When security flaws affect an entire range of products, fixing the issue can become a massive headache for device manufacturers. Tap or click here to see how a single security flaw affects millions of IoT devices. But this time, a new flaw affecting more than half the smartphones on the market has the makings of an even bigger disaster. This issue affects one of the industry’s most popular chips, and unless patched, it can leave your phone open to hackers....

Netatmo, maker of the hyperlocal Weather Station, announced today that its Smart Thermostat and new Smart Radiator Valves officially support Apple’s HomeKit feature. The company highlights providing “the only complete heating solution in Europe that’s compatible with Apple HomeKit.” Netatmo’s Smart Thermostat lets you control your HVAC system from your iPhone or with Siri, and the new Smart Valves apply the same concept to room-by-room heating radiators by replacing standard knobs....

One of the issues with FTP is that it is a completely plaintext protocol and can be configured to allow anonymous authentication to the service. Since the protocol is designed to allow files to be added to or removed from the FTP server, this can be a significant security concern. A couple of different protocols exist for securing FTP. FTPS is the use of FTP traffic wrapped in Transport Layer Security (TLS)....

Godzilla intimidates humanity in the new TV spot for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Warner Bros. is rapidly approaching the release of the biggest entry yet in their MonsterVerse. The cinematic universe began with Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla in 2014 and was expanded upon with Kong: Skull Island in 2017, and now it’s time for the god of destruction to return in a starring role. Godzilla: King of the Monsters serves as the sequel to the previous hit and will help set the stage for Godzilla vs Kong next year....

New JioFiber Plans The all-new Jio Fiber plans start at Rs 399 per month and go all the way up to Rs 1499. With a total of four new plans, which come in at Rs 399, Rs 699, Rs 999, and Rs 1499, the company offers truly unlimited internet (with no data cap) and unlimited voice. Here’s what the internet speeds on each of these plans offer: Rs 399 – 30 Mbps Rs 699 – 100 Mbps Rs 999 – 150 Mbps Rs 1499 – 300 Mbps...

An anonymous Twitter user who has previously leaked numerous accurate details about Apple’s product lineups has returned today. This time, the source suggests that that Apple has an update for the iMac and Mac mini coming soon. Details here are unknown, but CoinX on Twitter says to expect updates to both of Apple’s consumer-level Mac models “soon.” Apple last updated the Mac mini in 2018, which was its first update since 2014....

Classic kombatant Jade comes back swinging in the new Mortal Kombat 11 trailer. The Edenian assassin and bo staff enthusiast bolsters the rapidly growing roster. She joins fellow Mortal Kombat 3 alum Kabal as well as D’Vorah, the upstart from Mortal Kombat X. Staple antagonist Kano has since been announced, and there have been strong leaks towards Reptile’s inclusion. Other confirmed characters include Dark Raiden, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Skarlet, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Baraka and newcomer Geras....

The new Overwatch patch will finally nerf Reaper, a character whose reign of terror has been long-lived. Players have been asking for some changes to Reaper’s power level for quite some time. Now, it seems, Blizzard is responding to these requests. While the shotgunning Phantom of the Opera cosplayer has not traditionally presented a major issue in the highest ranks of Overwatch, Reaper has for months been running rampant in the lower and mid-tiers....

According to a DisplaySearch analyst report published in the Nikkei, via CNET, both LG and Sharp are having trouble ramping production of the iPad mini’s 7.9inch Retina display. The report states that Sharp is struggling to produce any level of output at all. This corroborates with a Digitimes report from earlier this week. Apparently, Sharp’s Oxide TFT process is to blame for the low yield rates. The Nikkei report says that LG is having more success, but still operating substantially below maximum capacity....

THQ Nordic and one of the original creators of TimeSplitters are teaming up to work on a new entry in the fan-favorite series. THQ Nordic acquired the TimeSplitters IP a year ago, saying it had plans for the future of the series. However, nothing about those plans has come to light until now. TimeSplitters was one of the most beloved console FPS series of its time. Developed by former Rare employees who went on to found Free Radical, the games followed in the footsteps of GoldenEye and Perfect Dark while taking full advantage of the next generation of consoles....

