Lenovo unveils a tablet that can read notes and drawings made on a pad of paper put on top of its digitiser. – Source
Lenovo Yoga Book reads scribbles made on paper
Aug 31, 2016
Samsung Delays Note 7 Shipments After Explosion Reports
Samsung isn’t taking reports of exploding Galaxy Note 7’s lightly. The company is delaying shipments of its latest flagship
until it can do more quality control testing.
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Samsung Delays Note 7 Shipments After Explosion Reports
Asus ZenBook 3 looks just like a MacBook, except it runs Windows 10
BERLIN — Apple’s new MacBook is the belle of the laptop world even if this year’s update was a little disappointing. However, if you like the compact form factor, but wish it ran Windows 10, Asus has the perfect laptop for you.
Announced at IFA 2016, the ZenBook 3 is the spitting image of the 12-inch MacBook, except you know it’s made by Asus and runs Windows 10.
SEE ALSO: Asus may have created the ultimate Surface Pro 4 clone
As part of Asus’s “Zenvolution” IFA product announcements, which include the …
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Asus ZenBook 3 looks just like a MacBook, except it runs Windows 10
Report: Nest developers are moving onto Google to help with its smart home initiative
Nest has seen better days. A couple of months ago, a reshuffle was announced at the top of the company’s hierarchy, with CEO Tony Fadell leaving and Marwan Fawaz taking his place at the helm. Nest has also been under pressure to bring more products from the pipeline to the market and to be more profitable.
It seems that there’s another reshuffle in Nest’s future though, according to a report by Fortune.
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Report: Nest developers are moving onto Google to help with its smart home initiative was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
Report: Nest developers are moving onto Google to help with its smart home initiative
Acer unveils a slew of laptops at IFA 2016, Predator 21 X with a curved screen steals the show
Acer held its IFA 2016 press event today and one of the main focuses were the company’s new Windows 10 notebooks. The most interesting one is the Predator 21 X with a curved display aimed at the serious, on-the-go games.
Then, there are the Acer Swift 7 and Spin 7, which are thin and light.
Acer Predator 21 X
There’s no going away from the fact that the Predator 21 X is a beast. It’s the first gaming laptop to sport a 21″ curved display and its dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs support the awesome G-Sync technology. The CPU options include the latest 7th-gen Intel Core…
Acer unveils a slew of laptops at IFA 2016, Predator 21 X with a curved screen steals the show
Someone just dropped the mic on the burkini ban in the most British way possible
LONDON — France’s controversial burkini ban has dominated the headlines since authorities in several towns on France’s Mediterranean coast imposed a ban on the burkini — a swimsuit that covers the torso, limbs and head.
SEE ALSO: This burkini illustration highlights the double standards women face
While worldwide condemnation abounds, one British man has just turned the burkini debate on its head in the most British way possible.
In a (very polite) letter to the editor, Henry Stewart of London told The Guardian that suits should be banned instead of burkinis, burqas and hijabs, because he deems men in suits more dangerous. …
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Someone just dropped the mic on the burkini ban in the most British way possible
Get on board: Australia has just launched its first driverless bus
Australia’s driverless future just got one bus length closer.
An autonomous electric bus, known as the RAC Intellibus, has begun on-road trials in Perth. Driving along the South Perth Esplanade, it will carry passengers while dodging anything from parked cars to cyclists.
SEE ALSO: Singapore gets world’s first driverless taxis
To undertake the three-month public trial, the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC) received a special permit from the state government. Patrick Walker, RAC executive general manager, told Mashable he expects that if the trial goes well, the route will be extended with the appropriate permits. …
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Get on board: Australia has just launched its first driverless bus
Google stops selling Chromebook Pixel 2
A few months after the $999 model of the Chromebook Pixel 2 went out of stock permanently, Google has stopped selling the $1,299 variant as well, effectively discontinuing the product.
The computer, which was launched back in March last year, is no longer available from the Google Store as well as the retailers that have been selling it all this while.
“We’re committed to the Pixel program but we don’t have plans to restock the Pixel 2,” a spokesperson for the Mountain View, California-based company said.
There have been indications that Google is working on a new Chromebook…
Google stops selling Chromebook Pixel 2
ZTE teases dual-camera smartphone for IFA
While we already know that ZTE will unveil an audio-centric phone at this year’s IFA conference in Berlin, looks like the the device will feature a dual-camera setup as well. The company has released a teaser image that suggests this.
In addition, the teaser also confirms that the phone will be part of the company’s Axon series. Sadly, nothing else is currently known about the device in question, including its specifications and overall design.
Aside from the device being teased, we expect the ZTE Axon 7 mini to be also present at the event – in case you missed, the…
ZTE teases dual-camera smartphone for IFA
Microsoft provides three new driver updates for the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book
You might recall that just yesterday we told you about a firmware update that Microsoft has made available to Surface Pro 3 owners that repairs an issue that the tablet has had with its battery. Today, Microsoft placed three new updates on its servers for the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book. The first is a driver update for the Surface Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), which is used on the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book to connect the slates’ firmware to the OS. This update requires a reboot to install.
The other two updates offer a new driver for Surface Integration and a … – Source
Microsoft provides three new driver updates for the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book
38 new and notable (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last 2 weeks (8/16/16 - 8/30/16)
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Deus Ex GO
Android Police review: [Game Review] Deus Ex GO: An engaging mobile take on a fantastic franchise
As it did with Hitman and Tomb Raider, Square Enix has translated one of its big-time console franchises into a mobile puzzler with board game influences.
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38 new and notable (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last 2 weeks (8/16/16 – 8/30/16) was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
38 new and notable (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last 2 weeks (8/16/16 - 8/30/16)
Here's what we think of the Honor 8 [Video]
Our full written review of the Honor 8 is on its way, so if you are excited about the Honor 8, you should watch our video review in the meantime.
TLDR: I really enjoyed using this little phone. Battery life is quite good and the 5.2 inch screen size stands out among the many smartphones out there with 5.5-inch displays.
There are only a couple of shortcomings that don’t entirely justify the $400 (or Euro) retail price. Still, The Honor 8 is a wonderful device to use, it’s snappy and its Kirin 950 silicon runs much cooler than the Snapdragon 820.
EMUI is not the most pleasant Android…
Here's what we think of the Honor 8 [Video]
Google Broadens Car-Pooling Project, Casting Shadow on Uber
Waze Carpool’s move into San Francisco is just the latest volley as Google and Uber encroach on each other’s territory. – Source
Google Broadens Car-Pooling Project, Casting Shadow on Uber
Here's how you can try the new-look Google Search widget on your device
The Google Search widget is among the most recognizable features of Android; a handy source of quick answers to many of life’s everyday troubles. The little drop-down history bar is particularly useful for repeated searches, and it appears Google has been working to make this particular element even more streamlined.
