NSA stole Huawei's source code, could have added backdoors

According to new documents released by Edward Snowden, the NSA ran an operation code-named “Shotgiant” which targeted the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. The documents come from an internal NSA presentation and show that the NSA succeeded in hacking into Huawei’s internal servers and got access to the company’s emails as well as its source code repositories.Internally Huawei routed all of its emails through one server in Shenzhen where the NSA managed to siphon off the data and gain access to a large portion of the internal communications including messages from company CEO Ren Zhengfei and Chairwoman Sun Yafang.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1” with S Pen coming to the US October 28

This post originally appeared on our sister site, TabTimes. In the market for a new tablet? What about one that utilizes Samsung’s handy S Pen? If so, you’ll be happy to hear Samsung is bringing its Galaxy Tab A 10.1 to the US. The Galaxy Tab A first saw its launch in South Korea back in September of this year and has now made its way to the US. The big standout feature for the new Galaxy Tab A is the inclusion of an S Pen, as found in the popular Note range by Samsung.

Samsung's AMD-boosted processor might not be limited to Galaxy phones

TL;DR A rumor claims Samsung’s chip with AMD graphics won’t be exclusive to Galaxy devices. Vivo is also reportedly using the future Exynos processor. It’s reportedly very fast, although power consumption might be an issue. Samsung might not keep the Exynos with AMD graphics all to itself. According to SamMobile, Weibo leaker Arsenal claims Vivo will use the high-end chip (possibly called the Exynos 2200) in at least one high-end phone, suggesting the team-up won’t be exclusive to Galaxy phones.

Snapdragon 652 vs 820: What's the difference

The Snapdragon 820 is Qualcomm’s cutting-edge mobile processor this year and it has been quickly picked up for use in flagship smartphones from various OEMs. The less well-known Snapdragon 652 seems to be gaining popularity as a second choice option, having cropped up on specification sheets for both the HTC 10 Lifestyle and the LG G5 SE. Both of these handsets are essentially “light” versions for their company’s new flagships, with slightly lower price points too.

Sony HTZ9F 3.1 Channel Soundbar with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

The Sony 3.1 Channel Soundbar System delivers up to 400 watts of total power and includes an external wireless subwoofer for high-resolution immersive sound. Choose from five sound modes to enhance your experience. With built-in Chromecast you can stream music from your smartphone with one button. This Sony soundbar is Bluetooth compatible with enabled devices. Hear sound from all directions with max 7.1.2 surround soundVertical Surround Engine our latest surround technology lets you enjoy the thrill of the latest theater audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in a single slim unit.

Twitter poised to kill all third-party apps like Plume and Talon (Updated)

Update (04/08/18): The social network has tweeted some clarification regarding the change. Twitter will delay the scheduled June 19 depreciation date to another time, though it’s not clear as to when that will happen. “As always, we’re committed to providing ample time to migrate,” tweeted the official Twitter Dev account. Twitter reminds users that it will provide 90 days notice before the depreciation date is scheduled to take place. Last year we announced our plan to retire Site Streams & User Streams, and replace them with the Account Activity API (currently in beta).

Upcoming Huawei phone could feature a massive 6.9-inch display

TL;DR Huawei has reportedly ordered 6.9-inch display panels from Samsung for an upcoming device. Samsung is expected to supply the panels in Q3 2018. The device could be released in either Q4 2018 or Q1 2019. There is no solid info about which Huawei series will use the large displays. Huawei could be thinking big for an upcoming device as reports suggest that it has ordered 6.9-inch rigid OLED display panels from Samsung for use in an upcoming smartphone.

Update for Angry Birds Rio adds 24 new levels, makes players earn it

The Angry Birds series is undoubtedly among the most popular of any mobile gaming series. With a popular Star Wars spin off already in circulation and a big movie on the way, Rovio has done good work with the series. Now, an oldie but goodie, Angry Birds Rio, has just gotten an update. Rovio has outdone itself with this latest update. At first glance, it seems the game is just getting 24 new levels.

Which streaming films can you watch instead?

The coronavirus outbreak is still upon us, and it’s affecting daily life for nearly everyone. That includes the movie industry. A number of upcoming major film releases have announced lengthy delays to their release schedules. So, what specific coronavirus movie delays can you expect? Also, what films should you watch in their place? While obviously nothing is going to be as exciting as watching a new movie, there are plenty of decent similar (or prequel) movies that you might want to watch while you wait!

"New Nexus 7" specs outed by analyst? Android 4.3, Snapdragon S4 Pro, and more

Nexus 7 (2012 model) vs Nexus 10 (2012 model) An analyst says that Google will unveil a second-generation Nexus 7 tablet at Google I/O next week sporting superior specs compared to its predecessor, while being equally affordable. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has sent out a research note revealing potential specifications for the second-generation Nexus 7 tablet a few days ahead of Google I/O 2013. Still made by Asus, the new Nexus 7 would offer the following specs and features: