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Google hardware gets unified security reward program that covers Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit

April 5, 2022
Last year, Google introduced a new Bug Hunters platform to encompass all its Vulnerability Reward Programs. An expanded “Android and Google Devices Security Reward Program” now brings Nest and Fitbit into the fold with Pixel. Building on our previous programs to improve devices’ embedded security posture, we’re bringing all our first-party devices under a single program, starting with…
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Pegasus hacked the iPhone of award-winning journalist, weeks after Apple’s injunction attempt

April 5, 2022
It’s been revealed that NSO’s Pegasus hacked the iPhone of an award-winning journalist, just weeks after Apple sought an injunction that would bar the company from targeting iPhone users. NSO’s Pegasus software is so dangerous for two reasons. First, it gives access to almost all the data on the phone, including messages, photos, and location. Second, it works via a zero-click approach ……
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GM finally resumes production on the Chevy Bolt

April 5, 2022
GM has finally restarted production on the Bolt EV and EUV lines after being out of production for the better part of a year due to an issue with its LG battery cells. On Monday, GM spokesman Kevin Kelly said “production of the Bolt EV/EUV resumed today, as planned……
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NIO is in talks to license its battery swap stations to other automakers as it expands to Europe and US

April 5, 2022
NIO is the only electric automaker that has successfully managed to make battery swapping part of its business. It is now reportedly in talks to license its battery swap stations to other automakers as it expands to Europe and the US. Over the years I have been covering electric vehicles, I’ve seen several companies attempt to add value to EVs by using swappable battery packs. The idea is that…
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Rename your Bluetooth devices on Android – Here’s how

April 5, 2022
There are few things worse than opening up your Bluetooth menu to see five different devices, all with similar names. Differentiating them takes too much time, and it feels like a hassle. Fortunately, you can rename all of your Bluetooth accessories on your Android device…
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Samsung drops software support for Galaxy S9, quarterly schedule takes over for S10

April 5, 2022
After four years of ongoing support, Samsung has officially pulled support for Android updates on the Galaxy S9 and S9+, its flagships from 2018. Today on Samsung’s tracker for ongoing Android update work, the company updated the page to drop the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ as first spotted by the folks over at Droid-Life. The change has been a long time coming, with Samsung having only supported…
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