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  • Google app needs to acquire a compass in order to locate objects efficiently.

    Google app needs to acquire a compass in order to locate objects efficiently.

    Google’s ‘Find My Device’ feature has room for improvement, with anticipated updates including support for UWB trackers and a new “compass” option.

    The newest release of ‘Find My Device’ includes updates.

    Files from the most recent version of the ‘Find My Device’ app have been examined by 9to5Google, revealing potential upcoming features in the code. However, it is uncertain whether Google will actually introduce these features, so their release cannot be confirmed.

    Google introduced a new “compass” feature in the most recent update of the “Find My Device” app for Android v3.1.148. The app will provide directions to help users locate their devices with prompts like “Turn left,” “Turn right,” and “The device is behind you.”

    Reprodução: YouTube
    Imagem: Peggychoucair/FreeImages

    If you expect this feature to be utilized in conjunction with UWB trackers, it should be integrated with the augmented reality feature that was under development a few months back. The following code snippets demonstrate the incorporation of a compass into the app.

    • The device is positioned at your back.
    • Use the compass to locate the device.
    • Go left
    • Turn to the right

    This might be an enhancement to the current tracker location feature, with the potential to provide a more advanced experience for trackers utilizing UWB technology.

  • Marisa buys online during cyber attack; app and website suddenly disappear.

    Marisa buys online during cyber attack; app and website suddenly disappear.

    Marisa Stores, a women’s fashion network, experienced a ransomware cyber attack on Monday, causing disruptions to its website and app services. Some physical store operations were also affected but have since been restored. The company released an official statement addressing the attack on Wednesday.

    Marisa preserves, articulates, and examines the scope of the assault.

    The company stated that it implemented security measures to safeguard data and resume operations. Read the complete official statement.

    Marisa Stores reported being targeted by a ransomware cyber attack and took necessary steps to minimize the effects, such as isolating and suspending some system operations to safeguard data and restore normal functioning.

    Physical stores were briefly affected but have since resumed their operations.

    The company is currently conducting a thorough evaluation of the situation to assess its scope and the potential requirement for further actions. Marisa assures that the threat is managed and that there is not expected to be a significant disruption to the company’s operations and systems.

    Marisa’s website is temporarily offline, but the company assures that the situation is being managed and the platforms will be back to normal soon. They are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the scope of the attack and assess if further actions are necessary.

    Comunicado de site e app em manutenção. Imagem: Lojas Marisa/ Reprodução
    Imagem: wal_172619/iStock

    Rumors suggest that the cyberattack might have been conducted by the Medusa hacker group, but this remains unconfirmed. Marisa’s website currently features a notice about a “temporary stability” issue in the system and assures users that the technical team is actively addressing the problem.