Apple: Developers, no installing your own root certificates
The App Store has become a few choices shorter of available software, as Apple has removed some programs from availability for installing their own root certificates within iOS. These root certificates would have allowed the developers to view encrypted traffic from their users, and some of the apps included ad blockers that could remove content from third-party software as well as...
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Apple: Developers, no installing your own root certificatesThe App Store has become a few choices shorter of available software, as Apple has removed some programs from availability for installing their own root certificates within iOS. These root certificates would have allowed the developers to view encrypted traffic from their users, and some of the apps included ad blockers that could remove content from third-party software as well as...Apple/iOSOctober 11, 2015, 15:29:46Apple: Developers, no installing your own root certificatessource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/apple-developers-no-installing-your-own-root-certificates | October 11, 2015, 15:29:46
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Tylt’s Energi Desktop Charging Station can charge up five USB devices at once
One of my favorite accessory makers, Tylt, is turning to the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to help bring its latest device to market. The Energi Desktop Charging Station sports four integrated USB ports and a removable, portable battery pack with a fifth USB plug. Thanks to smart technology, the station will provide the maximum amount of charge for each device like an iPhone or i...
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Tylt’s Energi Desktop Charging Station can charge up five USB devices at onceOne of my favorite accessory makers, Tylt, is turning to the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to help bring its latest device to market. The Energi Desktop Charging Station sports four integrated USB ports and a removable, portable battery pack with a fifth USB plug. Thanks to smart technology, the station will provide the maximum amount of charge for each device like an iPhone or i...HardwareOctober 11, 2015, 15:29:21Tylt’s Energi Desktop Charging Station can charge up five USB devices at oncesource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/tylts-energi-desktop-charging-station-can-charge-up-five-usb-devices-at-once | October 11, 2015, 15:29:21
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Bowers & Wilkins unveils an updated version of its iconic Zeppelin speaker
One of the most iconic iPhone speakers has just received a modern makeover. Bowers...
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Bowers & Wilkins unveils an updated version of its iconic Zeppelin speakerOne of the most iconic iPhone speakers has just received a modern makeover. Bowers...HardwareOctober 11, 2015, 15:28:54Bowers & Wilkins unveils an updated version of its iconic Zeppelin speakersource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/bowers-wilkins-unveils-an-updated-version-of-its-iconic-zeppelin-speaker | October 11, 2015, 15:28:54
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Facebook Messenger lands on the Apple Watch
Facebook’s popular Messenger app has made its way to the Apple Watch. The app has just received an update moving up to version 38.0. On your Apple Watch, you can send and receive voice clips, Likes, stickers, and more. Here’s an interactive preview of the watch app courtesy of our sister site WatchAware...
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Facebook Messenger lands on the Apple WatchFacebook’s popular Messenger app has made its way to the Apple Watch. The app has just received an update moving up to version 38.0. On your Apple Watch, you can send and receive voice clips, Likes, stickers, and more. Here’s an interactive preview of the watch app courtesy of our sister site WatchAware...PlatformsOctober 11, 2015, 15:28:27Facebook Messenger lands on the Apple Watchsource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/facebook-messenger-lands-on-the-apple-watch | October 11, 2015, 15:28:27
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Mars secret revealed: First "unambiguous" signs of water
Researchers using data from a NASA satellite orbiting Mars said Monday they have found clear evidence of intermittent flows of salty water on the Red Planet, the first "unambiguous" signs of liquid water on the frigid world and a possible indicator of microbe-friendly environments below the surface....
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Mars secret revealed: First "unambiguous" signs of waterResearchers using data from a NASA satellite orbiting Mars said Monday they have found clear evidence of intermittent flows of salty water on the Red Planet, the first "unambiguous" signs of liquid water on the frigid world and a possible indicator of microbe-friendly environments below the surface....ScienceOctober 11, 2015, 15:25:37Mars secret revealed: First "unambiguous" signs of watersource: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mars-secret-revealed-first-unambiguous-signs-of-water/ | October 11, 2015, 15:25:37
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Drone zappers stop flying intruders in midair
As drones make their way into more and more places where they don't belong -- over wildfires, near airports, at the U.S. Open, on the White House lawn -- there's a growing interest in finding ways to keep them out....
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Drone zappers stop flying intruders in midairAs drones make their way into more and more places where they don't belong -- over wildfires, near airports, at the U.S. Open, on the White House lawn -- there's a growing interest in finding ways to keep them out....TechnologyOctober 11, 2015, 15:25:7Drone zappers stop flying intruders in midairsource: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drone-zappers-stop-flying-intruders-in-midair/ | October 11, 2015, 15:25:7
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Information on boarding pass barcodes poses personal security risk
You probably don't realize it, but the data stored within the barcode at the bottom of your airline boarding pass can hold personal information that could be valuable to hackers, identity thieves or even stalkers....
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Information on boarding pass barcodes poses personal security riskYou probably don't realize it, but the data stored within the barcode at the bottom of your airline boarding pass can hold personal information that could be valuable to hackers, identity thieves or even stalkers....SecurityOctober 11, 2015, 15:23:55Information on boarding pass barcodes poses personal security risksource: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/information-on-boarding-pass-barcodes-poses-personal-security-risk/ | October 11, 2015, 15:23:55
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NASA lays out three-phase plan for putting astronauts on Mars
The path to Mars goes through the moon -- or the region of space near the moon, anyway. NASA aims to put boots on Mars in the 2030s after first gathering human-spaceflight experience and expertise in low Earth orbit and the "proving ground" of cis-lunar space near the moon....
