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Sony announces DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter for Mac, PC

This is pretty nifty. Sony today announced its DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter, which will allow any Mac or PC to use a DualShock 4 controller as well as have full functionality with it, including the buttons, analog sticks, touch pad, light pad, motion sensors, vibration, and stereo headset jack will all be functional for […]

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PCVARK malware strain surfaces for the Mac, opens door for additional malware to be installed

A new strain of Mac malware has gone into the wild and is worth being a bit wary around. The strain, discovered by Malwarebytes, is know as “PCVARK” and is labeled as “Advanced Mac Cleaner” online. Once activated, the installer places a trojan called “Mac File Opener”, which behaves in the following way according to […]

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Rumor: Apple to include curved OLED screen in high-end 2017 iPhone

Apple’s OLED display is said to be due in 2017 and will appear on the premium model. The rumored OLED unit, which is thought to be coming on the high end of the three next-gen iPhones due next year, is thought to be headed to the 5.5-inch-or-larger unit. The display will be curved at the […]

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Apple buys Gliimpse, apparently looking into health data

Apple has apparently acquired Gliimpse, a health startup whose stated aim is to allow any American to pull together a comprehensive picture of their health, which they would be free to share with medical professionals as desired. The acquisition reportedly happened “earlier this year” and has yet to be noted by Apple or published on […]

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Department of Justice reports 400% increase in ransomware attacks since 2015

You need to be careful out there. Ransomware attacks have apparently quadrupled over the last year according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The agency reported that the attacks have now escalated to approximately 4,000 per day. Typical ransomware payments range from $500 to $1,000, according to cyberrisk data firm Cyence Inc., but some hackers […]