It’s not been quite that easy for some people. We know about mobile phone scams where criminals can sign your number up to premium services. But what do you do if your monthly bill has unauthorized charges tacked on? These fees can be added by shady companies and are known as cramming. Some people have been wrestling with this problem for some time now, and it only seems to be growing....
The Blockchain technology has been a byproduct of Bitcoin and is apparently the most secure platform. Blockchain system is designed to use nodes which are in agreement with each other for order transactions. Every node or blockchain is etched with permanent data that is passed on to the next node. The clever bit though is that every node has its own set of data and for a transaction to happen the authentication is carried over on all the nodes using mathematical functions and codes....
1. Establish a routine If you want to be productive, then you can’t afford to slip into bad ways. Just because you don’t have to be in the office for a 9am start doesn’t mean you can have a cheeky lie-in. Emma Frost, director of innovation at London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), says her personal top tip is to make sure she starts the day on her own terms. “I purposely wake up a little bit earlier than I need to and I either go for a run or I do just 10 minutes of stretching,” she says....
The internet is going crazy over a bug that was reported in the Chromium source code yesterday by an alleged Google employee running a version of Android dubbed “KRS36B”. What’s Chromium? It’s the 100% open source version of Chrome. Why is “KRS36B” important? Because of that first letter, the “K”, which denotes Key Lime Pie, the next version of Android. Isn’t this obvious, though? Of course Google is testing the next version of Android....
Want to know more? Here’s the full press release. According to a national survey conducted by The Kim Komando Show that polled 6,351 people across the U.S., 86% of participants no longer trust Big Tech companies. The poll underscores the growing concerns surrounding the power and influence Big Tech companies have on society and the little confidence Americans have in the tech power players. Key survey findings revealed that:...
We’ve done the research and rounded up the best podcast apps to download today, so you can tune in and relax. Pocket Casts is a simple yet multi-faceted podcast app, making it our pick for the best podcast app. It offers hand-curated podcast suggestions to make it a simple matter to discover new podcasts and episodes. There is a seemingly endless database of podcast episodes, both new and old, with easy management of your favorite podcasts, so you can access them that much faster....
As Roku continues to branch out, we surveyed its top models to find the best Roku players for your home that will save you money and simplify your home viewing. More: The best streaming devicesThe best video streaming services The best live TV streaming services The best Netflix alternatives The Roku Ultra incorporates its traditional box design but is completely jam-packed with features. It is what Roku claims is its fastest and most powerful model....
Samsung’s devices, the ones that matter, run Android. We all know that. Google, every year, hosts a developer conference called I/O where you can find out pretty much everything there is to know about the Android operating system. With that in the back of your mind, let’s talk about today’s news: Samsung is going to host their very own developer conference this October in San Francisco. Why? This is the part I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around....
According to the ll Street urnal, co-CEO K. Shin may be replaced by B.K. Yoo, another co-CEO who oversees Samsung’s home appliance television businesses. This would put him in charge of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone line, which includes the Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, a large portfolio of other devices. Shin led Samsung’s rise to dominance of the Android phone ecosystem. Yet the Galaxy S5 significantly underperformed, selling 40 percent fewer Galaxy S5 models than the Galaxy S4....
It’s happening again with Samsung rumored to launch its own leasing scheme that mirrors the ione Upgrade ogram. According to a Forbes report, the new effort may come in the next several months as Samsung seeks another way to lure more buyers to its Galaxy phones. It’s already tried to do so by loaning out a new Galaxy device to ione owners for 30 days. The Ultimate Test Drive was popular enough that Samsung ran out of loaner devices....
Possibly thousands of photos, contacts and messages will be lost in the blink of an eye. The concerning aspect is that criminals don’t need to steal your physical phone. Malware has been used for years to swipe personal information, but that is only the tip of the iceberg. A batch of spyware apps found in an official app store has vulnerabilities in their code that can expose personal data. Read on to see the list of bad apps so you can delete them ASAP....
There are, however, people who do not have the financial resources to afford such conveniences and solely rely on low-cost smartphones for their internet connection. This reliance itself is not a bad thing. A report published by the World Advertising Research Center estimates by 2025, over 72% of internet users will access the web entirely by smartphones. The problem? Cheap smartphones tend to house dangerous apps and lack updated operating systems, which provide privacy protection, leaving users’ data vulnerable....
Ouch! While Gadot herself is trying to wash her hands off the Mate 10 Pro’s blood, she might feel better knowing that she is not the first one to have been caught cheating on an endorsed device with an iPhone. Here are seven instances where celebrities were endorsing one device but were “actually” caught using an iPhone: Alicia Keys – Ditching them BlackBerry keys for touch! When it launched BlackBerry 10 in 2013, the company announced that pop icon Alicia Keys was its new Global Creative Director....
Chances are you haven’t heard of “Vine”. It’s a video sharing service that piggybacks on Twitter, with the catch that each video can be a maximum of six seconds long. I say you haven’t heard of it because there’s an iOS version of Vine, but an Android client has yet to be made available. When will that change? According to The Verge, who sat down and interviewed the creators of the service, the answer is “soon”....
These attacks are often overt and frightening. Virtual bandits have committed wave after wave of digital crimes. They have extorted untold Bitcoin dollars from regular users desperate to decrypt their files. So how do you know if the security you set up on your computer really works? Hackers use many different methods to invade your computer, so you’ll want to approach the problem from several angles. Think of it like a rancher leaning on the fence to make sure it’s still sturdy....
With the Shared Stories feature, more people can collaborate on the story created by you. The company announced this feature on its official blog and said the aim is to help the users turn shared moments into shared memories. This new feature works quite simple, similar to any other story that is shared on Snapchat. Shared Stories will also disappear after 24 hours. Shared Stories Feature Available On Snapchat When you post a story, you can select friends who can complement it with more photos or videos....
These new details include the price and launch date of it. Besides, they also revealed the exact dates of pre-orders starting, so let’s discuss all possible detail below. PlayStation VR2 Will Enter The Market On February 22 According to PlayStation’s blog, the PlayStation VR2 headset is priced at $549 / €599 / £529, and in Japan, it will cost ¥74,980. At the same time, the company has also proclaimed that it will be available globally....
If you are thinking about starting a blog, there are a number of options for hosting your domain. This guide will take a look at the pros, cons and costs for four common sites that are popular for bloggers. Squarespace Squarespace was designed for entrepreneurs who wanted a website they could easily design, build and manage. Here’s a word of caution: Squarespace hasn’t always had the greatest reputation for being SEO friendly, although I am sure they are working to improve this....
Getting a job in college may seem daunting in terms of time, energy, and effort. But working can supplement your studies, help you figure out what you want to do after graduation, and put money in your pocket, too. Why work in a technology job during college? Working a technology job in college provides you with experience, money, and connections in the field. Jobs for college students help you decide what type of tech career you want to have and may even lead to a position after graduation....
Holiday season always includes a range of deals on electronics including laptops, desktop PCs, smartphones, appliances, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Check out the best holiday Apple Watch deals available now. Latest holiday Apple Watch deals The last time this page received an update, these were the latest Apple Watch deals worth checking out: Apple Watch Series 7 41mm for $280 (save $120) at TargetApple Watch Aluminum Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) for $380 (save $150) at Target...
