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Adnan Begovic, a developer at Cyanogen Inc., revealed during his presentation at the Seattle Code Rush held over the weekend that the company’s take on Android now has more than 50 million users worldwide. More impressively, Begovic reveals that Cyanogen OS user base is now more than the total combined number of Windows Mobile and BlackBerry users out there. It is unclear if Begovic is talking only about CyanogenOS here or the numbers include users of the open source CyanogenMod as well....

Cyanogen Inc. today unveiled their new brand identity, logo and also announced a partnership with Qualcomm to supply the neccessary software for their reference devices. It has also given its website a major revamp and given it a beautiful sci-fi look. The company states that its new identity “feels open: fresh, expansive, and free.” The company also announced that it will be collaborating with Qualcomm on its QRD program and supply the neccessary software for it....

Obviously it’s still a bulky device, measuring ‎14.91in. wide by 10.19in. deep by 0.7in. thick, but the LG Gram 17’s weight really puts it in a class of its own. The LG Gram 17 is available in multiple configurations, but the model on offer here is based on Intel’s 12th-generation Core i7-1260P processor with 32GB of RAM, 2TB of SSD storage (2x 1TB) and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The all-important 17-inch display is a 16:10 WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS panel with a non-reflective design and support for 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut....

Well, the Windows 8 crowd won’t have to do that. For while, Flipboard itself shows no sign of arriving on the platform, it does have a few handy clones out there. The best of which is News Bento. No, it does not have the kind of social network integration that Flipboard or Pulse have – you cannot get a magazinifed look at your Twitter and Facebook account on it – but if it is plain news you are after, then the app certainly does enough to draw comparisons with Flipboard....

Public Figures Hackers time and again raid high-profile websites and social media accounts, but it is expected that this year there will be more cyber incidents due to the U.S. election cycle, according to John McCormack, a CEO at Raytheon|Websense. “The U.S. elections cycle will drive significant themed attacks. This is just the beginning, and it will get worse — and more personal — as candidates see their campaign apps hacked, Twitter feeds hijacked, and voters are targeted with very specific phishing attacks based on public data such as voter registration, Facebook, and LinkedIn,” he adds, cited by CSO’s Maria Korolov....

Called the CleanKey, the makers of the tool, KeySmart, claim it is specially designed to limit germ exposure and transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic. It hangs on your keychain, so you can bring anywhere and use it to press buttons, open doors, and pull levers. It essentially helps eliminate direct contact with contaminated surfaces. Disclosure: ZDNet may earn an affiliate commission from some of the products featured on this page....

When it comes to recovering lost data from Windows 10, users usually rely on third-party data recovery software. Fortunately, there are hundreds of data recovery programs available for Windows, and in this article, we will discuss one of them. So, if you are looking for a reliable data recovery program for Windows 10, you are reading the right guide. In this article, we will talk about one of the best data recovery programs for Windows, known as MiniTool Power Data Recovery....

What is Skype? Skype is a top-rated video calling and text messaging software available for Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS. Millions of individuals and businesses now use the software to make free video and voice calls. The good thing about the platform is that it allows you to make free video calls one-to-one and group calls. Apart from video calling, users can also make use of the instant messaging feature to share text and files with other people....

Steve H a.k.a. @OnLeaks on Twitter has leaked the renders of the Samsung Galaxy S9, which is expected to be announced in February next year. It’s still too early to tell if these leaks will materialize, but it’s worth mentioning that OnLeaks was spot on with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ leaks earlier this year, thus giving some credence to this particular leak as well. The design of this alleged Galaxy S9 render appears to be in line with what we’ve come to expect from Samsung, although the fingerprint scanner has been slightly repositioned, allowing for easier access....