Hitherto, the drop-down pane has presented searchers with lists of their previous searches on a one-per-line basis. As some users have discovered, Google has been testing an adjustment to this feature that better organizes searches into blocks. So … – Source
Here's how you can try the new-look Google Search widget on your device
Google to undercut Uber in San Francisco with new ride-sharing service
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On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal said a “person familiar with the matter” confirmed that Google would be moving into the ride-sharing market currently dominated by Uber and, to a lesser extent, Lyft. The source said that since May, Google has been testing a feature that lets Google employees and employees of other nearby firms in the Bay Area organize carpools through Waze, a mapping and traffic app purchased by Google in 2013.
The report noted that this new service would be different from Uber and Lyft in that it would only try to connect people who are already going in the same direction, offering rates low enough to discourage drivers from operating like taxis. The service will only be available in San Francisco at the beginning.
According to the WSJ, Waze’s drivers in the closed pilot test only make 54 cents a mile, although Google doesn’t take a cut as Uber and Lyft do.
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Google to undercut Uber in San Francisco with new ride-sharing service
Nearly 10,000 workers are suing Chipotle for wage theft
Almost 10,000 workers have a complaint against Chipotle.
The workers are suing the burrito chain for wage theft, claiming they were forced to work off the clock with no pay.
The case was filed in 2014, but 9,961 current and former employees had signed on to the class-action lawsuit as of Friday, CNNMoney reported.
The suit, Turner v. Chipotle, is the largest class action Chipotle has faced. It’s being adjudicated in Colorado.
In April, all hourly employees who worked at Chipotle after February 2012 were mailed a card asking if they wanted to sign on to the suit. Employees in every state with Chipotle locations have signed on, CNNMoney reported. …
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Nearly 10,000 workers are suing Chipotle for wage theft
Aug 30, 2016
Intel announces 7th generation 'Kaby Lake' processors
Intel has taken the wraps off the 7th generation of Core processors. Called internally as ‘Kaby Lake’, the new processors are based on Intel’s 14nm (or 14nm+) architecture and are a refined version of last year’s ‘Skylake’ series.
The buzzword this year for Intel is 4K, with the company having geared the processors for 4K media consumption and creation. If you’re a desktop user and are wondering what’s the big deal about 4K encode/decoding then it’s worth noting that these new chipsets are primarily aimed at notebook and all-in-one computers, that often come without dedicated GPU and can…
Intel announces 7th generation 'Kaby Lake' processors
Sweden’s Greta wants to disrupt the multi-billion dollar CDN market
Swedish startup Greta is on a somewhat quiet mission to disrupt the multi-billion dollar Content Delivery Network (CDN) market. Read More
Sweden’s Greta wants to disrupt the multi-billion dollar CDN market
Google Contacts update brings revamped UI and features from the web version
The new and updated version of Google Contacts comes with a revamped UI, complete with that tasty hamburger side menu that we’ve come to know and love from countless other Google apps, and brings some much-welcomed features over from the web-based version of the service.
Google Contacts v1.5 ditches the familiar “Favorites” and “All” tabs for a slide-out side menu, that is both sleeker-looking and richer in features. Within it are nested options for viewing duplicate contacts, creating and managing labels, and quickly changing between multiple synced accounts. … – Source
Google Contacts update brings revamped UI and features from the web version
Peter Pham of Science on the psychology of venture capital
‘The battle between entrepreneurs and VCs is unfair’, according to Peter Pham, the co-founder of Science Inc. His reasoning: VCs have experienced thousands upon thousands of pitching processes. Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, have experienced 1,2, maybe 3 at most. Leading to a power imbalance in the funding environment. So how can we ‘even the playing field’, as… Read More
Peter Pham of Science on the psychology of venture capital
Check out leaked shots of Chinese brand Meizu's limited edition Star Trek smartphone
It looks like prominent Chinese smartphone maker Meizu is chipping away at a Star Trek limited edition branded phone. This type of output is something Chinese manufacturers are traditionally keen on, as Vivo, for example, had a Captain America phone, while Oppo had a Transformers device and OnePlus advertised its phones on House of Cards. So it’s about time Meizu joined the movie star pack.
We don’t know which handset will carry the Star Trek logo emblazoned on its back along with a custom Android launcher, but we do know that the timing for it is just right, as … – Source
Check out leaked shots of Chinese brand Meizu's limited edition Star Trek smartphone
Some Pokémon Go players given lifetime bans are being let back into the game
Did you get banned from playing Pokémon Go after downloading an app that you thought might make the game more fun? Well, it turns out that you might be able to get back into the smash hit title after all. Read More
Some Pokémon Go players given lifetime bans are being let back into the game
Facebook's WhatsApp changes to face scrutiny in EU
Facebook’s move to relax the privacy policy of WhatsApp, the world’s most popular mobile messaging application, will be closely scrutinised, the chair of Europe’s leading group of privacy regulators said on Monday. – Source
Facebook's WhatsApp changes to face scrutiny in EU
Motorola Moto G4 Play now available for purchase in Canada, landing in India soon
The Motorola Moto G4 Play, which was made official back in May this year, is now available for purchase in Canada. A quick look at Motorola’s Canada website reveals that several carriers including TELUS, Virgin, Wind, and Bell are selling the device for zero-down on a regular two year contract, or between $199 and $249 outright.
The device is also coming to India soon (launch date is said to be September 6). This was revealed by Motorola’s India subsidiary on Twitter.
Here it is! Put an end to the #FearOfMissingOut Now #NeverMissOut on the most affordable Moto G ever! #MotoG4Play…
Motorola Moto G4 Play now available for purchase in Canada, landing in India soon
Nun and pastors livestream refugee protest in Prime Minister's office
A vigil for refugees at the office of Australia’s Prime Minister, has ended with police escorting a group of six pastors, a nun and others off the premises.
SEE ALSO: Government gets an honest trailer after ‘torture’ allegations and it’s bleak
The religious leaders were protesting the ‘abuse’ of asylum seekers in Australia’s offshore, mandatory detention centres. Singing “Amazing Grace” and praying, the inter-faith Christian group broadcasted their protest via Periscope. They also read aloud the …
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Nun and pastors livestream refugee protest in Prime Minister's office
20 free must-have apps for dog lovers
Dogs and apps both tend to make life better. Even better is when they combine to make everything easier, because — face it — your dog is probably the cutest thing alive but also a hot mess.
