Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Q&A: Blocking a PC’s Webcam

Disabling a webcam in case of a virus or attack by hackers, and getting Google Now on a desktop computer.











Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/1Mb9D96

These Discounted Flash Drives Work With Android and iOS Too

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Parrot Isn't Actually Going to Sell Its Fantastic Dual-Mode Dash System

Today's Best Deals: GoPro Session, $25 Speakers, Portable Power, More

Here are the best of today’s deals. Get every great deal every day on Kinja Deals, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to never miss a deal, join us on Kinja Gear to read about great products, and on Kinja Co-Op to help us find the best.

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Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1gHM7U6

Reviewing Olio, the Latest Entrant in the Smartwatch Sweepstakes

It’s compatible with both iOS and Android, and it does some useful things. But it’s not without downsides.











Source: NYT > Technology http://j.mp/1N7KsBp

Genius Launches Android App, Redesigned Home Page And iOS App

Screen Shot 2015-08-04 at 10.28.28 AM Genius, gone from rap song explanation site to annotator of the entire internet, has today launched a revamped version of the website, the iOS app, and for the first time ever, an Android app. The redesign brings with it a new brand design, color palette and enhanced song pages, as well as a new featured section for popular songs, across multiple genres, and most popular non-musical content. Read More


Source: TechCrunch http://j.mp/1K22Bxb

Monday, August 3, 2015

Frontback Is Back With A New Team

Frontback Android It’s a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for the Frontback community right now. On July 23rd, the company announced that it would shut down on August 15th after two years. But something highly unexpected happened. A new team is taking over at Frontback and the service will stay open after August 15th. Read More


Source: TechCrunch http://j.mp/1MHg0Qt

You Can Now Pre-Order That Crazy, All Metal, Super-Secure Turing Phone

The Turing Phone is one weird dude. Like some cross between a scifi prop and an actual Android phone, this new device from Turing Robotics is what they call a “cipher” phone—the next evolutionary step for smartphones. Whether that’s the case or not, who knows, but you can pre-order it right now and find out if you want.

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Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1OL1W79

Sony's New Xperia C5 Ultra Is a Selfie-Taker's Dream

Sony has just announced two new mid-range phones, both with a firm emphasis on photography—and in the case of this the Xperia C5 Ultra, that means selfies.

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Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1IzB05C

Friday, July 31, 2015

YotaPhone 2 Review: More Than a Gimmick, Less Than a Good Phone

Being different can make or break you. Apple decided to do things different back in 2007, and now they make almost all dem smartphone monies. But being atypical for no real reason also means certain death. Yotaphone 2 lies somewhere in the middle—a great idea wrapped up in a phone you just don’t want.

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Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1I8iRyH

The Hotly-Anticipated US Version of the Yotaphone 2 Is Canceled.

After raising nearly $300,000 on Indiegogo, the highly-anticipated US version of Yotaphone 2 is cancelled. We’ve confirmed that backers can’t get the US version with Yota Devices. What a bummer!

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Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1OSZZGe

Nvidia Recalls Every Shield Tablet Because the Batteries May Catch Fire

Over the past year, Nvidia’s Shield Tablet has become one of the top tablets for Android users. Today, the company recalled a subset of the devices, saying they’re prone to, uh, no easy way to say this, exploding into flames.

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Source: Gizmodo http://j.mp/1MBYOwE