By Lily Hay Newman, Wired.com, September 12, 2016 Hack Brief: Beware the Spammy Pokemon Go Apps Being Pushed to Millions of iPhones There comes a time in everyone’s life when they consider, for better or for worse, downloading Pokémon Go. Now it seems scammers are ready for that impulsive moment to arrive, and they’re just waiting to… Continue reading Beware the Spammy Pokemon Go Apps Hitting Millions of iPhones
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iOS 10 is now available to download
By Tom Warren, TheVerge.com, September 13, 2016 Apple’s biggest update to iOS is now available for existing devices. iOS 10 can be downloaded from the general part of the settings page on compatible iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. It’s the biggest update to Apple’s mobile operating system so far, with a Siri digital assistant… Continue reading iOS 10 is now available to download
Samsung releases Canadian details for Note 7 recall
By The Canadian Press, September 7, 2016 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Samsung has released Canadian details for the 10-country recall of 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, following reports that some of their batteries have exploded or caught fire. Samsung Electronics Canada says there has been no confirmed incident in this country, but Canadian customers are… Continue reading Samsung releases Canadian details for Note 7 recall
Apple’s iPhone 7 announcement: what to expect
By Jacob Kastrenakes, TheVerge.com, September 6, 2016 A new phone, a new watch, a missing headphone jack September is upon us, which in the tech world means it’s time for Apple news. As it’s done for the past four years, Apple is holding an event to unveil the next generation of its biggest products. This time… Continue reading Apple’s iPhone 7 announcement: what to expect
Apple said to have a curved iPhone in 2017, just like Samsung
By James Vincent, TheVerge.com, August 23, 2016 One of three new models rumored to be unveiled next year Apple will reportedly release a trio of new iPhones next year, including one premium model with a curved display similar to those used in Samsung devices. That’s according to a report from the Nikkei Asian Review, which quotes… Continue reading Apple said to have a curved iPhone in 2017, just like Samsung
How to Reduce the Amount of Data Your Apple TV Consumes
By Matt Klein, HowToGeek.com, August 18, 2016 The Apple TV is a capable little set-top streaming device with a lot of variety, but it’s not exactly frugal when it comes to your Internet connection. If you have a slower connection, or you have a data cap, there are some ways you can reduce how much data your… Continue reading How to Reduce the Amount of Data Your Apple TV Consumes
Ironic Windows Vulnerability Shows Why Backdoors Can't Work
By Lily Hay Newman, Wired.com, August 16, 2016 APPLE’S REFUSAL TO comply with a court order to help the FBI crack an iPhone highlighted the pressure tech companies face to include backdoors in their software. This “new crypto war” pits public safety concerns against the argument that backdoors and robust security are mutually exclusive. A seemingly innocuous… Continue reading Ironic Windows Vulnerability Shows Why Backdoors Can't Work
The Best Universal Remote You Can Buy
By Dan Seifert, August 16, 2016 Drop the circus clown act and stop juggling remotes A good universal remote can completely change your living room experience. Instead of juggling a bunch of different remotes for your TV, cable box, game console, streaming box, or whatever else, a good universal remote can clean up your end… Continue reading The Best Universal Remote You Can Buy
Encrypt Your PC, Phone, and Tablet Now. You’ll Regret It Later If You Don’t
By Matt Klein, HowToGeek.com Imagine you go on your dream European vacation and all your things are stolen after your hotel room is burgled or your car is broken into. Clothes and toothbrushes are easy to replace, but your devices are a potential treasure trove for thieves to exploit. The problem is that anything on your… Continue reading Encrypt Your PC, Phone, and Tablet Now. You’ll Regret It Later If You Don’t
What’s New in Windows 10’s Anniversary Update
By Chris Hoffman and Whitson Gordon, HowToGeek.com, August 2, 2016 Windows 10’s second big update, dubbed the “Anniversary Update”, arrives on August 2, 2016. This is a huge update that touches every corner of the operating system. It includes many, many more changes than the November update did. The Anniversary Update will report itself as version… Continue reading What’s New in Windows 10’s Anniversary Update