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iOS 12 Jailbreak Solution Updates – New Security Measures

iOS 12 is less than two weeks away from the official launch, but new information today makes it clear that people waiting for jailbreak solutions should have a lot of patience.

According to a developer who also does IT security research, iOS 12 implements new security measures against jailbreak solutions. iOS 12 has many new hurdles placed by Apple to prevent the launch of public jailbreak solutions, but exploitation remains possible.

iOS 12 has already been jailbroken by some who have 0day exploits, which Apple does not know about, but the release of jailbreak solutions is unlikely, at least as far as it is concerned.

iOS 12 will Harden the Launch of Jailbreak Solutions

iOS 12 had announced by the people behind Electra software the possible release of a jailbreak solution, but nothing went further than simple statements. However, considering that we have a jailbreak solution for iOS 11 from the back of the Electra, it’s quite possible for iOS 12 to be offered at least one new jailbreak solution.

– symbols are completely stripped in the iOS 12 kernelcache, will make patchfinders harder to make

Apple is implementing in every new version of iOS a hindrance to slowing the development of jailbreak solutions, but with iOS 12 things seem to be worse than in the past.

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Facebook And Twitter Debated The False Accounts and Fake News Topics Before the US Senate

The role of social networks in US elections continues to be scrutinized by the US Senate. After Mark Zuckerberg, now Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, and Sheryl Sandberg, number two at Facebook, were heard on September 5th regarding the foreign interference on these social networks in the perspective of the US elections.

“We are not proud,” said Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO. “We were not prepared and equipped for the immensity of the problems we discovered,” he added.

“We hope you can help us better understand how Twitter decides when to suspend or ban a user from the service, and what you do to ensure that such decisions are made without undue bias,” said Greg Walden, the President of the Commission, at the opening ceremony.

According to Jack Dorsey, Twitter failed to fight “abuse, harassment, troll armies, and bots propaganda.”

“We have been too slow to act,” also said Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook.

Facebook and Twitter reassured the US Senate that the measures against fake news and false accounts are still in place

In short, thousands of fake accounts leading hostile campaigns against Hillary Clinton had suddenly been shut down on Twitter and Facebook. That raised questions about Russia’s role in this matter, while, on the other side, Russia categorically denies this accusation.

Additionally, the US President Donald Trump blames Twitter and Facebook for ejecting conservative media from the social network, media that would be favorable to him.

“We do not take into account political views or party affiliation in the application of our policies and procedures,” said Jack Dorsey. “Impartiality is our guiding principle,” he added.

The renowned conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who was recently banned on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, came before the US Senate to express his dissatisfaction on this matter.

This hearing comes in the view of the mid-term elections scheduled for next November, while Facebook and Twitter wanted to reassure us that thousands of foreign accounts broadcasting fake news were reportedly deleted from these platforms.

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL To Be Revealed on October 9th in New York

Google will present its new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones at a keynote event in New York City on October 9th. While a few weeks ago we learned something about the future Google Pixel 3 range thanks to some leaked information, now we have more about the upcoming Google devices.

Today, Google finally confirms the official presentation date of its new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Therefore, Google announced that on October 9th, in New York, the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones will be revealed officially, and, for that occasion, Google already sent some of the invitations for the press agencies to attend the event.

However, like Samsung or Apple, Google would probably not have many surprises to announce during its event, as most of the information about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL has already leaked widely on the Internet.

Thus, additionally to various leaks during the summer, the Pixel 3 saga experienced a new mind-blowing episode just recently, when an American driver was surprised to discover a forgotten Pixel 3 XL in the back seat of his car.

Everything we know so far about Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

The upcoming Pixel 3 XL smartphone will present a nice notch at the top of the screen, unlike the standard model which should keep the more traditional looks.

The Google Pixel 3 would also have a dual camera system on the front side to allow for better selfies. A dual camera setup would also be part of the Pixel 3 XL model.

Among the other features of the upcoming Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, additionally to the OLED screen, the handsets would boast Snapdragon 845 CPU, 4 and, respectively, 6 GB RAM, Adreno 630 GPU, Android 9.0 Pie, and USB-C.

The only surprise will perhaps come from the devices’ prices, as the Google Pixel 3 might be offered at a cost similar to the Google Pixel 2 when it came out.

