Software
Elon Musk introduced the encryption function of private messages on Twitter, noting that it cannot be trusted yet
Elon Musk announced that the social network Twitter has received support for encrypting private messages.
So far, the technology is not fully functional. Musk talks about launching an early version, noting that it’s possible to try the feature, but it’s not worth trusting yet. A very interesting statement from the head of Twitter.
In other words, Twitter even published an article that explains all the cons of the feature at this stage of its implementation. In general, according to the description, it is clear that the developers still have a lot of work to do, but there is no talk of full end-to-end encryption yet.
Twitter aims to be the most trusted platform on the web, and encrypted private messages are an important part of that. As Elon Musk said, when it comes to private messages, the standard should be that if someone puts a gun to our head, we still can’t access your messages. We’re not quite at this stage yet, but we’re working on it. In the meantime, we’re releasing encrypted private messages, a new way to communicate on Twitter that will appear as separate conversations alongside your existing private messages in your inbox.
So far, encrypted messages are available only to certain verified users of the platform who have a paid subscription.
Google has made an important update to its Android TV platform for smart TVs. Android TV has a dedicated Live tab with 800 ad-supported free TV channels.
Thus, Android TV users have access to various programs from NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox, as well as international content from countries such as India and Japan.
Previously, this innovation appeared on devices with Google TV, including Chromecast and several smart TVs. Like Google TV, Android TV offers access to TV channels for free.
The innovation has already begun to roll out on devices with Android TV, but it may take several weeks before it reaches all users.
Recall that Google TV is not an independent operating system and not renamed Android TV, but an additional shell for Android TV. It debuted on the Chromecast media player in October 2020.
The Chinese company Honor has introduced a new smartphone Honor Play 40. Information about this clearly inexpensive model is already available on the manufacturer’s website.
The Honor Play 40 features a 6.56-inch HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels) LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a dual rear camera (13MP and 2MP).
The hardware basis was the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ platform, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal flash memory. The 5200mAh battery supports 10W charging.
The smartphone also received a fingerprint scanner, a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, as well as the Android 13 operating system with the MagicOS 7.1 shell.
The exact price has not yet been announced, but will be known on May 26, 2023. The cost is expected to be around 100 yuan ($143). Buyers will be available four color options, including blue, mint, pink and black.
Laptops
Telegram has a vulnerability that allows attackers to use the MacBook’s camera and microphone
Google engineer Dan Reva has discovered a vulnerability in Telegram for macOS that allows attackers to use the laptop’s camera and microphone.
The vulnerability allows to inject a dynamic library (Dylib) with a malicious exploit into Telegram on macOS. With it, attackers will be able to record video from a camera with sound and save the file to a hidden folder on a Mac. Moreover, video and audio recording will work even if the corresponding permissions are disabled.
This is possible because Telegram for macOS does not use Apple’s built-in Hardened Runtime security mechanism.
Reva reported this issue to the Telegram team in February 2022. But the developers did not get in touch and still have not eliminated the vulnerability.
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