That’s why we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to every app you’ll ever need as a dog lover. Read on for help with choosing a dog, training, first aid and vet visits, walks, dog sitters, GPS trackers, dog selfies, finding other dog lovers and even a solution for when you can’t have a real-live dog.
For to-be or current puppy owners
1 & 2. iClicker (iTunes) and Puppy Clicker Training (Google Play)
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20 free must-have apps for dog lovers
In Google’s opinion, these are the best indie games of 2016
You may remember Google announcing that they were planning on holding a big indie game festival this fall in San Francisco. The event is still on its way, but the judges over at Google have narrowed down all the submissions to the top 30 that they believe are worthy of showcasing.
Right now, you can’t even get a look at the vast majority of the games that they’ve picked. Fully two thirds of them haven’t been released on the Play Store yet. However, you can give a few of them a whirl, such as Roofboot, A Matter of Murder, and Orbit.
See also: San Fran getting Google Play Indie Games Festival September 241
Google received over 200 submissions for this festival, but most of these simply didn’t meet Google’s standards. Even though you’ve never heard of most of these games, the search giant believes that these are the developers that will be worth keeping an eye on in 2016 and beyond.
If you’re interested in getting an inside scoop on the latest and greatest in the indie dev world, then you should head out Ol’ Californi way come September 24th. The event will be held in San Francisco, and registration is open to developers as well as the public in general. Whether or not you’re looking to get your app off the ground or just want to get an early look at what crafty devs have been cooking up, this festival is for you.
Click here to see the full list of games that have made Google’s cut, and head on over to the festival’s landing page if you’re interested in checking it out in person. Let us know what you think of Google’s picks in the comments below. Do these titles seem worthy of the spotlight Google is throwing on them?
See also: 15 best Android games of 2016181 – Source
In Google’s opinion, these are the best indie games of 2016
NHTSA releases raw 2015 traffic fatality data, calls for tech companies to analyze
The number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2015 was up 7.2 percent from the year prior to 35,092, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Act is doing things a little differently this year with respect to that data, since it’s a troubling departure from the overall recent trend of a decreasing total number of annual traffic-related deaths. The NHTSA is offering an open data set… Read More
NHTSA releases raw 2015 traffic fatality data, calls for tech companies to analyze
Mark Zuckerberg's Wife Can't Control His New Home Assistant
Mark Zuckerberg continues to making news on his Italy trip, the latest being an update on the AI he’s building to help around the house. The Facebook founder revealed he’ll be ready to demo the assistant he’s been working …
Mark Zuckerberg's Wife Can't Control His New Home Assistant
Google’s new app Crowdsource asks users to help with translation, transcription & more
A new Google application called Crowdsource has quietly appeared on Google Play, asking users to perform brief tasks that will help improve the quality of Google services like Maps, translation, image transcription, and more. The app, surprisingly, doesn’t offer any sort of rewards or micropayments in exchange for users’ work, however – which means it won’t be much of… Read More
Google’s new app Crowdsource asks users to help with translation, transcription & more
Aug 29, 2016
Sony Xperia X Compact bench results show 4.6" 1080p display
The Sony Xperia X Compact went from 0 to 60 very fast – the ran GFX Bench (allegedly) and left detailed specs behind.
Something smells fishy, though, the OS is listed as CyanogenMod. While it’s CM-friendly, Sony has its own AOSP efforts, so there’s no good reason for the phone to be running a mod. Also, a rooted CyangenMod will let you change how software (like GFX) sees the hardware, so take these specs with a grain of salt.
They are what we expect of the Xperia X Compact, though. A 4.6″, but 1080p this time, a Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage, a 13MP main and…
Sony Xperia X Compact bench results show 4.6" 1080p display
Fitbit announces the Charge 2 with Multi-Sport and interchangeable bands, Flex 2 with swim tracking (Hallelujah!)
Those of you who have read my review of the Fitbit Blaze or my other activity tracker articles (Misfit, Amiigo) know that I’m a huge fan of Fitbit and I’m also a frequent casual swimmer. Unfortunately, that hobby and my favorite activity tracker of 3+ years could not co-exist previously because Fitbit never had a swim-proof tracker. Sure, you could, theoretically wear one of its recent trackers while taking a shower or a quick swim, which I did with my Blaze last week by mistake without any harm to it, but it’s neither condoned nor guaranteed to still work afterward.
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Fitbit announces the Charge 2 with Multi-Sport and interchangeable bands, Flex 2 with swim tracking (Hallelujah!)
Moto G4 Play now available in Canada at $0 on contract
It looks like the Moto G4 Play has made its debut in Canada. The handset is available at usual suspect carriers like Bell, Virgin Mobile, Telus, Koodo, SaskTel, and Wind Mobile for the lowly-low price of $0 on contract.
A modest smartphone for modest needs, the Moto G4 Play features a 5-inch, 720p resolution screen and is powered by the Snapdragon 410 chipset, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. That’s enough room to comfortably run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, enjoy video and play not overly intense 3D games.
In addition, the handset features an 8MP … – Source
Moto G4 Play now available in Canada at $0 on contract
Why You Should Sleep Naked
We’ve mentioned before that sleeping in the nude has all sorts of benefits
, including deeper, better sleep and helping you stay cool while you rest, but this video from DNews wraps up all of those benefits nicely, and adds some more we haven’t discussed.
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Why You Should Sleep Naked
Samsung adds iris authentication via Galaxy Note 7 for banking services
Samsung has grown into a giant with businesses in just about every industry. We can now purchase smartphones, TVs, VR devices, washing machines, refrigerators, and even air conditioners made by the South Korean company.
But not many know that Samsung has various business units that offer banking and other financial services to customers in many countries.
One of these business units, Samsung Securities, announced that it will introduce a new security feature for its customers, which is meant to improve the security of their transactions, as well as the management … – Source
Samsung adds iris authentication via Galaxy Note 7 for banking services
Small telcos like Telenor, Aircel and Videocon want lower termination rates
Telenor, Aircel and Videocon Telecom seek steep fall in call termination charges, contradicting COAI claim that only Jio holds a divergent view. – Source
Small telcos like Telenor, Aircel and Videocon want lower termination rates
Indonesia may get Samsung Pay, but not sure when
Samsung’s mobile payments service – Samsung Pay – is currently available in a handful of countries worldwide, including the US. In Asia, the company’s home country of South Korea, as well as China and Singapore are the places where people can currently use the service, and now it looks like Indonesia could also make it to the list sometime in future.
