Google Maps: a user tricked the traffic algorithm

A German artist exploited a Google Maps “flaw” to his advantage, creating a traffic jam on a clear street out of nowhere. Here’s how Is it possible to fool the algorithms used by Google Maps to capture traffic information? Apparently it would seem so and, according to a video circulating on YouTube, it wouldn’t even … Read more

Will your iPhone be repaired? Find out Apple’s secret guide

Apple’s guide to eligible repairs under and out of warranty has accidentally surfaced on the web. Here’s everything you need to know Everyone who has an iPhone at least once has asked themselves this question: will my smartphone be eligible for free repairs from Apple? Luckily, there’s a guide to figure out which repairs are … Read more

How to prevent your PC from creating Bitcoins without you knowing it

Hackers’ attacks aiming to exploit our PC’s computing power to generate cryptocurrencies are constantly increasing A research conducted by IBM Managed Security Services has discovered how hacker attacks aimed at generating cryptocurrencies by exploiting the computing power of our computers are constantly increasing in recent times. In practice, cyber criminals exploit our PCs to earn … Read more

Waze guides you to the Emergency Room thanks to the community

A new feature of Waze guides the user to the nearest Emergency Room: here’s how it works. Giuseppe Croce Journalist Peppe Croce, journalist since 2008, deals with electronic devices and new technologies applied to the automotive world. He joined Libero Tecnologia in 2018. In case of a health emergency, it can be very useful the … Read more

Phishing alert for Internal Revenue Service email

Internal Revenue Service urges users to beware of a fake email in its name: it’s a phishing attack to steal your data A new phishing attempt puts users’ sensitive data at risk and this time the attack comes through a fake email in the name of the Internal Revenue Service. The attackers use the name … Read more