November 3, 2015 Oh no. Somebody taught a robot how to swordfight. We're doomed We had a good run, people, but I'm afraid our reign as the dominant species on the planet will soon be drawing to a close.
November 3, 2015 Snapchat blocks access to all third-party apps in bid to improve security Snapchat suffered a nasty surprise back in October when a third-party app that archived images and videos posted to the ephemeral messaging app suffered a security breach that allowed hackers to get their hands on masses of private Snapchat content.
November 3, 2015 Meerkat app set for 2016 election splash Meerkat, the live video streaming app that has quickly been gaining steam after debuting earlier in March, is now finding popularity with potential candidates gearing up for the 2016 presidential election. The app, which links up with a user’s Twitter account, gives near-immediate (with about a 30-second delay) streaming access to video content. It makes it a natural fit for a politician looking to disseminate his or her message to a wide range of potential voters.
November 3, 2015 Indian court junks clause on 'offensive' Net messages India's top court has reaffirmed people's right to free speech in cyberspace by striking down a provision that had called for imprisoning people who sent "offensive" messages by computer or mobile phone.
November 3, 2015 Microsoft may lock out other OSes with Windows 10 If you’ve a fondness for installing old versions of Windows and alternatives like Linux on your desktops and laptops, be warned: It looks likely that some Windows 10 machines will be made to run Windows 10 and nothing else.
November 3, 2015 Magic Leap shows off mind-blowing augmented reality Here's what we know about Magic Leap. It's developing technology to put augmented reality images into the physical world. It's backed by Google. And, if the above video posted to YouTube is anything to go by, a typical work day involves robot attacks.
November 3, 2015 Father watches son’s birth with Samsung’s Gear VR virtual reality headset Virtual reality headsets aren’t toys says Samsung, they can also be used to make a big difference in people’s lives.
November 3, 2015 Reddit says no to nude photos – unless the subject gives their consent Social news website Reddit said Tuesday it’ll soon begin taking down nude images and videos from its site – or links to such material – if the person shown hasn’t given permission for its publication.
November 3, 2015 FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ skin cancer apps While many people with a medical issue continue to jump on the Web to Google their symptoms, it’s no surprise that with the proliferation of smartphones, more and more people are also hitting app stores for help.
November 3, 2015 Touch-screen super remote controls all your television watching with a tap of a finger How many remotes does it take to watch television, stream Netflix or record your favorite show on DVR? The Ray Super Remote wants to declutter your coffee table and become the central nervous system of all of your home entertainment systems.
