While instant messaging apps are becoming an increasingly popular means of electronic communication, email isn’t going anywhere soon. Email is starting to show its age – the first email was sent back in 1971 – and its various security shortcomings are enough to send users to more modern, alternative means of communication. However, with a few adjustments, your email can be more secure. While email is convenient, cross-platform, and used by just about everyone, it’s worth considering if another m

A recent patent suggests that Nintendo Labo is only the beginning when it comes to Nintendo Switch peripherals. The patent contains images of the kinds of peripherals Nintendo has in mind and they include a Joy-Con-powered keyboard as well as a brand new set of Donkey Konga bongo drums. The report stated that Nintendo is intending to focus on peripherals to prolong the Switch’s lifespan, rather than any new hardware iterations. Though it seems a little soon to see any of these peripherals reveal

But Samsung’s new HW-N650 has a different audience in mind – gamers. But look a little closer and you’ll see that the HW-N650’s main speaker unit sports a unique wedge-shaped design. Underneath its casing sits a tube-shaped sound port, nestled between dual tweeters on its sides. It’s certainly an interesting concept, but as ever the proof will be in the actual hearing. With Australian and UK pricing and availability to be announced, expect somewhere in the region of £499 and AU$1,000.

When it comes to the latest big tech breakthroughs, many people would think of California, Singapore or China as the world’s top locations for vibrant start-ups. Norway has had several major technology successes in recent years, including the likes of Kahoot, Vivaldi, and probably the most notable, Opera Software. Assev explains that although Sweden has traditionally been Scandinavia’s leading technology hub, Norway is fast catching up. (Image: © Mike Moore)Over in Oslo’s picturesque old town, a

Following hot on the heels of the rumors that Apple is planning to launch a more affordable MacBook Air and a cheaper iPad this year, we’re now seeing speculation that a more affordable HomePod could be in the works too. A recent report from Economic Daily (via Macrumors) suggests that the cheaper HomePod will launch in the United States in the second half of 2018 for $150 to $200 (around £110 to £145), which is significantly lower than the device’s current $349/ £319 price point. Apple is, howe

Windows has undergone huge changes over the last few years, but the trusty File Explorer has remained virtually untouched. Whenever you want to drag and drop files between locations outside your Quick Access panel, you have to open two File Explorer windows. This means you can finally have multiple File Explorer windows open in separate tabs, making moving files and folders effortless. How to test SetsYou can test Sets right now (including File Explorer tabs) by downloading Preview Build 17618,

Dona Sarkar, head of the Windows Insider program, outlined the goodies introduced for those testing Windows 10 with Mixed Reality headsets in a blog post. Microsoft notes that live video preview in the Mixed Reality Portal has also been fine-tuned to run more smoothly. Furthermore, the company has updated the automatic performance settings to provide a better optimized experience for Mixed Reality addicts. You can now take Mixed Reality photos by using a controller: simply hold down the Windows

Given the plethora of threats across these multiple devices, users need to be especially vigilant. Clearly users need to be on the lookout for phishing and pharming scams. Good security practices including running a firewall and anti-malware software, and being wary of clicking on links. Secure the networkWhile security often focuses on the client devices, attention should also be paid to the entire network. Users should take measures to reduce the risk, starting with making sure that the router

While that fact that when we’re at work many of us are sitting in front of a computer makes that easy, that computer on your desk is intended for work purposes, as is the provided internet access, and not for the recreational use of the employee during the work hours. Stay off the netThe best way to avoid a privacy breach at work, given the above, is to simply not use your employer’s computer for anything other than company work. Outsource the infoAnother strategy is to not store documents on yo

The Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C tablet will not get any more major Android updates after Android 8.1. Sorry folks, no Android P for those devices. There’s no developer preview of Android P for these gadgets. And Google confirmed to Ars Technica it’s the end of the road for major Android updates in these phones and tablets. Owner frustration is understandable, though, as there’s no obvious hardware reason the Nexus 6P, 5X and Pixel C can’t hack Android P. Apple support currently extends to fiv

