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Xappr Gun for Smartphones
Published on 8 Feb, 2012 at 4:43 in Technology | | No Comments
Although I think smartphones are already cool enough, some people are just trying to make them cooler: for instance, you can connect a Xappr Gun onto your smartphones and convert your mobiles into a virtual gun! Claimed to be available this Spring, the Xappr will actually be compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices.
LCD Smart Recycling Bins in London
Published on 7 Feb, 2012 at 3:58 in Technology | | No Comments
As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games are soon to begin, the London government is now busying with many projects to make the city good enough to welcome guests from all over the world. One of those projects is the LCD smart recycling bins built in London’s streets and public spaces. Each recycling bin features a couple of…
Pew Study Finds Facebook Power Concentrated in Relatively Few Friends
Published on 4 Feb, 2012 at 7:57 in Technology | | No Comments
An in-depth look at Facebook user behavior reveals some interesting trends among this more than 800- million constituency: One, Facebook users tend to receive more from the Facebook friends than they give out; two, there is a solid core of users that are very active on the site.
The Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project report on the…
Privacy Advocates Fiercely Furrow Brows at Google
Published on 26 Jan, 2012 at 5:23 in Technology | | No Comments
Google will consolidate about 60 of its privacy policies across its products in March, creating one overarching policy and leaving only about another 10 unchanged for legal and other reasons.
The company is also changing its terms of service (TOS). It may combine information on Google account holders across all the company’s services the account holder uses.
This will provide a…
McAfee Supplies Antidote for Tainted SaaS Security
Published on 23 Jan, 2012 at 5:46 in Technology | | No Comments
Security vendor McAfee, which is now owned by Intel , is rolling out a patch for three flaws in its Endpoint Protection Software as a Service offering.
All three flaws are in ActiveX controls. One tricks the control into executing commands supplied by an attacker, the second lets attackers write to files on disk and the third lets attackers execute…
Facebook scammers exploit Steve Jobs’ death
Published on 6 Oct, 2011 at 7:48 in Technology | | No Comments
With the internet lighting up to express sadness at the death of Steve Jobs, security experts are warning of scammers attempting to take advantage.
According to Graham Cluley of Sophos, one Facebook scam has already emerged, purporting to offer users free iPads ‘in memory’ of Jobs.
“The cool-sounding link sucks you in, tricking you into believing that you may…
Steve Jobs passes away at 56
Published on 6 Oct, 2011 at 5:45 in Technology | | No Comments
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has passed away at the age of 56.
Jobs – who had suffered from pancreatic cancer – resigned his position as chief executive of Apple in August 2011 after saying he could no longer meet his “duties and expectations.”
Steve Jobs passes away at 56″Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has…
Why Apple didn’t launch the iPhone 5
Published on 5 Oct, 2011 at 16:03 in Technology | | No Comments
Apple debuted its long-awaited, next-gen iPhone yesterday. But it wasn’t the iPhone 5.
Rather, Cupertino launched the iPhone 4S. While lacking an external redesign, the iOS-powered smartphone features a powerful dual-core A5 processor, upgraded camera and a voice-controlled assistant dubbed “Siri.”
Why Apple didn’t launch the iPhone 5So, when will the iPhone 5 arrive, and why did Apple choose to…
California wants to put GMO labeling on 2012 ballot
Published on 5 Oct, 2011 at 15:02 in Technology | | No Comments
California is toying with the idea of putting an initiative on the 2012 state ballot that would require the labeling of GMO-based ingredients in food.
Thanks to an organization known as LabelGMOs, the controversial issue of outing GMO ingredients could be placed in the hands of local voters. California wants to put GMO labeling on 2012 ballot After the state of California…
Apple’s iPhone 5 event is today
Published on 4 Oct, 2011 at 7:06 in Technology | | No Comments
After months of rumors and speculation, the day when Apple officially lifts the veil on the next iPhone is today.
The event was first rumored on September 21, and then confirmed about a week later when invitations started being sent out.
A few things will be markedly different than the last time a new iPhone was announced. For one, Steve…
US rejects Apple’s “multi-touch” patent request
Published on 28 Sep, 2011 at 9:52 in Technology | | No Comments
The US Patent and Trademark office will not be granting Apple the exclusive rights to the term “multi-touch.”
The regulatory agency released an 18-page review of Apple’s request, which was sent in years ago, but it really boils down to one sentence: “Simply because the applied-for term has been used in association with a highly successful product does not…