[ad_1] Sony To protect your investment when you venture outside, all three of these new speakers are IP67 rated dustproof, water resistant and rustproof. What’s more, the XB23 and XB33 are also shockproof, so they should be able to withstand “knocks, bumps and scrapes” that are unavoidable when you’re spending time outdoors. Similar to previous […]
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France will start testing its COVID-19 tracking app the week of May 11th
[ad_1] France was one of the first countries scrambling to create a COVID-19 contact tracing app, and now it’s close to finding out how its app works in practice. Digital Affairs Minister Cedric O has stated (via Reuters) that France’s StopCOVID should enter real-world testing the week of May 11th, right as the country will […]
Samsung Galaxy Buds update adds handy Galaxy Buds+ features
[ad_1] If you happen to own a pair of Samsung’s original Galaxy Buds, you’ll now be able to do more with them. The company has released a new software update for the true wireless headphones that brings over a couple of features that were previously exclusive to the newer Galaxy Buds+. The most notable enhancement is […]
France asks Apple to lift Bluetooth limits to further its coronavirus tracker
[ad_1] France has asked Apple to lift a technical obstacle that it says is standing in the way of rolling out a contact-tracing application designed to manage and monitor the spread of COVID-19. The app — similar to that currently being developed by Apple and Google, and which has become a part of daily life […]
Razer Pikachu True Wireless Earbuds
[ad_1] Much like the Hammerhead, these Pikachu buds feature a 13mm driver each, IPX4 water resistance and Bluetooth 5.0 radio. There’s also the same low latency mode, which reduces the latency to 60ms for the sake of competitive gaming. The Hammerhead’s voice prompts are replaced by Pikachu’s voice, though I do wonder if the translations […]
Apple shares more details of how COVID-19 contact tracing will work
[ad_1] Apple and Google shared a fair amount about their COVID-19 contact tracing plans with their joint announcement, but they still left some gaps. However, Apple has been willing to fill in a few of the blanks in a follow-up with The Verge. The company is aware of the limitations of Bluetooth and that tracing […]
Apple, Google reportedly team with UK’s NHS on COVID-19 tracing app
[ad_1] Apple and Google have said they’re working together on COVID-19 contact tracing, and that might just include collaboration with specific healthcare providers. The Times sources claim the two tech companies are working with the UK’s National Health Service on an app to trace people who’ve come close to those infected with the new coronavirus. […]
MIT is working on a way to track COVID-19 while protecting privacy
[ad_1] This is still a research project, and might require talking directly to phone OS developers like Apple and Google to implement properly. It does work cross-platform, though, and MIT is also showing its system to US federal and state governments. If PACT can be ready in a timely fashion, it could be useful not […]
Apple hints at item-tracking AirTags in support video
[ad_1] It’s still not certain when the AirTag will arrive (assuming there’s no change of plans). However, there have been persistent rumors of new budget iPhones launching in the near future. If that happens, it might make sense to unveil the tag at the same time. Not that there will be much of a rush […]
Android security flaw lets attackers send malware over Bluetooth
[ad_1] BlueFrag doesn’t work with Android 10. It’s possible that versions before Android 8 are affected, but the team hadn’t “evaluated the impact” on older releases. You can protect yourself by installing the February 2020 security patch, and the Bluetooth nature of the flaw means that you’ll have to be relatively close to an attacker. […]