Drone robot carries weights and opens doors

A closed door is a classic obstacle for a robot, much more for one flying in the air. But not for “FlyCroTug”, a new US-Swiss tiny robotic drone capable of carrying objects much heavier than itself and overcoming obstacles like a door simply by opening its handle. The “FlyCroTug” palm size has a special attachment mechanism that allows it Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Apple’s future plans with new processors and iOS 12

Apple is reportedly preparing to replace the “Intel” processors while emphasizing its “mobile operating system”. According to what the “Phone Arena” says in its release, Apple -in the near future- will extend its cooperation with “TSMC”, leaving aside its cooperation with “Intel“, as it is almost certain that the “A13” and “A14” chips that will be inside the “iPhones” of 2019 and 2020 will be Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Universities targeted by phishing attacks

Kaspersky Lab draws the attention of academics during their online tours as numerous digital attacks have been detected in at least 131 universities in over 16 countries. These attempts to intercept sensitive academic information have been intensified over the last 12 months; more than 1,000 phishing attacks have been recorded Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

This will make your profile on Facebook really private

Facebook is an amazing tool to keep in contact with relatives, friends and acquaintances. But the facilities offered to come with a price: your personal moments and information. That’s why there are ways to make your profile more private if you’re tired of all this extroversion. Of course, always runs the risk Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

ESET: Significant cyber attacks are related

Behind “ransomware (Not) Petya” and “Industroyer”, the first “malware” with direct impact on industrial systems, a common group of cybercriminals is identified. “ESET” has discovered evidence that the notorious group of cybercriminals “TeleBots” associated with “Industroyer” -the most powerful “malware” of our age, attacking industrial systems- and is responsible for the blackout in the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, in 2016. The “TeleBots team” Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Hackers use the popular messenger logo for targeted attacks

A wave of targeted digital espionage attacks in a Central Asian diplomatic organization, with the  “Octopus” trojan that uses the form of a famous and legitimate online messenger, discovered researchers from “Kaspersky Lab“. Once “Octopus” is installed, it provides attackers with remote access to the victims’ computers. Threatening operators are constantly looking for exploitable modern trends and adapting their methods Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

What are the best times to post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Not all hours and days are the most appropriate to successfully promote your announcements and to pass your message. Dimitris Stragalas, Head of Social Media of “Cloudevo” , the fastest-developing company “digital growth” in Greece gives us the answers through the following guide. “Depending on the channel, there are specific times and days when our content can gather Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Lightweight gloves that allow users to “touch” virtual objects

Scientists at “EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne)” and “ETH Zurich” developed an ultra-lightweight glove, weighing less than 8 grams per finger, that allows users to “touch” and manipulate virtual objects. The system, according to its creators, provides extremely realistic “tactile feedback” and can be operated with batteries, giving unprecedented freedom of movement. The creation of technologies Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft: Do not click on Check for Updates

As revealed by Microsoft, only users who clicked “Check for Updates” encountered the file deletion error when upgrading to “Windows 10 October 2018 Update”. By clicking on “Check for Updates”, Microsoft gives you updates early, bypassing much of the testing process. Here’s how Microsoft has defended deleting files when updating to “Windows 10 October 2018”: Initially, we begin each feature upgrade Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Windows 10: The new cumulative update KB4464330 causes BSOD

Nightmare Never Ends: After releasing and removing “Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809)” due to critical errors, Microsoft sent a cumulative update that causes  BSOD  on specific computers. Cumulative Update KB4464330 of Windows 10 for version 1809 and cumulative update KB4462919 for April (version 1803) lead HP systems to BSOD without Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Rapid increase in attacks on “smart” devices in the first half of 2018

In the first half of 2018, the “Internet of Things (IoT)” devices received more than 120,000 attacks of malware, according to a report by the Russian cyber-security company “Kaspersky Lab”. As reported in the announcement, this figure is three times the figure recorded for the whole of 2017. The Kaspersky Lab warns that the Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Instagram in the “battle” to fight bullying

Instagram enters the “battle” to fight harassment through the use of “artificial intelligence”, where it automatically alerts and checks for any incidents. In particular, this feature will detect any item that may be considered as a harassment, and the company will automatically be informed of the content, which will then be checked Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Microsoft announces Project xCloud – New game streaming service

Microsoft moved, through a blogpost, to the announcement of a new “game streaming” service called “Project xCloud”, designed to bring popular titles in any kind of platform. What “promises” the “Project xCloud” is the transfer of game titles in multiple playback platforms, ie from “console” to “PC” or even on a “portable device”. As it became known, public service Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

New “Your Phone” feature for Windows and Android communication

Microsoft announced the universal application of the feature “Your Phone”, which allows communication of a “Windows PC” and an “Android”. By enabling “Your Phone”, Microsoft enables all Android smartphone owners to see their applications from their Windows computer and handle them from there. In essence, this way one can respond from his computer to a message he receives on his mobile Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Wi-Fi Alliance abandons the “802.11” and simplifies the naming system

“Wi-Fi Alliance”, the organization that certifies the “Wi-Fi” products, introduces a new, simpler naming of the various models, abandoning the classic “802.11”. With the new system, the new “Wi-Fi 5 standard” will include devices that support today’s “802.11ac” technology, while the new “Wi-Fi standard 4” will cover devices that support “802.11n” technology. The earlier technology standards “802.11g”, “802.11a” and “802.11b” will not be renamed as no Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …