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Apple is releasing a major iOS upgrade this week that addresses a critical vulnerability in the core software of iPhones and iPads worldwide. More security updates are being rolled out to Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch users simultaneously. Over three dozen security updates are included in iOS 15.2, the most notable of which is a patch for a kernel vulnerability that won Kunlun Lab $300,000 for its remote jailbreak abilities....

Response Time Testing Step 1) Method of calculating metrics gathered by each API response time test tool Step 2) Tools Simulate the load and capture speed which can make a difference in the response time Step 3) Extra items recorded when monitoring user loads Step 4) Computing metrics gathered by each tool increases the response time due to high resource consumption. Step 5) The architecture of the two tools may be different...

I love music, and am perfectly happy to pay for good-quality audio – but $279 for a speaker which delivers only ok audio quality doesn’t sound like a great deal. However, music isn’t what the Humu Augmented Audio Cushion is all about … More prosaically expressed, it’s a stereo speaker system embedded into a cushion, with a vibration generator for low frequencies. Personal 3D sound and vibration Patented hifi technology used by cinemas Won’t disturb those around you For movies, games, music, or relaxation Experience sound in ways never before possible....

I knew Celluon had something special on its hands when I reviewed the $349 pocket-sized video projector PicoPro earlier this year: the Korean company known for laser-projecting keyboards released an iPhone 6 Plus-sized HD projector, capable of simulating a TV using lasers, a speaker, and a rechargeable battery. PicoPro’s projection system was MicroVision-developed and laser-sharp, requiring no manual focus knob — an advantage over rival projectors such as the otherwise more powerful AAXA P700 and ST200, which I subsequently reviewed and liked....

Taphive GmbH has recently released a major update to their movie management and discovery app, TodoMovies 3. TodoMovies 3 is a to-do app focused on movies. It has a gorgeous layout, and does a superb job managing a movie related to-do list with a robust set of features. In this article, I will provide some examples of how the app could be used to aggregate a list of movies you want to watch, explore a vast amount of information about those movies, and discover movies you may not know about....

It has long been rumored that Apple’s upcoming 2017 iPhone models will feature some sort of wireless charging technology, but now blogger John Gruber says that the feature might not be available at launch… In a tweet late last night, Gruber explained that he’s heard inductive charging will be sold separately from the iPhone itself, something that several other reports have claimed. Additionally, he says that the new charging technology “might be late” and not launch until iOS 11....

While Tim Cook didn’t seem to place too much emphasis on advertising being a core business for Apple when asked about mobile advertising during his recent D11 interview, BusinessInsider reports it has heard from sources that Apple is gearing up to launch an ad exchange service similar to recent efforts by Twitter and Facebook: When asked why Apple wasn’t making money off its mobile ad business in comparison to other companies such as Facebook, CEO Tim Cook told D11 attendees that the focus for advertising was making developers money, not Apple....

Photo courtesy of Pedro Vera. Apple reopened its retail store in Reston, Virginia today for the first time since March in an all-new space. The redesigned store arrives after over a year of planning and construction work that more than doubles the size of the previous location. Apple Store openings are normally publicized events with high fives, cheering, and a long line of visitors. In Fairfax County, where new COVID-19 infections have plateaued, a packed celebration at this time would be unsafe and in poor taste....

We’ve reviewed a fair bit of Thunderbolt docks for Mac here and one thing remains constant: The starting prices range well over $200 (Belkin’s a deal at $150) and that’s before you buy an expensive $30 Thunderbolt cable. The question is: Do you really need Thunderbolt to have a quality/usable dock for your MacBook? Can you get almost all of what you need just from USB 3? Kanex sent me their $90 USB 3 SimpleDock a few months ago and I’ve put it through its paces ever since....

These days, it seems like there is an endless variety of headphones to choose from. With new models popping up on a weekly basis, it’s hard to sort through the crowd to find the ones that fit you best. When it comes to active noise cancellation this elite selection thins out a bit, but there are only a handful that fall into the same category as A-Audio’s Icon over-ear headphones....

