Month: August 2019

E-cigarettes: First death in the US

E-cigarettes: First death in the US

After the accumulation of dubious lung diseases as a result of the use of e-cigarettes, there is now the first death in the United States. On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Health reported the death of an adult male whose identity was not specified, who had previously used such a […]

Technology theft: New allegations against Huawei

Technology theft- New allegations against Huawei

Because of alleged technology theft, new investigations into Huawei appear to have been initiated in the US. The Chinese mobile phone manufacturer and network equipment company is accused of stealing intellectual property from individuals and businesses for years. This was reported by the “Wall Street Journal” on Thursday, citing people […]

iPhones have been a web bug for years

iPhones have been a web bug for years

iPhones are safer than other smartphones – or not? The mantra of Apple fans is now being called into question by a discovery by Google security researchers. They’ve discovered websites that have been infuriating iPhones with “surveillance implants” for years on a grand scale. They read contacts, photos and possibly […]

Plus-size model is pregnant

Plus-size model is pregnant

Great wedding news: Plus-size model Ashley Graham is pregnant. Together with husband Justin Ervin, she is expecting her first child. Ashley Graham, 31, has been married to her “Dearest Person on Earth” for nine years . This Wednesday, the US plus-size model celebrates wedding anniversary with his husband, film director […]

How COPD weakens the lungs

How COPD weakens the lungs

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is permanent, incurable airway obstruction. Sufferers suffer from severe coughing attacks, shortness of breath and expectoration. The biggest risk factor is smoking. How COPD can be prevented and treated. Chronic inflammatory lung disease (COPD) is one of the most common diseases worldwide. In Germany, it […]

Huawei brings Android rivals in position

Huawei brings Android rivals in position

There is much speculation as to whether Huawei will bring an alternative to Android on the market. Internal sources now call a possible release date – and more details. As early as August 9, Huawei will probably introduce his alternative to Google’s operating system Android: HongMeng OS. Huawei will be […]

New vulnerability threatens Windows machine

New vulnerability threatens Windows machine

After the security holes “Specter” and “Meltdown” security experts have discovered a new gap in Intel processors. Affected this time are only Windows machines. The problems with security gaps in processors from Intel seem far from over. The IT security firm Bitdefender published another vulnerability to the industry conference Black […]

The Internet is moving into space

The Internet is moving into space

The earth is no longer enough. US companies are planning huge satellite constellations to move telecommunications into space. The domestic space industry wants to profit. The rapid growth of global traffic will, according to the space industry, lead to a space boom. Experts expect that the transmission of the Internet, […]

WhatsApp and Instagram are renamed

WhatsApp and Instagram are renamed

For several years WhatsApp and Instagram are already part of the Facebook group. Now Facebook wants to make that clear even with a name change. The Facebook – Apps Instagram and WhatsApp get a suffix that makes their affiliation to the Group significantly. They will in the future “Instagram of […]