Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef publicly disclosed a serious vulnerability in the WPA2 encryption protocol yesterday that affects all devices that use WiFi. While we’ve listed many ways to protect yourself against KRACK, the best way to completely eradicate it from your network is to update all your WiFi devices. And some companies have been faster than others. First, you should… Read More
Backups are necessary because data has value. You never know when your hard drive that contains this data is going to crash. Cloud backups solutions can help you securely store your data in the cloud, but what if these services themselves get hacked? Enabling two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection, thus giving you peace of mind. Therefore, it’s necessary to choose a cloud backup service that supports two-factor authentication. If you still doubt its importance, here are a few incidences when such services have experienced a security breach in the past. Cloud Backup Services as Victims of Security...
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“It’s a way to give people a chance to have fun, maybe win, maybe learn something new.” That’s how former Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov describes his new trivia game show app HQ, which feels like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire meets Facebook Live. At 3pm and 9pm Eastern, thousands of people open up HQ’s iOS app and play along as excitable host Scott Rogowsky… Read More
“It’s a way to give people a chance to have fun, maybe win, maybe learn something new.” That’s how former Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov describes his new trivia game show app HQ, which feels like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire meets Facebook Live. At 3pm and 9pm Eastern, thousands of people open up HQ’s iOS app and play along as excitable host Scott Rogowsky… Read More
The calendar has made the move to October, so that means the spookiest holiday of the year — Halloween — is almost here. And while it’s the season of ghosts, goblins, pumpkins, and more, the Amazon Echo line of smart speakers, powered by Alexa, can help you and your family get into the spirit of the season. We’ve searched far and wide and have found 13 fun Halloween Alexa skills, giving you everything from family fun to serious scares. How to Enable Skills If you’re new to the world of Amazon Echo, skills are voice-controllable apps that bring a whole...
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SelfMade brings professional photo editing to your phone — yes, literally. The startup, which is announcing that it has raised $11 million in funding, was founded by CEO Brian Schechter and CTO Zach Lloyd. Schechter was previously co-founder at IAC-acquired dating startup HowAboutWe, and he points to HowAboutWe as the starting point for his interest in photo editing. After all, he… Read More
The foldable smartphone has been strange sort of white whale for the mobile industry. You could fill a Raiders of the Lost Ark-sized warehouse will all of the attempts to bring the technology to the market. At the very least, ZTE’s new Axon M has one key advantage over many of its predecessors: it’s actually going on sale. And it’s coming to the US, no less. It’s… Read More
We’ve known public Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to hacking for a long time. But according to experts, the situation is a whole lot worse than anyone imagined. It’s now believed that every Wi-Fi network in the world is vulnerable — or at least, every Wi-Fi network that uses either WPA or WPA-2 encryption, which is virtually all of them. The cause? An exploit called “KRACK,” which is short for Key Reinstallation Attacks. But what exactly is a KRACK attack? How does it work? Can it be fixed? And what can you do about it in the short-term? Let’s take a...
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Google has today launched a free, opt-in program aimed at users who believe their Google accounts — such as Gmail, Drive, YouTube etc — to be at particularly high risk of targeted online attacks. Read More
After a few years of sticking with essentially the same design, Google Calendar on the web is getting a makeover today. That means a fresh new color palette and a design that’s in line with Google’s Material Design scheme, but also — and more importantly — a responsive layout that smartly adjusts your calendar to the size of your browser window. This update isn’t… Read More
Television shows have come a long way over the years and not just in terms of switching from black and white to color. The days when TV couples slept in separate beds and curse words were bleeped are over. However, if you miss those good old times of wholesome television then you’re in luck. Amazon Prime Video has an awesome collection of classic TV shows available to watch with your membership. So why not make a snack, gather the family around the old gogglebox, and step back in time with these favorites from yesteryear. 1. I Love Lucy Real-life couple...