Indications for this came from none other than Samsung Electronics Indonesia IT and mobile marketing director Vebbyna Kaunang. She, however, said they can’t confirm exactly when the service – which recently turned one – will land in the…
Indonesia may get Samsung Pay, but not sure when
Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway
A federal court ruling may halt the spread of municipal high-speed internet providers, which often serve households and businesses where commercial cable and telecom firms have been unwilling to go. – Source
Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway
Android 7.0 Nougat source code released,
Are you hoping to get your Android 7.0 Nougat update? Nexus owners are already getting the sweet treat, but the rest of us will have to wait in line. In fact, some of you will be lucky to get it in a few months! Regardless, Android 7.0 Nougat is not out of your reach. Those of you who don’t like waiting for manufacturers and carriers can take the third-party ROM route.
This is why tinkering enthusiasts will be happy to know Google has released the Android 7.0 Nougat source code. This means developers can get started on updating their software… and they certainly have. We know CyanogenMod has begun to integrate Nougat into CyanogenMod 14.0 on the Nexus 5X.
Android 7.0 Nougat review: an Android version for Android fansIs Android 7.0 Nougat everything you hoped it would be? [Poll of the Week]
Other devices and third-party ROMs are likely soon to follow suit, so it’s a matter of time before you can flash Nougat right into your own gadgets. It continues to be a mystery when these updates will be ready, but I can bet the developer community will be much faster than manufacturers and carriers
How many of you are using ROMs? Hit the comments to let us know which one. Do you know when/if it’s getting updated to Nougat?
Android 7.0 Nougat source code released,
Roku's new streamers may have HDR and get names instead of numbers, report says - CNET
The streaming company could be done with numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 as it may be prepping five new devices. – Source
Roku's new streamers may have HDR and get names instead of numbers, report says - CNET
Maru OS mixes a custom ROM with a dockable Debian desktop, and now it's open source
The idea of a smartphone that magically turns into a full PC has been something of a pipedream for a while now. Motorola tried it with its Atrix laptop dock, Canonical is trying something similar with its Ubuntu Unity phone OS that can dock into a monitor. Even Microsoft is giving it a go with Windows Phone devices that can dock into a slimmed-down ARM Windows environment. The latest attempt with an Android base comes from “Maru OS,” the brainchild of developer Preetam D’Souza.
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Maru OS mixes a custom ROM with a dockable Debian desktop, and now it's open source
Another set of Moto Z Play images leak
A couple of new images of the Motorola Moto Z Play have surfaced online, revealing the front of the upcoming phone. While the first one focuses on device info, the second image shows a photo captured by the device’s camera in low-light conditions.
As for design, this new set of leaked images is inline with images we’ve already seen before.
In case you missed, the handset was recently spotted in a promotional poster in China. The poster revealed that the Moto Z Play is a modular smartphone with 16MP rear camera and a battery that can run up to 36 hours in standby mode. In addition,…
Another set of Moto Z Play images leak
Aug 28, 2016
Walter Duncan of Quick Key has some fascinating fixes for our edtech problems
Guys like Walter Duncan know what they’re talking about when it comes to edtech. Before becoming co-founder of Quick Key, Duncan spent years teaching in schools public and private and knows what teachers deal with on a daily basis. His product, which reduces the amount of time it takes for teachers to grade tests, is ingenious and is taking off. I spoke to him this week on Technotopia… Read More
Walter Duncan of Quick Key has some fascinating fixes for our edtech problems
Walt Disney World Won't Say The Word Zika
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Florida have all put up signs about mosquito prevention efforts today. The Florida theme parks will also start offering free mosquito repellant to any visitors who ask for it. But curiously you won’t find the one word that matters on any of the signs or handouts: Zika.
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Walt Disney World Won't Say The Word Zika
Enhanced DMV facial recognition technology helps NY nab 100 ID thieves
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In January, the New York State DMV enhanced its facial recognition technology by doubling the number of measurement points on a driver’s photograph, a move the state’s governor says has led to the arrest of 100 suspected identity thieves and opened 900 unsolved cases. In all, since New York implemented facial recognition technology in 2010, more than 14,000 people have been hampered trying to get multiple licenses.
The newly upgraded system increases the measurement points of a driver’s license picture from 64 to 128. The DMV said this vastly improves its chances of matching new photographs with one already in a database of 16 million photos. As many as 8,000 new pictures are added each day.
“Facial recognition plays a critical role in keeping our communities safer by cracking down on individuals who break the law,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said in a statement. “New York is leading the nation with this technology, and the results from our use of this enhanced technology are proof positive that its use is vital in making our roads safer and holding fraudsters accountable.”
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Enhanced DMV facial recognition technology helps NY nab 100 ID thieves
This epic Motorola DROID 3 concept has us wishing it was real
_While it appears that the Moto Z Force may have become the spiritual sequel to last year’s Motorola DROID Turbo 2, concept maker Toooajk has come through with some interesting concept illustrations for a DROID Turbo 3. Needless to add that should said device make an appearance in the future, we probably wouldn’t complain if it looked like these renders.
With a strong battery life, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 and a healthy 3 gigs of RAM, the Motorola DROID Turbo 2 stacked favorably up against the majority of 2015’s flagship smartphones. … – Source
This epic Motorola DROID 3 concept has us wishing it was real
IT industry offers good opportunities despite layoffs: Experts
Reports of layoffs in startups and IT sector notwithstanding, HR experts believe these pink slips are due to a mix of non-performance and margin pressure and the overall outlook is not that bleak, with medium and high skilled jobs likely to see continued growth. – Source
IT industry offers good opportunities despite layoffs: Experts
New version of the Samsung Galaxy A5 spotted in the wild
Though a 2016 variant of the Samsung Galaxy A5 already exists, the company appears to be working on a refresh. Carrying the model number SM-A520F, the newer variant looks poised to be graced with a typical evolutionary upgrade, including a faster Exynos processor and an extra gigabyte of RAM.
Polish blog Tablety has caught wind SM-A520F on both Geekbench and GFXBench, with a couple of welcome, if largely incremental upgrades. Where the current Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615 processor, the benchmarks indicate that Samsung’s … – Source
New version of the Samsung Galaxy A5 spotted in the wild
Week 34 in review: LG V20 and Sony Xperia Rumors
IFA 2016 is closing in fast and you know how people always talk about the calm before the storm? Well, we don’t really get that as the rumor mill has been buzzing like crazy the past few days. The LG V20 is definitely one of the phones causing the fuss. LG has already confirmed it will be unveiled alongside IFA 2016, not in Berlin, but rather at its own event in San Francisco.
