⚠️ Critical WebP Codec Vulnerability (CVE-2023-4863) Sparks Wide Threat Alarm!
Major browser vendors like Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, and Brave, along with Electron-based apps like Signal and Honeyview, have successfully patched the critical security issue. Thunderbird among others is now patched, while other apps, including Affinity, Gimp, Inkscape, LibreOffice, Telegram, ffmpeg, numerous Android applications, and cross-platform Flutter-built apps, are still awaiting patches.
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Major browser vendors like Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, and Brave, along with Electron-based apps like Signal and Honeyview, have successfully patched the critical security issue. Thunderbird among others is now patched, while other apps, including Affinity, Gimp, Inkscape, LibreOffice, Telegram, ffmpeg, numerous Android applications, and cross-platform Flutter-built apps, are still awaiting patches.
Know the bug | More on it | Article
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KryptEY - The Android keyboard that ensures secure end-to-end encrypted messaging across any messenger using the Signal Protocol.
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Download: GitHub | F-Droid | IzzyOnDroid
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X (formerly Twitter) introduces X Hiring (Beta) for verified companies, to compete with LinkedIn in the job market. Source: X #X #XHiring #XCorp #Twitter #LinkedIn #jobs #social #news Join @Basiqs for more updates and stay in the loop!
X (formerly Twitter) introduces government-ID-based verification processes for its premium users to combat impersonation and offer enhanced benefits, such as 'prioritized support.'
ID verification policy | Article | Screenshots
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ID verification policy | Article | Screenshots
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Share your smartphone setups, mention the wallpapers, widgets and icons that make it unique.
Wallpaper | Icons
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Wallpaper | Icons
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OpenAI launches DALL-E 3, now integrated natively with ChatGPT!
Available for research preview, DALL·E 3 will roll out for ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers this October, with no commitment for a free public version yet.
More on it. | Video | Images
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Available for research preview, DALL·E 3 will roll out for ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers this October, with no commitment for a free public version yet.
More on it. | Video | Images
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OpenAI launches DALL-E 3, now integrated natively with ChatGPT! Available for research preview, DALL·E 3 will roll out for ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers this October, with no commitment for a free public version yet. More on it. | Video | Images…
Mastodon Evolves: Latest 4.2 release unlocks a user-friendly experience with enhanced search, onboarding, and cross-server interactions!
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Official announcement | Article
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YouTube launches Youtube Create, a New AI-Powered Video Editing App!
Currently in beta on Android in select markets (US, UK, France, Germany, South Korea, Indonesia, India, and Singapore), with iOS support planned for 2024.
Official announcement | Article | Download
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Currently in beta on Android in select markets (US, UK, France, Germany, South Korea, Indonesia, India, and Singapore), with iOS support planned for 2024.
Official announcement | Article | Download
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Matrix 2.0 brings revolutionary features, including sliding sync, native open ID connect, native group VoIP, faster remote joins, rich text editor, and more.
Explore the future of decentralized communication with Element X running on the improved Matrix 2.0!
Official Announcements - Matrix | Element X
Download - GitHub | Google Play | App Store
Source Code - Android | iOS
Screenshots - Here
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Explore the future of decentralized communication with Element X running on the improved Matrix 2.0!
Official Announcements - Matrix | Element X
Download - GitHub | Google Play | App Store
Source Code - Android | iOS
Screenshots - Here
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PhonePe launches Indus Appstore Developer Platform!
Developer registrations are now open, offering free listings for the first year and zero platform fees or commissions on In-App Payments. The platform also provides support for third-party payment providers, accommodates 12 Indian languages, and includes a phone number-based login system.
Website | Official Announcement | Developer Policy | Glimpses from the event
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Developer registrations are now open, offering free listings for the first year and zero platform fees or commissions on In-App Payments. The platform also provides support for third-party payment providers, accommodates 12 Indian languages, and includes a phone number-based login system.
Website | Official Announcement | Developer Policy | Glimpses from the event
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Telegram relies on TON for it's blockchain infrastructure, and now they've teamed up with Chainbase and Tencent Cloud (a subsidiary of WeChat's parent company, Tencent), for a super app ecosystem.
It's important to highlight that Chinese apps and companies have faced suspicion in India due to concerns about data security, data theft, and data mining. In fact, Tencent is banned from operating in India. How does this factor into your perspective on the use of Telegram going forward? Share your thoughts!
Article 1 | Article 2
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It's important to highlight that Chinese apps and companies have faced suspicion in India due to concerns about data security, data theft, and data mining. In fact, Tencent is banned from operating in India. How does this factor into your perspective on the use of Telegram going forward? Share your thoughts!
Article 1 | Article 2
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Google is on a product discontinuation spree this week!
Google Podcasts will be shut down "later in 2024."
