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Tesla Truck To Launch On November 21
When Tesla first launched the production Model Y in March this year Tesla apparently removed an image from their presentation. The image was one of a futuristic looking pickup truck.
Now Elon Musk, Mr Tesla, has tweeted that Tesla would be announcing the launch of their new electric pickup truck, known as the “Cybertruck” very soon, in fact on November 21st. The launch will be near the SpaceX facility which is located in Los Angeles. A teaser of this new pickup truck was embedded in the credits at the end of 1982’s Blade Runner. Elon Musk referred to the film in his tweets, stating that November 2019 in Los Angeles because, “Of course that’s why”.
End Titles from Blade Runner played after Model Y webcast cut https://t.co/WjR1MidZpH
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 16, 2019
In January it was said that the company would be unveiling the Tesla truck before the summer of 2019, however that has already been and gone. The new November timeline is handy and fits well giving the Cybertruck an added buzz, as the media will already be travelling to Los Angeles for the LA Auto Show that is on at about the same time.
Cybertruck unveil on Nov 21 in LA near SpaceX rocket factory
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2019
No official details of the truck have really been announced yet, Mr Musk has said previously that he is projecting the Tesla pickup to be priced under $US50,000,
When you think that Americans buy more pickup trucks or pickups than any other type of car or vehicle, it seems like the Tesla building one was more a matter of when than if. And with competition coming from Ford as they get set to enter the market with an electric Ford F150 and the Amazon-backed Rivian, Tesla is likely going to want and perhaps need first mover advantage in this segment. Again Elon has set the stage for a very memorable launch.
It has been claimed that Musk has said that,”I think the Tesla Cybertruck is our best product ever,” on Tesla’s latest earnings call on October 23 2019.
End Titles from Blade Runner played after Model Y webcast cut https://t.co/WjR1MidZpH
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 16, 2019
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How Charging Your iPhone Could Let Hackers Access Your Bank Account
The superficial task of charging your iPhone could lead to some serious privacy problems, like having your passwords stolen and bank account hacked by cyber criminals.
This is all because of a discovery that certain low-grade charging cables were designed to gain access to your computer once you connect your iPhone to it.
What’s worse is that it was meticulously designed to look identical to that of the Apple Lightning cables, making it seem like nothing fishy is happening deep down.
This product, developed by a hacker known as MG, was showcased to the public during the Def Con Cybersecurity Convention in Las Vegas held last week.
The product was called OMG cable and was made from an original Apple Lighting cable and was fitted with a small Wi-Fi-enabled implant. “It looks like a legitimate cable and works just like one,” as announced by the developer MG at the said conference.
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— _MG_ (@_MG_) April 12, 2019
“Not even your computer will notice a difference – until I, as an attacker, wirelessly take control of the cable. Once the product is plugged into the computer, a hacker using a nearby Wi-Fi network can wirelessly transmit malicious payloads on the computer. From here the hacker could remotely lock the victim’s computer to collect their username and password when they log back on.
MG also demonstrated remotely accessing phishing sites on the user’s screen using the cable itself. These phishing sites were fake websites created to collect personal details of the victims.
“It’s like being able to sit at the keyboard and mouse of the victim but without actually being there,” he said.
The hacker said it took him up to 300 hours and close to $A6000 to develop the risky cable. While it was an Apple item that served as the base of the product, MG claimed it can be created from any USB cable.
Besides all this, MG still plans to recreate the cable from scratch and make money out of it online as a “legitimate security tool.”
Apple recommends only using accessories certified by the company for the best protection.
“An Apple Lightning to USB cable has ‘Designed by Apple in California’ and either ‘Assembled in China’, ‘Assembled in Vietnam’, or ‘Indústria Brasileira’ on the cable about seven inches from the USB connector.,” it’s website explains. “You’ll see a 12-digit serial number at the end of this text.”
While it’s still advisable to use authentic Apple products for your iPhones, it is still worth noting that it has been reported that an authentic iPhone cable was used for the hack, as what was showcased in the convention, which still makes it vulnerable for sneaky cyber attacks.
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The Best Phones of MWC 2019
There was a heap of new phones at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress , MWC 2019, but these are our top picks for the best of the best. It is pleasing to see Sony and Nokia back in the bigger picture
Some top choices:
Sony Xperia 1: Awesone screen, incredible camera.
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Revolutionary.
Samsung Galaxy S10+: Great Battery, excellent camera beautiful screen.
Nokia9: One of the best camera phones.
Xiaomi Mi 9: Latest snapdragon, sensational camera, OLED screen. All great for its price
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The Best of CES 2019
CES is the biggest tech event of the year and CES 2019 showcased a plethora of new gadgets that are set to launch in the coming year.