The Korean giant seems to be betting big on the second iteration of the dual-screen handset and yet, we still have little actual info on the device. There are a few renders to get excited about, also teasers…
Week 34 in review: LG V20 and Sony Xperia Rumors
MobiKwik targets profits by April 2018, doubles offline transactions
Gurgaon-based mobile payments network MobiKwik aims to become profitable by April 2018, as it pivots its business strategy to increase presence in the offline space, a senior company official said. – Source
MobiKwik targets profits by April 2018, doubles offline transactions
How to delete old Tweets from Twitter
Here’s a simple guide outlining some ways you can get rid of old tweets from your Twitter account. – Source
How to delete old Tweets from Twitter
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 International Giveaway!
Welcome to the Sunday Giveaway, the place where we giveaway a new Android phone or tablet each and every Sunday!
A big congratulations to last week’s winners of the Note 7 giveaway #1: Diego O. (CA, USA).
It’s the hottest phone on the market so this week we giveaway another Samsung Galaxy Note 7!
Over 80,000 entries in last week’s Note 7 giveaway so we are bringing it back this week to give you all a second chance to win. See our Note 7 review to learn more about the Note 7.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 International Giveaway!
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Powerful photo series honours refugee fathers around the world
In Australia, Sept. 4 marks Father’s Day. While many of us will spend the day in the company of our dear dads, millions of families around the world will have a very different experience.
The refugee crisis is worsening, with 2015 seeing the highest levels of displacement on record according to the UN’s refugee agency, the UNHCR.
SEE ALSO: Meet the Olympic swimmer, and Syrian refugee, who saved 20 refugees from drowning
Two generations of residents in the Old Homs neighbourhood in Syria try to rebuild their lives among the ruins.
Image: UNHCR/ B. Diab
The emotional pictures and accompanying personal stories below, shared exclusively with Mashable, are a tribute to all fathers. They capture just a few of the struggling yet still hopeful refugee dads out there, doing their best to care for their families in incredibly tough conditions. …
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Powerful photo series honours refugee fathers around the world
Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET
Refugees and migrants came to these Nordic countries in record numbers in 2015. Some Swedes and Finns are using Facebook and Twitter to voice opinions that would have seemed unthinkable a few years ago. – Source
Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET
Couple heats things up with wedding photoshoot on active volcano
Step up your game, couples: you’ll have a hard time pulling off a wedding shoot hotter than this one.
Photographer Jenna Lee enlisted newlyweds Lauren and Alex earlier this month to pull off one of her wildest goals: a wedding shoot on Kilauea, one of Hawaii’s active volcanoes.
SEE ALSO: 100 years of wedding cakes will make you want to get married
Lee was first inspired to do the shoot after lava from Kilauea started flowing into the ocean, a phenomenon that hasn’t occurred in years. “When I heard the lava was flowing again… I knew I wanted to create something special,” Lee told Mashable.
Image: jenna lee photography …
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Couple heats things up with wedding photoshoot on active volcano
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active gets Marshmallow update
If you are still rocking a Galaxy S5 Active and are going to do so for a while at least, you have a reason to rejoice. AT&T has finally released the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 update for the phone.
Shortly following the update for the standard AT&T S5, the update for the S5 Active is identical and comes in a solid year after Google announced it and just in time to be only one version behind the latest version of Android.
The list of updates include everything included in Android Marshmallow, along with Wi-Fi calling, video calling, and Android security updates.
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active gets Marshmallow update
Kim Kardashian admired her wax butt at the Kanye West 'Famous' art exhibit
Kanye West is really feeling like Pablo (Picasso) right now — his work is currently on display in an art gallery.
The wax figures from his controversial “Famous” video were tucked in for a secret art show at Blum And Poe in Los Angeles last night.
SEE ALSO: Kendall Jenner, who is apparently a monster, was banned from Uber
The video is up for the Video of the Year and Top Male Video VMAs on Sunday, but that probably has nothing to do with the timing of this! Taylor Swift was not nominated this year, despite having eligible videos and taking home the top prize in 2015.
Image: rachel murray/getty …
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Kim Kardashian admired her wax butt at the Kanye West 'Famous' art exhibit
New Analysis Confirms Why the Skagit River Bridge Collapsed
In May 2013, a bridge spanning the Skagit River along Interstate 5 in Washington state catastrophically collapsed, after an oversized trailer clipped one of the bridge’s cross beams. A …
New Analysis Confirms Why the Skagit River Bridge Collapsed
Canadian carriers start selling BlackBerry DTEK50
The BlackBerry DTEK50, which has been officially available for purchase in Canada for nearly a couple of weeks now, can now also be purchased through most of the major carriers in the country.
Bell, Telus, Wind, SaskTel, Rogers, and Videotron are all now selling the Android-powered phone. The no-contract pricing seems to be pretty consistent across the carriers (with almost all of them offering the device for CAD 450), except for Videotron, which is selling the phone for CAD 430.
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Canadian carriers start selling BlackBerry DTEK50
Aug 27, 2016
Gillmor Gang: Unborn Child
The Gillmor Gang — Robert Scoble, Keith Teare, Frank Radice, Kevin Marks, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Friday, August 26, 2016. Oh no, Volumetrics meets the Beatles in a trip forward down memory lane. Eventually we discover the chewy center. Plus, G3 with Mary Hodder, Elisa Camahort Page, Francine Hardaway, and Tina Chase Gillmor.
@stevegillmor, @scobleizer, @kteare, @kevinmarks… Read More
Gillmor Gang: Unborn Child
Bing for iOS is updated, includes new reading mode for news
The Bing app for iOS has been updated to version 6.7.2. With the update, you now have the option of using the map app that you prefer. If you select Google Maps and directions are called for, Bing will automatically turn to Google Maps for them. Another new feature added to Bing will now give you information about trending musical artists and songs.
You can also add movies to your Netflix/ Amazon Prime watchlist, and access the list directly from the movies page. A new reading mode is available on news pages which eliminates photos and makes it easier to read certain stories. And with the … – Source
Bing for iOS is updated, includes new reading mode for news
Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET
From Facebook to the streets, isolationist ideas have gained traction in Nordic countries that have taken in high numbers of asylum seekers. – Source
Social media's echo chamber fuels migrant backlash in Sweden, Finland - CNET
This unsettling British children's alphabet celebrated colonialism and conquest
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This unsettling British children's alphabet celebrated colonialism and conquest
Update to Microsoft Bing's iOS app brings new reading mode option
Microsoft has pushed out a new update to Bing’s iOS app. The update bumps the app to version 6.7.2 and brings along several changes, including a new reading mode option. The new option will appear on news pages, making “reading more enjoyable.”
