Technology News
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 3 September 2014
SpaceRef - 4 Sep 2014 16:43
Today: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployers: Overnight, ground teams attempted deployment of three undeployed launchers (#4, 7, 8) without success. Additional deploy attempts are being planned this evening....
Why Social Engineering Should Be Your Biggest Security Concern
Life Hacker - 4 Sep 2014 13:00
We all know the basics--strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and so on. However, the most recent security and privacy breaches have had less to do with bad passwords and more to do with social engineering. Let's ...
Why Social Engineering Should Be Your Biggest Security Concern
Gizmodo - 4 Sep 2014 13:00
We all know the basics--strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and so on. However, the most recent security and privacy breaches have had less to do with bad passwords and more to do with social engineering. Let's ...
HTC Desire 820 flies the flag for the mid-range, prepares for 64-bit Android L
Pocket-lint - 4 Sep 2014 08:30
You might not know it, but the HTC Desire 816 has been very well received in Asia. Updating the mid-range wonder is the newly-announced HTC Desire 820, introduced at IFA 2014 today. The HTC Desire 820 offers a large 5.5-...
iRig Mic Field, a Digital Stereo Mic for Lightning iPhone and iPad
The Mac Observer - 4 Sep 2014 23:58
IK Multimedia announced on Thursday iRig Mic Field, a digital stereo microphone for Lightning-equipped iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. This device is designed to capture high-quality audio using two high-quality cardio...
Lenovo's Vibe Z2 and X2 smartphones offer great specs at a mid-range price point
Gizmag - 4 Sep 2014 17:44
Lenovo's latest two handsets are undoubtedly premium offerings, and while they can't quite compete with the company's flagship Vibe Z2 Pro smartphone, they do offer some compelling specs in thin and light form factors. T...
Microsoft Launches The Nokia Lumia 830, Dual-Sim 730 And 4G 735
Forbes - 4 Sep 2014 11:00
Microsoft has today launched the Nokia Lumia 830, its new flagship affordable phone to battle with the latest from Samsung and Apple.
Jared Leto Dishes On His Favorite Tech Investment
TechCrunch - 4 Sep 2014 02:11
TechCrunch caught up with actor and singer Jared Leto today backstage at BoxWorks, the annual confab focused on Box’s enterprise file storage service. Leto had just taken part in the event’s keynote, which stretche...
3Doodler printing pen hits 100,000 sales, gets new foot-pedal accessory
CNET - 4 Sep 2014 18:00Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones works even without a battery
Coolest Gadgets - 4 Sep 2014 15:00
The old must go, and the new ought to arrive. The time has come for the five year old Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones to finally call it a day, especially when you take into consideration that i...
Sony HT-ST5: a huge sound bar with a wireless subwoofer
Slash Gear - 4 Sep 2014 11:30
If you're tired of your boring, run of the mill speakers and want to fill your huge living room not just with sound but also with a giant sound system, then Sony has got something for you here at IFA 2014. But while the ...
After Nude Celebrity Photo Hack, Is 4Chan Actually Growing Up?
Mashable - 4 Sep 2014 02:04
The anarchic website 4Chan appears to have been making a few changes since a still-unknown hacker posted stolen celebrity snapshots there this weekend — and users aren't happy about it. Founded in 2003 by New York entr...
Path of Stolen Credit Cards Leads Back to Home Depot Stores
The New York Times - 4 Sep 2014 01:50
Bank and computer security company employees and law enforcement officials are tracing the track taken by the latest batch of stolen cards.
Huawei's Ascend G7 is a midrange iPhone lookalike made out of metal
Cult of Mac - 4 Sep 2014 16:21
The smartphone unveilings continue at IFA 2014 in Berlin this week with Huawei’s new Ascend G7, an iPhone lookalike with an all-metal form factor. It’s a midrange device that has some nice specifications, including a...
Wacom Bamboo Stylus fineline: a thin-tip tool for the iPad
Slash Gear - 4 Sep 2014 15:29
Ahead of its upcoming showcase at IFA 2014, Wacom has introduced its new finely tuned stylus for the iPad, the Bamboo Stylus fineline. The so-called smart stylus offers a thin-tip design that aims to make digital writing...
Airbnb and Nest Share a Room
Mashable - 4 Sep 2014 15:06
Nest, a company best known for turning your everyday home appliances into smart home gadgets, is partnering with Airbnb. The Nest Learning Thermostat will be available for free in select Airbnb accommodations across the ...
Dog Silencer helps you gain some peace at nights
Coolest Gadgets - 4 Sep 2014 14:00
Dogs are great pets – this I definitely do not deny at all, and your dog is more often than not the best behaved in the whole world, never mind if the neighbors think otherwise. Having said that, late into the night or...
'Fappening,' Jennifer Lawrence Nude Photo Downloads Dominate Pirate Bay, KickAss Torrents; Revives Criticism Of Sites' Crusader Image
IBTimes - 4 Sep 2014 06:34
Popular downloads on the Pirate Bay torrent site currently include "Maleficent," "The Fault In Our Stars," and, despite the site's pro-privacy stance, nude pictures of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and other stars victim...
Cloud hacking isn't as hard as most would think
Tech Times - 4 Sep 2014 02:41
After the recent celebrity nude photo hack, many smartphone users are likely wondering just how secure online stored data is. Unfortunately, it seems hacking a cloud storage account is not that difficult.
Hands on: Samsung's dramatically different Galaxy Edge spills over with potential
Digital Trends - 4 Sep 2014 02:35
Samsung's Note Edge stands out due to its 5.6-inch screen cascading over the right-hand side of the device. The curved section works independently of the main screen, and serves up handy snippets of information and news....
Super Monkey Ball Bounce released for iOS, Android
AppleTell - 4 Sep 2014 23:50
A charming mix of Pachinko and artillery. The post Super Monkey Ball Bounce released for iOS, Android appeared first on AppleTell.
[AppleTell] Super Monkey Ball Bounce released for iOS, Android
Technology Tell - 4 Sep 2014 23:50
[From AppleTell] Sega has announced the release of Super Monkey Ball Bounce for iOS and Android, the latest game in the increasingly strange game franchise.