Trend Micro flaw could have allowed attackers to steal all passwords

From InfoWorld: A discovery by a well-known Google security researcher provides further proof how antivirus programs designed to shield computers from attacks can sometimes provide a doorway for hackers.

Tavis Ormandy, an information security engineer with Google, wrote he found bugs in Trend Micro...

Periscope broadcasts arrive on Twitter, without the links

From CNET: In a much-anticipated move, Periscope's live broadcasts can now finally be seen on Twitter.

The San Francisco-based social network said Tuesday that Periscope broadcasts have been integrated directly onto Twitter users' timelines, allowing them to view videos without first needing to...

Patch your PHP: Security fixes released for all branches

From InfoWorld: PHP developers, take note of the latest updates: Versions 7.0.2, 5.6.17, and 5.5.31 are now available and feature a multitude of security bug fixes.

Version 7.0.2 fixed 31 bugs, including six security vulnerabilities, in PHP 7, while version 5.6.17 fixed 14 bugs. PHP 5.5.31 closed...

AT&T revives the unlimited data plan, with a catch

From CNET: The unlimited data plan is making a comeback at AT&T, but not as you remember it.

The Dallas telecom giant said Monday that its DirecTV and U-Verse subscribers can sign up for an unlimited wireless plan. A single line costs $100 a month, with $40 for each additional line. You can enroll...

Windows 10 Redstone Insider seeds are on the way

From PC World: If you’re eagerly awaiting the next PC-centric Insider build of Windows 10, here’s some good news: You can expect the next build to arrive soon.

According to a tweet posted by Microsoft’s Gabe Aul, the next build will come to Insiders in “a few more days.”

Aul added in a followup...

CES 2016 Day 5 Roundup

As we come to near the end of the show, Aaron and Preston zeroed in on three well-known audio companies.

Sennheiser shows off a virtual reality microphone, and a bunch of headphones.
Looking for a Bluetooth turntable? Audio-Technica has one on display.
If you want to make it rain, beyerdynamic got...

CES 2016 Day 5 - beyerdynamic

Our final audio meeting of the day was with another big company, beyerdynamic. With ninety-two years of experience in the audio industry, beyerdynamic has definitely been a player in the game. While their focus has been on the higher end, targeting the audiophiles, and their offerings today have...

CES 2016 Day 5 - Audio-Technica

Today at CES 2016 was APH Networks look at audio products. The first manufacturer we went to was Audio-Technica. This company is a pretty well-known company across the board for audio quality, and thus we felt it was fitting to see them.

The first product we looked at was the Audio-Technica ATH...

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