Nov 19
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Leaving your electronics such as your tablets, phones, or laptops in the car is a bad idea simply because it makes it tempting for thieves to break into your vehicle to steal it. Sure, some of you think that maybe hiding it in the trunk or covering it or shoving it under the seat might make it harder, and in some cases that might be true.
However in a recent story on WIRED, it seems that it isn’t as effective as you might think. This is due to how some security researchers have suggested that a cheap Bluetooth scanning device can pick up on how your car might have valuable items worth stealing. WIRED has even confirmed with law enforcement officials that there are some burglars who do rely on Bluetooth scanners to help them determine which cars to break into.
The dangerous thing is that these Bluetooth scanners aren’t particularly expensive, and in some cases, might even be available as a free app. They don’t even need any technical knowledge to be used, and in some instances, the scanner can even tell them what kind of devices are available.
That being said, if you absolutely have to leave your laptop in the car, the best thing to do is make sure that it is completely powered off. According to Jake Williams, founder of the security firm Rendition Infosec, this is because some laptops might keep Bluetooth powered on even in sleep mode. “A lot of that has to do with power savings; it depends on what sleep mode different laptops go into when the lid is closed.”
Here’s Another Reminder To Never Keep Your Electronics In Your Cars , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Nov 19
So Apple has officially announced their 16-inch MacBook Pro, but if the rumors are to be believed, Apple could also have a Tile-lie tracking accessory in the works that has yet to be announced. However, there is a small chance that the accessory could potentially be announced next month.
This is because Apple has recently sent out invites to a special event that will be held on the 2nd of December, 2019. According to the invite, it mentions that this event will be about Apple “honoring our favorite apps and games of 2019”. However, this is the first time that Apple has hosted such an event, and the fact that it is live has led to some speculation that there could be some kind of announcement.
Could it be that the event could see Apple announce their Tile-like tracker? It’s hard to say, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed for now. That being said, this event could really be just about apps and games, and with Apple launching Apple Arcade, it could be that the company is looking to highlight the various games that are available on its platform.
In any case, we should find out in the next couple of weeks, so be sure to check back with us on the 2nd of December if you’d like more details.
Apple To Host A ‘Special Event’ On The 2nd Of December , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
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