IT&Software
Microsoft unveils Windows update, virtual reality controllers
The announcement was made at the ongoing Microsoft conference for developers, the Microsoft's Build Developer Conference , this Thursday. Microsoft has promised rolling out one major update to the Windows 10 system every six months. Fluent Design: Previously code named Project Neon the new design will be part of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update where developers will create application... [Full Article...]
MP3 Audio Format Is Officially Dead
Fraunhofer Institute is claiming the right to license MP3 patents to software developers who want to develop custom software for selling encoders and decoders. "New audio formats and products, with richer information and that better address mobile music streaming, are arriving". He said that the AAC is more efficient than the MP3. [Full Article...]
Experts brace for unstoppable ransomware version
This is already believed to be the biggest online extortion attack ever recorded, disrupting computers that run factories, banks , government agencies and transport systems in nations as diverse as the U.S., Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, Spain and India. [Full Article...]
Mother killed, daughter injured by auto on Long Island
The auto hit the pedestrians and continued into the Lindenhurst Fire Department. "Her mom sees the vehicle jump the curb, she actually grabs her by her shoulder and pushes her", Murphy said. A woman walking on the sidewalk was killed. Riolo remained at the scene and will probably not be criminally charged, police said. "This appears to be non-criminal, a tragic accident", Murphy said". [Full Article...]
Nintendo's next mobile game is based on The Legend of Zelda - rumour
Nintendo and Japanese mobile game company DeNA are developing a game based on the The Legend of Zelda series for smartphones, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal report . This new rumor comes from a report from The Wall Street Journal . It's somewhat unclear if this is a port or an entirely new game like Super Mario Run . [Full Article...]
Abe, Moon discuss North Korea, 'comfort women' issue
Given that, the prospect for improved ties between Seoul and Beijing isn't clear, with some saying China won't back down until it gets a major concession on the system's deployment and others saying China is also eager for improved ties and will settle for less as long as it can save face on the missile-defense issue. [Full Article...]
Senators look to build off Game 1 win against Penguins
The Senators improved to 6-1 in overtime during the playoffs. Ovechkin said after that game April 21 he was not anxious about his knee and "just needed a little break". Pittsburgh opted to work on some details, such as getting through the neutral zone more efficiently. "If we mismanage the puck", Pittsburgh centre Nick Bonino said, "they're going to make you pay". [Full Article...]
Massive ransomware attack hits 99 countries
Britain's National Cyber Security Centre and its National Crime Agency were looking into the United Kingdom incidents, which disrupted care at National Health Service facilities. "It had a countdown clock ticking down, stating that all data would be deleted unless a payment was received within that timeframe", he said. As of this afternoon, 16 facilities with the NHS, which is the publicly fun... [Full Article...]
Chelsea enjoy double title delight as Under-18s crowned Premier League champions
Conte's focus has already moved on to the next target. Question: How do you improve on this season? He said: "We started to do our work". "We have to work in training to prepare in the right way for these two games against Watford and Sunderland, and then prepare for the FA Cup final". [Full Article...]
Memphis, Tennessee, Man Fatally Sets Himself on Fire on Facebook Live
He was then seeing getting up and walking away, before running back into the shot about one minute later. Alyssa Moore, the man's former girlfriend, identified him as Jared McLemore, a well-known musician in the Memphis area. Some tried to smother the flames by throwing their shirts and jackets on the burning McLemore. It said that McLemore ran for Moore, who had walked outside the bar, and tr... [Full Article...]
'Fast decision' possible on new Federal Bureau of Investigation director
When asked whether he could announce a nominee by Friday, when he is scheduled to leave for the Middle East and Europe on his first trip overseas as president, Trump responded, "Even that is possible". Mr. Trump said they would do press briefings differently: "We do it through a piece of paper with a perfectly accurate, attractive answer". He was the third interviewee of the day. [Full Article...]
Microsoft re-releases security update after cyberattacks
In the United Kingdom, hospitals in London, northwest England and other parts of the country reported problems and asked patients not to come to the hospitals unless it was an emergency. But the software giant said systems running Windows 10 were not targeted by the attack as of Friday. It said 16 NHS organizations had reported being hit. [Full Article...]
Massive Ransomware Hack Hits Windows Users Worldwide
The police chief's computer with Apple's operating system was safe. A day after a massive ransomeware attack hit almost 100 countries, including India, terrifying details were slowly emerging on Saturday as computers from hospitals in Britain to police stations in Andhra Pradesh were hacked into, keeping cyber security experts on tenterhooks. [Full Article...]
North Korea fires missile that lands in sea near Russian Federation
North Korea has conducted seven previous launches since the beginning of the year, though the most recent - on April 29 - was a failure, according to South Korean and USA officials. Putin, who was at the forum, had a "fairly detailed talk" about the situation of the Korean Peninsula, including the North's missile test, said Mr. Putin's spokesman, Dmitri S. [Full Article...]
Global cyber attack hits hospitals and companies, threat seen fading for now
Oliver Gower, of the UK's National Crime Agency, added: "Cyber criminals may believe they are anonymous, but we will use all the tools at our disposal to bring them to justice ". Andreaz Stromgren, head of the municipality's administrative offices, estimated that as many as 100 could have been infected before they stopped it from spreading. [Full Article...]
Microsoft Windows Now Patched Against WannaCry Ransomware Attack
A malware tracking map showed " WannaCry " infections popping up around the world. French carmaker Renault's assembly plant in Slovenia halted production after it was targeted in the global cyberattack. She said the ministry's servers haven't been affected. The WannaCry virus involved in the current attack is thought to be based on software developed by the US National Security Agency (NSA). [Full Article...]
Unprecedented global 'ransomware' attack seeks cash for data
It demands payment in three days or the price is doubled, and if none is received in seven days, the files will be deleted, according to the screen message. It remained unclear how many organizations had already lost control of their data to the malicious software - and researchers warned that copycat attacks could follow. [Full Article...]
OnePlus 5 may be jumping on the dual-camera trend
Perhaps even more significant than the specs sheet is another document that reveals the OnePlus 5's price . We already know that the OnePlus 5 is due for release soon (yep, there's not OnePlus 4), and this week more leaks have told us just about everything we could want to know about the specs and price. [Full Article...]
Global 'WannaCry' ransomware cyberattack seeks cash for data
It added that to make sure the user doesn't miss the warning, the tool changes the user's wallpaper with instructions on how to find the decryptor tool dropped by the malware. Friday's attack used a malware known as ransomware to extort money from victims, including governments, companies and organizations. China's Xinhua news agency said some of its schools and universities had been hit. [Full Article...]
This video could be our first look at the 2017 Moto X
Now, a new leaked image by the reputable Evan Blass shows a number of Moto devices coming in 2017, covering just about every category. Motorola's yet-to-be-official Moto X 2017 has been under the radar for quite some time now. This means that the Moto X 2017 is more curvaceous than its predecessor. It isn't located on the back, at least, that's confirmed. The Moto X4 is expected to have a ... [Full Article...]