MobileNews

New Google Bug Hunters platform unites Android, Chrome, & other Vulnerability Rewards Programs

July 27, 2021
In 2010, Google launched Vulnerability Rewards Programs where security researchers could submit direct bug reports. With the Google Bug Hunters platform, the company is now setting the stage for the next decade of VRPs.  Google now has one site for the Google (services), Android, Abuse, Chrome, and Play reporting programs. On bughunters.google.com, there is a “single intake form that makes it…
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DefenseNews

Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds

July 27, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed former Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall to be the 26th Air Force secretary in a voice vote Monday, after defense officials assuaged the concerns of multiple lawmakers who were blocking the nominee’s path forward. Kendall will take over as the top civilian overseeing the Air Force and Space Force, potentially as soon as Tuesday. The Army veteran who…
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MobileNews

New Google Pixel ad curiously talks up health, wellness features with Fitbit cameos [Video]

July 27, 2021
Given that we’re nearing the end of the 2020/21 Pixel lineup, Google ads for its phones are in an odd spot and have to be generic to not raise awareness about hardware that will soon be out of stock. The latest Google ad rather interestingly talks about the health features of the Pixel with brief Fitbit appearances interspersed throughout.  “A Healthier You with Google Pixel” is just a…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Tesla delays Semi electric truck program over battery cell supply constraints

July 27, 2021
Tesla has confirmed that it decided to delay the “launch of the Semi truck program to 2022” over battery cell supply constraints. Last week, we reported on Tesla making progress toward Tesla Semi production at its facility in Nevada. According to sources familiar with the matter, the automaker completed its drive axle production line, and it was in the process of debugging its low volume…
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