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Almost half of all international airlines were affected by a ticket booking security vulnerability
TechSpot - William Gayde
The big picture: Almost half of all international airlines use the Amadeus ticket booking system. Security researchers found a vulnerability that …
Apps
Google provides timeline for Play Store's 64-bit transition
TechSpot - Shawn Knight
The big picture: The competition phased out 32-bit apps well over a year ago but Google has continued to support the older architecture, likely due …
Nvidia
Using FreeSync with Nvidia GPUs Examined
TechSpot - Tim Schiesser
To the surprise of many, Nvidia has backed down from their G-Sync tower and enabled Nvidia GPU owners to use adaptive sync with a wide range of …
Mastercard
Mastercard policy changes prevent companies from auto-billing you after a free trial
TechSpot - Cohen Coberly
Since free trials first became popular, people have always fallen victim to one of the oldest sales tricks in the book - auto billing. We all know …
Epic Games
Epic Games weaknesses let Check Point hack Fortnite accounts
TechSpot - Cal Jeffrey
Why it matters: Last November cyber-security firm Check Point found several vulnerabilities in Epic Games' online platform that allowed it to …
Phishing
New reverse proxy tool posted on Github can easily bypass 2FA and automate phishing attacks
TechSpot - William Gayde
What just happened? A security researcher in Poland has released a tool that automates phishing attacks and can easily bypass two-factor …
Selling
Sprint follows T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon by promising to stop selling user location data
TechSpot - Cohen Coberly
Motherboard dropped a bombshell last week when it revealed that mobile carriers have been selling their customers' live location data to third …
Facebook
Most Facebook users aren't aware of the social network's targeted ad practices
TechSpot - Shawn Knight
A hot potato: The average Facebook user is seemingly oblivious to the detailed profiles Facebook builds for the purpose of targeted advertising …
Windows 10
Microsoft will be splitting up Cortana and Search in a future Windows 10 update
TechSpot - Cohen Coberly
In context: If you're a Windows 10 user, you've probably run into Microsoft's virtual assistant -- Cortana -- on at least one occasion. For some …
Opinion: EA's troubled decade of Star Wars games
TechSpot - This article was originally posted on Kotaku. Republished with permission.
In context: On May 6, 2013, Disney and Electronic Arts announced that the two companies had signed a ten-year deal to make Star Wars games. It was an …
In-App Purchases
Westworld mobile game to shutdown by mid-March
TechSpot - Cal Jeffrey
In brief: The Westworld mobile game launched less than a year ago and it is already pulling the plug in about two months. The move seems to be part …
Motorola
Flexible display RAZR flip-phones could be introduced with a $1,500 price tag
TechSpot - Greg Synek
Rumor mill: Motorola could be bringing back the Razr flip-phone as a smartphone with folding capabilities. Advances in flexible display tech could be …
Nvidia
Nvidia CEO: GTX 10 series will be gone in several weeks
TechSpot - Greg Synek
In context: Following a massive oversupply of GTX 10 series GPUs, Nvidia is finally almost out of its last generation graphics cards. Once they are …
Nextgen
Analyst says PS5/next-gen Xbox will be unveiled at E3 2020
TechSpot - Rob Thubron
Something to look forward to: Now that they’re approaching the end of their lives, people are trying to predict when the successors to the …
Tesla puts a portable plug-and-play charger up for sale
TechSpot - Greg Synek
Bottom line: A plug-and-play electric vehicle charger is now available from Tesla for the same price as its existing hardwired option. Faster …
MMOGs
Cooler Master launches first MMO mouse, complete with D-pad and OLED display
TechSpot - Rob Thubron
Why it matters: These days, there are a dizzying number of mice designed for certain games, including MMOs. It’s a category Cooler Master has just …
Bird Box
YouTube clamps down on dangerous viral challenges in wake of Bird Box phenomenon
TechSpot - Rob Thubron
Facepalm: YouTube is updating its policies in an attempt to stop people performing dangerous and potentially lethal challenges and pranks. The change …
Visceral
EA's open-world Star Wars game has reportedly been canceled
TechSpot - Rob Thubron
In brief: Bad news for those looking forward to Electronics Arts’ open-world Star Wars game: according to a new report, it’s been canceled. Back in …
CERN
CERN announces plans for the world's largest particle accelerator to explore antimatter and dark matter
TechSpot - William Gayde
Why it matters: Although the project will take decades to complete, it will allow scientists to explore areas of physics that have never been …
Coffee Lake
Intel is discontinuing its 'Core+' CPU/Optane desktop bundles
TechSpot - Rob Thubron
Why it matters: After only introducing it last year, Intel is killing off its Core+ desktop brand that bundles CPUs with Optane Memory modules. The …
Free Shipping
Amazon reportedly changing Subscribe & Save order pricing without notice
TechSpot - Cal Jeffrey
WTF?! Numerous users on Slickdeals and elsewhere have been reporting that Amazon has been overcharging them for their “Subscribe & Save” …
iPhone 7
Apple silently launches new smart battery cases for iPhone XR and XS models at $129
TechSpot - David Matthews
What just happened? Apple hasn't released its smart battery case since the iPhone 7. However, it seems that out of nowhere, the company has suddenly …
Technology
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo partners with Apple for Maps searches
TechSpot - Cohen Coberly
Few search engines are as privacy-focused as DuckDuckGo. Unlike Google, DuckDuckGo doesn't track or analyze your searches, and it still manages to …
Resident Evil
How to play the Resident Evil 2 One-Shot demo more than once
TechSpot - Cal Jeffrey
Facepalm: Some who played the Resident Evil One-Shot Demo that dropped last week were not satisfied with the limited amount of time the demo allowed. …
4K Ultra HD
Super Bowl TV deals, Cyberpower 8-core RX 590 gaming tower
TechSpot - TechSpot Deals
TVs are being discounted in anticipation for the Super Bowl and Dell is adding a bonus $100 gift card to select discounted UltraSharp monitors. As …
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home is here
TechSpot - Shawn Knight
Something to look forward to: Marvel fans today were treated to what is likely to be the first of several trailers for the next Spider-Man movie. The …
Mobile
TechSpot is hiring news reporters and a software editor. Come join the team!
TechSpot - Julio Franco
TechSpot is looking to hire writers that are driven and self-motivated when it comes to computing and technology in general. If you're familiar with …
Facebook
Facebook is investing $300 million into local newsrooms
TechSpot - Cohen Coberly
Facebook has been facing a storm of bad publicity lately. Concerns over the company's handling of user data cropped up once more when it was revealed …
Walgreens
Microsoft is now the strategic cloud provider for Walgreens
TechSpot - Shawn Knight
Why it matters: Microsoft was a bit vague in describing the specifics of its multi-year partnership with Walgreens but all that you really need to …
Facebook
Aaron Sorkin believes it may be time for a Social Network sequel
TechSpot - Shawn Knight
The big picture: Facebook has been at the center of public debate regarding consumer data protection for years. The company's misfortunes could make …