Officially licensed iPhone 6 battery cases are becoming increasingly common, and we’ve seen a bunch of them over the past month from a collection of major manufacturers. The latest to arrive is BuQu Tech’s PowerArmour ($80), which we’re only briefly reviewing because it’s a somewhat uninspired option compared with others we’ve tested. PowerArmour is different from most of the iPhone 6 battery cases we’ve tested in that it’s closest in appearance and protection to a simple shell: the sides are almost entirely open, the top has a hard plastic lip, and the bottom has a small chin....

One of the more recent options to hit the market is the Jackery Solar Generator. Plug it into a wall or car outlet, but the keyword in the model name is “solar” because you can also use solar panels to recharge it. Keep it around in case of a power outage or take it with you to keep your gear charged during an off-grid getaway, this set consists of a power station and four folding solar panels....

Eight years since the App Store’s initial release, we’ve seen quite the influx of Twitter apps on the market. Over time, the situation settled down and the best competitors stood on top. I’ve come to find my one or two main Twitter clients, but that still hasn’t stopped me from looking for any new contenders. While there are the few Twitter apps that everyone knows, it’s refreshing to see a new take on the familiar experience....

Spigen already created one of the most minimal and affordable Apple Watch charging stands with the Apple Watch Stand S330 — a design that fits right in next to an iMac, and works with both open and closed bands. But then Apple announced watchOS 2 and Nightstand Mode, which will will turn the Apple Watch into a proper alarm clock during charging, but only when it’s positioned on its side with the Digital Crown and side button facing up....

In Roblox’s Anime Mania, there are different codes that you can use to unlock Gold, Gems, and other exciting rewards. You can play the game at God’s level with access to these codes. Here are some Roblox Anime Mania Codes 2023 edition that will definitely help you in your gameplay. Roblox game codes are prevalent because of their validity period. Every week Roblox and other communities release game codes. So new Anime Mania codes are added to the game at regular intervals....

The full-length trailer for Rocketman has arrived. Kingsman’s Taron Egerton stars in the film as a young Elton John, with Dexter Fletcher calling the shots as director. Fletcher infamously took over directing Bohemian Rhapsody part-way through production, after original helmer Bryan Singer was fired. Rocketman, much like the Queen biopic, was in development for several years before it landed an official green light last spring. Sir Elton John once named Justin Timberlake as his top choice to play him in the film, but that casting never materialized....

According to Android lice, the app appears to be a mini-social network that a group of friends or family members could use for shared conversations inside of a splashy interface. The leaked screenshots show photos, social invites, web links, other content shared among all of those involved in the chat. It appears the angle is to better organize different groups of those you have frequent conversations with: one for co-workers, another for the children, perhaps one for close friends....

A requirement analysis has a Specific Goal Specific Input Specific Output Uses resources Has a number of activities to be performed in some order May affect more than one organization unit Creates value of some kind for the customer Requirement Analysis Techniques Requirement analysis techniques are mainly used to map the business workflow so that you can analyze, understand and make required changes to that workflow or process. There are various requirement analyzing techniques that can be used as per the software development process like...

Two of the hottest product categories at this year’s CES were home automation and wearables, which Apple is now tackling with HomeKit and the Apple Watch. As has historically been the case, the price premiums Apple has set for its products have left plenty of room for more affordable alternatives. Misfit, a company co-founded by former Apple CEO John Sculley, is now competing in both categories: the just-released Bolt Wireless LED Smart Light Bulb ($50) joins a small collection of Bluetooth-controlled lights, while its late 2014 wearable fitness and sleep tracker Flash ($33-$50) is in the process of being upgraded to control Bolt....

I’ve been on the search for the perfect headphones for my whole life. Apple’s fall out of my ears if I think too hard and I even have problems keeping typical in-ear headphones in my ears when working out. Getting those weird things that go around my ears to hold them isn’t a great general purpose solution. In-ear headphones also typically lack the depth of sound of over the ear headphones....