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The updated app also lets you pick your preferred map app, as well as explore trending songs and artists on the new Music page. In addition, you can now add movies to your Netflix/ Amazon Prime watchlist and explore the watchlist directly in the Movies page.
For the complete change-log, as well as to download the updated Bing…
Update to Microsoft Bing's iOS app brings new reading mode option
BlackBerry to secure $605 million in funding from shareholder Fairfax and others
Troubled smartphone maker BlackBerry said it would raise about $605 million by selling convertible debentures to shareholder Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd and other investors. – Source
BlackBerry to secure $605 million in funding from shareholder Fairfax and others
Huawei flagships (starting with Honor 8) to come preloaded with Truecaller dialer app
Swedish company Truecaller has partnered with China’s Huawei to bring its popular smart dialer/caller ID app to the latter’s flagship smartphones, including the Honor 8 which has just been launched in the US and many other regions around the world.
The Truecaller app will be rolled out to Huawei mobile phones in America, Middle East & North Africa, South East Asia & India by end of next month, the company says, adding that the app has been “optimized to work seamlessly with all devices.”
For those who aren’t in the know, Truecaller offers a smart caller ID functionality (that lets…
Huawei flagships (starting with Honor 8) to come preloaded with Truecaller dialer app
Infosys looking at ways to offset RBS deal loss
Infosys had cut its FY17 guidance in July to 10.5-12% in constant currency terms from the 11.5-13.5% it had projected at the end of the last financial year. – Source
Infosys looking at ways to offset RBS deal loss
T-Mobile shares list of Samsung and HTC phones that will get Android 7.0 Nougat updates
While Android 7.0 Nougat is already available for select Nexus models, owners of other devices will seemingly have to wait at least a few more months before getting the Nougat update. And it’s going to be worse for devices bought from carriers, since testing software updates usually takes longer in this case. Nevertheless, if you’re a T-Mobile USA user, you should know that the carrier today shared a list of handsets that will definitely get Android 7.0 Nougat, though it’s not clear exactly when.
The list currently includes two phones made by HTC, and seven made … – Source
T-Mobile shares list of Samsung and HTC phones that will get Android 7.0 Nougat updates
Deal: grab a new and unlocked LG G5 for just $399.99
Even though it’s only a few months old, the LG G5 is approaching middle age in this unforgiving world of modern tech. Among the benefits of the one-year shelf life, however, is that prices for high-end gadgets quickly fall, and right now, you can score LG’s flagship new and unlocked for $399.99. Considering the device only launched back in March at around $650, the saving over at eBay may be tempting if the G5’s modular design has piqued your interest.
The swappable hardware components, or ‘Friends’, as LG likes to call them, seems the latest attempt to bring something … – Source
Deal: grab a new and unlocked LG G5 for just $399.99
ShakeAlert provides earthquake early warning system
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and a series of university partners are developing an earthquake early warning system called ShakeAlert, which aims to provide the general public with alerts up to 10 seconds before an earthquake hits. The system is not yet public, but it is now undergoing testing in California, Oregon and Washington. “There is a similar test effort for an earthquake… Read More
ShakeAlert provides earthquake early warning system
Tracking Instagram’s money-flipping scammers
Trying to get more followers on Instagram? If you follow a few verified banks and financial institutions, you’ll suddenly end up with dozens of new followers. There’s just one drawback: Your new followers are trying to scam you.
Instagram has become a hotbed for so-called “money flipping,” according to a study by the social media security firm ZeroFox. Read More
Tracking Instagram’s money-flipping scammers
Russia’s Google equivalent is building a self-driving shuttle
The Google equivalent in every major market where Google doesn’t really play is making a self-driving car of some kind, and Russia is the latest to join the fray. Yandex is the company in question, which operates Russia’s leading search engine, along with a host of other going concerns. Add to that list a driverless minibus, which the tech company is creating in partnership with… Read More
Russia’s Google equivalent is building a self-driving shuttle
Chevy backs Colorado's new, powerful V6 with an 8-speed automatic for 2017
The mid-size pickup truck market is heating up with several new, compelling entrants in the last year. And — thanks to Chevy — starting later this year, the mid-size segment is getting both more powerful and more efficient.
SEE ALSO: Thieves steal $250,000 worth of wheels at Texas dealership
Chevrolet announced Friday morning that it is bolting up a new 308-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine, which is backed by GM’s 8-speed automatic transmission.
Not only will drivers notice a bit more oomph off the line, thanks to the engine’s fuel-saving technologies, they should also notice improved economy as well. What’s more, the curb weight remains the same — even with the new power plant and transmission onboard. …
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Chevy backs Colorado's new, powerful V6 with an 8-speed automatic for 2017
Apple, Facebook join White House pledge for equal pay
Tech’s biggest companies are joining the White House’s pledge to close the gender wage gap.
The Obama administration launched its pledge in June, calling on companies to take steps toward equal pay for men and women. At the time, 28 companies signed the promise targeted toward private sector companies.
On Friday, 29 more companies joined them. Those companies included some of the biggest names in tech: Apple, Facebook, Dropbox, IBM, Intel, LinkedIn, MailChimp and Microsoft.
Airbnb, Amazon, Cisco, Expedia, Glassdoor, GoDaddy, Jet.com, Pinterest, Salesforce, Slack and Spotify signed the pledge in the first round. …
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Apple, Facebook join White House pledge for equal pay
Aug 26, 2016
Clean Text for iOS Helps Fix Your Formatting and More
iOS: One of the annoying things about working with text on your phone or iPad is that properly formatting it can be a bother, especially when you’re copying and pasting between apps and get line breaks where you don’t want them. …
Clean Text for iOS Helps Fix Your Formatting and More
Tech Tip: Are the Free Wi-Fi Kiosks on New York Streets Safe?
Like other urban areas, New York City has free internet hot spots around town that can give you web access. But as always, be careful. – Source
Tech Tip: Are the Free Wi-Fi Kiosks on New York Streets Safe?
Boydton Journal: Cloud Computing Brings Sprawling Centers, but Few Jobs, to Small Towns
As big companies race to build oversize data networks, communities are finding that the giant buildings can operate with only about 30 people. – Source
Boydton Journal: Cloud Computing Brings Sprawling Centers, but Few Jobs, to Small Towns
France overturns burkini ban after global outrage
After worldwide condemnation, France’s top administrative court overturned a ban on the Muslim swimwear item, the burkini, in one French town.
The ban of the burkini, which covers a woman’s head and body, on French Riviera beaches has been a topic of much conversation in recent weeks. It has also caused division in France’s government and society.
SEE ALSO: The real dangers of banning the burkini
The uproar reached a high point on Tuesday, when a photograph of a woman being asked to remove her burkini by armed police on a Nice beach spread like wildfire across the internet.