YouTube Premium Lite subscriptions will end on October 25, 2023.
Gmail's basic HTML client will be discontinued in early January 2024.
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Google Podcasts will be shut down "later in 2024."
YouTube Premium Lite subscriptions will end on October 25, 2023.
Gmail's basic HTML client will be discontinued in early January 2024.
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After flood alerts, Google launches Android earthquake alerts in India!
Here's how to turn it on: "Settings > Safety & emergency and then Earthquake alerts."
Alternative: "Settings > Location > Advanced > Earthquake alerts."
Official announcement | How it works
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Here's how to turn it on: "Settings > Safety & emergency and then Earthquake alerts."
Alternative: "Settings > Location > Advanced > Earthquake alerts."
Official announcement | How it works
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GPU.zip pixel-stealing attack!
Major GPUs are susceptible to cross-origin attacks. The cross-origin attack, known as GPU.zip, allows malicious websites to access sensitive visual data displayed on other websites, potentially exposing usernames and passwords.
Browsers such as Chrome and Edge are vulnerable to GPU.zip, while Firefox and Safari remain unaffected.
Article | More about the exploit | The research | Reproduce the experiment
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Major GPUs are susceptible to cross-origin attacks. The cross-origin attack, known as GPU.zip, allows malicious websites to access sensitive visual data displayed on other websites, potentially exposing usernames and passwords.
Browsers such as Chrome and Edge are vulnerable to GPU.zip, while Firefox and Safari remain unaffected.
Article | More about the exploit | The research | Reproduce the experiment
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Vivaldi’s web browser is now available on iOS!
Users of iPhone and iPad running iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 or later "can experience browsing that is powerful, personal, and private,” says Jon von Tetzchner, Vivaldi co-founder and CEO.
Official Announcement | Download on the App Store.
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Users of iPhone and iPad running iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 or later "can experience browsing that is powerful, personal, and private,” says Jon von Tetzchner, Vivaldi co-founder and CEO.
Official Announcement | Download on the App Store.
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Microsoft Paint is testing AI powered background removal! More on it. #microsoft #paint #backgroundremoval #news Join @Basiqs for more updates and stay in the loop!
Paint Cocreator - Microsoft is testing a DALL-E-powered text-to-image creator in Paint for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.
Official Announcement | Post on X | Learn more about Cocreator
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Official Announcement | Post on X | Learn more about Cocreator
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#news_view Reddit is now testing its own verification badge with an "Official" label next to the username, following in the footsteps of X, Meta, LinkedIn, and Tumblr. Instant View #social #RedditOfficial #Reddit #news Join @Basiqs for more updates and…
Reddit's revamped privacy settings removes the option to opt out of 'Ad Personalization' based on platform activity, disregarding privacy concerns.
However, European countries may be exempt from this mandatory opt-in requirement thanks to the EU's GDPR rules.
Official Announcement | Article | Settings Preview
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However, European countries may be exempt from this mandatory opt-in requirement thanks to the EU's GDPR rules.
Official Announcement | Article | Settings Preview
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Post - publisher-focused X (formerly Twitter) alternative!
Post, aka Post.news, is a social media news aggregate platform dedicated to promoting informed discourse by sharing news and opinions. It offers a space where users can explore, read, watch, discuss, and share high-quality news content without the interruption of subscriptions or advertisements.
Post's micropayments system allows content creators to earn money through points, valued at $0.01 each but bought at a higher rate ($0.014, or $0.0126 for 10,000 points). New users receive 50 free points and can use them to tip others or access paywalled content on mobile. To cash out, a minimum of $50 worth of points is required. Know more.
Website | Google Play | App Store
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Post, aka Post.news, is a social media news aggregate platform dedicated to promoting informed discourse by sharing news and opinions. It offers a space where users can explore, read, watch, discuss, and share high-quality news content without the interruption of subscriptions or advertisements.
Post's micropayments system allows content creators to earn money through points, valued at $0.01 each but bought at a higher rate ($0.014, or $0.0126 for 10,000 points). New users receive 50 free points and can use them to tip others or access paywalled content on mobile. To cash out, a minimum of $50 worth of points is required. Know more.
Website | Google Play | App Store
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Bitwarden adds Passkey Two-Factor Authentication support for Individual Free Accounts!
Now, Bitwarden Free users can safeguard their accounts using authentication standards like Windows Hello, Touch ID, and hardware security keys such as Yubikeys.
Official Announcement | Setup FIDO2 WebAuthn | Release Notes | Article
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Now, Bitwarden Free users can safeguard their accounts using authentication standards like Windows Hello, Touch ID, and hardware security keys such as Yubikeys.
Official Announcement | Setup FIDO2 WebAuthn | Release Notes | Article
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