You need to update your Logitech wireless dongle now

If you own a wireless Logitech device, we’d suggest you update those wireless dongles now. A few years ago, hackers discovered that they can exploit a vulnerability in these dongles, allowing them to remotely control a PC. And according to The Verge, some products Logitech are still shipping today could still be vulnerable to the same remote access hack called MouseJack. Some of the products include Logitech’s Unifying Receiver and G900 wireless gaming mouse. The company did roll out patches that fixed the remote access vulnerability back in 2016. But we don’t know when (or if) these changes were applied to devices that were in the factory. You might have purchased an unpatched model. In a statement issued to The Verge, Logitech said, “Logitech evaluated the risk to businesses and to consumers, and did not initiate a recall of products or components already in the market and supply chain. We made the firmware update available to any customers that were particularly concerned, and implemented changes in products produced later.”

Just to be sure, we highly recommend you install the patch. If you have any of Logitech’s Unifying receivers, you can download the patch for Windows here and the one for Mac here. If you have the G900 gaming mouse, you can download the patch for Windows here. Once downloaded, simply follow the on-screen instructions to apply the patches. Logitech intends to push an additional update that fixes a related vulnerability next month. Make sure you have the necessary Logitech software installed and that you install updates as they arrive.

There will be a special ‘Pokémon Sword and Shield’ version of the Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo is known to make special game-themed versions of its systems. And the new Nintendo Switch Lite is no exception. If you’re willing to wait a bit more, you can get the Pokémon Sword and Shield version of the handheld gaming device. Called the “Zacian and Zamazenta Edition,” it’s named after two Legendary Pokémon that represent the titular Sword and Shield aspects of each game. It has a light gray tone with blue and magenta buttons. The back is adorned by artwork of the two creatures. It’ll come out in the US on November 8^th for US$200, which is the same price as the original models. If it comes this way, we’re assuming it’ll still cost CA$259.99, but we have to wait for confirmation that Nintendo will bring it here. The games, however, will not be bundled. You will still need to buy those separately when the games launch on November 15^th.

Source: GameSpot

Waze helps ease road trip planning with new toll calculator

Are you working out the budget for your upcoming road trip? Waze is introducing a new feature for its Canadian and American users. The app now has a new toll calculator that wouldn’t just tell you how many tolls you’re going to drive by along the way. More importantly, it’s going to show you an estimate of how much these will cost you. The navigation app has been able to tell you if you’re going to pass by toll roads, but it’s the first time it can show you how much it’s going to cost you. This feature will help you decide if it’s worth spending your time and money on main highways, or if it’s better to take the scenic route to avoid them. For now, the feature seems to be exclusive to Waze users. Waze’s parent company Google hasn’t said yet if the feature will make its way to Google Maps.

Source: Gizmodo

‘Captain Marvel’ star Lashana Lynch is tipped to be the new 007 in upcoming ‘James Bond’ film

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The upcoming James Bond film will certainly get the internet talking. Rumour has it Captain Marvel actress Lashana Lynch will step in as the new 007 in the film being dubbed “Bond 25.” According to a report from the Daily Mail, the British actress will be taking over the role from Daniel Craig. A movie insider said, "There is a pivotal scene at the start of the film where M says 'Come in 007', and in walks Lashana who is black, beautiful and a woman. It's a popcorn-dropping moment. Bond is still Bond but he's been replaced as 007 by this stunning woman." The film is directed by True Detective’s Cary Joji Fukunaga. Not much is known about it, but it seems this will have Craig’s character come out of retirement for one last mission—and so that’s Lynch’s characters cue to step in. The film is expected to premiere in April 2020.

Source: GQ