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The 2016 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A5, released in January of this year, received a patch in early November to fix a critical security issue. Samsung did not disclose any specific details regarding the issue that the November update solved, perhaps to ward off attackers from looking for similar exploits. Unfortunately, it seems that there are more of such vulnerabilities in the Galaxy A5, as Samsung has released another security update for the smartphone. Latest Security Patch For Samsung Galaxy A5

Popular web hosting company GoDaddy has acquired start-up company WP Curve, which offers services and support for WordPress sites. GoDaddy Buys WP Curve Dan Norris and Alex McClafferty created WP Curve three years ago as a catch-all services provider for WordPress sites. It offers services such as boosting security, increasing search engine traffic and more. It has almost 1,000 subscribers and over 44,000 orders completed since its conception. Specific details about the acquisition have not been disclosed, but WP Curve's user base, assets and "a few

Image: DropboxDropbox on Tuesday announced the launch of Dropbox Mobile Offline Folders. The cloud-based file sharing service provider says the new premium feature will let users stay on task on their smartphones even when data and

Pouncer: Next year the compay plans to demonstrate the drones being launched from a C130 Hercules cargo aircraft."

There are differences in the way men and women observe visual information, reports a team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London. From the way the people scan the faces, it is possible to tell if the participant was a male or a female with accuracy of 80 percent, notes the researchers. ( Cindy Ord | Getty Images for Garrett Leight California Optical )A team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London found that there are differences in the

"We've found that [Facebook's] Workplace has been an easy sell to people because they can use the same platform inside and outside the business," says CIO Graham Benson.

Just like in every other Pokémon games, Pokémon Sun and Moon players are also up and about in figuring out how to level up fast, especially when grinding in patches of tall grass and running into the limited number of trainers just don't cut it for them. To go at it the smart way, all you need is a Lucky Egg, an item that lets the Pokémon holding it gain 50 percent more experience points. Couple that with the Battle Buffet, and you've got

A bacteria that carries a transmissible gene resistant to carbapenems, one of the most important classes of antibiotics used against multidrug resistant bacteria, has been found in animals in the United States. Carbapenem Resistant Bacteria In hospitals, carbapenem antibiotics are used as a last line of defense against bacterial infections that are difficult to treat but these drugs are not allowed for veterinary use as a precautionary measure to reduce the likelihood of antibiotic resistance developing among animals, which could spread to humans. Carbapenem

Transport for NSW is looking to partner with industry to develop a series of pilots that will see the trial of on-demand public transport services.The state government has gone to tender, calling for pitches comprising "innovative

Israeli audio social media company HearMeOut is now trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) after raising AU$6.5 million at 20 cents per share from a consortium of domestic and international institutional investors.The top shareholder in

Microsoft HoloLens is finally heading to seven new countries in addition to the United States and Canada. As of Dec. 2, the device became available for preorder in Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Customers living in Japan can also avail of the preorder but they will have to wait a little longer since the device will ship in that location next month. Microsoft also plans to roll out the device in more countries next year. Pricing The announcement came by way

The federal government has handed out the first round of its AU$8 million Women in STEM kitty in a bid to encourage more female involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-based careers.The AU$3.9 million in

Holiday shoppers eyeing tech devices from Microsoft will be pleased to learn that the company's annual 12 Days of Deals promotion is back to lure consumers. So, if one missed out on the Cyber Monday and Black Friday specials on the Xbox One or Surface Pro 4, this is a great period to snag some discounts. "Whether you prefer to skip the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday or just like to take your time buying holiday gifts, our 12 Days of Deals

Today digital transformation is a widely known concept. The growing connectivity of people, machines and even businesses has changed the demands of the markets. In order to keep up and stay competitive, business have to adjust

Shipments of wearable devices continued to rise in the third quarter of 2016, according to the latest data from IDC. But while the segment experienced growth overall, there's mounting disparity among the top providers.