For the quarter, Ericsson posted SEK56.3 billion, which was a 2% year-on-year dip. Of that, Ericsson said its networks segment contributed SEK40.6 billion, digital services chipped in SEK8.6 billion, while the managed services and emerging businesses segments earned SEK7 billion in total. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) was SEK8.8 billion, up 2% year-on-year, and net income saw a 4% year-on-year jump to SEK5.8 billion. The company said it saw revenue growth in three of the five markets it operated in, but this was offset by its performance in mainland China, where sales declined by SEK3....

Why does this matter? Some other messaging clients often don’t include an option to send SMS messages. SMS Text messages are a popular way to contact people. They don’t require contacts to use the same app or service as you. Messenger solved this pretty well when they added the SMS service, a worthwhile option to stay in touch. The Ultimate answer for anyone that uses both Messenger and needs to SMS text, other people....

What does that mean for your data and personal information? Simply put, it’s not safe. Data breaches are constantly being reported, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon. Now more than ever, you’re vulnerable to hackers’ tricks and schemes. One major problem is, most folks don’t know they’ve been hacked until it’s too late. Here are just a few sites that have been hacked, along with the number of accounts impacted:...

1. New SUPERNOVA backdoor found in SolarWinds cyberattack analysis While analyzing artifacts from the SolarWinds Orion supply-chain attack, security researchers discovered another backdoor that is likely from a second threat actor. Named SUPERNOVA, the malware is a webshell planted in the code of the Orion network, an applications monitoring platform, and enables adversaries to run arbitrary code on affected machines. Read more » 2. Microsoft says its systems were also breached in massive SolarWinds hack The massive state-sponsored espionage campaign that compromised software maker SolarWinds also targeted Microsoft....

Of course, we’re talking about phishing attacks. That’s when cybercriminals email, text or post malicious links online hoping to trick victims into clicking them so they can rip them off. These types of attacks have really picked up during the COVID pandemic. Tap or click here to find out why scams are rising. We always recommend not clicking links found in emails or texts unless you’re 100% sure they’re safe....

A protein bar from Built Brands is being voluntarily recalled as a routine inspection showed traces of the dangerous Escherichia coli bacteria. More commonly known as E. coli, some strains can have severe medical implications. Read on for everything you need to know about the recall and what you can do about it. Here’s the backstory Utah-based Built Brands manufactures various protein bars sold around the country. It is common for food producers to routinely check that their products comply with all the necessary regulations....

Google’s Pixel 3 event is still more than a couple of weeks ago but the devices have already leaked plenty of times revealing their complete specs and features. Now, adding salt to injury, all the new wallpapers from the Google Pixel 3 have also leaked online and made available for download. The originally leaked wallpapers only worked on devices running Android 9.0 Pie but it has been ported to work on all Android devices running Marshmallow or above by developer Pranav Pandey....

The LG G3 is the first smartphone from any major OEM to sport a Quad HD display. As the name implies, a Quad HD toting display has 4x the pixels of a standard 720 HD display. To show off the display in all its glory, LG has included some really beautiful and pixel packed wallpapers on the G3. These wallpapers have now been extracted from the handset and uploaded on the Internet for other Android users to enjoy....

Even before OnePlus launched the OnePlus 5, the company revealed that it was working closely with DxOMark to further enhance the camera experience of the handset. Now that the handset is out, reviews have clearly pointed out that the 5’s dual camera system is far from the flagship killer that OnePlus hyped it to be. And surprisingly, despite the hype before its launch, DxOMark never released their review of the OnePlus 5’s camera....

There are thousands of options out there, but if one thing is universal, it’s that someone on your shopping list likely wants something audio-related. So, do you splurge on Apple or skimp with the cheaper models? If you’re struggling to pick out the right audio gift, let us help. Here are 12 presents from everyone on your list, from soundbars to wireless earbuds. 1. When you need music 24/7 2....

Extratorrent Is Back Again! Now Running On A New Domain The web of torrents is struggling. There are clear signs that the torrent sites are not going through their best. Well, a few days ago we have seen the authors of Extratorrent have decided to shut down the site permanently. The authors have decided to remove all of their content to display a short message confirming that the page has been closed forever....