Welcome to a new edition of our software testing and QA bulletin featuring the latest software testing news. This week we feature stories on bugs in Android Wear, Stockpiling Zero-day bugs, another car bug and more.
Maserati Recalls Levante Because of Bug
“In order to remedy the issue, Maserati dealers will have to reflash the software in the engine control module”
Maserati have issued 2017 Levante crossover after a bug was discovered with the car. If the car is travelling at 2MPH it seems that the car can either go into neutral or conk out easily. Read More here
Stockpiling Bugs
“The biggest use for zero days is for hacking phones — iPhones and Android — because that is what terrorists have as their primary computing platforms”
The U.S. Government is apparently stockpiling zero-day bugs in order to be in a position to hack iPhones if it is required. Security expert Robert Graham explains why zero day bugs have become so important for Governments to find and store. Read More about Zero Day Bugs here
Android Wear 2.0 Release Delayed Because of Bug
A software bug is causing the delay of Android Wear 2.0 release. The bug in question has not been revealed but the company is expecting to resolve the problem and schedule release soon. Read More here
Akamai Acquire Software Testing Company Soasta
“The addition of Soasta’s technology is intended to give our customers new ways to measure, optimise and validate the business impact of their web performance strategies”
Akamai who is a specialist in content delivery network services has acquired the software testing company Soasta. The company expects that the acquisition will help their customers to measure optimisations they are making to their site. Read More here
Edge Testing Solutions Expand in Birmingham
“We chose Birmingham as our second hub as it’s easily accessible for our customers across our southern business, is a vibrant tech hub and gives us access to some fantastic local talent at both experienced and graduate levels”
Software Testing Company Edge Testing have just announced its plan to expand to Birmingham with the creation of 60 jobs. The new faculty will be based at Digbeth. Read More here
Nest issues Update for Bug for Bluetooth Device
“The issue is that Bluetooth connectivity is never disabled after the initial setup of the device”
An issue with Nest bluetooth camera that allows anyone to disable cameras for up to 90 seconds has been fixed by Nest. The company announced the bug update last week.
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