[youtube=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTtuwQYNmk&feature=player_embedded”] Security expert Charlie Miller has found a flaw in code signing on iOS devices (via Forbes) that allows developers to sneak malware apps onto the App Store without Apple’s detection. The malware can then be used to read user’s contacts, make the phone vibrate or sound a ringtone, steal user’s photos, and more whenever the developer chooses. Sketchy! To shed more light on the exploit Miller is giving a talk at the SysCan conference in Taiwan next week, but he does a good job in showing it off in the video above....

While the iPhone was available from the four main U.S. carriers from 20th September, those who want to stick with smaller regional carriers have so far had to wait. 1st October is now known to be the magic date for nine carriers, with others expected to announce shortly. The nine companies who have so far announced that they will have both the iPhone 5s and 5c available from that date (via MacRumors) are:...

After the first ever example of Mac ransomware was found in the wild earlier this year, Bitdefender Labs has found what it tells us is only the second example of true Mac malware to enter circulation this year, which it has dubbed Backdoor.MAC.Elanor. The malware application was available on a number of (formerly?) reputable download sites such as MacUpdate. The backdoor is embedded into a fake file converter application that is accessible online on reputable sites offering Mac applications and software....

TwelveSouth is out with a new version of its popular BookArc vertical stand that color-matches the latest MacBook Pros. TwelveSouth’s BookArc has long been available in color-matching silver to blend with Apple’s aluminum notebooks, and now BookArc has a new Space Gray option that matches the 12-inch MacBook and new MacBook Pros. BookArc is ideal for using your MacBook or MacBook Pro in clamshell mode (with an external mouse, keyboard, and display while closed) with limited desk space....

For the first time ever, users who do not subscribe to DirecTV service will have access to the NFL’s Sunday Ticket service on their mobile devices and computers for the 2014 season. During previous seasons, Sunday Ticket users had to have an active DirecTV satellite subscription to stream the games. While no official announcement has been made, DirecTV has published a promotional page for the service, advertising the fact that users can now “access live, out-of-market NFL games without a DIRECTV satellite TV account....

If you can’t wait for the app to be officially available on the Play Store and want to download the beta, you should know that if you are using a cache cleaner on your phone it may disable navigation voices. The public release of the application is still undergoing final testing, so you are advised to get it once it exits beta. Let’s have a look at some of the most important features of the app:...

M stands for Model V stands for View C stands for controller. MVC is a systematic way to use the application where the flow starts from the view layer, where the request is raised and processed in controller layer and sent to model layer to insert data and get back the success or failure message. The MVC Architecture diagram is represented below: Model Layer This is the data layer which consists of the business logic of the system....

His surname was never revealed, but Jiraiya had many titles in the Naruto franchise. Known as the Toad Sage, one of the Legendary Sannin, and both godfather and sensei to Naruto Uzumaki, Jiraiya left quite a mark on the storyline. When he lost his life in the Naruto Shippuden era of the franchise, fans were heartbroken. It became a theme in the franchise that trusted teachers had to meet their end for the new generation of heroes to emerge....

When NCIS debuted in 2003, it was a spin-off of the military courtroom drama JAG. Just six seasons into the series, NCIS got its own spin-off in NCIS Los Angeles, and five more seasons later, NCIS New Orleans debuted. The trio of procedural series follows crimes connected to the United States military with a combination of standalone episodes and season-long arcs. All of the characters in the different series have different law enforcement backgrounds....

If you’re looking for something new to watch this weekend, we’re here to help with this guide to the latest and best Netflix movie and TV show releases. This week’s offerings include a special from comedian Kevin Hart to celebrate Black History month, the return of a beloved family sitcom, and a sports drama from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh. Last week’s big releases included Velvet Buzzsaw, a bizarre horror movie set in the world of high-priced modern art, and mystery series Russian Doll, in which Natasha Lyonne plays a woman stuck in a time loop where she keeps dying....

