Cellular May 3, 2016 Is your Android phone at risk from the Stagefright hack? A vice-president of the mobile security firm Zimperium recently revealed that 95% of all Android phone owners are vulnerable to malware attacks due to flaws in the media processing software (unfo...
Laptops May 3, 2016 Your car is 'Stoned:' Autos join the hacking era Back in 1987, the Stoned virus was one of the most destructive and widespread computer viruses yet witnessed. It was spread through floppy discs (remember them?) and announced on screen, “Your computer is now stoned.” In the decades that followed, innumerable viruses proliferated and, today, there's an endless onslaught of criminal hacking, infecting everything from banks to government systems. Now the auto industry is facing its Stoned moment, and how it reacts will determine how quickly — or slowly — we get to the autonomous car of the future.
Websites May 3, 2016 Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales launches charitable social network, phone service Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales thinks there’s “something really wrong with the web” and, as he wrote in a recent online “manifesto,” he wants “your help in fixing it.” For Wales, most social media networks treat users as commodities that can “be sold to advertisers,” while phone companies “spend huge amounts of money on” ads to sell users “what is essentially a commodity service.” Enter The People’s Operator. On Tuesday, Wales launched TPO, a charitable social network and phone service in the U.S.
Desktops May 3, 2016 Comcast Stream shows why consumers' choices for TV may remain limited Given the popularity of streaming services such as Netflix and the early promise of Sling TV, this would seem like an opportune time for cable companies to broaden their reach by offering their p...
Microsoft May 3, 2016 Would you buy a Microsoft smartphone? Reasons are getting scarce Microsoft is not a force in phones and never has been. The software giant’s $7.6 billion write-off of its phone business makes it even less likely now that consumers will opt for its phones.
Cameras May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: Cheaper air flights, HDR photography, two-factor authentication and more Kim Komando answers your questions about getting cheaper air flights, diving into HDR photography, two-factor authentication, and more.
Robots May 3, 2016 5 surprising things you can control with your phone Kim Komando shares five surprising things you can control with your phone.
Smartphones May 3, 2016 Broadway star Patti LuPone snatches smartphone from texting audience member Everything’s not coming up roses for smartphone users – at least as long as Broadway actress Patti LuPone is concerned. During a Wednesday evening performance of the play “Shows for Days” at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York City, LuPone snatched a phone away from a texting audience member. LuPone exited the stage holding the phone, reports Broadway.com.
Smartphones May 3, 2016 5 apps that can help keep your kids safe Here are five apps that can keep your kids safe.
Smartphones May 3, 2016 iPhone's Siri knows Caitlyn Jenner's name Siri, the personal assistant familiar to iPhone users, is knowledgeable about most things, from history to geography to the weather. She also knows a lot about current pop culture. Those who ask Siri questions about Caitlyn Jenner, using the star’s former name – Bruce— will be corrected, reports Buzzfeed.
Smartphones May 3, 2016 Police take to social media to warn about 'faux gun' cell phone case Why has a cell phone case been causing a stir on social media, lately? According to some law enforcement officials, a case that looks like a gun is a dangerous product. On Tuesday, New Jersey State Police posted images of the “faux gun cell phone case” to their Instagram and Facebook accounts.