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Happy Friday! Today we find out whether high-tech specs are any nearer to replacing our smartphone, and take a look at a new range of soundbars from Samsung. We also report on some nasty malware attacking home Wi-Fi routers, and reveal how to get spooky with Alexa. Enjoy! |
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If it's summer, that must mean it's soundbar season. And right on cue, Samsung has announced that almost every soundbar model in its 2022 collection is now available from its website as well as partnering retailers. It's a group of speakers that's heavy on immersive audio thanks to Dolby Atmos support, and most of these models include special features that make them even more attractive if you own or are planning to buy a Samsung smart TV.
We'll first do a roundup of all of the technologies that Samsung is highlighting for 2022, and then we'll get right into the various models, with pricing, availability, and key specifications so you can begin your hunt for the best soundbar for you ... |
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Alternate realities have historically dominated fact and fiction. From the use of augmented and virtual realities in air combat training to sci-fi stories and novelistic tales of looking into a crystal ball, these surrogate realities have often helped humankind operate better or cope with the harsh truths of the real world.
Stepping into the future, we can see virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies becoming commonplace in our daily lives. The combined market for AR and VR headsets is expected to grow tenfold from 2021 through 2028, and for the future yet to come, AR could potentially replace that one gadget that our lives depend on so much — our smartphones ... |
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As if you didn't already have enough to worry about, a new report finds hackers are targeting home Wi-Fi routers to gain access to all your connected devices.
The report comes from Black Lotus Lab, a security division of Lumen Technologies. The report details several observed real-world attacks on small home/home office (SOHO) routers since 2020 when millions of people began working from home at the start of the COVID 19 pandemic.
According to Black Lotus Lab, the attackers use Remote Access Trojans (RATs) to hijack a home's router. The trojans use a new malware strain called zuoRAT to gain access and then deploy inside the router. Once deployed, the RATs allow attackers to upload and download files to all the connected devices on the home or office network ... |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
Amazon's powerful Alexa voice assistant wears many hats in our lives. A knower of all things on the web, a controller of all our smart home devices, a digital Rolodex of contacts, calendars, and lists, and a seeker of disturbed spirits that refuse to rest. Wait, what?
As part of Alexa's lineup of impressive features, the voice assistant can also be used for scary parlor tricks, grim guessing games, and ghost-hunting expertise. From spooky stories to unsettling audio, there's plenty of terrifying stuff that Amazon's right hand can show off at your next ghoulish gathering ... |
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