Facebook Pushes Passwords One Step Closer to Death
October has always been John Flynn’s favorite time of year, but this year, it’s even better. He gets to spend the month trying to hack into a fleet of Facebook computers equipped with a new kind of security tool a tool that takes computer security beyond the password. Since jumping…
5 problems with iOS 7, and how to fix them
STORY HIGHLIGHTSiMessage not working for some users of Apple’s new mobile systemSome also say they get motion sickness from animation on their iPads and iPhonesApple has already fixed a Lock screen bypassFixes or workarounds exist for most glitches (CNN) — The new version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 7, It…
Windows 7 growing slightly faster than Windows 8
When Internet market analytics firm NetMarketshare released its desktop operating system report for September, it yielded up a surprising statistic: Windows 7 experienced slightly better growth for the month than Windows 8 did. It’s further evidence of how confused and confusing the desktop market is — not just in terms of its…
Windows 7 outpacing Windows 8 adoption
Latest NetMarketshare figures suggest Windows 7 is outpacing Windows 8’s adoption, despite a rapid reduction in Windows XP usage over the past quarter. Over the past month, Windows 8’s share has increased by 0.61 percentage points, rising to 8.02 percent of the total share. Whereas, on the other hand, Windows 7’s To put…
FAA: WiFi safe to use during takeoff, landing
Within the next year or so, travelers may find that the restrictions from using mobile devices and in-flight WiFi on aircraft during takeoff and landing are lifted. Last week, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) panel recommended that the use of devices during those critical flight segments be lifted, with the…
BlackBerry shares rise on possible Cerberus bidding interest
TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The possibility of a second offer for BlackBerry Ltd reversed a slide in its stock price on Wednesday after the struggling smartphone maker said it expected to record $400 million in pre-tax charges related to cuts announced last month. A person familiar with the matter told…
What Will Your Robot Servant Look Like?
As we inch closer to the day when we can go online and buy personal robot servants (and, perhaps, an insurrection in which these same robo-workers take over), it’s worth thinking about what these machines should look like. Fortunately, there’s already a study with a few ideas: Georgia Institute of…
Robotics rivalry on tap between Kimball, Newgarden
Ahead of the first of two races in the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston (Saturday, 3 p.m. ET, NBCSN), two of IndyCar’s young American stars will be engaging in a rivalry of a different kind: with robots. Mid-Ohio race winner Charlie Kimball and Baltimore runner-up Josef Newgarden are…
SumAll integrates Foursquare, adds location to its existing data visualization …
When it comes to business intelligence, more data in means better decision making. SumAll has built an entire business this fact, enabling SMBs (small- and mid-size businesses) and enterprises to connect data sources from their ecommerce, social, payments, digital marketing, Web analytics, and project management platforms, among other sources, into…
The 7 best crime-fighting features of iOS 7
Let’s be honest: Security isn’t sexy. iPhone and iPad users are understandably enamored with iOS 7’s photography features and Siri’s new voice and likely haven’t given a thought to the host of security additions under the hood. But iPhone theft is on the rise everywhere, and your device could be…
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