Underneath every picture of a dog in a beekeeping suit and ice-bucket challenge video you see on the internet, there’s a complex framework of code. Soon, that framework will get a tiny tune-up that will make surfing the web on your phone faster than it’s ever been . Read more…
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New HTML Is About To Make Your Phone Way Better at Using the Internet
An anonymous reader writes: Rumors of back door access to Skype have plagued the communication software for the better part of a decade. Even if it’s not true, Skype is owned by Microsoft, which is beholden to data requests from law enforcement. Because of these issues, a group of developers started work on Tox, which aims to rebuild the functionality of Skype with an emphasis on privacy. “The main thing the Tox team is trying to do, besides provide encryption, is create a tool that requires no central servers whatsoever—not even ones that you would host yourself. It relies on the same technology that BitTorrent uses to provide direct connections between users, so there’s no central hub to snoop on or take down.” Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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Tox, a Skype Replacement Built On ‘Privacy First’
If you’ve ever wondered how it’s possible to make decaf coffee—which you can buy in whole-bean form—when the caffeine is inside the damn bean , then you’re not alone. Fortunately, there is an answer, and it’s in this video. Read more…
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How Decaf Coffee Is Made
Some of the mystery behind Apple’s app rejection decisions has been solved. Now, the powers-that-be behind the App Store have finally revealed why software is so often rejected. You might be surprised by how mundane its reason are. Read more…
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The Top Ten Reasons Why Apple Rejects Apps
Over the weekend, there’s been a slew of images released showing celebrities in varying states of undress . Now, it appears that a flaw in iCloud could be responsible for the images making their way online. Read more…
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The iCloud Flaw That Could Have Caused the Nude Celeb Leaks
Cloud storage bigwig Dropbox just slashed the price of its plans, offering 1TB of storage for $10 per month. And it’s not alone. Over the last year, most of the major players have been cutting prices and upping sizes. So what’s the best option today? Read more…
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Cloud Storage Showdown: Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud and More Compared
Good old Brian Krebs has the scoop on a new card skimmer found in Europe. How is it different? It literally fits right into the card slot of any ATM, essentially allowing unfettered access to cards as they slide through. Add in a tiny camera and you’ve got a complete card cloning system. The skimmer is powered by a simple watch battery and uses a very small PCB and magnetic strip reader… Read More
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This New Card Skimmer Is Almost As Thin As A Credit Card
A few years ago, we looked at NASA’s long project to design a paint so black, it would absorb nearly every bit of light around it (that’s it above, in the “D” spot). Now, NASA has finally launched the stuff into space —which means that the six-year effort to make it is finally paying off. So, why is this such a vital project for NASA? Read more…
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Why NASA Launched One of the Blackest Materials Ever Made Into Space
This seemingly random assortment of colorful rectangles, reminiscent of a terrible paint swatch accident, actually represents the state of Android fragmentation in 2014. OpenSignal , a website dedicated to mapping all things mobile, pulled together this data and saw 18, 769 distinct devices downloading its app on Android. And we thought last year was bad . Read more…
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What Android Fragmentation Looks Like
Tesla owners have been looking forward to OS 6.0, a software update for their vehicles, for a while now, but it’s finally rolling out to vehicle owners, reports Electrek. The system adds a bunch of new features for Model S vehicles, including a new Calendar app for in-car use, and big improvements to the Maps/Navigation software. What’s amazing (and surprising) for iPhone users is… Read More
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Tesla Model S Software Update Brings iPhone Unlocking And Ignition Start