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Google makes Chromebooks exciting again by adding Google Play and Android apps

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 9:41pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Much like Windows Mobile, Chromebooks have long suffered with something of a limited range of apps. Starting today, all this changes; Google is bringing the full range of Android apps to Chromebook users via the Google Play store. With Chromebooks having just overtaken Macs in terms of popularity, the introduction of millions of Android apps to the platform is incredibly well-timed. Before you get too excited, the rollout is not immediate. Users on the developer channel with certain Chromebook models will get access first, but there are plans to bring Google Play to more devices over the coming months. The… [Continue Reading]
IBM creates faster, longer lasting memory technology

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 7:59pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

IBM’s researchers have found a way to build computer memory that’s incomparably faster to anything we have today. Besides being that much faster, it’s also more enduring and dense. Sounds a bit like science fiction, doesn’t it? The new technology is called PCM, or phase-change memory, and it revolves around storing three bits of data per cell. It doesn’t lose data when powered off, and it can live through "at least" ten million write cycles (average USB stick can endure some 3,000 cycles). The company said the new technology’s application is wide. It can be used as storage, as RAM memory… [Continue Reading]
Bracketron TekGrip Power Dock is an elegant smartphone charger and mount for your car

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 6:46pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Summertime is on the horizon, which for many folks means traveling by car. Whether taking a short drive to a local beach, or a cross-country family vacation, the warm weather makes for a fun time -- if you have air-conditioning, that is! Nowadays, smartphones make the experience even better, thanks to streaming music and GPS-based mapping services. Unfortunately, keeping your phone charged and easily accessible is problematic. Wires can easily get tangled, and holding your phone while driving is dangerous. Not to mention, when multiple people are in the car, there may be arguments over who gets to use the… [Continue Reading]
Popular hacking site Nulled hit by cyberattackers, user info leaked

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 6:45pm CEST par Anthony Spadafora

The email addresses and private messages of over 470,000 members of the popular hacking website Nulled have been leaked following a data breach. The website served as a marketplace where its users could buy and sell the account details they stole from users along with hacking advice and tips. The data that was leaked from Nulled contained over 5,000 purchase records that detailed how the stolen information available on the site’s marketplace was exchanged between users. Currently the site has been taken offline after the data breach and is apparently in the process of receiving "routine maintenance". According to researchers working… [Continue Reading]
The future of game development

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 6:31pm CEST par Kira Bloom

Gaming has come a long way since the first arcade games were invented in the early 1900s. From the original pinball machine, to today’s gaming world of Virtual Reality, the gaming industry has advanced rapidly. We can look back on the gaming evolution over the decades but seeing into the future isn’t so easy. However, based on current trends we can take some educated guesses into the future of gaming. Trends Among Platforms Mobile Mobile game development has gone through some major changes since the days of Snake on Nokia phones. Mobile gaming is an industry that has transformed itself… [Continue Reading]
Stop ransomware accessing your files with Privacy Fence

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 6:04pm CEST par Mike Williams

Privacy Fence is a free tool which aims to prevent untrusted applications from accessing your data, blocking threats like ransomware before they can do any harm. The program starts by building a list of protected file types. Common file types are included by default, and key user folders -- Desktop, Pictures, Videos, Music and so on -- are scanned for other types you might be using. Privacy Fence then starts to build a Trusted Applications list by adding programs currently associated with your file types. You can tweak the Trusted Applications list manually, adding or removing whatever you like, and… [Continue Reading]
Google will soon let you share Android apps with family members

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 5:04pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

While you can share a Google Play Music subscription with your family, the same cannot be currently said about apps that you purchase from the Play store. Unless everyone is on the same Gmail account, each member has to buy the same title separately to enjoy it on their devices. Considering that both Amazon and Apple offer this feature, Google needs to follow suit. The good news is that Google will soon introduce Family Library. This new feature will be available to Play users in the coming months and will finally allow them to share paid apps with their family members. According… [Continue Reading]
Brands fail to meet mobile communication expectations

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 5:00pm CEST par Ian Barker

Brands aren't doing enough to meet their customers' expectations for mobile communication, according to a new survey. The study, by web convergence company tyntec and technology research specialist Ovum, of 1000 people in the US and Germany finds that customers prefer to interact with customer service agents using different communication channels depending on where they are in the transaction process, and that they expect service providers to be effective using mobile. New IP-based communication channels like OTT chat apps (over-the-top apps that bypass carrier charges for texting, WhatsApp for example) are identified as a significant untapped opportunity, with 50 percent… [Continue Reading]
Stardock releases Fences 3.0, adds Windows 10 support, roll-up fences

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 4:58pm CEST par Nick Peers

Stardock has released Fences 3.0, a major new version of its Windows desktop organization tool. The new release brings Fences bang up to date, with support for Windows 10 and high DPI monitors. Fences 3.0 also introduces several new features, including the ability to roll up fences to their title bar as well as support for navigating through folder structures from within the fence itself. In addition to adding support for Windows 10, Fences also gives Windows 10 users the option of blurring the wallpaper behind their fences to make them easier to read. The feature is enabled by default,… [Continue Reading]
UDOO X86 is 10x more powerful than Raspberry Pi 3, and can run Windows, Android, and Linux

