Twitter's new Moments spotlights events as they unfold
On Tuesday, San Francisco-based Twitter introduced Moments, arguably the most important update to the service in its 9-year history. Moments, which was developed under the code name "Project Lightning," points Twitter users toward discussions taking place across the social network, which has emerged as the go-to place to follow events as they happen....
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Twitter's new Moments spotlights events as they unfoldOn Tuesday, San Francisco-based Twitter introduced Moments, arguably the most important update to the service in its 9-year history. Moments, which was developed under the code name "Project Lightning," points Twitter users toward discussions taking place across the social network, which has emerged as the go-to place to follow events as they happen....PlatformsOctober 7, 2015, 2:37:22Twitter's new Moments spotlights events as they unfoldsource: http://www.cnet.com/news/twitters-new-moments-feature-spotlights-events-as-they-unfold/ | October 7, 2015, 2:37:22
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Microsoft reveals Lumia 950, 950 XL smartphones
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, the company's two new premium smartphones. They were a long time coming. Microsoft hasn't unveiled a flagship smartphone since it acquired Nokia's devices business in April 2014, releasing just a handful of budget-friendly devices since then. The company has been due for a mobile product that sparks exc...
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Microsoft reveals Lumia 950, 950 XL smartphonesMicrosoft on Tuesday unveiled the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, the company's two new premium smartphones. They were a long time coming. Microsoft hasn't unveiled a flagship smartphone since it acquired Nokia's devices business in April 2014, releasing just a handful of budget-friendly devices since then. The company has been due for a mobile product that sparks exc...HardwareOctober 7, 2015, 2:36:34Microsoft reveals Lumia 950, 950 XL smartphonessource: http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-reveals-the-lumia-950-and-950-xl/ | October 7, 2015, 2:36:34
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NVIDIA's Shield Android TV box will be available for purchase in Europe tomorrow
NVIDIA has announced the company will open up sales of the Shield Android TV box tomorrow in Europe. From October 1, you'll be able to purchase the product in the UK, France, Germany and Scandinavia at select retailers as well as the NVIDIA Shield Store....
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NVIDIA's Shield Android TV box will be available for purchase in Europe tomorrowNVIDIA has announced the company will open up sales of the Shield Android TV box tomorrow in Europe. From October 1, you'll be able to purchase the product in the UK, France, Germany and Scandinavia at select retailers as well as the NVIDIA Shield Store....HardwareOctober 7, 2015, 2:33:25NVIDIA's Shield Android TV box will be available for purchase in Europe tomorrowsource: http://www.androidcentral.com/nvidia-shield-android-tv-box-available-purchase-europe-tomorrow | October 7, 2015, 2:33:25
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Google releases Android Studio 1.4 with new design tools and more
Google has released version 1.4 of Android Studio to its stable release channel. Android Studio 1.4 adds a new design tools, performance monitors, and developer services to the development environment. A number of new design tools have been added to Android Studio, starting with the new Vector Assets Studio. There's also a new Theme Editor, which makes it easier for develop...
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Google releases Android Studio 1.4 with new design tools and moreGoogle has released version 1.4 of Android Studio to its stable release channel. Android Studio 1.4 adds a new design tools, performance monitors, and developer services to the development environment. A number of new design tools have been added to Android Studio, starting with the new Vector Assets Studio. There's also a new Theme Editor, which makes it easier for develop...Google/AndroidOctober 7, 2015, 2:33:1Google releases Android Studio 1.4 with new design tools and moresource: http://www.androidcentral.com/google-releases-android-studio-14-new-design-tools-and-more | October 7, 2015, 2:33:1
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Google and Microsoft end patent dispute over Xbox and smartphones
This puts to an end a patent fight that has been running since 2010, when Microsoft first accused Google's Android of using some of its patented technologies without paying royalties. Meanwhile, Motorola had been demanding royalties from Microsoft over patents used in the Xbox. This latest move seems to signal that we may be seeing a more concerted effort for more cooperati...
