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Surge in Internet traffic in 2024
Published in News
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 03:57

Surge in Internet traffic in 2024


Cloudflare sees 17.2 per cent growth

Cloudflare’s 2024 Internet Traffic Report reveals a notable 17.2 per cent global surge in internet traffic, underscoring the continued expansion of the digital world.

Abandon WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Signal, FBI warns
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Encryption and public safety concerns

The FBI has issued an urgent call to iPhone and Android users, urging them to reconsider using popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Signal.

Google's end-to-end encryption in Messaging App claims pooh
Published in Mobiles


Misleading Security Claims

Tech blogger John Gruber has slammed Google over its claims that its text-messaging app, Google Messages, ensures "conversations are end-to-end encrypted."

Apple gear easier for coppers to knock over than Android
Published in Mobiles


Graykey struggles with Android

The Tame Apple Press is somewhat shocked to discover that Graykey, a forensic tool used by coppers to unlock modern smartphones, does really well against their favourite shiny gadgets.

Huawei unveils Mate 70 Series with new HarmonyOS Next
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One in the eye for US sanctions

Huawei has announced its new Mate 70 series smartphone lineup, which will be the first to feature the company's new HarmonyOS Next operating system that doesn't rely on Google's Android services and won't run any Android apps.

DoJ wants the Fall of Chrome
Published in News
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 11:00

DoJ wants the Fall of Chrome


Breaking up Google’s monopoly

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its antitrust actions against Google, proposing a radical measure that would force Alphabet, Google's parent company, to sell its Chrome browser.

Google introduces AI real-time safety features for Android
Published in AI


Can spot a scammer

Google has unveiled two security features for Android devices, promising enhanced protection against scams and malicious apps.

Apple intelligence is delayed in Europe until Christmas
Published in Mobiles


Europeans are far too intelligent to accept this

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple is starting to release products with its over-hyped  “Apple Intelligence” features, but it looks like it will not be seen in Europe until the end of the year.

Huwaei is free from Android’s chains
Published in News
Thursday, 24 October 2024 11:16

Huwaei is free from Android’s chains


HarmonyOS NEXT launched

Huawei formally launched its home-brewed operating system, HarmonyOS NEXT, and freed itself from the Android ecosystem.

Vole's Windows 11 update steals 8.63GB of hard drive
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Mouse missing presumed fed

Microsoft, the software king of the world, seems to be having some major problems with the latest update for Windows 11.