Microsoft has launched an investigation to find out why it approved a new driver, called “Netfilter”, despite including malicious software that captures communications from the victim’s computer and communicates them to an external server. The scandal started when cybersecurity researcher Karsten Hahn discovered what, at the time, he believed to be a “false positive”; these are very common in programs that are mistaken for malware, but are actually benign. Hahn was confident that this program was not malicious, as Microsoft itself had signed the code, as explained on BleepingComputer . Since the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft has forced hardware…
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The Razer Blade 15 has finally arrived in Spain, with a starting price of 1,799 euros. On paper, it looks like just another gaming laptop, in an increasingly saturated market; But this launch is different, it is probably one of the most important in 2021 in our country. In reality, the Razer Blade is not exactly a new laptop. Razer has been giving us long teeth for years with each launch in the US, and personally, I had already lost hope of being able to buy it in Spain. At least we could settle for the arrival of gaming mice…
Smartphones have established themselves as a basic and fundamental piece of the day-to-day life of consumers. This growing weight in everyday life not only makes us always glued to a screen, but it has also promoted the use of certain services. Mobile applications are one of the favorite entry keys to more and more things, one also that is expected to grow significantly in the future. AdColony estimates indicate the number of mobile application downloads will reach 250,000 million in 2025. Consumers download more applications and give them more use, even more value, as shown by other data in the…
The new FireCuda 530 is an NVMe SSD that connects via PCI Express and takes advantage of the latest motherboards with the fourth generation of the standard. And it takes advantage of it well, considering that it is the fastest model for personal computers in the company. The demand for gaming hardware is at its peak and we are not just talking about graphics cards. Players also want components that meet their demands, and they are very high. An aspect that may seem secondary, such as storage, is actually very important because it affects load times. In these, Seagate arrives,…
John McAfee, creator of the famous antivirus, found dead in a Catalan jail. The American tycoon was on the verge of an extradition to the United States. He had been in Spain since before the start of the pandemic. The Catalan Department of Justice has confirmed in a statement the death of John McAfee, the American magnate who was imprisoned in the Sant Esteve Sesrovires prison, Barcelona. The evidence points to a suicide death. The events occurred just one day after the Supreme Court approved his extradition to the United States, where he was wanted for alleged tax crimes. McAfee…
An investigation by the British channel ITV has focused on Amazon’s policy to get rid of products that take up space in its warehouses; although the company defends itself stating that this waste does not go to landfills, and that it is working to change. We are in the week of Prime Day, the most important event of the year for Amazon where we can find countless offers in all sections. As a counterpart to Black Friday in a few months, Prime Day is a great opportunity to get hold of that technological device that we were so eager to…
The new Realme GT arrives in Spain with very striking technical characteristics, and with a marketing campaign to match; The Chinese manufacturer claims that this is a “Flagship killer”, killer of the best mobiles on the market, the top of the range of the best brands. Of course, Realme is not the first to say something similar. Nor is it the first to start a very flashy marketing campaign, with Japanese swords and nods to Kill Bill included. But this release is different, one with high expectations and hopes. One that, if you are looking for a new mobile, you…
In a strange attempt to improve employee morale, Canon’s Beijing office has installed Artificial Intelligence cameras, which deny any action unless they detect a smile on the face. If that story had been published in a satirical medium, it would be criticized as crude and exaggerated; But it is real, and it is not new. Canon introduced this technology last year, but it went unnoticed amid the pandemic and the expansion of teleworking; now, employees at its Chinese subsidiary, Canon Information Technology, are seeing the effects on work first-hand. These devices are small screens with cameras , which are installed…
Two of the most popular Android manufacturers, OnePlus and Oppo, have confirmed the merger of several of their teams, including R&D, with the aim of improving some of the aspects in which they still limp, such as software support. . It is news that OnePlus fans already saw coming. This brand was the booster that the Android market needed, with smartphones that offered high-end components at a mid-range price . Since then, others have followed in their footsteps, while OnePlus explored other markets and sectors; but this expansion has not been free. Little by little, OnePlus has become more dependent…
LG’s range of televisions for Spain has been renewed today, with the presentation of several new models. It highlights that the commitment to OLED and Nanocell technologies continues, but in addition, LG is also focusing on the new MiniLED. MiniLED technology has not been on the market for a long time, but it has already managed to surprise locals and strangers; The presentation of the new Apple iPad Pro with MiniLED panel helped many begin to understand the potential it has. But LG was already clear on it, and now it has presented its interpretation of this technology with its…