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The blank page (or screen) is like a thick curtain you are almost scared to part. Behind you is a deadline. Beyond the drapes is a forbidden land guarded by the writer’s second worst enemy — procrastination. Writing is hard. But, it does not need to be. You just have to open a document, turn off the internet, and start writing. Like everything else, the secret is in the start. After that Newton’s Second Law of Motion takes over. But hold on… Writing is different from good writing. It is the difference between a dime novel and an NYT Bestseller. It can mean...
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As a staunch believer in non-existent superstitions I feel that the ukulele is a very dangerous, sensual instrument that could lead to the ruination of our young people and rend the very fabric of society. That said, I can now play Stand By Me on the Populele, a feat that was rendered possible by the melding of LEDs, Bluetooth, and a clever app. The Populele by Popuband is a $159 Ukelele with… Read More
Privacy rights group Privacy International says it has obtained evidence for the first time that UK spy agencies are collecting social media information on potentially millions of people. Read More
If you’re a Mac power user, you probably look toward third-party apps to increase your productivity. While the Mac App Store is filled with awesome productivity apps, you don’t need to look that far for some immediate productivity influx. So let’s talk about some little-known productivity features in macOS. 1. Text Replacement There are a handful awesome text expansion utilities for the Mac, but you should start with the built-in Text Replacement feature. This allows you to type a shortcut and macOS will automatically expand it for you. For example, you can create a shortcut like “@e” for your email...
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While there’s a larger debate swirling around Twitter’s problems with abuse and harassment, the business side of the business is still chugging along. Today, the company is unveiling a new ad format called the Video Website Card, which it describes as ” a creative format that combines the power of video with the ability to drive users back to a site to learn more or take… Read More
Snapchat parent co. Snap is working with NBCUniversal on its first scripted series, with an initial effort led by the Duplass Brothers – Mark and Jay, to those in the know. The duo will create scripted programming for Snapchat through Donut, their own creative production venture. It’s maybe a weird choice for Snap and their youthful audience, but it’s a team with a proven… Read More
Halloween is right around the corner, and for tech-savvy scaremongers there have never been this many options. It’s easier than ever to turn your whole house into a fully-integrated horror box, and anyone with a little DIY know-how can make totally customizable motion-activated surprises for trick or treaters. What if you’re on a tight budget, though? Well, there are ways technology can help, along with plenty of ways to get creative and creepy this Halloween! In this article we will cover several cool lighting projects that all come in at under $5. 1. Spooky Glowing Eyes To start us off,...
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Facebook has acquired the anonymous feedback app, tbh. Facebook has acted fast here, with tbh only launching in August. And in a launch mirroring Facebook’s own, tbh is being rolled out gradually. So gradually, in fact, that it’s still only available in 35 states across America. What Is tbh? So, what is tbh anyway? In a nutshell, it’s an app designed to help you compliment other people, which is achieved using polls. You answer multiple choice questions about your contacts, and the answers are delivered in the form of compliments. And everything is kept completely anonymous. As an example, you...
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The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have one of the best features introduced on a smartphone in recent memory: That button. Admittedly, it’s just a superficial design decision, but it’s actually one of the most interesting, and most bold design decisions make in smartphones by a major consumer hardware company in a long time. Maybe that’s a depressing commentary on the state of… Read More
Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have a number of strengths to recommend them, but what makes them really unique is that they offer two versions of phone that finally, for Android, will provide everything anyone really needs in a smartphone. Other device makers have realized that different sizes appeal to different customers, but Google’s Pixel lineup offers a true choice, instead of… Read More
The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have one of the best features introduced on a smartphone in recent memory: That button. Admittedly, it’s just a superficial design decision, but it’s actually one of the most interesting, and most bold design decisions make in smartphones by a major consumer hardware company in a long time. Maybe that’s a depressing commentary on the state of… Read More
Google wanted to announce more than just a boatload of products at its event the other week. The company hoped to foster a new conversation around consumer hardware, moving from a narrative about specs to one about artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Pixel 2 is the centerpiece of that idea. Read More
Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have a number of strengths to recommend them, but what makes them really unique is that they offer two versions of phone that finally, for Android, will provide everything anyone really needs in a smartphone. Other device makers have realized that different sizes appeal to different customers, but Google’s Pixel lineup offers a true choice, instead of… Read More
