Google Play malware Infecting more Gadgets

New Malware that targets Google's app store Google Play is believe to have infected more than 300,000 gadgets according to a blog post by Pandalabs.

On their blog post it said the malware will acquire the phone number of the device without the user knowledge, it will then go to a website and will register it to a premium SMS service. The premium service will ask for a confirmation so that it can be activated meaning it will send a text message to that number with a PIN code, which needed to be sent back to active the service and start charging you money. The app will snatch the PIN code and confirm the services for the user.

On their blog post they have cited one case of this kind of malicious apps.

The security company advised users to make sure to read the permissions needed to install every application, and if it asks to read SMS and connect to the Internet but such connection is not really needed, do not install it.

Xbox Music update for Windows 8.1 App: Fixes and Parental advisory

Microsoft's Xbox services will be updating the Xbox Music app for Windows 8.1, it's just a minor updates. The updates will fix bugs and will add a parental advisory on albums that have explicit lyrics. Also the "now playing screen" will display the current song that is playing, and songs that was played prior and the next song on the list.

A Device that Turns your Palm to a Touch Screen Pad

Here's an interesting tech news, an Indian IT-start up company has developed a wearable transmitter that is based on gesture that will turn your palm to a virtual touch pad interface. The device is shaped like a ring that they called Fin. It is placed on the thumb, it transmits information and communicate with other device through Bluetooth.

The wearable device can control up to three devices like smart TVs, smartphones, smart radios, and smart appliances through swipes and taps.

Rohildev Nattukallingal, the head of Koch-based RHL Vision Technologies the company behind Fin said,

"People in today's world are becoming more busy, but still they are wasting a lot of time interacting with their smart devices. Fin removes this interaction gap by allowing users to quickly interact with those devices."

Nokia Lumia sales are Down in Q4

Nokia Lumia smartphones sales have declined dramatically by 600,000 units in the fourth quarter of 2013. Nokia sold a total of 8.2 million Lumia smartphones in the 4th quarter of 2013, which is down by 600,000 units from the 8.8 million they sold in the third quarter of 2013.

The sales dropped when Nokia's assets are being sold to Microsoft. I really hope Windows Phone can crack the market like Android and iOs, so there are a lot to choose from. 

HTC One: to produce a larger, better, and more faster Model

HTC One next model is rumored to be faster, larger, and better that is equipped with a dual sensor rear camer. It is also expected to be released by the end of First quarter in late March this year.

HTC's flagship codenamed M8 is expected to have a 6 inch display, with Snapdragon 800 processor that will make it faster. The dual sensor ultrapixel camera will have a better focus and image quality. It will also come with  3GB RAM, fingerprint reader, and a metal housing. It is also expected to run  on Android 4.4 KitKat.

CES 2014: Samsung's Curve TV will be Sold in the US

Samsung demonstrates their bendable curved UHD TV technology (85U9B) at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Both the 105-inch Curved UHD TV (105U9500) and their 85-inch Bendable UHD TV (85U9B) will be sold in the United States in second half of 2014.

Samsung's executive VP of visual displays HS Kim said that the media reception of the two model was impressive and Samsung has decided to announce the release of production models.

Samsung's 105-inch Curved UHD TV has a 21:9 aspect ratio, also called CinemaScope were it can play extra wide format.

The 85UB9 which is the 85-inch Bendable UHD TV has the function on its remote control to transform from a flat panel to a curved display. There are no price yet for these model.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

I wish all of you 

A Great Beginning Of The Year

And More Blessings Throughout

And End With Joy.

Happy New Year