Bluetooth flaw allows impersonation of trusted devices
A flaw in a Bluetooth protocol is leaving millions of devices vulnerable to attacks, according to a study released by a Swiss research institute.
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Sony designing finger-tracking VR controller
A report by Sony software engineers reveals the company is developing a highly immersive virtual reality motion system likely to be used in its next generation PlayStation controllers.
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Coming soon: 16K video over USB-C
USB4 will fully support the latest implementation of DisplayPort 2's warp-speed standards.
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Raspberry Pi unveils $50 interchangeable-lens camera board
Raspberry Pi's new high quality camera doesn't sport a fancy name—it's actually called "High Quality Camera"—but it packs some new features do-it-yourselfers are sure to enjoy, and it's being offered at Raspberry's typical ...
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Sony eyeing robot friend for game players
Computer games are often more fun when friends are there to share the experience. A Sony PlayStation team wants to make sure that at times when players don't have their buddies around in person, they can turn to a robot friend ...
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Google introduces real-time extended voice translation
Google has announced a new real-time transcription feature for its free Translate app for Android phones. An IOS version is planned for the future, the company says.
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Chip flaw exposes billions of WiFi devices
Billions of WiFi devices were exposed to potential hackers due to a chip vulnerability, security experts said in a report released Wednesday.
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Researchers report 'Sweyntooth' vulnerabilities in 480 Bluetooth devices
Researchers from Singapore say they have found security flaws in more than 480 Bluetooth devices including smart home gadgets, fitness bracelets and medical instruments. The vulnerabilities, which were found in Bluetooth ...
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Waterproof skin patch allows for monitoring biometrics during water sports
An international team of researchers has developed a skin patch for monitoring a person's biometrics that functions underwater. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes the patch, how ...
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Skin patch biomarker sensor that doesn't need batteries
An international team of researchers has developed a skin patch that serves as a biomarker sensor—one that does not need batteries. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances,, the group describes the new device ...
