Velomni

11/10/2016

The Barnacle is a new way for parking patrols to immobilize vehicles. Instead of using a boot to keep a wheel from moving, officers can slap a Barnacle across the windshield, suction it to the glass, and arm it with a keypad.

The Barnacle means no more boots on your wheel! October 11, 2016 Velomni News 0 The Barnacle is a new way for parking patrols to immobilize vehicles. Instead of using a boot to keep a wheel from moving, officers can slap a Barnacle across the windshield, suction it to the glass, and arm it with a ke...

04/10/2016

Watch Google unveil its new Pixel phones October 4, 2016 Velomni News 0 Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in ne...

13/09/2016

“It is not simply a file-sharing, or messaging, or emailing, or communication app. It is the architecture that should have been the internet. A distributed non-peer-to-peer system that will make the cloud completely obsolete.”

JOHN McAFEE: My new company will make the cloud ‘completely obsolete’ September 13, 2016 Velomni News 0 In an interview with Business Insider on Friday, recently named MGT Capital Investments CEO John McAfee said that his new company was going to be a “world powerhouse of cybersecurity” and that his...

09/09/2016

Apple’s removal of the headphone socket on its latest iPhone 7 has had several knock-on effects, but one thing most people might not realise is that if you’re using wired headphones with it, you can’t charge it at the same time.

Want to listen to an iPhone 7 and charge it simultaneously? September 9, 2016 Velomni News 0 Apple’s removal of the headphone socket on its latest iPhone 7 has had several knock-on effects, but one thing most people might not realise is that if you’re using wired headphones with it, you can’t charge...

08/09/2016

“Ultimately, [Rolex is] the king of the watch world. In terms of mass produced luxury high-end watches, the only one that even comes close would be Omega,”

Why it’s nearly impossible for Apple to beat Rolex September 8, 2016 Velomni News 0 In Apple’s keynote today announcing its new smartwatch, the company claimed that it was the number 2 watchmaker in the world for watch revenue in 2015, right behind Rolex. Apple touted this as a huge achievement — an...

02/09/2016

A Romanian hacker known as Guccifer has been sentenced to 52 months in prison after breaking into internet accounts of about 100 U.S. citizens, including government officials.

Romanian hacker Guccifer sentenced to 52 months in US prison September 2, 2016 Velomni News 0 Lazar reportedly hacked a member of the Bush family and a former secretary of state A Romanian hacker known as Guccifer has been sentenced to 52 months in prison after breaking into internet accounts of abo...

30/08/2016

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is living at least a few years out ahead of anyone reading this post – the founding executive told an audience in Rome (via Verge) today that he hopes to demonstrate his home’s artificial intelligence system, which controls things like air conditioning, lighting and more based on things like face and voice recognition.

August 30, 2016 Velomni News 0 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is living at least a few years out ahead of anyone reading this post – the founding executive told an audience in Rome (via Verge) today that he hopes to demonstrate his home’s artificial intelligence system, which controls things like air…

22/08/2016

Ransomware has become one of the most widespread and damaging threats that internet users face. Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we’ve seen a newer of file-encrypting ransomware variants delivered through spam messages and Exploit Kits, extorting money from home users and businesses alike.

Ransomware: DOs and DONTs August 22, 2016 Velomni News, Security 0 Ransomware has become one of the most widespread and damaging threats that internet users face. Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we’ve seen a newer of file-encrypting ransomware variants delivered through spam…

18/08/2016

The US has confirmed it is finally ready to cede power of the internet’s naming system, ending the almost 20-year process to hand over a crucial part of the internet’s governance.

US ready to ‘hand over’ the internet’s naming system August 18, 2016 Velomni News 0 The US has confirmed it is finally ready to cede power of the internet’s naming system, ending the almost 20-year process to hand over a crucial part of the internet’s governance. The Domain Naming System, DNS, is on...

14/08/2016

8 Dangerous Data Breaches August 14, 2016 Velomni News 0 SWIFT Hack We’re still in the early days of cyberwarfare, with armies trying to figure out the best way to gain strategic advantage in this electronic battlefield. Most Western nations are operating pretty much under the Geneva conventions, no...

08/08/2016

Android owners, beware: Security flaws found in Qualcomm processors serving Google’s mobile operating system could put your devices at risk.

‘Quadrooter’ Bug Puts Android Devices At Risk August 8, 2016 Velomni News 0 Android owners, beware: Security flaws found in Qualcomm processors serving Google’s mobile operating system could put your devices at risk. Researchers at security firm Check Point researchers recently discovered the vulner...

06/08/2016

A software program called Mayhem this week won the Cyber Grand Challenge, which bills itself as the “world’s first all-machine hacking tournament.”

‘Mayhem’ Computer Program Wins DARPA Hacking Challenge August 6, 2016 Velomni News 0 A software program called Mayhem this week won the Cyber Grand Challenge, which bills itself as the “world’s first all-machine hacking tournament.” Mayhem was created by For All Secure, one of seven teams made up of...