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🎭 When democracy doesn’t go your way… Just Reset™
Romania’s Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election after the losing government cried foul over Russian interference, claiming 25,000 TikTok accounts and 85,000 cyberattacks swayed the results.
Read the details: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/romania-cancels-presidential-election.html
Romania’s Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election after the losing government cried foul over Russian interference, claiming 25,000 TikTok accounts and 85,000 cyberattacks swayed the results.
Read the details: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/romania-cancels-presidential-election.html
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🚨 Cybercriminals are luring Web3 professionals into traps using fake video conferencing apps.
These apps deliver "Realst," an information stealer targeting sensitive data like #cryptocurrency wallets and Telegram credentials.
Read here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/hackers-using-fake-video-conferencing.html
These apps deliver "Realst," an information stealer targeting sensitive data like #cryptocurrency wallets and Telegram credentials.
Read here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/hackers-using-fake-video-conferencing.html
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🚨 Software supply chain attack alert!
Two popular Python AI library versions, Ultralytics 8.3.41 & 8.3.42, were compromised to deliver cryptocurrency miners.
Read details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/ultralytics-ai-library-compromised.html
Two popular Python AI library versions, Ultralytics 8.3.41 & 8.3.42, were compromised to deliver cryptocurrency miners.
Read details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/ultralytics-ai-library-compromised.html
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Pot (A Cute Translator)
Pot is a cross-platform translation app that makes language barriers disappear. It boasts parallel translations from multiple services, OCR, text-to-speech, and even a plugin system for endless customization!
🔗 Links
• Download
• Screenshots
• Features
• Source Code
• Developer: Pot App
🏷 Tags: #Translator #CrossPlatform #Productivity #Privacy
Pot is a cross-platform translation app that makes language barriers disappear. It boasts parallel translations from multiple services, OCR, text-to-speech, and even a plugin system for endless customization!
🔗 Links
• Download
• Screenshots
• Features
• Source Code
• Developer: Pot App
🏷 Tags: #Translator #CrossPlatform #Productivity #Privacy
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Sticker Baker
A versatile and feature-packed sticker creation tool for messaging apps, designed to make sticker crafting seamless and fun. Whether you’re creating custom stickers for personal use or sharing with friends, Sticker Baker provides everything you need in one place.
🔗 Links:
- Generate Stickers
- Screenshots
- Features
- Source Code
- Developer
🏷 Tags: #AI #Stickers #Customization
A versatile and feature-packed sticker creation tool for messaging apps, designed to make sticker crafting seamless and fun. Whether you’re creating custom stickers for personal use or sharing with friends, Sticker Baker provides everything you need in one place.
🔗 Links:
- Generate Stickers
- Screenshots
- Features
- Source Code
- Developer
🏷 Tags: #AI #Stickers #Customization
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Other smartphone brands also have diverse manufacturing locations around the world⁽¹⁾. Here are some examples:
Samsung: South Korea and Vietnam are major manufacturing hubs for Samsung⁽¹⁾. They also have facilities in India and Brazil⁽¹⁾.
Huawei: Primarily manufactures in China, but also has production in countries like India and Indonesia⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Xiaomi: Most of Xiaomi's phones are produced in China, but they also manufacture in Vietnam and India⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Oppo and Vivo: Both brands have significant production in China and India⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
OnePlus: Manufactures in China and also has a facility in India⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
LG: South Korea was a major production site for LG phones before they exited the smartphone market⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Nokia: While originally Finnish, Nokia phones are now produced in countries like Vietnam, China, and India by HMD Global⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Manufacturing locations can vary based on factors like cost, availability of skilled labor, and proximity to key markets⁽³⁾. Do you have a specific brand in mind you're curious about?
Sources:
[1] The Top 10 Mobile Manufacturing Countries (2024) - MobilityArena
[2] List of mobile phone brands by country - Wikipedia
[3] Where are smartphones made? - Android Authority
Samsung: South Korea and Vietnam are major manufacturing hubs for Samsung⁽¹⁾. They also have facilities in India and Brazil⁽¹⁾.
