Wi-Fi

Researchers reveal methods behind car hack at Defcon

They plan to release a research paper and all the custom tools they developed

Instagram, Vine short videos causing explosion on wireless networks

'Younger users don't even think about the data they use'; and there's more trouble ahead as real-time wireless video chat emerges

Apple acquires Passif Semiconductor, perhaps to help with iWatch initiative

In a report first published by Jessica Klein, and since confirmed by Apple, Apple in recent months acquired a wireless chip development company with known expertise in low-power communications.

Apple’s ‘walled garden’ cracked by hacked charger

Enterprises warned against first true Google phone, Moto X

Researchers demo exploits that bypass Windows 8 Secure Boot

The attacks are possible because of UEFI security oversights by PC manufacturers, researchers said

iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending August 2

Apple iPhone 6 rumors include: 3-lens camera, fingerprints, iCheapo, LiquidMetal redux

Samsung: Pay no attention to that code behind the curtain

Google Android news & rumor roundup: Coming clean – or not – on benchmarking skullduggery, plus Chromecast rooted, Android satisfaction, and yes oh thank heavens Android 4.3 has TRIM support.

Researchers exploit cellular tech flaws to intercept phone calls

Femtocells used to boost corporate cellular coverage can be tweaked to listen in on calls and steal data, researchers say at Black Hat

Never look for your lost phone in a trash compactor

Man’s search ends tragically in Illinois