All the stars are starting to align for NBC’s pilot Lincoln, as Arielle Kebbel has been cast as the female lead. Lincoln is based on novels by Jeffery Deaver, and the film The Bone Collector, which starred Denzel Washington, Queen Latifah, and Angelina Jolie. Kebbel will star as Amelia, the role played by Jolie in the film. Kebbel recently starred on NBC’s supernatural drama series, Midnight, Texas, which was canceled after two seasons....

If you’re creating any content online, sooner or later, you’ll reach a point where DIY just isn’t enough. Shooting video, animating, and editing is enough work without having to supply all the dialogue. Plus, high-quality voice acting can be expensive. So if you haven’t considered using AI voiceovers, you should know the technology has come a long way. Case in point: Micmonster. Text-to-speech apps are nothing new, but the quality of default voices on this buzzworthy tool is impressive, and that’s before you dive into the many customization options....

Who needs the manual anyway? Your device is brand new and running like a charm. But when something goes wrong, or a setting needs to be changed later, the instructions are nowhere to be found. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about this cool site, ManualsOnline. This tip is brought to you by our sponsor, IDrive. For most of us, cloud storage is no longer optional — it’s just a matter of which company you choose....

The product works with any wireless router or cable modem. If you aren’t very tech-savvy, no worries, installation is simple. The listing claims that the setup will take as little as five minutes. All you have to do is connect the extender to your existing router with one button press and then connect devices to your network. Even though October Prime Day is over, you can still benefit from this rare discount....

According to a new report from supply chain blog Macotakara, Apple could be in the process of developing a revised 7th generation iPod touch. Further, the report says the 2019 iPhone might make the jump to USB-C, just like the 2018 iPad Pros. The report is rather vague, with Macotakara citing supply chain sources. Details on what changes a new 7th generation iPod touch might feature are unclear at this point, but it is long overdue for an update....

Steve Perlman, a former Quicktime Guru at Apple, has a very interesting startup called OnLive. The idea is simple: Cloud gaming. You play games over the Internet and your screen acts like a dummy terminal that operates hardcore Cloud gaming rigs (or virtualized rigs) like VNC operates remote desktops. These GPU data centers are located throughout the US because, as you might expect, the latency of button pushing and seeing the result of the button pushing is what has held up these type of scenarios in the past....

This model has hit the FCC ahead of an official announcement from Apple or Beats. The filings include a drawing of the new earbuds, and they look very similar to existing Powerbeats. Based on the code findings, we are expecting this to be a replacement for Powerbeats3, which are sold by Apple for $199. As Powerbeats Pro cost $249, that is the obvious price ceiling for the new revision. Outside of adoption of the H1 chip and onboard ‘Hey Siri’ detection, we are not expecting much else new from this particular hardware update....

Nestled between the slender and colorful storefronts on Zurich’s Rennweg, Apple’s latest retail store has opened its doors. The new location replaces Apple’s previous home on Bahnhofstrasse, one the most prestigious shopping corridors in all of Switzerland. Both stores are just a short walk apart, but curiously distant in design and stature. Apple Rennweg begins a fascinating new chapter in the story of Switzerland’s Apple Stores. Blink and you might miss it....

If you own a business or work from home, you need reliable tech that can get the job done. Thanks to our sponsor, Dell, now is the perfect time to upgrade. It’s Small Business Month, and Dell Technologies and Windows are celebrating with up to 45% on powerful PCs with Windows 10 Pro to work from anywhere. You can save on top monitors and docks, too. Kim’s laptop pick Need a solid laptop to get the job done?...

Blumhouse and Netflix’s Sweetheart does a fantastic job adapting the creature feature sub-genre and breathes new life into the horrors of being stranded on a desert island. However, sometimes in such catastrophic situations, monsters aren’t the only things to fear: sometimes, the threats can be much more distinctly human. In Sweetheart, Jenn (Kiersey Clemons) washes up on a deserted island after a storm hits the boat where she, her boyfriend Lucas (Emory Cohen), and his friends were all having a party....