The ruling by the Council of State on Friday specifically concerns a ban in the Riviera town of Villeneuve-Loubet, but the binding decision is expected to set a legal precedent for all the 30 or so French resort municipalities that have issued similar decrees. …
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France overturns burkini ban after global outrage
The Genius Nail Capsule Captures Flying Finger Shrapnel
For every genuinely clever device that manages to succeed on Kickstarter, there are 1,000 other ridiculous crowdfunding campaigns that thankfully don’t succeed. There’s a chance you might roll your eyes at the …
The Genius Nail Capsule Captures Flying Finger Shrapnel
This comment card perfectly sums up how some people feel about modern art
LONDON — Not everyone’s a fan of modern art.
Although some people enjoy analysing and interpreting the abstract and the hard-to-classify, others just don’t quite know what to make of it.
SEE ALSO: Graffiti artist perfectly trolls the man who covered up their art
Reddit user mar480 recently took a trip to the Tate Modern in London, where they discovered the following comment card.
To anyone that’s never been into modern art, it speaks volumes.
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Other people chipped in with their experiences.
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This comment card perfectly sums up how some people feel about modern art
Next year's iPhone won't have a home button, report says
It’s telling that, days before the expected launch of iPhone 7, we’re seeing more rumors about the next year’s iPhone. The consensus among the reporters and leakers who follow Apple is that the iPhone 7 will only bring minor upgrades compared to last year’s model, while the iPhone that comes in 2017 will be a far more revolutionary upgrade.
A new Bloomberg report reiterates this notion, saying it’s likely that the 2017 iPhone will undergo a major redesign that shuns the home button and “focuses more heavily on the display.”
SEE ALSO: Future iPhones might copy Samsung’s Galaxy Edge phones
We’ve seen the rumor about the home button being replaced by a touch-sensitive button in …
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Next year's iPhone won't have a home button, report says
'One of the most sophisticated pieces of cyberespionage software' uncovered at Citizen Lab
An extremely advanced hack exploiting three iOS vulnerabilities in iPhones was recently uncovered by researchers at digital rights watchdog group Citizen Lab and mobile security company Lookout. Citizen Lab has informed Apple of the vulnerabilities, called zero-days, and a patch is available in the latest update, version 9.3.5.
SEE ALSO: Not even your vibrator is safe from data-mining, hackers prove
Emirati human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor first discovered the hack on Aug. 10, when he received suspicious-looking text from an unknown number: “New secrets about torture of Emiratis in state prisons,” it read. …
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'One of the most sophisticated pieces of cyberespionage software' uncovered at Citizen Lab
Variant of Xiaomi Redmi 4 with 2GB of RAM hits Geekbench?
A mystery handset from Xiaomi has been benchmarked by Geekbench. The device is code named the Xiaomi Mido and we can see that the Snapdragon 625 chipset is under the hood carrying an octa-core 2.02GHz CPU. 2GB of RAM is inside, and Android 6.0.1 is pre-installed. While not listed on Geekbench, the Snapdragon 625 SoC features the Adreno 506 GPU.
This phone could very well be the version of the Xiaomi Redmi 4 that comes with 2GB of RAM. This model is expected to have 16GB of native storage inside. Another variant of the phone should feature 3GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage. The latter … – Source
Variant of Xiaomi Redmi 4 with 2GB of RAM hits Geekbench?
Trai row: Prime Minister’s Office may not meet officials of telcos
An official at a leading telco said the GSM body, of which new entrant Reliance Jio Infocomm is also a member, hasn’t received any communication from the PMO. – Source
Trai row: Prime Minister’s Office may not meet officials of telcos
US Jury Finds Son of Russian Lawmaker Guilty of 38 Hacking and Identity Theft Charges
The son of a prominent Russian politician has been convicted in Seattle of 38 charges related to stolen credit card information, including 10 counts of wire fraud and nine counts of obtaining information from a protected computer, …
US Jury Finds Son of Russian Lawmaker Guilty of 38 Hacking and Identity Theft Charges
'Rick and Morty' co-creator wants to hire you for his VR world - CNET
Writer, producer and voice actor Justin Roiland says he wants to make “super duper games” through his new VR development company, Squanchtendo Games. – Source
'Rick and Morty' co-creator wants to hire you for his VR world - CNET
Action Memo coming to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 late next month
Remember Action Memo? This was the feature that allowed Galaxy Note users to jot down handwritten notes with the S Pen, and take action with it. For example, you could write a phone number on the screen and call or text it. Or, you might have written down an address and let Google Maps look it up. With Action Memo, you were able to send an email to a handwritten email address, and more.
But Samsung removed Action Memo from the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. As you might imagine, Samsung phone reps have had to deal with angry consumers not happy with the removal of this handy feature. But we have … – Source
Action Memo coming to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 late next month
Of course Chris Evans nailed 'Civil War' fight scenes on the first take
LOS ANGELES — Chris Evans is one of those “get it right on the first take” kind of guys. Like that’s a surprise.
In this exclusive clip from the DVD extras in the forthcoming Captain America: Civil War home video release, we learn that Evans doesn’t need a lot of do-overs. Sometimes none.
Actually, according to the Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe, it’s often none. Such a try-hard, this guy.
“He’s a crazy quick study,” Anthony told Mashable during the directing duo’s promotional run for the film’s forthcoming home video release. “Insanely fast. There are fights we’ve pre-blocked on the set that are really complicated that he gets in one or two takes.” …
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Of course Chris Evans nailed 'Civil War' fight scenes on the first take
Amazon Vehicles Is a Massive Database for Researching and Comparing Cars
Amazon’s launched a new car researching tool, Amazon Vehicles. Here, you can search for cars from a variety of years using an array of search parameters.
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Amazon Vehicles Is a Massive Database for Researching and Comparing Cars
This 'sh*tpost' bot makes terrible memes so you don't have to
The internet is awash in trashy memes just waiting for your late-night retweet spree. Why waste precious energy making your own when a bot could be doing the tough work for you?
SEE ALSO: Harambe memes chase Cincinnati Zoo off Twitter, Facebook
Enter ShitpostBot 5000, a bot that randomly pairs a user-submitted image with a user-submitted template and posts a new meme every half hour on Facebook.
The results are usually terrible, but often genius:
With more than 10,500 images to choose from, the possibilities are (nearly) endless. In fact ShitpostBot 5000’s website …
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This 'sh*tpost' bot makes terrible memes so you don't have to
US unveils charges against KickassTorrents, names two more defendants
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US prosecutors have now named a total of three men said to be operators of the defunct file-sharing site KickassTorrents (KAT). The new allegations are in a formal indictment filed Tuesday, which contains the most detailed charges against the site yet.