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Google and Microsoft end patent dispute over Xbox and smartphonesThis puts to an end a patent fight that has been running since 2010, when Microsoft first accused Google's Android of using some of its patented technologies without paying royalties. Meanwhile, Motorola had been demanding royalties from Microsoft over patents used in the Xbox. This latest move seems to signal that we may be seeing a more concerted effort for more cooperati...PlatformsOctober 7, 2015, 2:32:28Google and Microsoft end patent dispute over Xbox and smartphonessource: http://www.androidcentral.com/google-and-microsoft-end-patent-dispute-over-xbox-and-smartphones | October 7, 2015, 2:32:28
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BBC finally ditching Adobe Flash in favor of HTML5 for iPlayer video playback
The BBC is slowly moving away from Adobe's Flash plugin for iPlayer. The company has rolled out HTML5 playback support for those who'd prefer to test out the arguably more secure platform. While the BBC will provide the choice between the two options, it has noted that Flash will not be removed completely....
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BBC finally ditching Adobe Flash in favor of HTML5 for iPlayer video playbackThe BBC is slowly moving away from Adobe's Flash plugin for iPlayer. The company has rolled out HTML5 playback support for those who'd prefer to test out the arguably more secure platform. While the BBC will provide the choice between the two options, it has noted that Flash will not be removed completely....PlatformsOctober 7, 2015, 2:31:33BBC finally ditching Adobe Flash in favor of HTML5 for iPlayer video playbacksource: http://www.androidcentral.com/bbc-finally-ditching-adobe-flash-favor-html5-iplayer-video-playback | October 7, 2015, 2:31:33
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12 Astoundingly Perfect LEGO Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
The new book The Art of LEGO Modeling by Dennis Glaasker and Dennis Bosman (out in September on No Starch Press) is chock-full of F-14s, Alfa Romeos, and other mechanical wonders rendered perfectly in blocks....
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12 Astoundingly Perfect LEGO Planes, Trains, and AutomobilesThe new book The Art of LEGO Modeling by Dennis Glaasker and Dennis Bosman (out in September on No Starch Press) is chock-full of F-14s, Alfa Romeos, and other mechanical wonders rendered perfectly in blocks....LegoOctober 6, 2015, 1:34:5412 Astoundingly Perfect LEGO Planes, Trains, and Automobilessource: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/g2137/the-art-of-lego-scale-modeling/ | October 6, 2015, 1:34:54
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An artist built a life-sized Batmobile using 500,000 LEGOs
As we’ve mentioned before, we love seeing what truly dedicated nerds can do when given enough time and LEGOs. Nerdist brings us word that a Los Angeles-based artist named Nathan Sawaya has used an estimated 500,000 LEGOs to build an 18-foot replica of the Batmobile that is one of the most ambitious and well executed LEGO projects we’ve ever seen....
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An artist built a life-sized Batmobile using 500,000 LEGOsAs we’ve mentioned before, we love seeing what truly dedicated nerds can do when given enough time and LEGOs. Nerdist brings us word that a Los Angeles-based artist named Nathan Sawaya has used an estimated 500,000 LEGOs to build an 18-foot replica of the Batmobile that is one of the most ambitious and well executed LEGO projects we’ve ever seen....LegoOctober 6, 2015, 1:32:57An artist built a life-sized Batmobile using 500,000 LEGOssource: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/artist-built-life-sized-batmobile-using-500-000-205007316.html?nf=1 | October 6, 2015, 1:32:57
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Millions of Android Phones May Have Built-In Back Doors
LAS VEGAS — Hundreds of millions of Android phones made by Samsung, LG, HTC and other top brands come pre-installed with plugins that could let hackers remotely take over the devices, two researchers demonstrated here at the Black Hat security conference today (Aug. 6)....
