Apple has finally spoken out on the Meltdown and Spectre security scare which has dominated headlines this week, with the company confirming that all Mac computers and iOS devices are affected – but also that it has already patched macOS and iOS to defend the operating systems against Meltdown. Apple then stated that it has already released ‘mitigations’ for Meltdown in macOS 10.13.2 and iOS 11.2 (as well as tvOS 11.2), so you are protected if you’ve updated your OS appropriately. On the subject

We’ve heard little about the next version of Samsung’s smartwatch range, but a new patent suggests the company is experimenting with innovative new battery tech. A patent – spotted by LetsGoDigital – shows a concept the company is playing with that will allow for extra battery to be included within the strap. With the battery moving to the strap, Samsung would then be able to fill the body of its watch with other tech or make it a touch thinner on the wrist. Whether this will be ready for the co

Considering the typical sizes of most TVs, we’d argue that the importance of 4K is secondary to other developments like HDR, Wide Color Gamut, and 10-bit Color – but the same can hardly be said of LG’s new 4K projector. With a maximum screen size of 150-inches, you’re going to be thankful for every single one of 4K’s 8 million plus pixels. That’s not to say that the LG HU80KA projector should struggle with HDR thanks to its 2,500 lumens of light output. Towering above the competitionWhile other

Sony may have focused a lot recently on its full-frame range of optics, but it’s now showing APS-C users some love with the announcement of the compact and lightweight E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS. The 46th E-mount launched by Sony features a compact design, measuring 67.2mm x 88mm, while weighs in at a modest 325g (11.5oz). With a magnification of 7.5x it offers a versatile zoom range, covering a wide-ranging focal length equivalent to 27-202.5mm on APS-C sensor cameras like the Alpha A6000 and A65

Voice-controlled devices continue to grow more impressive by the week, and in the latest development, today Amazon announced that its Alexa voice assistant service will soon be able to help out in the kitchen. Specifically, when you need to have something heated in the microwave or oven in the future, you could simply say, “Alexa, heat this on high for one minute.” In addition, you could ask Alexa to preheat the oven to 450 degrees. The catch, as you might imagine, is that your ovens and microwa

Once upon a time there were pundits who thought the Nintendo Switch was going to be a dud, because – after all – what would be the appeal of a portable home console in this age of smartphones and iPads? Today Nintendo announced that the Switch is the fastest-selling home video game console in US history, soundly thrashing the previous record held by Nintendo’s own Wii console. Within 10 months, 4.8 million Switch units were sold compared to the 4 million moved by the Wii. Beyond that, more than

Intel claims to have already nipped this whole Meltdown and Spectre security hole problem in the bud, according to its latest press release on the matter. Within, Intel states that its next batch of security updates to its processors will grant them immunity to the exploits. By Intel’s measure, more than 90% of devices running on Intel hardware will be immune to the flaws by the end of next week. Of course, this news comes after Intel has already released updates directly to its processors to co

Last summer Microsoft announced a beautiful Cortana-powered thermostat that looked like something out of a tasteful science fiction film, and now, at last, we have some more details about it. The device, made through a partnership with Johnson Controls, will be available for pre-order for $319 (around £235/AU$406) beginning in March. You can set the temperature, of course, but you can also use the device the check the outdoor weather, ask about traffic conditions or check your calendar. Again, i

The recently released Sony Xperia XZ1 hinted that something big was coming, and now the leak of the Sony Xperia XA2 represents the tide beginning to wash over. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Ultra and Sony Xperia L2 will don a new look that’s still uniquely Sony, all while potentially addressing some points in need of much love. Don’t fret about the XA2 Ultra, as it will get two 15MP selfie cameras, noted to be 4K-capable as well. Lastly, this report confirms the existence of the Sony Xperia L2, the new lo

Blending smartwatch with good ol’ analog watch stylings has never been easy for manufacturers, but MyKronoz might be the first to nail it. ZeTime and ZeTime Petite, its new lineup of smartwatches, feature the very best tech that you come to expect from a smartwatch, plus moving watch hands – a first for a smartwatch. You’re probably thinking this isn’t that big of a deal, but the way this timeless timepiece feature has been implemented actually is a leap ahead of what other companies have devise