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NASA lays out three-phase plan for putting astronauts on MarsThe path to Mars goes through the moon -- or the region of space near the moon, anyway. NASA aims to put boots on Mars in the 2030s after first gathering human-spaceflight experience and expertise in low Earth orbit and the "proving ground" of cis-lunar space near the moon....ScienceOctober 11, 2015, 15:23:25NASA lays out three-phase plan for putting astronauts on Marssource: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-lays-out-three-phase-plan-for-putting-astronauts-on-mars/ | October 11, 2015, 15:23:25
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Why elephants rarely get cancer - and what we can learn from them
Dr. Joshua D. Schiffman, a pediatric oncologist, was on a normal trip to Salt Lake City's Hogle Zoo in 2012 with his three children when he stumbled across an unlikely source of inspiration that would feed his current cancer research - elephant blood. The zoo's elephant caretaker Eric Peterson was explaining how the animals flap their large ears in order to circulat...
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Why elephants rarely get cancer - and what we can learn from themDr. Joshua D. Schiffman, a pediatric oncologist, was on a normal trip to Salt Lake City's Hogle Zoo in 2012 with his three children when he stumbled across an unlikely source of inspiration that would feed his current cancer research - elephant blood. The zoo's elephant caretaker Eric Peterson was explaining how the animals flap their large ears in order to circulat...ScienceOctober 11, 2015, 15:22:55Why elephants rarely get cancer - and what we can learn from themsource: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/elephants-rarely-develop-cancer-could-hint-at-future-breakthroughs/ | October 11, 2015, 15:22:55
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No, Windows 10 Solitaire isn't the pay-to-play nightmare you're imagining
Forget that it automatically installs Candy Crush Saga. Ignore that Minecraft can't currently be run in full-screen mode. The most eyebrow-raising, outraged-headline-inducing gaming feature of Windows 10 is that Microsoft Solitaire costs money....
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No, Windows 10 Solitaire isn't the pay-to-play nightmare you're imaginingForget that it automatically installs Candy Crush Saga. Ignore that Minecraft can't currently be run in full-screen mode. The most eyebrow-raising, outraged-headline-inducing gaming feature of Windows 10 is that Microsoft Solitaire costs money....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 11, 2015, 15:15:44No, Windows 10 Solitaire isn't the pay-to-play nightmare you're imaginingsource: http://mashable.com/2015/08/03/windows-10-solitaire/#qkuhcaE9LPqA | October 11, 2015, 15:15:44
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Apple News app disabled in mainland China, works fine in Hong Kong
The latest episode in the ongoing story of the Great Firewall of China that censors parts of the Internet from China-based users involves Apple News. Apple's news aggregation app has been rendered inaccessible for users attempting to use the app in mainland China — even if the user brought the app with them on their iPhone from the U.S....
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Apple News app disabled in mainland China, works fine in Hong KongThe latest episode in the ongoing story of the Great Firewall of China that censors parts of the Internet from China-based users involves Apple News. Apple's news aggregation app has been rendered inaccessible for users attempting to use the app in mainland China — even if the user brought the app with them on their iPhone from the U.S....Apple/iOSOctober 11, 2015, 15:15:17Apple News app disabled in mainland China, works fine in Hong Kongsource: http://mashable.com/2015/10/10/apple-news-censored-in-china/#mOZchsSVoOql | October 11, 2015, 15:15:17
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You'll be able to watch Hulu in virtual reality by next month, report says
Hulu intends to make its virtual reality app available next month. The plan is for the app's launch to coincide with the launch of Samsung's Gear VR headset, which will go on sale in November, Tim Connolly, the company's head of distribution, told CNET....
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You'll be able to watch Hulu in virtual reality by next month, report saysHulu intends to make its virtual reality app available next month. The plan is for the app's launch to coincide with the launch of Samsung's Gear VR headset, which will go on sale in November, Tim Connolly, the company's head of distribution, told CNET....PlatformsOctober 11, 2015, 15:14:47You'll be able to watch Hulu in virtual reality by next month, report sayssource: http://mashable.com/2015/10/10/hulu-virtual-reality-app/#crRmqVjsiEqK | October 11, 2015, 15:14:47
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Samsung to 'adjust' Galaxy S6 prices following profit drop
Samsung's revenue in the second quarter of 2015 was 48.54 trillion won ($41.7 billion), with profit being 6.9 trillion won ($5.87 billion) — an increase over last quarter, but a 7 and 4 percent year-over-year drop, respectively....
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Samsung to 'adjust' Galaxy S6 prices following profit dropSamsung's revenue in the second quarter of 2015 was 48.54 trillion won ($41.7 billion), with profit being 6.9 trillion won ($5.87 billion) — an increase over last quarter, but a 7 and 4 percent year-over-year drop, respectively....HardwareOctober 11, 2015, 15:14:13Samsung to 'adjust' Galaxy S6 prices following profit dropsource: http://mashable.com/2015/07/30/samsung-adjust-galaxy-s6-prices/#lTzGgjVSi5qa | October 11, 2015, 15:14:13
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Instagram show-offs prompt backlash against over-staged shots
Instagram gets to 400 million users — but is still dwarfed by WhatsApp and Facebook