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Millions of Android Phones May Have Built-In Back DoorsLAS VEGAS — Hundreds of millions of Android phones made by Samsung, LG, HTC and other top brands come pre-installed with plugins that could let hackers remotely take over the devices, two researchers demonstrated here at the Black Hat security conference today (Aug. 6)....SecurityOctober 4, 2015, 2:0:23Millions of Android Phones May Have Built-In Back Doorssource: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pwned-android-phones-bh,news-21439.html | October 4, 2015, 2:0:23
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How To Scan an Android Device for Stagefright Vulnerability
The Stagefright vulnerability is a flaw in how the Android platform handles multimedia files, and it's found across a wide variety of Android devices. Those devices with the security hole are at risk of hackers hijacking access to their phone by texting a code to the device's telephone number....
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How To Scan an Android Device for Stagefright VulnerabilityThe Stagefright vulnerability is a flaw in how the Android platform handles multimedia files, and it's found across a wide variety of Android devices. Those devices with the security hole are at risk of hackers hijacking access to their phone by texting a code to the device's telephone number....SecurityOctober 4, 2015, 1:59:5How To Scan an Android Device for Stagefright Vulnerabilitysource: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-scan-android-stagefright,news-21441.html | October 4, 2015, 1:59:5
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow: The Best New Features
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is coming, and is bringing with it some notable changes to Google's mobile operating system. At Google's September 29 conference in San Francisco, VP of Engineering Dave Burke gave us a final look at the software, which will be available sometime next week. New developments include Android Pay, better voice actions via Google Now on Tap and i...
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow: The Best New FeaturesAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow is coming, and is bringing with it some notable changes to Google's mobile operating system. At Google's September 29 conference in San Francisco, VP of Engineering Dave Burke gave us a final look at the software, which will be available sometime next week. New developments include Android Pay, better voice actions via Google Now on Tap and i...Google/AndroidOctober 4, 2015, 1:56:44Android 6.0 Marshmallow: The Best New Featuressource: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/android-m-new-features,news-20988.html | October 4, 2015, 1:56:44
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Nexus 5X vs iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Spec Showdown
Google is looking to undercut Apple and Samsung with new its value-priced Nexus 5X, but how does it stack up? Apple's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are pricier, but they offer cool new 3D Touch and Live Photos features. Samsung's Galaxy S6 brings a super sharp, vivid display in a sexy new body to the ring....
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Nexus 5X vs iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Spec ShowdownGoogle is looking to undercut Apple and Samsung with new its value-priced Nexus 5X, but how does it stack up? Apple's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are pricier, but they offer cool new 3D Touch and Live Photos features. Samsung's Galaxy S6 brings a super sharp, vivid display in a sexy new body to the ring....HardwareOctober 4, 2015, 1:52:17Nexus 5X vs iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Spec Showdownsource: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/nexus-5x-vs-iphone-6s-vs-galaxy-s6,news-21648.html | October 4, 2015, 1:52:17
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iPhone 6s Plus will not bend, tests find, as Apple unveils new handset with special aluminiu
Shortly after Apple launched its first really big phone last year, reports surfaced that it could get bent — this year, it has used special techniques to ensure that it won’t...
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iPhone 6s Plus will not bend, tests find, as Apple unveils new handset with special aluminiuShortly after Apple launched its first really big phone last year, reports surfaced that it could get bent — this year, it has used special techniques to ensure that it won’t...HardwareOctober 3, 2015, 2:0:32iPhone 6s Plus will not bend, tests find, as Apple unveils new handset with special aluminiusource: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/iphone-6s-plus-will-not-bend-tests-find-as-apple-unveils-new-handset-with-special-aluminium-to-avoid-10516636.html | October 3, 2015, 2:0:32
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Super Mario Maker review: Letting fans bring their own creativity is fitting tribute to a cl
Health apps approved by NHS 'may put users at risk of identity theft'
Facebook: Inside the social media giant's data centre where your 'likes&
