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Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Google Pixel Tablet Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Runs Low on Stock Before Father's Day
It might be time to upgrade that old tablet of yours. The Google Pixel Tablet is waiting for you to pull it off the shelves. Well, not literally. It's waiting for you to add it to cart. Right now, this Google Android tablet is on sale for as much as 28% off. You can grab the 128 GB version for $100 off at just $299 or you can grab the 256 GB version for $140 off at just $359 for a limited time. See 128GB at Amazon See 256GB at Amazon The End-All, Be-All Android Tablet The Google Pixel Tablet sports a large 11-inch screen which vibrant colors and brightness levels which adapt to your environment, making it an excellent option for streaming shows and movies or reading an ebook. The display can be used for multitasking thanks to Split Screen view, allowing you to view two apps side by side. Stay on a video call with Mom on the left side while you Google whatever IT issue she's calling you about on the right side. On the subject of calls, the Google Pixel camera is super capable—able to follow you intuitively to keep you always in frame and able to adjust the lighting so you appear clear to your friend, family member, or colleague on the other end. Connecting to your other devices is simple and easy. The Quick Share function let's you securely share content between your tablet and nearby Android tablets or laptops buy just bringing them close together. Google AI is now a staple of the Pixel ecosystem. Designed to help you with everyday tasks, you can search anything from the app you're in by just drawing a circle around an image, text, or video. Need help with anything at all? Just ask Gemini to brainstorm ideas with you.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NexgenRx Announces First Quarter Results With Solid Revenue Growth and Positive EBITDA
TORONTO, ON / / May 15, 2025 / NEXGENRX INC. (TSX.V:NXG) ("NexgenRx" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, with quarterly revenue growth of $342,604 to $4,550,730 and quarterly EBITDA of $828,401. The Company achieved significant growth in revenue in Q1 2025 of $342,604 or 8.14% over the prior year comparable period. The increased revenue is mainly attributed to organic growth of existing clients. The Company's net income and EBITDA increased by $66,260 and $57,564 respectively, compared to the comparable period in 2024. The Company's cash position remained strong at $1,895,646 as of quarter end. The Company is well positioned to continue to generate free cash flow, supported by its strong recurring revenues and sales pipelines. The Company continues to put its focus on the release of its enhanced iBenefits NexAdmin platform, which will be available through both Apple iOS and Google Android. This important step adds new functionality plus an enhanced member experience all in a newly developed web-based application, that NexgenRx customers really appreciate. The user experience features a brand-new look and feel incorporating all the latest market features into NexgenRx's proven robust administration platform. In addition, the Company continues to rapidly enroll more targeted healthcare providers to submit claims via NexgenRx's proprietary secure web-portal, Ron Loucks, President and CEO, stated "I am pleased to present the first quarter of 2025 financial results. Our Q1 2025 top line revenue continued to grow, a reflection of the Company's capability to sustain the strong momentum brought forward from 2024. In addition, the Company landed one of the new clients from our sales pipeline in April. Our implementation team continues to work diligently to bring all new clients on board in a timely manner, generating additional top line revenue for 2025." About NexgenRx NexgenRx is Canada's only independent full-service Third-Party Administrator and Technology Solutions Provider, offering proprietary full front-end, eligibility, enrolment, hour bank and mobile access capabilities, together with state-of-the-art claims adjudication and full provider network coverage. These combined capabilities allow NexgenRx to provide Plan Sponsors, sophisticated administration and health benefit technology applications in a cost-effective SaaS (Software as a Service) Model. NexgenRx is committed to building partnerships with organizations looking to exceed the expectations of their clients and plan members and deliver superior administration and claims processing solutions at a competitive cost. More information on NexgenRx can be found at Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Except for statements of historical fact, this news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company cannot guarantee future results, performance or achievements. Consequently, there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Some of the risks and other factors that could cause the results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: uncertainty as to whether the Company's strategies and business plans will yield the expected benefits; potential increases in sales and revenues; availability and cost of capital; the ability to identify and develop and achieve commercial success for existing and new products and technologies; the level of expenditures necessary to maintain and improve the quality of products and services; changes in technology and changes in laws and regulations; continued development and enhancement of the Company's proprietary software technology; cyber security risks and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's annual Management's Discussion and Analysis, as filed under the Company's profile on SEDARPLUS at Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The Company undertakes no duty to update any of the forward-looking information to conform such information to actual results or to changes in the Company's expectations except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the release. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Ronald C. LoucksNexgenRx Inc. President and CEO416.695.3393 x801 Kelly Ehler CPA, CANexgenRx Financial Officer416-695-3393x803 SOURCE: NexgenRx, Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Observer
21-04-2025
- Observer
How to stop mobile phones from listening and tracking you
