Apple iPhone loophole could share photos with developers
Apps may be grabbing even more data than you realized, even if you are among the few people who read all the terms and conditions. According to a report from the New York Times, app developers told the newspaper’s Nick Bilton that granting an app access to location services can,…
Report: iOS Loophole Lets Apps Access Your Entire Photo Library
Apple is under fire for yet another iOS security issue. The New York Times’ Nick Bilton is reporting that a loophole in iOS allows third-party developers to access your entire photo and video library, as well as the location data attached. Once you’ve given an app permission to access your…
TiVo Whole Home DVR Extender will get retail release
If you’re still a fan of the original DVR (and there’s a lot of them out there) we’ve got good news: you’ll soon be able to purchase TiVo’s new Whole Home DVR Extender. Even better, you can get it through your cable or satellite provider or buy it yourself, as…
Microsoft sees future in Windows 8 amid iPad rise
SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft is scrambling to preserve what’s left of its kingdom. Since the company released its Windows operating system in 1985, most of the sequels have been variations on the same theme. Not that it mattered much. Regardless of the software’s quality, Microsoft managed to remain at the center The…
Racism, sexism rife on ADF Facebook group
A private Facebook group of former and serving Defence Force members has provided a disturbing insight into the sexist and racist culture that exists inside the ranks. ABC1’s 7.30 has been given access to the site by a concerned member, and its content suggests the top brass has a long…
HDTV Expert Guess What Just Froze Over? by Pete Putman
Out of the blue came the announcement, one which is certain to turn the professional AV industry on its ear not to mention its largest trade show. Extron Electronics of Anaheim, CA announced today that it will no longer exhibit at the annual InfoComm trade show, starting with this June’s…
Robotics Team Heading to Season’s First Competition
Team members watch their robot in action at last week’s scrimmage at Southern Wesleyan University slideshow PICKENS COUNTY – The build season has officially ended for Pickens County FIRST Robotics Team 2751 and it’s time to see what their robot can do. On Thursday, the team will head to Knoxville, Groups…
iOS apps could upload photo library, along with location info
The New York Times is out with a story Tuesday that says a “loophole” in Apple’s mobile software allows developers of iOS apps to upload app a user’s photo library without specific permission to do so. According to the story, when a user grants permission to a downloaded app to…
Robot no longer, Daytona 500 winner
LAT PHOTOGRAPHIC – Two-time Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth has a reputation of being the funniest driver in the Sprint Cup Series. Once upon a time, Matt Kenseth came off so stiff that he was parodied as a robot in a cell-phone TV commercial. That’s an old story. He is now…
How do I change my MSI Wind netbook’s touchpad settings?
There are no new touchpad drivers for the early MSI Wind netbooks Q I read Julie de Burgh’s question asking why her cursor jumps all over the place and your reply about changing the touchpad’s settings. I have the same problem but I can find no sign of anything relating…
