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iOS 9.2 Jailbreak Release Imminent And It Could Come From Pangu Or TaiG
Forbes - 31 Dec 2015 14:01
Want to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch? The next jailbreak tool is coming!
Samsung Galaxy S6 Marshmallow Beta Update Gallery
Ubergizmo - 31 Dec 2015 03:52
Not too long ago, Samsung did introduce a beta Marshmallow update for their flagship handsets, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, targeting a rather limited number of users over in the U.K. Registratio...
How To Stem The Global Shortage Of Data Scientists
TechCrunch - 31 Dec 2015 22:00
Data scientist might be considered the “sexiest job of the 21st century,” with many companies eager to hire data science talent. But 20 years ago the term was barely used, save for a few academic articles. Even a d...
Report: Microsoft didn't warn users China had hacked accounts
USA Today - 31 Dec 2015 06:56
Microsoft became aware four years ago that China had likely hacking into Hotmail accounts.
Twitter Restores Archive of Politicians' Deleted Tweets
NBC News - 31 Dec 2015 21:43
Politwoops had been a popular social media destination for political junkies and others looking to unearth social media gaffes by politicians.
Watch Aretha Franklin's passionate singing move President Obama to tears
Digital Trends - 31 Dec 2015 04:50
Aretha Franklin performed the 1967 hit co-written by Carole King with the gusto that brought the iconic singer to fame in the first place. In addition to King, George Lucas and Rita Moreno, Cicely Tyson, and Seiji Ozama ...
Steam Confirms 34k User Details Revealed In DoS
Ubergizmo - 31 Dec 2015 04:14
Valve had stepped forward to provide an explanation concerning the Christmas Day snafu, where it involved Steam users being greeted by information concerning other Steam users upon logging in. Of course, I am quite sure ...
Neyya - The Bluetooth Enabled Smart Ring
The Gadget Flow - 31 Dec 2015 16:00
Get control over all of your devices with Neyya, the Bluetooth enabled smart ring. This ring really does it all. With just a 60 second setup, Neyya can integrate with PowerPoint, Keynote, and Prezi so you can present lik...
Man posts Facebook video of himself drinking while driving, gets arrested
Digital Trends - 31 Dec 2015 05:30
Unintentionally harnessing the power of social media to his detriment, an Ohio man thought it would be an absolutely brilliant idea to post a Facebook video of himself drinking alcohol while driving. The post Man posts F...
Apple Boasts How Accurate The Apple Watch Is In Timekeeping
Ubergizmo - 31 Dec 2015 02:37
Choosing a watch is more than just choosing how it looks like, how it feels on your wrist, how many features it has, and what brand it is. When choosing a timepiece, looking at how accurate the watch is in telling time i...
5 Facts to Know About the California Methane Leak
Live Science - 31 Dec 2015 00:26
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is dangerous to humans, is spewing from an underground storage facility in Southern California.
The British Library Digitizes George III's Entire 50,000 Map Collection
Tech Times - 31 Dec 2015 23:57
The King George III Topographical Collection features over 2,500 watercolors, prints and sketches, as well as roughly 50,000 cartographical wonders.
George Lucas clarifies 'white slavers' comment: 'Disney is doing an incredible job'
Mashable - 31 Dec 2015 23:30
LOS ANGELES — George Lucas has apologized for an "inappropriate analogy" he made on the Charlie Rose Show, where the Star Wars creator offhandedly suggested that he had sold the franchise to "white slavers." The interv...
This map shows the probability of the plague in various areas of the country
Digital Trends - 31 Dec 2015 16:10
The bubonic plague is still around and claiming lives. But happily, scientists at SUNY Downstate Medical Center have developed a predictive map with the purpose of identifying areas of the U.S. that are most at risk for ...
Will BMW mark its centennial with a forward-looking autonomous concept car?
Digital Trends - 31 Dec 2015 16:09
BMW may unveil an autonomous concept car to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and may preview technology that could eventually go into production. But like some other automakers, BMW sees obstacles on the road to self-dri...
The PULSE Jump Rope by Uncharted Play
The Gadget Flow - 31 Dec 2015 16:00
Create your own energy to power your life with the PULSE Jump Rope by Uncharted Play. Inside this unique toy is a rechargeable lithium ion battery for emergencies. In addition to providing you with an all over workout, y...
Facebook mistakenly congratulated all these people on 46 years of friendship
Mashable - 31 Dec 2015 15:50
Something odd is happening on Facebook. The social network is congratulating users on 46 years of friendship with other users, which wouldn't be that strange if some of those people weren't a lot younger than 46 The mess...
Avoid the crowds and live stream the Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve instead
Mashable - 31 Dec 2015 15:30
Starting with the ball lighting and raising at 6 p.m. ET, you can tune into New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square without having to weather the cold nor watch commercials. A commercial-free webcast will stream live ...
Digital crystal balls: Tech pundits' tenuous but intriguing prognostications about 2016 and beyond
The Economist - 31 Dec 2015 14:56
UK Only Article: standard article Fly Title: Digital crystal balls Rubric: The advent of robo-adviser and robo-boss Main image: 20160102_wbp515.jpg PREDICTIONS are hard, especially about the future, goes the adag...
Windows 10 Passes 200 Million Installs
Forbes - 31 Dec 2015 13:55
Is Microsoft on track to get 1 billion Windows 10 installs in three years? It looks like it.
The BBC website was attacked and the Internet thought the world had ended
Mashable - 31 Dec 2015 12:56
UPDATED: 2 p.m. GMT, with attack details BRISTOL, England — Early risers on New Year's Eve hoping to catch up on the news, listen to the radio or get a head start to an iPlayer binge were cruelly met with dreaded "500 ...
Idris Elba, Damon Albarn and Ebola fighters among New Year's Honours recipients
Mashable - 31 Dec 2015 11:49
BRISTOL, England — Actor Idris Elba, Blur frontman Damon Albarn and campaigners against Ebola are among the 1,196 people receiving New Year's Honours in the UK for making life better for other people or being great at ...