My article last week on whether smartwatches are spying on people (their users) triggered a lot of discussion. I received calls, emails, and instant messages with feedback, and some also shared their experience on the same. What I also contributed and shared during the conversations, as a personal opinion, was that every smart device, which obviously has a microphone and embedded GPS receivers, may do exactly the same. Practically, most of the smart devices today carry those two components as part of the mechanics and build of the device, so you can talk/record or identify the location of the device. Well, I decided to focus my article today on sharing the exact steps that one needs to follow in order to stop a mobile phone from listening and tracking. Obviously, the same can be followed with any smart device that uses an operating system (Google's Android, Apple's iOS, or Huawei's Light or Harmony) and has a similar interface and settings that are universal and applicable to all (with little differences, of course). To give a brief background on the subject, and for those who missed my article last week, there is a feeling that smart devices (watches, phones, tablets, TVs, wristbands, etc.) are spying on us. Something that you speak about (or even think of to some extent) pops up on your device as a form of promotion some moments later. How that happens is mostly via utilizing two components of the device, i.e., the embedded microphone and sensors/receivers (GPS for the location, for instance). This has caused a lot of concerns to many people about their privacy (a word I feel would sooner or later vanish as far as our world progresses digitally). How do they do it? These smart devices constantly collect data on the user's location, surroundings, and movements, which are first held on the device and then later sent to the cloud/internet for storage and analysis. This data is often packaged and sold to third parties for targeted advertisement or other marketing purposes. In 2023 itself, Apple sold approximately 40 million smartwatches. This number has most probably increased as the adoption of the Apple Watch became more widespread. The same applies to Google Android- and Huawei-based smartwatches. So what can you do today in order to stop smart devices (starting with mobile phones) from listening and tracking you? Let me share the steps. Simply remove and disable microphone and location access to applications that you personally feel shouldn't have access to it. On Apple iOS devices, just go to Settings, then scroll down to Privacy & Security from the menu, and finally click on Microphone and Location Services to see which apps have access. Set access to 'never,' 'ask next time,' or 'while using the app,' depending on what you wish to do. For Android devices, go to Settings, then Privacy, and finally click on the Permission Manager. Check both the microphone and location separately, and ensure you disable access for apps that don't need it as well. That's it; you will now block third-party apps from listening (via microphone) and being able to track you (via GPS/location). To conclude my article this week. I would like to emphasize that the steps shared today will surely help and protect you from being tracked; nevertheless, this would only work at the application layer. You would not know if the operating system itself continues to do so (which is something I believe would always remain unless you physically remove the components, i.e., the microphone and related sensors). The world, thanks to the information superhighway, has become smaller, yet reaching, listening, and finding us, wherever we are, has become easier and faster too. Until we catch up again next week, stay safe and be alert.
Forbes
09-04-2025
- Forbes
China Spyware Warning—iPhone And Android At Risk From New Attack
Apple iPhone and Google Android users across the world are being targeted by spyware apps deployed ... More by China based adversaries, according to a new warning from officials. Apple iPhone and Google Android users across the world are being targeted by spyware apps deployed by China based adversaries, according to a new warning from officials. The alert from agencies including FBI, NSA and U.K. National Cyber Security Center aims to raise awareness about the growing threat that malicious cyber attackers pose to certain individuals. The NCSC's advisory details techniques used by malicious cyber attackers using spyware known as BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE to target data on mobile devices including Android or iPhone smartphones that could be of interest to the Chinese state. The warning covers spyware that lands on devices via rogue apps that appear to be legitimate via a technique called trojaning. Targeting Uighur, Tibetan and Taiwanese communities, the rogue apps include 'Tibet One' and 'Audio Quran' apps, as well as some mimicking WhatsApp and Skype. 'The indiscriminate way this spyware is spread online also means there is a risk that infections could spread beyond intended victims,' the advisory warned. The warning to all Android and Apple iPhone users comes at a time when spyware poses a significant risk. Once spyware is on an iPhone or Android device, it can read your messages — even those encrypted via WhatsApp or Signal because adversaries can see everything on your screen. Spyware also allows attackers to take control of your mic and camera, stealing your location data to track your movements. Spyware is often disguised in seemingly harmless apps, particularly those downloaded from third party stores. But even trivial apps can have serious consequences if they contain hidden malware, says Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at ESET. 'Malware is often hidden in Trojan apps found on third party app stores which typically have far less stringent security checks compared to mainstream platforms such as the Apple App Store and Google Play Store,' Moore says. Moore advises users to stick to trusted app stores, check reviews and use antivirus software to stay protected. 'As with any software, it is always wise to install with extreme caution, especially when it has been developed from an unknown location or arrives on your device in a message as a simple link,' Moore says. Spyware is usually very targeted, with at risk groups including journalists, dissidents and businesses operating in certain sectors. However, it's a good idea to ensure you have applied the latest iPhone and Google Android updates to ensure attackers can't take advantage of weaknesses in software to plant spyware. If you think you have been targeted by spyware, the malware is very difficult to get rid of. However, you can disrupt it temporarily by turning your device on and off again. There are also several apps that claim to be able to spot spyware, but if you have become a victim, the best thing to do is to stop using your device altogether.
