Software

FTC encourages app developers to ensure disclosure

Twelve app developers were sent warning letters on Thursday from staff at the Federal Trade Commission. The subject at hand: The use of SilverPush software. They are developers whose apps are available for download in the ...

Security

Switzerland-based Wire adds video call encryption

Switzerland-based Wire is a package of private communications services which this month took on newer capabilities. It is an encrypted messaging app that first launched in December 2014 but it has been given additional secure ...

Software

Apple fixing 1970 bug that bricks iOS devices

Apple has reportedly fixed a problem with its iOS operating system—users reported that setting their clock back to January, 1, 1970 bricked the device. Apple has not offered an explanation of the exact problem or even announced ...

Consumer & Gadgets

When 3D printing is turned into kids' play: ThingMaker

Now families, including children, can be toy makers. It is something like the 21st century version of children delighted to be pouring gelatin mix into bunny and heart shaped molds and waiting by the fridge to see their results. ...

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Uber pilot uses phone tech to improve safety proactively

Uber has made a name globally in over 50 countries as a ride-getting service using apps to connect needful passengers to drivers. According to The Guardian, Uber's app has been downloaded millions of times and it claims to ...

Robotics

Hand in glove, you tell the robot where to move

CES in Las Vegas is one event that clearly proves there is a thin line between adulthood and childhood when it comes to curiosity, fun and, in 2016, interest in controlling robots. One of the stands that many found impossible ...

Consumer & Gadgets

LG to show off robotic cleaner at CES in January

A robotic vacuum cleaner from LG is about to make its debut at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. The kinds of compliments LG would probably be happy to hear when they show it off: could cleaning get any easier? and oh nice, it doubles ...

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The BBC has project which explores tailored viewing

Why would a certain show grab you to the point where you let the coffee grow cold and rivet your attention to the screen from start to finish? It may not be just because the writers are brilliant or direction is smashing. ...

Consumer & Gadgets

Touchjet WAVE transforms the TV into a giant tablet

Touchjet WAVE is heating up on Indiegogo, and is being promoted as a device that turns a TV into a touchscreen smart TV. It's an Android device that attaches to the top of any flat screen TV to make it touch-enabled.

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