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As blockchain-based programs, programming vulnerabilities within smart contracts are a serious concern. Three types of vulnerabilities within smart contracts are general programming vulnerabilities, blockchain-specific vulnerabilities and platform-specific vulnerabilities. General programming vulnerabilities The potential for general programming vulnerabilities exist within smart contracts because they are programs and potentially contain some vulnerabilities as a result. Two examples of general programming vulnerabilities within smart contracts are: Arithmetic vulnerabilities: Smart contracts commonly perform integer comparisons (for balance checks before performing transfers)....

Sony today launched the successor to Xperia A2 — the Xperia A4 — in its home country, Japan. The handset boasts of an identical design and specs as the Xperia Z3 Compact — a handset that Sony had unveiled last year at IFA. This means that the Xperia A4 includes a 4.6-inch 720p display, a Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz, an Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot and a 2,600mAh battery....

In an update to both the ione Android versions, you’ll see several changes designed to make browsing for news other updates more pleasant. en you swipe over to the Discover tab, you’ll see magazine cover-style spreads for different media outlets. Your subscriptions also get the new treatment, where previously all the media outlets were only identified by a small circle with the company logo. en you first launch Snapchat you’ll also see subtle changes to the icons at the bottom for messages swiping over to the Discover section....

But just a week after its launch, some Chinese developers implemented the Dynamic Island style into an Android smartphone. While it is not surprising because we all know this is bound to happen, but curious part is how it looks on Android with a little left-side circle cut-out. Chinese Developer Made iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island Possible in Android On Sunday, a tweet was shared by a user named Vaibhav Jain that features a video from a Chinese source....

And that name isn’t a rom coupling of letters. The XZ represents a philosophical merger between the Xperia X line, which focuses on design, the Z line, which focuses on camera prowess. So now we have the XZ flagship phone—a package that Sony hopes will pique the interest of U.S. buyers. On the camera front, Sony is relying on a triumvirate of sensors that help you capture the best image in even challenging situations through the company’s color-, light-, motion-sensing technologies....

After announcing a new flagship Xperia Z3, a better-than-mid-range Xperia Z3 Compact, and even the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany, Sony has one more smartphone to unveil: the budget-friendly Xperia E3. The Xperia E3 was officially announced on September 3 from Berlin, Germany at the IFA 2014 convention. The new device is certainly not a new flagship, but geared towards more budget-minded individuals. The specs look like this:...

It looks like Sony is going to hold an event on November 12th in China (Shanghai) to unveil two new Xperia devices – the Xperia Z1S and the Xperia ‘tianchi’. At the moment, the event has not been confirmed but press invites of the event are expected to be sent out soon. Leaks suggest that the company will be announcing the Xperia Z1S, a mini version of its recently released flagship – the Xperia Z1 – with the same powerful internal specs which includes a Snapdragon S800, 2GB of RAM and a 20....

One of the best options for streaming music is Apple Music, which comes loaded on your iPhone or iPad when you buy it. Apple Music offers a ton of user-friendly features that make it worth the monthly cost. But, if you aren’t sure you’re ready to dive in with a subscription just yet, you can get Apple Music for free right now. Here’s how this offer works. Here’s the backstory Want to try out Apple Music but don’t want to pay up for the cost just yet?...

The new feature on Snapchat will be available for both iOS and Android from 23 February. So, now you don’t need to create a new account just to get another username. Since the app was launched in 2011, changing the username feature was the most requested feature. Now You Change Snapchat Username Once a Year Currently, the app doesn’t allow you to change the name. The username on Snapchat is set when you have created the account; after that, you can’t change the name due to security reasons....

The OnePlus One was announced earlier today amidst much hype and expectations. At the same time, the company also revealed the new OnePlus Phone Smash program which will kick off this Friday on the 25th of April. According to this rather bizarre promotion, users will have to “smash” their existing smartphone which will then fetch them the OnePlus One for just $1. The caveat here is that only the first 100 smashers can do this, so don’t grab the hammers just yet....