Boston Globe
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
John Calipari (Arkansas) claims War of the Coaches over Rick Pitino (St. John's) in NCAA Tournament upset
Arkansas (22-13) started 0-5 and 1-6 in Southeastern Conference play, and as late as Feb. 19 stood at 15-11. Calipari, cast once again as an underdog like in his days at UMass, managed to coax his team into the second week of Advertisement 'I told them this is as rewarding a year as I have had based on how far we have come,' said Calipari in his usual stream-of-consciousness postgame presser. Calipari is a polarizing figure. Some will always see him as an unctuous false prophet of college hoops with more vacations than Disney World. Others revere him as an accomplished fixer who wins wherever he goes, like Pitino. Either way, you have to acknowledge his ability. John Calipari had his Arkansas players' attention as a comeback season continued with another NCAA Tournament win. Emilee Chinn/Getty Coach Cal has been forced to use 10 different starting lineups this season. 'We had a long up-and-down season. We put our egos to the side, all came together, and played a fearless 40 [minutes],' said Arkansas freshman guard Billy Richmond, who scored a team-high 16 points and delivered a baseline jumper with 2:58 remaining that proved decisive. Advertisement This contest featured the intensity of a Final Four matchup, not a first-/second-rounder. The congenial but not close coaches had a lot to do with that. They're familiar adversaries in new acts of their careers. Pitino vs. Calipari is a basketball brand-name taste test, a matter of preference without any moral high ground. They're of similar veins — and scrutiny because of NCAA violations — but not exactly the same. They're the college basketball coaching version of Coke vs. Pepsi, Google Android vs. Apple's iPhone, Comcast's Xfinity vs. Verizon Fios. Choose your fighter. Both men tried to downplay the magnitude of their matchup and any enmity between them. Pitino characterized it as the two men aren't close, but share a mutual respect. There was numerical symmetry. Pitino and Calipari were sideline conducting in the NCAA Tournament for the 24th time. Saturday's meeting was the 24th time they've faced off as college coaches. Calipari holds a 14-10 edge. This marked the fifth time they've met in the NCAA Tournament, and Calipari holds a 3-2 edge there. (In addition, the oft-compared coaches met six times in the NBA, splitting those matchups.) Related : Befitting their bombastic and combative personalities this wasn't an artistic display of offense. Rather, it resembled a back-and-forth bare-knuckles basketball brawl and the fighters from Calipari's corner were the last ones standing. The teams tallied 52 missed shots in the first half. St. John's missed 14 straight field goals and endured a 6:46 field goal-less drought. Arkansas's length was problematic for St. John's, as Pitino predicted. The Razorbacks came in ranked fourth in the nation in blocks (5.6 per game) and swatted seven Johnnies shots. Advertisement No one was more bothered by the hand-to-hand combat nature of the contest than Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis, who had a miserable day. He started 2 of 12 and finished 3 of 17 for 9 points, his second-lowest output of the season. A perturbed Pitino benched Luis for the final 4:56. St. John's shot 21 of 75 (28 percent) and made 2 of 22 3-pointers one game after tying its season-high with 14 threes in a first-round win over 15th-seeded Omaha. 'We haven't faced that type of length in athleticism this year,' said Pitino. 'That's not the reason we lost the game. We lost the game because we did not move the basketball enough and that lead to us shooting a very low percentage.' The Razorbacks revved it up offensively to start the second half, hitting eight of their first 12 shots, all layups and dunks. Shots that St. John's just couldn't afford to give up in a game played by perimeter-shooting-challenged teams. The clubs combined to shoot 4 for 41 from 3-point range, including Arkansas failing to make a single three in the second half (0 for 7). St, John's leading scorer RJ Luis's 9-point game caused anguish for coach Rick Pitino. Charles Krupa/Associated Press The Razorbacks' red carpet to the rim allowed the Calipari AC to open up a 13-point lead as Luis and St. John's couldn't throw the ball in the Providence River. St. John's trailed, 64-66, after a Ruben Prey baseline dunk with 4:11 left. But the Red Storm missed their next seven shots until Zuby Ejofor (23 points, 12 rebound points) had an offensive rebound and dunk with 20.2 seconds left to make it 70-66. The season came to a bitter end for St. John's at the hands of the last coach its sideline savior wants to lose to. It had to sting even more for Pitino for it to happen in a territory where he is still a basketball deity for taking Providence College to the Final Four in 1987. Advertisement 'I hate to see them go out this way. We thought we were championship-driven in our minds,' said Pitino of his 31-5 club that put St. John's basketball back on the map. Calipari, who absconded from Kentucky after things turned sour following a 14-year stint that included four Final Fours and the 2012 national title, got the best of his rival and a measure of redemption. 'Rick did a great job with his team all year,' said Calipari. 'If they made a few shots, they would probably beat us. We were fortunate to get out, but I'm proud of these guys and all of them here had to overcome stuff and they did.' Christopher L. Gasper is a Globe columnist. He can be reached at
