Before you pull out your pocketbook, make sure you know what you’re getting into. If you have questions about what Bitcoin is and how it functions, then check out our Komando primer covering your most pressing questions about the electronic currency. Buyer beware If you follow the news about Bitcoin, then you’ve seen how its value can jump around all over the place. As with any investment, there is a risk you could lose your money....

Understanding blockchain security requires understanding how the blockchain is put together. This requires knowing what the blocks and chains of blockchain are and why they are designed the way that they are. Inside the blockchain block The blockchain block is the data storage component of the blockchain’s distributed ledger. Each block in the blockchain contains a number of different transactions that it adds to the shared state of the blockchain network....

Now, all this would be just dandy if you were just using a single device. You keep your headphones paired to it and they will deliver sound from it. Simple. The problems pop up when you need to pair those headphones with more than one device. As most of us do these days. You could be doing a video call on your notebook or tablet, watching a show on a smart television, playing a game on a console, listening to a podcast on your phone, hearing music on an audio system…today, a single pair of Bluetooth headphones often ends up being connected to more than one device....

It turns out Walmart does have a credit card, backed by the power of Capital One. If you frequently shop at Walmart and like to earn extra rewards, the Capital One Walmart Rewards Mastercard could be the right fit for you. For more of our expert picks, check out our picks for the best store cards for shoppers, the best rewards credit cards, and the best credit cards for groceries....

The beauty of ispersync for Voice is that the location within the book will be saved synced across your devices, allowing you to read or listen to your current book without needing to worry about losing your place. th over 45,000 narrations found in the Kindle store, users can upgrade their e-books to audiobooks starting at $0.99 $3.99 for best-sellers, like the Hunger Games series. The latest update to the Kindle app also comes with a few other tweaks, including improved cross-device sync notifications, multi-color highlights, the ability to go back to previous locations from the progress bar....

In 1988, the first buffer overflow was exploited to compromise many systems. After 20 years, applications are still vulnerable, despite the efforts made in hope to reduce their vulnerability. In the past, the most complex priority was discovering bugs, and nobody cared about writing exploits because it was so easy. Nowadays, exploiting buffer overflows is also difficult because of advanced defensive technologies. Some strategies are adopted in combination to make exploit development more difficult than ever like ASLR, Non-executable memory sections, etc....

The company also didn’t mention when the Nexus images would be available for impatient users who want to to download install the mobile operating system themselves. en the images do go public, however, you’ll find them on ‘s developer site. Marshmallow isn’t the software overhaul that Android 5.0 llipop was, but it will still offer some nice features for new longtime Android users. The phone icon on the lock screen will be replaced by a voice actions button, so you can boss your phone around that much faster....

Up until now, we have only seen partially working Android L ports for the Nexus 4 and HTC One M7. Joining them today is, surprisingly, the original LG Optimus G. While the Optimus G is not as popular as some Samsung and HTC devices, it is still nice to see such an old — and unpopular — device getting an Android L port. One main reason behind this port popping up for the G is that it shares internals that are very similar to the Nexus 4, which must have made the work of developers a tad easy....

Say, “OK , Shazam this song” into your phone, for example, seconds later Shazam is open identifying the music you’re hearing. That’s much easier than fumbling with a touchscreen hoping to get Shazam going before the song ends. eviously, you could only use voice actions to open third-party apps, using comms such as, “OK , Open Shazam.” ‘s first-party apps have had their own custom voice actions for some time....

It’s not as if these companies do this without your permission, though. Most apps request access to your data the first time you boot them up, but not all of them. Some developers just leave their privacy “gotchas” buried deep in the terms and conditions. Tap or click for an app that can read the Terms and Conditions for you. Until recently, Google’s Android operating system wasn’t always as flexible when certain apps accessed personal data like your location....

“Starting in iOS 9.0 and OS X v10.11, a new security feature called App Transport Security (ATS) is available to apps and is enabled by default. It improves the privacy and data integrity of connections between an app and web services by enforcing additional security requirements for HTTP-based networking requests. Specifically, with ATS enabled, HTTP connections must use HTTPS (RFC 2818). Attempts to connect using insecure HTTP fail. Furthermore, HTTPS requests must use best practices for secure communications....

iPhone 13 will have improved battery life, a small notch on the screen, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a faster A15 chip, and better video recording. iPhone 13 Series will have a Small Notch on the Screen The company has also improved Wifi 6E support. It is an extended version of the Wifi 6 framework with the additional benefit of a 6GHz band. According to the IANS report, Earlier this year, a leaker, Max Weinbach, hinted that the company might use the same kind of low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) panels....

Alexa-exclusive Prime Day deals work when you ask her to order these specific items, through your Echo device. These deals are even lower priced than the Prime Day deals, giving you access to even bigger savings. Deals that are exclusive through Alexa Note: Keep in mind these deals only apply if you ask Alexa to order them!

And the smartphone certainly comes with what one may call the ‘premium specifications’. We have to say, Asus has not left even a single stone unturned when it comes to the hardware of the Zenfone 3 Deluxe. The smartphone runs on the latest (at the time of writing) Snapdragon 821 processor and is paired with 6 GB RAM, but with great specifications comes a great price, which is why we think the company has priced the Zenfone 3 Deluxe at Rs....

Wired had earlier reported that Chase will be rolling out the contactless ATM plan spread over two phases in the upcoming years. So this is how it will work, users will be asked to authenticate on their mobile banking app, post which a unique seven-digit code is generated, much like an OTP which will allow them to access the ATM without their debit card. This is what Chase spokesman had to say about the new initiative “This doesn’t replace the debit card....

An experiment is popping up for some ay Store users that shows off a section labeled Top Features, which groups together data from reviews to give you a better idea about what an app actually excels at. According to the report, you’ll see a specific score for these main features. If a banking app flunks at managing credit cards, you’ll know that maybe it’s worth skipping. To create this information, there’s been some reworking to the review process....

KAFRI dual headphone desk stand with wireless charging KAFRI lets you hang two pairs of headphones at once. Use your work headset during the day, then quickly transition to your gaming headset after you clock out. This stand includes a wireless charging mat built into the base that charges with speeds up to 10W. If your phone uses micro USB, 10W charges just about as fast as the average 12W peak you likely enjoy now....

You can choose from DSL, cable, satellite, and fiber options for your service, depending on where you live and how you use the internet. We’ve selected the best options for each type of connection to help you choose from a range of service plans. Price: $40-$70, plus equipment and installation feesSpeed and Data: download speed 25 -1000Mbps – 1TB dataPlans/Packages: add TV for a total cost of $39.99 - $54....

Samsung has consistently worked in recent years to improve the user experience and look of its UI. With the Galaxy S8, the company once again debuted a new UI bidding adieu to TouchWiz in the process and introducing Samsung Experience. As with previous versions of Samsung’s skin, Samsung Experience UI on the Galaxy S8 is feature packed and even comes with a theme manager which Samsung had first debuted with the Galaxy S6....

But many people don’t know that almost every Big Tech company has at least some information on you. If you think about it, where do you suppose targeted advertising comes from? How do they know which ads to serve you? Apple, Google, and companies like Facebook all have a profile on you. But what exactly do they know? Well, there is a way for you to find out. Here’s the backstory For the most part, your location, age, and the device you use are the most important things a company wants to know....