Google’s streamlined new Calendar layout will be rolled out to all users at the end of February. Google introduced the new desktop design in October, letting users switch back to the ‘classic’ look if they preferred, but from February 28, that option will be removed. The redesigned web app is bold and clear, with more space dedicated to each time slot (whether it’s a day, a week or a month) and fewer buttons. Clicking an event now lets you see all attendees at a glance, along with RSVP status, m

Ever since the OnePlus 5T launched in just a single shade – midnight black – we’ve been expecting more colors to come out of the Chinese firm. That’s now come to fruition with the introduction of the limited edition Sandstone White OnePlus 5T. It’s a color that harks back to the original OnePlus One, but the Sandstone White 5T packs in 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, plus the alert slider is now an eye-catching red. You won’t be able to get the cheaper 6GB/64GB configuration in white though, wi

Mobile users who thought they were unaffected by the Meltdown flaw affecting Intel chips are suddenly not quite so secure. A second flaw, dubbed Spectre, has been discovered – and this time it affects ARM processors, as well as Intel and AMD chips. In a statement, Intel said it was working with ARM and AMD to address the flaw. ARM has put out a security briefing note, indicating which chips could have been affected by Spectre. The company also advises its users to ensure that users are careful t

You’ve probably heard about the Metldown and Spectre CPU security flaws that are making headlines around the world. How to protect against the Meltdown and Spectre CPU security flawsBelow you’ll find ways to fix and protect yourself against the Meltdown and Spectre CPU security flaws for a range of devices. How to fix Meltdown and Spectre CPU security flaws on Android phonesGoogle will release a new security update on January 5 that will help protect your Android Phone against Meltdown and Spect

Rotten weather, limited daylight hours, extreme temperatures and the increased risk of injury all contrive to make filming winter sports particularly tough. Undoubtedly one of the most important considerations when shooting winter sports is the light, or more precisely lack of it. Nor is it just the light that can affect filming winter sports. Nor is it just the light that can affect filming winter sports. Or do you just want to film yourself using an action camera, such as GoPro?

Samsung has announced the chip that will almost certainly power the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus when they launch in the coming months. Called the Exynos 9810, it’s the firms new chipset for flagship mobile devices, following on from the Exynos 8895 it used in the Galaxy S8 and Note 8. It promises greater intelligence and a host of new features for devices which include it (we’re looking at you, Galaxy S9, S9 Plus and Note 9), with some key functionality set to challenge the iPhone X. Th

Media player app Kodi started its life as a piece of software for the original Xbox in 2002. How to install Kodi on Xbox OneAs of January 2018 Kodi is in Alpha on Xbox One. A Primer on the Limits of Kodi Alpha for Xbox OneAs we’ve mentioned twice already, at the time of writing Kodi is in a relatively early stage of development for Xbox One. To add some, go to Settings (the cog icon) and select Add-ons, then Install from Repository. Much the same way as you can install pirated software on a lapt

To help out, we’ve listed seven particularly sneaky tricks you can look out for, and how you can avoid them. Misleading ‘no logging’ claimsPrivacy is a top concern for many VPN users, so it’s no surprise that providers attempt to reassure them with blanket ‘no logging’ claims. But beware: VPN providers know how important these can be, and the less honest will use a range of tricks to boost their scores. Not-so-special dealsHead off to most VPN pricing pages and you’ll find plenty of ‘special dea

While we’re starting to see renders of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, live images and videos are yet to really start emerging, so it’s no wonder a recent video purporting to show the larger S9 Plus is gaining attention, but it’s almost certainly a fake. Originally posted by Slashleaks, the video has already been debunked, with the site updating to say it’s probably a Chinese clone going by the name HDC S9. As SamMobile points out, the bottom bezel is larger than we’d expect, t

Remember the Miiverse? That Nintendo-made social network that started on the Wii U in 2012 before migrating to the 3DS in late 2013? Well sulk no more, because thanks to the work of a web developer known as Drastic Actions (along with the Archive Team) the entire Miiverse is now back online. Enter the ArchiverseThe ‘Archiverse’, as it is now known, is an online repository of the network’s posts and images. A post made by Drastic Actions on Twitter said that in total 17TB of data had been preserv