Acer has announced a new version of the Swift 7, the 14-inch light, slim Windows 10 notebook, the company additionally unveiled their AMD-powered Chromebook, the Chromebook 315 that has Radeon graphics as well as a 15.6 inch full HD display, and will be available in touch and non-touch models.
Samsung TVs will offer access to Apple’s iTunes. Yes and this means you will be able to access all of your iTunes content via your Samsung TV (2018 and 2019 models). Samsung TVs will also support AirPlay 2.
Arlo announced they will be launching a Security System that has a multi-function sensor, siren and also a remote later in 2019.
Asus has used CES 2019 to their announce new ZenBook models as well as a new education-focused Chromebook range of two traditional Chromebooks.
Garmin announced their Vivoactive 3 Music LTE. This iteration of the company’s hugely popular watch has an added LTE connection. This gives you safety features and additionally connectivity without needing a phone. It will initially launch on Verizon’s network however there was no announcement on other networks or indeed availability in other countries.
Google was not left out, they also announced Google Assistant Connect, which has been designed to enable manufacturers add Assistant to their products in an easy and convenient way.
HP seized this opportunity to update their Omen 15 with a fantastic design and also introduced a 240Hz display. This gaming laptop has the Intel Core i7-8750H, with a 128GB SSD running with a 1TB HDD and also has B&O speakers.
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10 Best Smartphones Of WMC 2018
There was a lot of phones to be excited about in 2018. The World Mobile Congress 2018 (WMC 2018) saw some great gadgets, tech, and smartphones announced.
Asus Zenfone 5 / 5Z were unveiled and they have similar design to the iPhone X. Asus focused on having a higher body screen ratio and also AI capabilities. Should camera work as it has been announced, this could be of the best camera phones in 2018.
Nokia was in attendance at the WMC 2018 and announced many new phones. The premium Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 7 Plus, The Nokia 6 Android One and the Nokia 1 Android Go.
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ cameras have been reimagined and now include the addition of variable aperture camera/dual aperture cameras. Many have stated that this Samsung Galaxy S9+ will be the best camera phone of 2018.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 comes with the first 4K HDR shooting camera. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact was also announced.
The Vivo Apex Concept smartphone excited amny in attendance with its finger-print sensor. Vivo is the first company to announce a smartphone that has an under-glass fingerprint scanner.
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Best of CES 2018
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48% of Your Battery Will Be Back in Just 5 Minutes of Charging, Again, Huawei Teases Fast Charging Tech
A new video has been put out by Huawei to tease its next-generation for fast charging. Huawei Watt Lab developed a new technology and claimed to charge the smartphone batteries 10x faster than that of a conventional battery. Huawei has said that smartphones will get charged in just a few minutes according to the setup shown in the video. Back in 2015, Huawei had revealed the technology itself, however the company is teasing all the techies again, maybe hinting an upcoming launch.
On Wednesday, Huawei posted on YouTube. According to the latest video, the company claims to have an innovative quick charging solution that will refill the battery capacity to 48% in just 5 minutes. The amount of charge will be enough for 10hours of talk time according to Huawei. In the video, Huawei said that the new technology manages to achieve “high charging efficiency” which is ten times faster than the current charging time, without sacrificing the battery life. As believed by Huawei, the new quick charging battery will offer backups in electronic devices such as smartphones, mobile power supplies, computers and electric vehicles.
Two videos had been posted by Huawei back in 2015 wherein one, within 2 minutes a 600mAh battery has been shown charging to 68% of its capacity in just 2 minutes. However, on another, 3000mAh capacity and having a 620 Wh/L and above of energy density has been charged to 48% capacity in just 5 minutes. The new video released by Huawei is somewhat similar to the 2nd video from the 2015, however the part for the 3000mAh battery capacity has been omitted this time.
In the new video, another interesting thing to note is that Huawei’s new technology is able to quickly charge smartphone batteries, the only thing is that there is a separate device for that. It means that to be able to charge their batteries, they will have to remove their smartphone batteries. So, the question is, would removable batteries will make a comeback or not? Huawei had recently launched smartphones in India, the Honor View 10, Honor Lite 9, and Honor 7X, and these models all sport non-removable batteries.
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iPhone X
All screen. Introducing Face ID so you can unlock with a look. A11 Bionic, the most powerful and smartest chip ever in a smartphone. Radically new cameras with Portrait Lighting. Wireless charging, animojis and augmented reality. Meet iPhone X. Say hello to the future. Learn more at http://apple.co/2f2ujYA
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iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. A new durable glass design and Retina HD display with True Tone. Wireless charging, augmented reality, and even better cameras. A11 Bionic, the most powerful and smartest chip in a smartphone. And introducing Portrait Lighting on iPhone 8 Plus. A new generation of iPhone.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
We live our lives through our phones. They’re now our screens of choice to enjoy everything from TV shows to mind-blowing games. But smartphones still look the same as they did a decade ago. Until Now.