The Video Electronics Standards Association, VESA, published version 1.4 of the DisplayPort standard today. Version 1.3 was published in September 2014 allowing for USB Type-C connectors and increasing the maximum bandwidth, allowing for simultaneous use of two 4K (3840x2160) monitors. Version 1.2 most notably enabled daisy-chain connectivity for multiple monitors from a single … [Read more...]
Preorder ‘The Car Hacker’s Handbook’
A new book titled The Car Hacker's Handbook - A Guide for the Penetration Tester from publisher No Starch Press is available for pre-order from Amazon.com. The topic is cutting edge and helps you build a threat model for your vehicle. Infotainment and navigation systems, built-in Wi-Fi, software updates, and other technologies have innovated the automobile industry but may have … [Read more...]
Sandisk launches fastest microSD card and USB Type-C flash drive
At Mobile World Congress, SanDisk introduced two new computer accessories. A new microSD card allows incredibly fast transfer speeds and a USB drive jumps to the next generation with USB Type-C. According to the press release, the new microSD card will be released Q2 in the US. It will be available in 64GB and 128GB capacities at $179.99 and $299.99 MSRPs, respectively. The … [Read more...]
Brushing your teeth? There’s an app for that with Oral-B GENIUS
Oral-B introduced a new smart electric toothbrush at Mobile World Congress 2016. The Oral-B GENIUS pairs with an app on your smartphone and uses its built-in cameras and sensors to monitor your brushing. It specifically addresses the problem of people applying too much pressure when brushing, not brushing long enough, and skipping entire areas of their mouths. In addition to … [Read more...]
Samsung introduces Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Ahead of Mobile World Congress 2016, Samsung has introduced their latest version of their Android flagship phone. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge build on previous versions with improvements to the camera, water resistance, and an add-on slot for external storage. The Galaxy S7 has a 5.1-inch display while the Galaxy S7 edge display is 5.5-inches. The phones are constructed of … [Read more...]