One of the things that’s a fundamental truth when it comes to smartphones is that if you want to use Android on your fancy new flagship, it has to have the Android operating system properly installed on it. And while most people would properly expect that to be a no-brainer kind of situation, it turns out that some unlucky Google Pixel 2 XL owners found out that sometimes mistakes happen, even in this regard....

There are three lucky number sevens hiding within this myriad of slot machine symbols. Just like many casino games, find the hidden number games can be both fun and challenging. Here’s one brain game that challenges you to find the hidden number within a clever optical illusion. Overall, gambling is a very delicate balance between skill and luck. Whether it’s Blackjack or the slot machine, the perfect strategy can only take you so far....

Peloton Guide (Peloton’s first connected strength device) is a good case study. It uses computer vision and machine learning technology to create focused and well-rounded training experiences from home. Guide’s Movement Tracker can recognize a user’s activity, encouraging and keeping them motivated to keep up with the Instructor’s cues. AI is now a core tenant of Peloton and many other major home exercise brands. For insights into the future of smart connected home fitness (and some deeper understanding of just how embarrassed we’re going to feel at a machine’s consoling prods), I connected with Sanjay Nichani, Peloton’s VP of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision....

After years of using GPUs from Imagination Technologies, this partnership has come to an end, with the Cupertino company assuming the design and production of GPUs. The announcement of the end of this long-standing partnership was made by Imagination Technologies itself, which is no longer the exclusive manufacturer of GPUs for Apple products. The brand, as it already does with the processors, will design and deliver the production of these new components to its partners, so that they are integrated into the SoCs that equip the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch....

On Wednesday, BitTorrent officially announced on its blog that it is all set to launch a news network on July 18, as we all know that they already have a music streaming service known as BitTorrent Now and the company is a long time peer-to-peer file sharing sourdough with its own TV production studio. However, we all know that BitTorrent as one of the most popular torrent apps on the Internet....

Sony has already pledged to use Android TV in its entire HD 4K smart TV lineup, unnamed sources tell MobileGeeks that mass production could begin in nuary. ices will reportedly start at around $700 for a 43-inch television, range up to $4,000 for high-end 4K sets. That may be on the pricey side, but Sony may compensate with some killer ayStation features. According to MobileGeeks, Sony’s TVs will include Remote ay, letting users access their ayStation 4 library over -Fi from anywhere in the house, will connect with existing ayStation 4 controllers over Bluetooth....

Google has just announced on its blog that Sony’s first Android Wear running smartwatch — the SmartWatch 3 — is now available for pre-order on Verizon’s network. The SmartWatch 3 will set you back by $249.99 without any contract (thankfully!), and will ship by the end of this month. The SmartWatch 3 is the first Android Wear device to feature a built-in GPS sensor. Another notable feature is its 1....

ile Nvidia’s Android-based Shield TV console will be the first shipping model to bring Assistant to our televisions, has announced that its digital helper will in fact be coming to all Android TV devices via a software update in the coming months. ong with the previously announced Nvidia box, Assistant will work with all Android TVs in the running Marshmallow or Nougat, including the Dish’s new AirTV, Sharp Aquos, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Mi Box....

Learn the best practices for developing a security awareness training program that is engaging. Engaging awareness programs have been shown to change more users’ behavior and are seen as an asset for your organization instead of annoyance. ———————————————————————————————– A spear-phishing attack consists of a message (in an email, SMS or in some instant messaging application) that is carefully crafted in order to lure a person into downloading a malicious attachment, or clicking on a malicious link....

On Wednesday, Spotify dropped its Spotify Wrapped while Apple Music dropped its counterpart, Apple Music Replay, the day before. Both Apple Music Replay and Spotify Wrapped use your music-listening data from the entire year to sum up and present the stats to you in a way that is fun and visibly appealing. The stats include the amount of minutes you listened to music, your top played songs, artists, albums, and more....