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Feedly and Evernote get taken down by hackers demanding ransom
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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Is you are a Feedly user, you might have noticed that the site won’t load this morning. That is because late last night, they were attacked by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). The person(s) responsible for this is demanding a ransom in order to stop the attack. Feedly has refused to comply and is working on restoring service. Feedly CEO Edwin Khodabakchian said, “Criminals are attacking feedly with a distributed denial of service attack (DDoS). The attacker is trying to extort us money to make it stop. We refused to give in and are working with our network providers to mitigate the attack as best as we can.” He also said that your data is safe and as soon as t…
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SwiftKey adds a bunch of new stuff with latest update and is now Free for all
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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Back in December, SwiftKey launched a Beta 4.5 that included a number row and emoji. We expected those features to make its way to the full app a lot sooner, but better late than never right? Today, SwiftKey released version 5 bringing all these features plus a lot more. With version 5, you will not only get the optional number row and over 800 emoji, but you will also get a SwiftKey store with new downloadable themes, a new default theme, emoji predictions, improved prediction engine, new languages, and improved flow trails. Best of all, SwiftKey is now Free for all. Now don’t fret, if you bought SwiftKey in the past because there is a bonus for all those that pr…
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‘Prime’ phones could be in LG’s future
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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It’s amazing how many times we hear the “Prime” name for smartphones, but they never seem to actually get used. We had the Nexus Prime a few years ago, the premium version of the Galaxy S 5 is supposed to be the Galaxy S 5 Prime, and we even had the HTC One (M8) Prime, not to mention the One (M9) Prime. Now it appears LG wants to use the same name, but they actually trademarked it along with letters that could signify future smartphones. According to records found at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, LG has trademarked G Prime, F Prime, L Prime, and W Prime. We can only assume they will be used for phones since they already offer a G, F, and L series. We presum…
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LG G Watch to hit the UK in early July
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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Slowly and slowly we are starting to hear more about the LG G Watch. Yesterday, we found out a little about the specs and the fact that it could very well be a Google I/O freebie, but it has also been revealed that it will go on sale in the UK on July 7. Now that doesn’t mean that the U.S. will get the same release date. In fact, for all we know, it could be released in the Play Store during Google I/O, which is June 25-26. As far as pricing, it’s expected to be cheaper than the Gear 2 Neo, which is £169.99, but nothing specific. We do expect that it will retail for $199 here in the U.S. source: MoDaCo Come comment on this article: LG G Watch to hit the UK in e…
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Best Android Weather Apps and Widgets [June 2014]
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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The summer always brings unpredictable weather, including tons of rain and some crazy heat, depending on where you live. Sure, you could watch the weather channel or your local news to keep up with what’s going on, but you have a smartphone, so why not take advantage of it? Most phones come with a weather app and widget baked in, but there are tons of apps that give you excellent ways to track the weather, including radar, temperatures, and some useful notifications that go above and beyond what you’ll find pre-installed on your phone. In this guide we’re going to go over some of the best options to try out so you don’t get caught without an umbrella in a thunderstorm thi…
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GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE FREE! 3 awesome paid iPhone apps that are now free for a limited time
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Unless you want to deal with in-app ads, paying for apps is the only way to ensure that the awesome developers who build these great applications can stay in business and build more great apps. Of course, it's also nice to get a freebie every once in a while. Developers make paid iPhone and iPad apps available for free from time to time for a number of reasons. Sometimes it's to gain some exposure and sometimes it's to celebrate an update or a new version. Whatever the reason, we always enjoy sharing these temporary sales with readers when some high-quality apps are offered up for free. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This great Netflix tool will show you how good (or awful) your ISP is
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Netflix isn't done coming up with clever ways to name and shame ISPs that deliver slow streaming services. Wired has spotted a new tool on Netflix's website that will let you know exactly how fast your ISP delivers Netflix video streaming traffic so you can see whether you're actually getting the "high-speed" service you're paying for. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Changes to Google’s app policies open the door to malicious intent
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Google’s Android is the most popular mobile operating system for malware, an ecosystem “feature” criticized by many including Apple, which has took some shots at Google during its WWDC 2014 keynote for this particular problem. Even Google acknowledged that Android is more likely to be targeted by malware, but explained that’s simply because it’s the dominant mobile OS, and thus the obvious choice for malware developers. But while Google has taken many steps to prevent malware apps, a recent Play Store update has left a potential door open to app developers with malicious intentions. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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GET READY... New leak supposedly shows the actual, completely redesigned iPhone 6!