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 3:52pm CEST par Wayne Williams

If you’re looking for an uncased maker board for a project, then the Raspberry Pi is usually the first choice, not least because it’s inexpensive, and powerful enough for most purposes. However, if you need something with a lot more muscle, then the UDOO X86 certainly fits the bill. Based around an Intel X86 64-bit Quad Core processor, coupled with an onboard Intel Curie Arduino 101-compatible micro-controller, it’s got enough oomph to drive three 4K screens at the same time. The Raspberry Pi’s biggest selling point is, arguably, its low cost, and the UDOO X86 naturally can’t match that, but… [Continue Reading]
Compliance struggles to keep pace with new communications channels

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 3:51pm CEST par Ian Barker

Compliance professionals need to supervise all types of business communications, but a new survey shows that they're struggling to keep pace with the volume and variety of electronic channels. Hosted archiving specialist Smarsh has released its sixth annual Electronic Communications Compliance Survey Report. The survey, of compliance professionals in the financial services industry, highlights that supervision practices aren't sufficiently addressing the compliance implications of ongoing trends, like increased regulatory scrutiny and the challenge of adapting to channels like social media and text messaging. Among the findings are that over 40 percent of firms that enable employees to use LinkedIn and… [Continue Reading]
IT departments need to contribute more to digital transformation

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 2:30pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Everyone agrees IT departments need to play a bigger role in the process of digital transformation. Those are the results of a new and extensive survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit and SAP. The survey asked more than 800 senior executives from various industries, with more than half being IT leaders, about the process of digital transformation. Key highlight of the report is that there’s a "distinct lack of strategic co-ordination around digital transformation". It was said that business departments (29 percent of cases) are more likely to lead digital transformation initiatives than the IT function (22 percent). Everyone agrees this should change,… [Continue Reading]
The challenge of securing smart buildings from cyber attack [Q&A]

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 12:39pm CEST par Ian Barker

As more and more devices get added to the Internet of Things the risks they present get larger. A recent report from the BBC has highlighted the fact that buildings and their systems for heating, lighting and even security may be at risk. We spoke to Péter Gyöngyösi, product manager of Blindspotter at contextual intelligence specialist Balabit, to find out more about the risks smart buildings present and how landlords and tenants can guard against them. BN: How big a problem is security for smart buildings and is it going to get worse? PG: I believe it is indeed a… [Continue Reading]
Cortana update brings Android notifications to Windows 10 users

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 12:03pm CEST par Mark Wilson

The ability to view notifications for multiple devices in one place is something that has been tried in various forms before. Now fans of Cortana can take advantage of notifications about their phone on their computer. The latest version of the Cortana Android app brings the previously hinted at app notification syncing that users have been asking for for so long. First noted by a Windows 10 user on Reddit, the feature is something that we can expect to see included in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update later this summer. The Reddit thread reveals that version 1.7.0.1021-enus-release of Cortana for… [Continue Reading]
ARM buys imaging company Apical

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 11:22am CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

British chip maker ARM has announced that it has acquired Apical, an imaging and embedded computer vision company. The deal, worth $350 million in cash, was closed on Tuesday, May 17, the company said. Apical’s products are used in smartphones everywhere (1.5 billion, according to ARM), and in 300 million other devices, all over the world, including IP cameras, digital cameras and tablets. After the acquisition, its products will be used in ARM’s "next generation vehicles", security systems, robotics, mobile and other consumer, smart building, industrial or retail application. These devices will be able to "understand and act intelligently on… [Continue Reading]
Google by the numbers: All the stats you need to know

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 9:26am CEST par Wayne Williams

Google’s I/O event revealed some interesting new products yesterday, including Google Home, the search giant’s Amazon Echo rival, and communication apps Allo and Duo. As is always the case at these kind of events, Google also revealed lots of impressive numbers during the keynote, showing just how hugely popular its products and services are. These stats include: 65 billion installs from Google Play. 8 billion apps checked for safety, every day. 50 million Cardboard enabled apps installed. 600+ Android smartphones launched this year alone. 25 million Chromecasts sold. 200 million active Google Photos users a month. 50 percent of search… [Continue Reading]
Control your home using Sony Android TV, Logitech Harmony Hub, and exclusive beta app

Publié: mai 19, 2016, 3:49am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Home automation and control is all the rage nowadays. Doing things such as turning on lights or adjusting a thermostat with a smartphone -- or other connected device -- is not only convenient, but empowering for those with disabilities too. Think about it -- if someone is unable to get out of a bed, for instance, they can utilize this technology to be more independent. Today, Logitech announces a really cool new way to interface with its Harmony Hub -- Sony Android TVs. By installing a special beta version of the Logitech Harmony app, you can control your home using an on-screen… [Continue Reading]