The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium, EEMBC, has announced a new benchmark to ensure optimum efficiency of security implementations in IoT devices.Currently at a development stage within the EEMBC’s IoT Security working group, the benchmark is said to provide an industry-created and standardised tool for application developers to quickly, accurately, and equitably compare the performance and
Earlier this year, Google announced it had shrunk app updates by 47 percent, but it turns out that was just the start as the Android platform owner has further boosted its compression abilities.Google is using a new updating technique called 'File-by-File patching' to shrink updates by 65 percent on average but it can reduce sizes
Verizon has launched a brand new Android tablet with a focus on providing an ideal experience for kids.The Verizon GizmoTab has a removable bumper to help protect it from drops, and it includes lots of kid-friendly software. That includes a home screen that features colorful islands and up to 300 premium educational apps. Verizon has
WeChat is muting certain keywords and websites for its domestic users even if they re-register with an overseas phone number, claims a new study by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab. The popular messaging platform is owned and operated by Chinese internet giant Tencent, and now boasts 846 million users, making it the fourth largest
AMD Radeon RX 490 launch is likely to happen soon. Because the features of new GPU are already leaked online and also fueling the rumor mill. As per the latest updates, fans can expect the device at the event called New Horizon, which is scheduled to take place on December 13. AMD has not stated
There seem to be some trouble with sending screenshots from an iPhone to a Pixel phone, as the screenshots look very jagged when received. The problem only manifests when you're trying to send a screenshot from an iPhone to a Pixel, not the other way around.According to a discussion on Google's product forum, screenshots from
Recent reports have already pegged Apple to be looking at a complete redesign of their flagship device, in a bid to wow the world once again.The iPhone 8 release will reportedly include a new next-gen cameraFans may have already heard that the new Apple device, which will come in two variants, the 5 inch iPhone
Android has just extended its lead in a war that could be over.Despite the Galaxy Note 7’s troubles and ultimate discontinuation, Google’s Android platform was able to soar in the third quarter, as worldwide shipments on Android-based devices rose 10.3% year over year to 328.6 million units, research firm Strategy Analytics said on Wednesday.Android now
China's Huawei Technologies wants to be the world's second-largest maker of smartphones in two years, Richard Yu, chief executive of Huawei's consumer business group, told Reuters on Thursday.Huawei CEO Richard Yu presents Huawei's new smartphone, the Mate S, ahead the of the IFA Electronics show in Berlin, Germany, September 2, 2015. REUTERS/Hannibal HanschkeHaving made its
On Wednesday, Microsoft unveiled its new chat-based workspace Teams, which aims to improve collaboration among enterprise Office 365 users.Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, announced the product in preview at an event in New York City, and other details were given in a blog post. Currently, the post said, Teams is available in preview for Office
Facebook is apparently very serious in entering the gaming business as it recently launched Gameroom, its very own game portal that provides a plethora of online and downloadable PC games. "From shooters to strategy, builders to bingo, find your game in Gameroom, designed for PC gaming".Facebook Gameroom PlatformThough currently only available in beta version for
Intel has bought virtual reality specialist Voke VR in an effort to build out a portfolio of services for its new immersive sports business. The end goal for Intel is to have the ability to broadcast live events in VR.Voke's TrueVR platformFinancial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it includes Voke's technology and