Google shuts down Android TV manufacturer after discovering malware backdoor
Google has cut ties with a company called Vidostrong Technology Co after discovering it had created a malware backdoor into certified Android TV boxes. Google says it has taken legal action to shut down the domains and servers Videostrong used to control its botnet and install malware modules.
"We found this malicious software built directly into many different device models and brands over multiple years, supported by dedicated infrastructure and constantly evolving configurations to evade detection and manage their affiliates," Google wrote.
"We believe this campaign wasn’t an isolated rogue insider or a development oversight. As a result, Google has cut ties with Videostrong and banned them from making devices with preloaded Google apps."
Apple CEO acknowledges broken iPhone Duo displays and supply constraint
Apple held its Q4 earnings call today, where the company reported fourth-quarter sales over $110 billion, beating analyst estimates. As part of the call, new CEO John Ternus spoke to Reuters about the iPhone Duo display and supply.
Ternus claimed a "very small percentage" of iPhone Duos are suffering from the display problems.
He also said Apple has no timeline for catching up with demand.
"Duo is constrained as of today," Ternus said. "The ramp is going well, and we're working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as possible, but at this point, we're not able to predict when supply and demand will be in balance."
Apple will release five new products this week
On Friday, Apple is releasing the five new products it unveiled last week during last week's "Pro and tell" festivities. All five of them are still available for pre-order and, unlike the iPhone Duo, customers are likely to get launch-day delivery.
Here's each product and its starting price:
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- M6 iMac starting at $1,499
- M6 MacBook Pro starting at $1,999
- 14-inch MacBook Pro OLED starting at $2,899
- 16-inch MacBook Pro OLED starting at $3,399
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