Netflix has announced a new “Downloads for You” feature for its iOS and Android applications. The company says that this feature will automatically download recommended TV shows or movies to your device “based on your tastes,” and it’s thankfully completely opt-in. The feature is rolling out today on Android and will begin testing on iOS soon. The company touts this feature as an expansion of its Smart Downloads feature, which it introduced three years ago as a way to automatically download the next episode of a TV show you’re watching....

Netflix has been absolutely killing the game lately with great new shows, including their newest release, Sex Education. The comedy series depicts the life of a socially awkward high-schooler turn sex counselor, and the countless debacles he and the rest of the characters manage to get into. With the show surrounding an array of high school students, it goes without saying that the series is full of eclectic and different personalities....

After holding an Apple Watch Activity Challenge in August to celebrate the anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park, Apple is set to hold another one this month. The “Health and Sports Day Challenge” is set to kick off on October 14 for customers in Japan. In the past, Apple Watch Activity Challenges have required users to complete a certain workout to earn a special award. This time around, the Health and Sports Day Challenge for users in Japan can be completed by doing any type of workout and logging 30 minutes to complete their Exercise ring....

Better Tab Management in Microsoft Edge Edge is going to pick up a lot of new tab management features to make navigating the web easier. According to the article by Microsoft Edge general manager Drew DeBruyne, the new management features are “designed specifically to address major points of anxiety for users – the chaos and clutter of the web and the fear of losing tabs.” He also says “Our research tells us that Windows users spend more than 50% of their time on the web, but are often derailed by the arduous task of having to sift through countless search results, sites, and the sheer volume of unfamiliar content online....

From Apple: Click to see the full sized video The new MacBook family embodies Apple’s continuing environmental commitment. Each new MacBook is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental footprint: Arsenic-free glass Mercury-free LED-backlit display Brominated flame retardant-free internal components PVC-free internal cables Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure Up to 41 percent smaller packaging More below Apple has worked hard to eliminate many of the toxins that are a common part of notebook manufacturing....

(Click to enlarge) It appears the recent spec update to the MacBook Pros wasn’t as minor as we had originally thought. According to a leaked Apple repair guide for the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, many internals including the SSD, I/O Board, Logic Board and even the bottom case have been updated to new parts. While it isn’t clear yet how the updated parts were changed (besides the obvious CPU speed), it reminded us of a Foxconn leak we got in October 2012:...

An individual often chooses a cybersecurity career because the job is interesting, challenging, and fits a certain mindset. A natural progression path typically involves a technical employee entering management. Unfortunately, this often leads to people being promoted into roles they are either not suited for or where they don’t want that level of responsibility. Leaders don’t need to be managers, so how does an organization create pathways for the technical employee who does not want to manage people?...

Under the hood of these new vehicles, Nivida automotive vice president Danny Shapiro explained that the company will deliver a full-stack solution based on the company’s Drive Hyperion, Nvidia’s autonomous vehicle computing architecture that features a centralised AV computer built on Drive Orin. “It’s delivering 254 TOPS, or trillions of operations per second of performance … and includes a diverse and redundant suite of sensors surrounding the vehicle for highly automated and full self-driving systems,” he said....

United States President Barack Obama and his administration have issued a veto on a potential ban for iPhone 4 and 3G-capable iPad 2 models in the United States. The news comes by way of a notice from the U.S. Government. The official ruling comes from Michael Froman, a trade representative for the United States: The would be, no-longer affected Apple devices include the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2 3G, and the original 3G-capable iPad....

A new alternate scene from Thor: Ragnarok offers us the first look at the original plan for Odin’s death. Picking up after the events of Thor: The Dark World, Loki has spent the last few years impersonating Odin in Asgard to fulfill his dreams of being king. This could only be accomplished by Loki wiping his father’s memory and leaving him on Earth. But, when Thor discovers Loki’s trick, he and his brother set off to Earth to find Odin....