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The digital wall around iPhones that has prevented users from downloading non-App Store-approved software to their handsets is about to crack in Europe. But according to a new report, Apple is already planning to patch up the holes punched out by the European Union (EU) laws – meaning sideloading might not be as free as we hoped. First, let’s step back to April 2022 when the EU – a collection of 27 European countries including France, Germany, and Spain – agreed on the Digital Markets Act. It went into force in November of that year and is designed to tackle issues surrounding Apple’s control of what apps can and can’t be downloaded to iPhones.  By March this year (2024) platforms will need to comply with the EU’s or face disciplinary action. The law won’t just apply to Apple. Google (which makes Android) and other platforms will also have to abide by the new rules but unlike iPhones, Android phones can already install software that isn’t on the Play Store – Android’s version o...

If you've just finished watching the NFL Divisional Round and felt that your TV needs an upgrade before the big game then TCL has dropped some strong Super Bowl TV deals that cover a range of different sizes and budgets. Savings up to a massive $2,000 are available, so check out the three best options I've picked out below. Those on a budget will want to take a look at the TCL 65-inch Q6 4K QLED Fire TV at Amazon for $499.99 (was $699.99). This is a fantastic price for a TV of this size that also features a QLED display. This top-end tech that is usually reserved for more expensive TVs ensures a brighter and more vivid image with deeper blacks and vibrant colors - ideal for watching sports but also all your usual TV shows, films, and video games. Meanwhile, if you're looking to spend on something colossal, you can get the humungous TCL 98-inch S5 4K LED Smart TV at Amazon for $1,998 (was $3,999.99). It's still super-expensive, but the lowest price yet for a displa...

Parrot traffic direction system (TDS), a malicious script that redirects website visitors to dangerous destinations, was observed evolving and becoming harder to detect. Cybersecurity researchers Unit 42, from Palo Alto Networks, recently analyzed 10,000 Parrot landing page scripts, gathered between August 2019 and October 2023.  They concluded the majority of the scripts (75%) were new, representing the fourth iteration of the code. Another 18% were of the previous version, while the remaining 7% were running older scripts. Different payloads for different victims Compared to the older versions, the fourth iteration comes with a number of enhancements, including improved obfuscation with complex code structure and encoding mechanisms. Furthermore, the fourth version has different array indexing and handling that disrupts pattern recognition and signature-based detection, and comes with a variation in the handling of strings and numbers.  As for its efficiency and produc...

It's official: The Marvels will finally make its way onto Disney Plus on Wednesday, February 7. The Marvel Phase 5 film, which is the biggest box office bomb in Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) history, will make its official streaming debut on the Disney-owned platform early next month. The announcement was made via Marvel's social media channels, with the Disney subsidiary confirming its latest big-screen offering will be available to watch at home in just over two weeks (at the time of writing, anyway). Hold on for an action-packed ride!#TheMarvels is coming to @DisneyPlus February 7. pic.twitter.com/0cSF1lgXof January 22, 2024 See more The Marvels ' forthcoming arrival on Disney Plus comes two weeks after it was initially made available to rent and/or buy on select digital stores. Indeed, in early January, The Marvels received a streaming release date of January 9, but fans were left waiting for a confirmed Disney Plus launch as Marvel opted to distribut...

Vivo G2 has been launched in China. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.56-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 processor, paired with up to GB of RAM and up to 256GB of inbuilt storage. It runs on Android 13-based OriginOS 3 out-of-the-box, and packs a 5,000mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y750VjA

It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off.  Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keeping it fresh in the form of a variant called the Daily Sequence, which sees you complete four puzzles consecutively, rather than concurrently.  But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today's Wordle answer , you'll probably need some hints for this game too.  I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve your game for tomorrow. Read on for my Quordle hints to game #728 and the answers to the main game and Daily Sequence.  SPOILER WARNING: In...

At last year’s Meteor Lake chip launch in New York, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger hinted at the company's future direction, noting the company is on track to integrate five new nodes in four years, culminating in 2025. This includes the Intel 7, Intel 4, Intel 3, Intel 20A, and Intel 18A processes, used in a range of server processors. However, going forward Intel hinted that its traditional release schedule may be discarded in favor of shipping products when ready in order to allow the company to catch up with rivals. Intel says this will help its aim to offer customers more options by selling multiple generations of chips simultaneously, while serving the demand for customized products. Chiplets with everything The tech giant is focused on integrating emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and chiplets (which the company can put in a single package). Intel's chiplet technologies could erase the distinction between server and client products, allowing the compa...