Software : Google has tripled the reward for squashing Chrome bugs |
| Google has tripled the reward for squashing Chrome bugs Posted:  Google Chrome has come a long way, and the search company seems intent on making sure it's the most safe and stable browser out there. For some time Google has offered monetary bounties to users who discover bugs and vulnerabilities in Chrome, and now they're upping the max reward by a factor of three. Previously bug hunters could earn up to $5,000 (about £3,000, AU$5,700), but they've upped that to $15,000 (about £9,200, AU$17,200) for users who discover new exploits, which at this stage in Chrome's lifespan may be harder than it sounds. Bonus points - and more money! - go to any those who can show exactly how a vulnerability could affect other Chrome users, Google says. Exterminate"As Chrome has become more secure, it's gotten even harder to find and exploit security bugs," Google wrote in a blog post. "This is a good problem to have!" Users who discover new Chrome bugs will also have their names added to a new Hall of Fame page. It should be noted that Google has always reserved the right to hand out as much cash as they feel like to these hunters. As the company points out, they gave someone $30,000 (about £18,500, AU$34,300) in September "for a very impressive report." Hopeful code sleuths can head to Google's Chrome security hub for more details on exactly how to eke the most cash out of their discoveries. |
| iOS 8.1 beta code drops Apple Pay hint for the iPhone 6, Touch ID for iPad Air 2 Posted:  In case users were wondering where Apple Pay was on their brand new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, it looks to be coming with iOS 8.1. Hamza Sood, a developer with access to the iOS 8.1 beta, tweeted a screenshot revealing a new section of settings allowing users to fill in their pertinent billing information. This includes credit or debit card numbers, addresses, phone number and email - all info that points to Apple's tap-based payment system. In the another screenshot you can also see Apple Pay's privacy policy, which adds further evidence iOS 8.1 will include the NFC-powered payment method. Tablet-sized walletsSood also claimed to have discovered another string of code revealing the iPad will get Touch ID and allow users to make purchases though apps with Apple Pay. However, the United Kingdom-based programmer also clarified the code makes no mention of NFC. So users might not be bopping credit card machines with the iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 3 in the near future. Apple Pay is slated to launch in the coming month. Meanwhile, the Cupertino is also expected to hold yet another press event where it will likely unveil the new iPads and officially launch OS X Yosemite. Like a perfect storm of tech announcements, it seems very likely Apple will unveil its next line of tablets running the full commercial build of iOS 8.1.
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