In a blog post, Joe Belfiore, Corporate VP of the Operating Systems Group at Microsoft, also confirmed that S mode would be applicable across all versions of Windows. You’ll be able to buy a PC with Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro installed that has S mode enabled, and businesses will be able to purchase machines running Windows 10 Enterprise with S mode running by default. Interestingly, Belfiore also says that Microsoft expects the “majority of customers to enjoy the benefits of Windows 10 i

Following a recent leak that seemingly showed the OnePlus 6 in the flesh there’s now further evidence that the phone will have a notch in the screen, as a pair of screenshots seemingly taken from a OnePlus 6 handset have also now leaked. Obtained by Android Central from a “source close to OnePlus”, the screenshots are in a 19:9 aspect ratio, which would mean the screen they’re taken on is long and narrow, as has become trendy in the last year or so. If these screenshots are from a OnePlus 6 they

The latest media giant to mimic Snapchat’s Stories feature is none other than Netflix, with a recently-announced preview feature coming soon to its mobile app. According to Todd Yellin, Netflix vice president of product, the video previews will feature 30-second trailers of suggested series and movies that have been tailored to your viewing habits. These trailers will appear in a vertical orientation (to suit mobile, naturally) and will boast the ability to skip back and forth through them by sw

Another day, another Huawei leak — this time in the form of some very convincing (though completely unconfirmed) images of the Chinese manufacturer’s new P-Series of handsets, which have been shared by trusted leaker Evan Blass. The images show three different phones in the Huawei P20, the P20 Pro and P20 Lite, each with their own unique attributes despite their similar notch-sporting designs. The first leaked image shows what’s said to be a standard Huawei P20 with a dual camera setup and a fro

Today in ‘utterly creepy tech,’ Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant is laughing at users. On follow-up, an Amazon spokesperson told TechRadar in an email that, “In rare circumstances, Alexa can mistakenly hear the phrase ‘Alexa, laugh.'” Amazon is also disabling the ‘Alexa, laugh’ prompt. Finally, Amazon will now have Alexa first say, ‘Sure, I can laugh,’ followed by laughter, rather than going straight into laughter. With Alexa laughing at us unsolicited, the feeling of unease goes up just that much

Google just launched its first Android P Developer Preview, meaning the next update to your smartphone is here – if you’re willing to download very unfinished software. New Android P features include turning your phone into a wireless keyboard or mouse, support for new photos and video compression codecs and Wi-Fi Round-Trip-Time. Beyond these new features, Android P naturally comes with myriad optimizations, security improvements and efficiency increases. But, this is still early days for Andro

The next marquee Windows 10 update won’t be just about creators – it will also blow artificial intelligence (AI) wide open on the operating system (OS). Essentially, Microsoft plans to bring the underlying machine learning or AI tech behind its Cortana digital assistant, Windows Hello, smart Bing search and more to all Windows 10 app developers. This will enable Windows 10 ‘to deliver more powerful and engaging experiences’ through AI, Kam VedBrat, Group Program Manager on the Windows AI Team wr

“Hotel Wi-Fi is designed for easy and frictionless access,” says Stephen Moody, Solutions Director, EMEA at ThreatMetrix. The bottom line is this: use hotel Wi-Fi and you may be open to scams, hacks, viruses and malicious software attacks. The very nature of Wi-Fi, with traffic from all mobile devices broadcast loudly over the airwaves, makes any public Wi-Fi network insecure. Image courtesy HyattWhy is hotel Wi-Fi considered especially risky? Who’s intercepting hotel Wi-Fi?

The Bose SoundSport Free are an excellent sounding pair of wireless headphones with an ultra-reliable connection. Wearing them for an extended period of time, you’ll likely feel conflicted about the Bose SoundSport Free. DesignThere’s no getting around the fact that the Bose SoundSport Free are big headphones. PerformanceAll that said, sound quality from the Bose SoundSport Free is excellent. They may not last as long on a charge as the SoundSport Free but their flexibility and fit make it a bet

So on Tuesday when Dyson unveiled the Pure Cool, a new connected air purifying fan with a built-in display and a mobile app, the first question to come to mind is how secure this product actually is. We asked Paul Dawson, Dyson’s Vice President of Health and Beauty, what the company does to protect user data. His answer (along with a little digging into Dyson’s privacy policy) points to your data being secure. However, it also revealed exactly how much information the Pure Cool has access to, an