Huawei: Primarily manufactures in China, but also has production in countries like India and Indonesia⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Xiaomi: Most of Xiaomi's phones are produced in China, but they also manufacture in Vietnam and India⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Oppo and Vivo: Both brands have significant production in China and India⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
OnePlus: Manufactures in China and also has a facility in India⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
LG: South Korea was a major production site for LG phones before they exited the smartphone market⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Nokia: While originally Finnish, Nokia phones are now produced in countries like Vietnam, China, and India by HMD Global⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾.
Manufacturing locations can vary based on factors like cost, availability of skilled labor, and proximity to key markets⁽³⁾. Do you have a specific brand in mind you're curious about?
Sources:
[1] The Top 10 Mobile Manufacturing Countries (2024) - MobilityArena
[2] List of mobile phone brands by country - Wikipedia
[3] Where are smartphones made? - Android Authority
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Based on various studies, reviews, and comparisons, here's a general breakdown of the average lifespan of smartphones from the brands I mentioned earlier:
1. *Apple iPhones*: 4-6 years (average usage)
- iPhones are known for their durability and long-term software support.
2. *Samsung Galaxy series*: 3-5 years (average usage)
- Samsung phones are generally well-built, but their software update cycle can be slower than Apple's.
3. *Google Pixel series*: 3-5 years (average usage)
- Pixel phones receive timely software updates, but their hardware durability can be a concern.
4. *OnePlus phones*: 2-4 years (average usage)
- OnePlus devices are known for their fast charging and performance, but their software update cycle can be slower than Google's.
Please note that these estimates are based on average usage patterns and can vary significantly depending on individual factors, such as:
- Usage intensity (e.g., gaming, video streaming)
- Environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity)
- Maintenance and repair habits
- Software updates and security patches
To maximize the lifespan of your smartphone, it's essential to:
- Use a protective case and screen protector
- Avoid exposing your device to extreme temperatures or moisture
- Keep your software up-to-date
- Avoid overcharging your battery
- Perform regular backups and maintenance tasks
1. *Apple iPhones*: 4-6 years (average usage)
- iPhones are known for their durability and long-term software support.
2. *Samsung Galaxy series*: 3-5 years (average usage)
- Samsung phones are generally well-built, but their software update cycle can be slower than Apple's.
3. *Google Pixel series*: 3-5 years (average usage)
- Pixel phones receive timely software updates, but their hardware durability can be a concern.
4. *OnePlus phones*: 2-4 years (average usage)
- OnePlus devices are known for their fast charging and performance, but their software update cycle can be slower than Google's.
Please note that these estimates are based on average usage patterns and can vary significantly depending on individual factors, such as:
- Usage intensity (e.g., gaming, video streaming)
- Environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity)
- Maintenance and repair habits
- Software updates and security patches
To maximize the lifespan of your smartphone, it's essential to:
- Use a protective case and screen protector
- Avoid exposing your device to extreme temperatures or moisture
- Keep your software up-to-date
- Avoid overcharging your battery
- Perform regular backups and maintenance tasks
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MIT News
Want to design the car of the future? Here are 8,000 designs to get you started.
DrivAerNet++, the largest open-source dataset for car aerodynamics developed to date, can be used to quickly train an AI model to generate novel car designs. This process could potentially lead to more fuel-efficient cars and electric vehicles with longer…
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embear.ch
Accessing a DRM Framebuffer to display an image | embear GmbH
To test if a display interface works we often don't want to use a huge framework like GTK or Qt. This article shows an easy way on how we can use a framebuffer directly on a DRM graphics driver under Linux.
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YouTube
How to Dual-Boot Linux Mint 22 and Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide
If you want your computer to have a split personality, why not set up a dual boot? In this video, Jay shows off the process of setting up a dual boot between Windows 11 and Linux Mint 22.
*LEARN LINUX TV - YOUR HOME FOR LINUX-RELATED FUN AND LEARNING!*
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*LEARN LINUX TV - YOUR HOME FOR LINUX-RELATED FUN AND LEARNING!*
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■■■□□ New Android spyware found on phone seized by Russian FSB.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-spyware-found-on-phone-seized-by-russian-fsb/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-spyware-found-on-phone-seized-by-russian-fsb/
BleepingComputer
New Android spyware found on phone seized by Russian FSB
After a Russian programmer was detained by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) for fifteen days and his phone confiscated, it was discovered that a new spyware was secretly installed on his device upon its return.
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