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Top Free Tools That You Can Use For Data Visualization

Data visualization is essential for all big companies. It helps businesses improve their strategies by discovering patterns. All the collected data is converted into a visual story. It isn’t that difficult to do that if you have all the right tools, and we are here to share with you some of the best ones. They are open source and they are available for free, which can be a huge advantage for all users.

Charted

This tool can be used to create bar charts and line graphs, using your Google spreadsheets and CSV files. If you use Charted you will also be able to benefit from its components, such as the UpSet component, the OnSet component and the LineUp component. Additionally, there are GeoJS geospatial visualizations and Vega visualizations.

Google Data Studio

Google comes with one of the best tools for data visualization, especially if you are a beginner. This tool is simple enough so that anyone can use it. You can use your Gmail account to set up the tool. It is also possible to connect it with other products like Google Analytics, YouTube Analytics, Google Sheets and Google AdWords.

Leaflet

Leaflet can be used to create your own interactive maps that work on mobile devices. You can also get the maps to work perfectly on other platforms, including desktop ones.

Google Charts

This is another tool created by Google, and it is just as simple to use it for data visualization. This tool comes with plenty of features and there are many charts that you can use.

MyHeatMap

This tool comes with a free version as well. You can use it to view geographic data and MyHeatMap allows you to add 20 data points for public maps. You can have different data sets for the same map and it is possible to switch between them.

Timeline

Just as the name suggests, this tool can be used for timelines. This can come in handy when you are working on your reports. Additionally, it is possible to connect Timeline with a Google Drive Account. This tool comes with its own templates that can be used for your spreadsheets.

ColorBrewer

If you care a lot about the visuals, you might enjoy the feature offered by ColorBrewer. This tool allows you to use different color schemes for your maps, which makes it easier to make the difference between colors when you have a large map.

Datawrapper

If you are looking for a tool that is mobile friendly, you might want to give this one a try. It comes with a free version that allows up to 10,000 chart views per month. Datawrapper can be used to create split charts, dot plots, arrow plots, scatter plots, choropleth maps bar charts, stacked charts and symbol maps. This tool is perfect for beginners because it does not require any knowledge about coding.

Palladio

This tool can be used for more complex data, especially when it comes to historical information. Palladio has plenty of features, including gallery view, map view, list view and graph view. You will see nodes connected by lines when your data is displayed. It is possible for you to customize your own lists and you can use the gallery view in order to see your data displayed within a grid.

Plotly

This open source tool had numerous functions. Your data visualizations can be edited and shared with the help of Plotly, and you can upload CSV files in order to create your own D3.js maps and charts. It is also possible to use Python or R to create charts.

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MacBook Pro vs. 2-in-1 detachable Surface Book – Best and Long-Lasting Device Comparison

The Surface Book is not a tablet which can turn into a laptop but a laptop that has a detachable keyboard, so it is different from the Surface Pro 4, the tablet which can be connected to a Type Cover. On the other hand, the MacBook Pro is a notebook which has a Retina display, representing the smaller version which was released a few years ago.

Which one do you think it’s better? The MacBook Pro, which comes with a Force Touch trackpad or the more expensive Surface Book, which also supports pen functions?

First, let’s talk about design. The Surface Book comes with a sleek exterior made from a silver magnesium alloy. By using a special hinge, you can attach the removable display to the keyboard. This hinge impresses through flexibility and balance maintenance.

The Macbook Pro looks similar to the previous models in terms of design. The exterior is made from aluminum, its edges are slim and the corners curved. In order to avoid it becoming obsolete or boring, the design should improve a bit.

The MacBook Pro offers 2 USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, 2 Thunderbolt 2 ports and an HDMI port, while the Surface Book ships with a MiniDisplay port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot and  Surface Connect port through which it can connect to the optional Surface Dock.

The displays are similar in size, the Pro’s measuring 13.3 inches, while the Surface Book’s has 13.5 inches. When it comes to color representation, Surface Book’s capabilities are better, reproducing 98.5 percent of the sRGB color gamut, as opposed to the Pro’s lower percentage of 91.2.

The Book comes with Intel’s sixth generation i5, while the Macbook uses the fifth generation. Still, on the Geekbench 3 performance test, the Macbook beat Surface, having the score of 7113 as opposed to the Book’s 6814. The battery life is similar, both averaging 12 hours of lifespan.

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