Apple recently announced that they aim to introduce their new power management software. With the implementation of this new application you will be able to see your usage habits, and from there it can dynamically adjust the performance of your device to fit your individual preferences and operation. Thursday Apple filed a patent application with…
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We've been talking about the demise of Windows XP for quite a while. The last article I wrote on it was in January and yes, it was about ATMs running Windows XP. Most of the world's ATMs are still running the operating system (OS). Given the fact that Windows XP's been on life-support for some…
Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of the world’s number one social networking website, has now decided to run video advertisements. The ads will be automatically played 15 second videos that will be placed throughout the user’s news feed indirectly as to not disturb the individual or take the main focus from the one’s original…
The world famous networking site Facebook has taken on a new project that could potentially skyrocket its usage and site traffic. Facebook’s plan is to send 11,000 Titan Aerospace drones into the stratosphere. There they will orbit the earth and incessantly provide the earth with wireless internet access at all times. . The total cost…
Everyone knows that you should not use your phone and drive, but now the new phenomenon might be using Google Glass and driving.Google Glass is a new wearable computer that attaches to a pair of glasses. The very thought of the product can send a chill of excitement down the spine of any tech savvy…
Smart home networks are rapidly gaining popularity, but some security experts worry that not enough encryption controls are coming with the products. Security firm IOActive released an advisory (PDF) saying more than half a million Belkin WeMo devices are susceptible to widespread hacks. The firm uncovered several vulnerabilities in these devices, which would let hackers gain…
Popular children's mobile application Talking Tom has a new friend named Angela, but she's not as innocent. This app has been determined as potentially dangerous for those who use it.There have been numerous rumors arising that she is not only speaking to children inappropriately, but also stealing your personal information. Reports are saying that she filches information…
CloudFlare was the subject of the world’s largest to date distributed-denial-of-service (DDOS) attack. This attack used over 400 Gbps to make the CloudFlare service inaccessible and not usable for a period of time.The attackers took advantage of a flaw in the Network-Time Protocol (NTP), which is used to sync computer clocks over a network.“Very big…
The two-minute rule has its roots in GTD: If you can do it in less than two minutes, do it now (assuming you have no other, bigger priorities at the moment). Over at the Buffer blog, James Clear adds another rule: When you start a new habit, make your goals into two-minute bites so they're…
Although the world famous Flappy Bird was pulled from the App Store, the developer Dong Nguyen is still making $50,000 a day.Flappy Bird was originally “designed to play in a few minutes when you are relaxed,” but ironically, it’s been the cause of excessive amounts of stress and mountains of broken devices. After observing all…
The Day We Fight Back protesters in San Francisco gathered in front of the AT&T building for another protest and to give a retired AT&T technician another chance to have his story heard.In 1996 Klein stole documents that showed that the NSA was collecting data directly from AT&T’s lines and from within AT&T’s own building.…
A price book, which tracks the lowest prices on the products you buy most often, is the best tool for saving money on groceries and household items. With it, you'll always know when a sale is really a good deal, when produce is in season, and when to stock up on the essentials. Here's how…