Researchers claim to have discovered high-severity vulnerabilities[1] in WPA2 , a popular security protocol used by nearly every Wi-Fi device on the planet. This could potentially allow anyone near your router to eavesdrop on the Wi-Fi traffic using a KRACK attack. Nearly every modern Wi-Fi device such as your smartphone, laptop, and gaming console are impacted and the only solution seems to a software update for the impacted devices[2].
You may be able to buy a Jio Phone again after Diwali
Couldn’t pre-order a Jio Phone[3] in August? You may be getting another chance soon[4]. Jio Phone pre-bookings will reportedly start again after Diwali after the completion of the first batch of deliveries. According a report Jio is likely to take orders for its 4G feature phone between October-end and November first week.Though no concrete date has been made public just yet.
About 6 million Jio Phone units were booked in a day and a half when the company opened bookings of the 4G feature phone for the public on August 24 in the first phase. Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani had announced that the 4G phone will be "effectively free" for users, but to prevent isuse of the scheme Jio Phone buyers will need to pay one-time fully refundable deposit of Rs. 1,500.
Redmi 5A launched; Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus, and Redmi Note 5 leaked
The Redmi 5A[5] has launched in China[6]. Xiaomi claims its new metal-like matte texture is lighter than metal, weighing 137 grams. There’s no fingerprint sensor but the company claims eight days of battery life. Priced at CNY 599 (around Rs. 6,000) it’s...