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New phone application reduces traffic accidents
Computer science

New phone application reduces traffic accidents

Sprint has announced a new smartphone application that prevents users from sending text messages and making or receiving phone calls to avoid distractions while driving.

December 13, 2018
New application detects traffic jam
Computer science

New application detects traffic jam

The search site Google has launched a new application called Google Maps Navigation, which will make it easier for drivers to find the fastest route to avoid traffic jam…

December 13, 2018
Found WiFi error in Linux
Computer science

Found WiFi error in Linux

An error was found in the WiFi Linux controller, which could allow an attacker to gain control of the laptop even when it is no longer connected to a WiFi network.

December 13, 2018
Dell laptop, HP fault Wi-Fi security
Computer science

Dell laptop, HP fault Wi-Fi security

Security analysts are now warning users of a serious security flaw in the Broadcom Wi-Fi wireless device driver integrated in HP, Dell, Gateway and eMachines product lin…

December 13, 2018
WiMAX: From experiment to trade
Computer science

WiMAX: From experiment to trade

Considered as a major driver of speeding up Internet access and eliminating the digital divide between urban and rural areas, WiMAX - the same wireless Wi-Fi broadband c…

December 13, 2018
Intel confirmed the Centrino Wi-Fi vulnerability
Computer science

Intel confirmed the Centrino Wi-Fi vulnerability

The world's leading chip maker has just suggested that some bugs in Centrino's wireless connectivity technology risk remote exploits by hackers and disseminating malicio…

December 13, 2018
Laptops can be controlled via Wi-Fi drivers
Computer science

Laptops can be controlled via Wi-Fi drivers

Security researchers have discovered a new trick that allows them to control the entire laptop system by installing an error code into a wireless Internet-connected devi…

December 12, 2018
Driver security error is not serious
Computer science

Driver security error is not serious

Security errors in device driver software can be a potential danger. But Intel's security experts disagree with this view.

December 12, 2018
HP device driver infected with virus
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HP device driver infected with virus

Security vendor BitDefender warns a virus that has appeared on HP's website six years ago was discovered in some device driver software sent to HP customers via the Inte…

December 12, 2018
Microsoft upgraded Windows CE 5.0
Computer science

Microsoft upgraded Windows CE 5.0

On April 4, 2006, Microsoft released a set of Windows CE 5.0 operating system drivers and tools, making it easier for device manufacturers to develop products.

December 12, 2018