The stable version of the Android 7.1.1 Nougat was previously reported to be launching on Dec. 6. The operating system update is said to coincide with the December security patch. However, a report claims that Google has started to roll out Android 7.1.1 Nougat earlier than the mentioned date, which means that owners of the devices who will receive the update can expect it to arrive very soon. Android 7.1.1 Nougat Early Release An AndroGuider report claims that Android 7.1.1 Nougat has started

The Amazon Go concept store in Seattle.Amazon on Monday unveiled Amazon Go, a new brick-and-mortar concept store that replaces cashiers and checkout lines with computer vision and artificial intelligence.

A relevant molecular link has been discovered between a rare childhood genetic disease and a major cancer gene. This connection could pave the way for better treatments for people who suffer from cancer, as it sheds new light on the factors that contribute to cancer development. The research was published online in Scientific Reports on Nov. 7. Fanconi Anemia Connected To PTEN Gene The study connects the rare genetic childhood disease Fanconi anemia and a very important cancer gene, PTEN. According to researcher Niall Howlett

Personally, I am looking forward to the day when I don't have to carry multiple corded charging devices. (via PCMag)

Frank Land and Dame Stephanie Shirley unveil a plaque to mark the site of the world's first business computer, installed 65 years ago.

To commemorate Zelda's 30th anniversary, Nintendo released Legend of Zelda Amiibo today, including figures for 8-bit Link, Ocarina of Time Link, a Toon Link and Zedla herself from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. To complement the release of these four special figures, Nintendo has now specified each Amiibo's functionality when paired with the forthcoming Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Scanning the Amiibo will fundamentally gift players in-game items to be used a number of ways, though Nintendo has also hinted

The company responsible for rolling out the National Broadband Network across Australia was directly warned that a draft opinion piece by its chairman, Ziggy Switkowski, could potentially be seen as favouring one side during an

Two new characters have been added to Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. These are Captain America and Morrigan, revealed via an extended gameplay trailer shown during ESPN2's rebroadcast of the Capcom Cup. The two join Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Ryu and Megaman X in the roster. The extended gameplay trailer reveals a number of things too such as Captain America's Charging Star move and Morrigan's winged acrobatics, which gives the Darkstalkers mainstay quite a bit of swagger during combat. Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Marvel vs.

Following a successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on November 17 with a market capitalisation of AU$23 million, conversational commerce company Flamingo is now looking at Australia as a key market, with online lending

Futuristic racing franchise Wipeout, which has been a part of the PlayStation library since the first game was launched in 1995 has been notably absent on the PlayStation 4, with the last installment in the series being Wipeout 2048 for the PlayStation Vita handheld console. When Shuhei Yoshida, the President of Sony Worldwide Studios, was asked in September last year on whether Wipeout will be making a comeback, he simply replied "never say never." His response gave fans of the franchise

The Department of Human Services (DHS) has implemented an online compliance system that is using automation to help locate funds owed to the Commonwealth.Approximately AU$4.5 million that has gone awry is being pointed to each day

 Don't worry about the robots, worry about the humans.Image: iStock There's a huge difference between the modest aims of the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning being used today, and the grand ideas of creating an artificial general intelligence that could match -- and then rapidly exceed - the capabilities of a human mindAs they develop, AI and machine learning will be able to take on even more complicated tasks, but it could still be half a century or more before

Boston Dynamics has already developed a robot that can maintain its balance in uneven terrain involving a four-legged robot called BigDog. Now, the company through a third-party technology has just achieved the same feat but this time it involves a humanoid robot. IHMC Algorithm The new development is attributed to an algorithm developed by the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition Robotics Lab in Florida, which allows humanoid robots advanced control techniques in order to maintain balance. The robotic project is part of the

A new scientific approach uses a model inspired from Google's algorithm to determine the degree of stability of the planetary systems. The researchers employed a machine learning technique in order to create a mechanism that is 1,000 times faster than traditional methods when it comes to predicting stability. The study, published Nov. 23 in the journal Astrophysical Journal Letters, was carried out at the University of Toronto Scarborough by a team of scientists, and it employed a novel instrument in the analysis

Bizarrely enough, it's difficult to determine what constitutes a "small business" in the United States. The US Small Business Administration has a table of standards [PDF] that ranges from about 250 to over a thousand