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Anonymous app Whisper allegedly tracks user location, shares data with government
Anonymous sharing app Whisper has come under a cloud after a newspaper report charged it with tracking the location of its users, including those who have asked not to be followed. Whisper, which is described as a platform to anonymously … Continue reading
Twitpic really is doomed after failed acquisition attempt
What a tease. Image hosting company Twitpic will in fact shut down on Oct. 25, the firm said Thursday—a surprising development after it previously said an acquisition would save it from death. Twitpic said last month it would shut down … Continue reading
Apple SIM and the death of the SIM card
Let’s not delude ourselves here: Apple’s iPad event was spectacularly dull. There was one interesting feature of the new iPads — but it was relegated to a page on the Apple website, rather than shown off on-stage. It’s called the … Continue reading
Apple’s October event recap: iPads, Apple Pay, new Macs, and more
It’s been way too long In case you missed it, Apple announced a whole bunch of new products at its campus Town Hall on Thursday. Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage first to get the crowd amped up: “It’s been … Continue reading
PS4 system software update 2.0 brings music playback and better voice commands
Sony’s upcoming 2.0 firmware update for the PS4 is bound to be a doozy. Not only will it add support for multiplayer game streaming with Share Play, but Sony has just announced a handful of surprisingly solid features slated for … Continue reading
Why Google made such a big-ass phone with the Nexus 6
Despite the numerous rumors that told us the next Nexus phone would be a big huge phablet, we were still taken aback when Google officially pulled the curtain off of the Nexus 6. It’s a damn big phone. Its 6-inch display … Continue reading
ET deals: PowerEdge T110 II server $199, Core i5 Flex 20 $550, 240GB SSD $110, more
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The Space Station will soon have a same-day delivery service
The International Space Station will soon be equipped with its very own same-day delivery service, for returning critical scientific samples back to Earth. The service will be provided by the Terrestrial Return Vehicle (TRV), a small, wingless capsule that can … Continue reading
Watch makers will get to tweak Android Wear… eventually
Google is softening its stance toward customization in Android Wear, saying device makers will have more ability to tweak the software over time. Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google’s vice president of engineering, told Re/code that Asus’ upcoming ZenWatch will show a glimpse … Continue reading
Nexus 6: The best Android smartphone for wireless and LTE connectivity
Google’s new Nexus is a monster of a phone, designed with wireless capabilities that outclass all other Android phones today. Launching with Android 5.0 Lollipop, it’s sure to be the best flagship of the year.