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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We saw leaked photos of what may be fully assembled external components from Apple's next-generation iPhone 6 earlier on Wednesday, and now a new set of photos once again might show us exactly what we can expect from Apple's flagship smartphone later this year. Reports claim that Apple's new iPhone 6 is currently entering mass production and with hundreds of thousands of workers involved with that process, leaks are simply inevitable. We've seen it time and time again, and this year we'll likely see these leaks take all of the mystery out of Apple's upcoming iPhone 6. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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E3 Day One Report: Every game I played on the first day
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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My goal this year at E3 was to get hands-on time with as many games as I possibly could. Between booth tours, meetings and running around the show floor, I'm well on my way to exceeding my own expectations, so I figured I would keep a log of every game I played each day at E3. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Details regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, SM-G906 surface
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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One of the many devices that consumers look forward to each year is the next device from the literally massive Galaxy Note series. Samsung has proven there is a market for devices with such large displays and has created a value with it. Last year’s Galaxy Note 3 was a huge hit and the company is unsurprisingly readying the Galaxy Note 4 for a release sometime this year. The handset will pack a the new Snapdragon 805 processor (for many markets) and launch on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular. While the display size is currently unknown, QHD resolution is expected. And the 16MP camera on the back with optical image stabilization will be supplied by Sony…
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Honeywell Lyric, a smart thermostat, coming in August for $279
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Converting your home into a smart home is starting to gain some steam. Many companies are releasing products that convert everyday products into smart ones. The latest entrant is Honeywell with its smart thermostat Lyric. It will be released in August and carry a $279 price tag. Honey will release companion applications for Android and iOS devices that will work with both smartphones and tablets. The app will let users control Lyric from a mobile device. For the actual piece of hardware, Lyric uses geofencing to enter a power saving mode when there is no one present in the home. Upon returning home, Lyric will start adjusting the temperature based on how the user prefe…
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Alleged LG G Watch specifications and photos leak
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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So what exactly will the LG’s first Android Wear device offer? 36 hours of battery life when in standby. The LG G Watch will have a 400mAh battery to keep it going through the day. This bit of information comes from @upleaks, who also offered the image above to go with some alleged specifications. This smartwatch will have 4GB of internal storage and pack every sensor you can expect from a wearable – ambient, touch, pedometer, and tilt sensors. Now those people getting a free G Watch at Google I/O can have an idea as to what they’re getting. Source: @upleaks (1), (2) Come comment on this article: Alleged LG G Watch specifications and photos leak Visit TalkA…
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OnePlus One delayed again due to CyanogenMod issues
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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It was all too good to be true, wasn’t it? OnePlus, a small start-up which planned to release its first mobile device this summer, has delayed the project, dubbed the “One,” once again. Invites for the OnePlus One were supposed to be sent out in May, but there were software bugs that held back the device from release. It looks like there’s been another bump in the road — there are more problems with the software. The device will come running CyanogenMod, the popular Android-based operating system. It might have been borderline ridiculous to assume that this project was going to run 100% perfectly, because after all, it is a small company creating its first devi…
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Google acquires Skybox Imaging for $500 million to improve Google Maps, expand Project Loon
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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Google announced today that it would be acquiring Skybox Imaging, a satellite-imaging startup, for $500 million. Google said the following about its most recent purchase: “Skybox’s satellites will help keep Google Maps accurate with up-to-date imagery. Over time, we also hope that Skybox’s team and technology will be able to help improve Internet access and disaster relief — areas Google has long been interested in.” So from the above statement we can obviously deduce that Google Maps will be improved with the newly acquired technology/patents, and it will also help Google bring Internet access to previously unconnected regions. Expect Google to continue s…
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E3 Preview: Fable Legends lets you play the hero and the villain
