislik-Wilson

  Microsoft has announced that it will drop its lawsuit against the US government after the Department of Justice said that it will use fewer secrecy orders when making requests for user information. Microsoft's battle has been running since April last year, and it gained support from the likes of Mozilla, the EFF, Google and Apple. The company was not happy that gagging orders prevented it from telling customers when investigators requested access to their data. The move by the DOJ is described by Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith as an "important step for both privacy and free… [Continue Reading]
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  Facebook offers (some) clarification about newsfeed changes amid panic from page owners

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 10:20am CEST par Mark Wycislik-Wilson

  Changes to the Facebook newsfeed are generally somewhat controversial, not least because many people wish Facebook would just stop buggering around and leave things as they are for a while. But the latest change that's being tested has some people -- page owners and publishers in particular -- worried. Facebook is testing splitting the newsfeed in two: one half for posts from friends, and the other half from pages. There is an exception, however: promoted posts from pages can appear in the personal newsfeed. This has caused concern because smaller publishers and business fear their posts will disappear and not be… [Continue Reading]
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  Kaspersky: Increased reliance on mobile devices puts consumers at risk

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 2:16am CEST par Michael Moore

  Smartphone users have been urged to ensure their devices are properly protected against cyber threats, in a new report from one of the world's top security firms. The latest Kaspersky Cybersecurity Index has warned that over-reliance on mobile devices could be putting consumers around the world at risk as they stop using PCs for many everyday tasks. For example, the company's research found that the proportion of users who had accessed emails on the mobile devices has risen from 59 percent in the second half of 2016 to 67 percent now -- more than two thirds of the total. In contrast, 78… [Continue Reading]
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  Microsoft 'MakeCode for Minecraft' uses gaming to trick kids into learning to code

  Publié: octobre 24, 2017, 1:08am CEST par Brian Fagioli

  When I was a kid, one of my favorite meals was meatloaf -- yeah, I am a stereotypical red-blooded American. My mom would make this dinner regularly, but she had a secret ingredient -- carrots! Yeah, she would mix mushed carrots into the ground beef loaf. Guess what? I couldn't tell the difference, and so, I was eating vegetables. Hiding healthy foods in other ones has become quite popular in recent years -- there are even cookbooks that teach it. Unfortunately, some children can be just as adverse to learning as they are to eating vegetables. Sure, some kids are… [Continue Reading]