Google Play malware used phones’ motion sensors to conceal itself

Enlarge (credit: Andri Koolme / Flickr) Malicious apps hosted in the Google Play market are trying a clever trick to avoid detection—they monitor the motion-sensor input of an infected device before installing a powerful banking trojan to make sure it doesn’t load on emulators researchers use to detect attacks. The thinking behind the monitoring is […]

Belgian PM resigns after UN migrant pact row results in no confidence motion

Belgium’s Prime Minister Charles Michel has announced his immediate resignation after a no-confidence motion against his government was introduced. Speaking to the parliament, Michel admitted that his call for a “coalition of the willing” to govern until the next election – scheduled for May 2019 – had “not been heard,” adding that he would respect […]

CFL sets wheels of change in motion following West semifinal non-call

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie was planning to talk with the league's board of governors on Tuesday to discuss some business matters. He'll be adding one new item to the agenda for discussion. Ambrosie said the league has already started reaching out to coaches, general managers and team presidents to get their thoughts on potential changes […]

Daily Podcast: Superman Recasting, Warner Bros Streaming Service, War on Motion Smoothing TV Settings, Slice & More

On the September 12, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Superman recasting, Ralph Breaks The Internet VR attraction, Warner Bros Streaming Service, Slice gets a surprise release online, and Christopher Nolan […]

Trump’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss the New York lawsuit against his charity, but the attorney general says they’re not backing down

Mark Wilson/Getty Images The attorney representing President Donald Trump, his children, and the Trump Foundation filed a motion to dismiss the New York attorney general’s lawsuit against his clients. The attorney, Alan Futerfas, said the lawsuit is politically motivated. Acting New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s office said in a statement it wouldn’t back down. […]

Citroën Introduces Glasses That ‘Eliminate Motion Sickness,’ With One Obvious Downside

Citroën has developed a device, meant to be worn on the face, that resemble eyeglasses and can eliminate the symptoms associated with motion sickness within minutes of putting them on. Or so it claims. Obviously, such an invention would be a blessing for travelers afflicted with a sensitive stomach, but we’ve noticed they’re not the […]

This mesh WiFi router can track motion to protect your family

Back at CEATEC in October, I came across Origin Wireless and its clever algorithm that can turn any WiFi mesh network into a simple home security plus well-being monitoring system, and that’s without using cameras nor wearables — just plug and play. At the time, I already saw a working demo which left me impressed, […]

Tesla Model S shooting brake video shows EV wagon in motion inside and out

Remember that Tesla Model S shooting brake we told you about a few months ago? No, not that Dutch-customizer version, which has yet to see the light of day, so far as we can tell. We’re talking about the wagonized version from British outfit Qwest Norfolk. The finished version was just featured in a new […]