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Fable, like Halo, is one of the many iconic series that have defined the Xbox for years. Although Fable and its sequels didn't always live up to their potential, they have built a massive fan base, so any new entry will inevitably have gamers paying attention. Fable Legends, the next game in the series, is a complete departure from previous titles. Rather than embarking on an open-ended journey as a lone adventurer, Fable Legends groups you up with three companions, each of which have their own set of skills. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Futuristic new tech will make smartphone batteries even thinner and longer lasting
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Smartphones and tablets are going to get even better batteries in the future, and one company apparently has a different take on batteries rather than sticking with lithium-ion technology. Paper Battery has its own ultracapacitor batteries, which look promising enough to have earned the company $3 million in funding from Caerus Ventures to further develop its patented technology. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung’s massive Galaxy 11 campaign just took a strange turn
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Samsung’s #Galaxy11 soccer-focused ad campaign had some great clips so far featuring well-known soccer players from various countries who must join forces and put aside differences and rivalries to defeat an alien race in a critical soccer match for the planet. The company on Monday published more Galaxy 11 clips on YouTube, with one of them showing the first half of the match against aliens – but an unpleasant surprise awaits. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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‘Ringly’ will try to make connected jewelry the next big thing in wearables
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Ringly is a new smart wearable device specifically conceived to deal with the complexity of one of the most important accessories for women: The purse. Ringly wants to fix a problem that many women face: Missing important calls and text messages because the phone is buried in the purse. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This PS4 game might make even hardcore gamers squeamish
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Gamers are pretty desensitized to blood and guts — after all, you can only blow off so many zombie heads or impale so many bandits before you just aren't squeamish anymore. However, it's one thing to have blood and random goo splatter everywhere, but it's quite another to see actual organs taken out of people's bodies and examined up close. Enter Surgeon Simulator, the game that lets you tear open a very unlucky patient and completely obliterate his vital organs with drills, hammers and other implements of destruction. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Microsoft is working on building a smartphone with week-long battery life
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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It's the smartphone holy grail: a handset that can last for more than a day or two on a charge. As the technology surrounding processors, displays and other smartphone components continues to progress at a breakneck pace, battery technology drags along and holds everything else back. In fact, smartphones would have progressed much further by now if powering them wasn't so difficult with modern battery tech. According to a research team at Microsoft, however, battery technology isn't entirely at fault here. Instead, smartphone makers can and should create hardware and software that manages power better, and Microsoft is aiming to build a phone with week-long battery lif…
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This cool Google Calendar trick makes sure you won’t miss any World Cup matches
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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In two days, this year’s World Cup kicks off, and no less than 64 games between international teams will take place in various Brazilian cities. To help users better manage their busy daily schedules and still catch as many games as possible, Googler Dan Cobley posted on Google+ a cool Google Calendar trick that makes sure users won’t miss any soccer games. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The single biggest thing Microsoft needs to fix with the next Surface Pro
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Microsoft has been pitching its Surface Pro 3 as "the first tablet that can replace your laptop" and early reviews of the device have generally been very positive about how well the device works both as a laptop and a tablet. However, Business Insider's review of the Surface Pro 3 makes clear that Microsoft still has some work to do with the device's kickstand setup to truly make it as comfortable to hold in your lap as a MacBook Air or an Windows ultrabook. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Meet the gadget that could take TV gesture controls to the next level
by Guest Ben Zigterman- 0 replies
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Last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple was going to enter new product categories in 2014. No one knows exactly what these categories will be, but the two most widely rumored ones are wearables and TV. So it caught our attention when we saw a new device called Nod that creatively combines both categories by using a wearable computer to interact with TVs in new ways. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung will reportedly launch a crazy foldable tablet next year
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Samsung's first commercial attempt at releasing a phone with a flexible display, the Galaxy Round, didn't exactly light the world on fire. However, Android Authority draws our attention to a new report from Korean publication Duam that suggests Samsung is working on something much more promising for next year. Apparently Samsung is planning to release its first-ever foldable tablet in 2015, which would be the first commercial release of a technology that Samsung has been toying around with for a while now. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report