Last month, alleged site operator 30-year-old Artem Vaulin of Ukraine was arrested in Poland. The new indictment (PDF) also names Ievgen (Eugene) Kutsenko aka “chill” and Oleksander (Alex) Radostin aka “pioneer,” also of Ukraine. Bench warrants have been issued for the arrest of all three men, although authorities have confirmed the arrest of only Vaulin. The indictment was reported earlier today by TorrentFreak.
Prosecutors say the three men developed and maintained the site together and used it to “generate millions of dollars from the unlawful distribution of copyright-protected media, including movies… television shows, music, video games, computer software, and electronic books.” They gave out “Reputation” and “User Achievement” awards to users who uploaded the most popular files, including a special award for users who had uploaded more than 1,000 torrents.
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US unveils charges against KickassTorrents, names two more defendants
Aug 25, 2016
PSA: Get two-factor authentication on your PlayStation Network account
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Sony has added support for two-factor authentication to its PlayStation Network accounts, and you really should set it up now, rather than after someone tries to take over your account or steal your password.
To set up the new security feature, turn on your PS4 and go to Settings -> PlayStation Network Account Management -> Account Information -> Security -> 2-Step Verification. You can also set it up through the Web by visiting this page. From there, on-screen instructions will walk you through the process of using a text message to confirm your mobile device as a secondary layer of security for your PSN account. Two-factor support is not available when logging on to older PlayStation systems, so Sony recommends you generate a “device setup password” to help protect the PS3, Vita, or PSP.
The addition of two-factor support comes five years after PSN was hit by multiple, high-profile hacks, which compromised many accounts and led to a $17.75 million settlement with the victims. Two-factor authentication was far from standard back then (though some game companies had it), but even today there are plenty of reports of PSN accounts being compromised, and getting charges reversed and access fixed with Sony is not always simple.
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PSA: Get two-factor authentication on your PlayStation Network account
WhatsApp will share user data with Facebook for targeted advertising and battling spam
WhatsApp will now share your phone number with Facebook, even if you are using a separate number for it, in order to “enable more targeted advertising” and fight spam. If both services are installed on the same device, Facebook will be able to pull up any phone numbers associated with WhatsApp through the device identifier. WhatsApp’s privacy policy was updated with the new statement earlier on Thursday.
“For example, if someone is using Facebook in abusive fashion, sending malicious links to users and we are able to identify that account also on WhatsApp, we can disable that account and … – Source
WhatsApp will share user data with Facebook for targeted advertising and battling spam
Apple may be building a Snapchat-like video app
After a failed attempt to go social with Ping in 2010, Apple may have a renewed sense of excitement over the social space, according to a report from Bloomberg. Sources told Bloomberg that Apple is working on a video recording/editing app that would be similar in functionality to Snapchat, though there’s no mention of disappearing or self-destructing content in the report. Instead, the… Read More
Apple may be building a Snapchat-like video app
HTC One A9 15-day update pledge ditched before the first update
Back in July, HTC confirmed that Android Nougat will be coming to its HTC 10, One M9, and One A9 smartphones. Now that Nougat is here, the company has given us a rough idea about when these updates will be arriving. Unfortunately, the company is going to miss its self-imposed 15-day deadline for updating its One A9.
Originally, HTC launched the One A9 with the promise that it would receive key Android upgrades within 15 days of every Nexus update. Well the factory images and OTA updates for Nexus devices started rolling out on August 23rd, which would give HTC until September 6th or sooner to begin pushing out its own updates for the One A9. Sadly, the company inadvertently confessed that this isn’t going to happen while tweeting its update plans.
We’re excited to receive final shipping Android 7.0 Nougat software from Google! pic.twitter.com/BNbQBpgddK
— HTC (@htc) 24 August 2016
HTC states that the unlocked One A9 will be receiving its Nougat update after the unlocked HTC 10 and the older One M9. Given that the HTC 10 won’t be receiving its update until Q4, which begins in October, the One A9 is guaranteed to miss its 15 day deadline, which would be by September 6th. Faster Android updates was a major selling point for the One A9, so this is going to disappoint a fair number of HTC customers.
Missing update targets is nothing new for HTC though, the company encountered set backs while pushing out Marshmallow and Lollipop updates to some devices. Although to HTC’s credit, the company has been better than most at communicating its upgrade schedule and updating its extended product portfolio.
See also: The official list of Android 7.0 Nougat features299
There’s likely to be some technical reason why HTC is going to miss its target, but the company really shouldn’t be making promises that it can’t keep. On the plus side, the HTC 10 should receive its upgrade to Android Nougat before the year is out.
HTC One A9 15-day update pledge ditched before the first update
Meizu's invite for upcoming September 5 event contains a Nokia E71 unit
Meizu is holding a smartphone launch event on September 5, and the company has started sending out invites for it. The invites are a bit unorthodox this time around – each invite box contains a of the Nokia E71.
To refresh, launched way back in 2008, the E71 was a business focused phone featuring a QWERTY keyboard. So, it is possible that the smartphone Meizu is going to unveil at the event is targeted at business users.
Anyway, coming to the star of the event, the rumor mill says that the Chinese company will take wraps off a 6-inch phablet dubbed Meizu Max. Nothing else -…
Meizu's invite for upcoming September 5 event contains a Nokia E71 unit
5 lively social media apps for Android and iOS users who like to share
There are countless options for social media apps, and each aims to differentiate itself with something other apps don’t do, or don’t do quite so well. To make reading this article worthwhile, we focused on five apps that do have something interesting to offer and rightfully deserve a place in your smartphone’s social media apps folder. Whether it’s video calling, participating in your friends videos, sharing stylish stories told in photos and movies, getting recommendations or putting together impressive videos in a breeze, these apps have it all, and they aren’t a bunch of Facebook clones … – Source
5 lively social media apps for Android and iOS users who like to share
Two versions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 are unveiled by China Mobile
China Mobile has announced on Thursday that it will start offering the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 on August 26th, which happens to be tomorrow. The phone, as expected, will be equipped with a 5.5-inch screen (with 2.5D glass) carrying a resolution of 1080 x 1920. A MediaTek Helio X20 chipset is under the hood featuring a deca-core 2.1GHz CPU. A fingerprint scanner is found underneath the 13MP rear-facing camera, and a 5MP camera in front handles selfies and video chats.
Two variants of the Redmi Note 4 are available. The model with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of native storage is priced at the equivalent … – Source
Two versions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 are unveiled by China Mobile
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