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Godless Malware Roots Your Android Phone
When it comes to viruses and malware we often underestimate just how many devices could be affected by malicious software. One thing we often forget is vulnerable is our mobile phones, with many users never installing an anti-virus or protection software on the device you rely on daily. The latest…
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Another Major Flaw in Lenovo Pre-installed Software Fixed
When you buy a new laptop you often get a bunch of software pre-installed, often called bloatware because of its use to fill up disk space even against the wishes of the new user. While some software is not wanted, often manufacturers install their own support tools such as those installed…
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Microsoft Will Not “Force” Consumers to Upgrade to Windows 10… Or Will They?
Microsoft has been somewhat pushy concerning the adoption of Windows 10, from the many “forced upgrade” attempts, relentless hidden updates to the secretive file downloading system which launches an installer without explicit user acceptance, the tech giant has clearly overstepped its remit. Well, apparently no, no it has not, if…
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EU lawmakers Propose Banning Under 16s From The Internet Without Parental Consent
Well this is, err, something, reports are circulating that under 16s could technically be banned from online services that include Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat unless they get permission from a parent. This quirk of fate if you will is all down to proposed new EU data protection rules which look…
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This Is Why Strapping a Wi-Fi Connection to a Sniper Rifle Is a Bad Idea
We have come to a point where we embed a lot of technology to weapons, sometimes even too much technology. This is the case of TrackingPoint, a company that makes such smart weapons. One sniper rifle the company produces is so advanced that it would make anyone a pro-marksman when…
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Take a Look at a Leaked Version of Cortana for Android
Microsoft announced in May that it will roll out its personal assistant, Cortana, to Android and iOS. As the official launch is getting closer, so are the leaks it seems. Word is that a pre-release version of Cortana has cropped up last weekend on various websites. It is said that…
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US Retailers Want In Store Facial Recognition Without Consent
Nine privacy advocates have abandoned a government organized forum around industry best practices for facial recognition. This comes after more than a year of talks, as corporations dug in, refusing to ask consumers for permission before using facial recognition on them. According to the privacy advocates, not one single corporation agreed…
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Uber Drivers Can Track You if You Agree
Uber, the car sharing phenomenon that has taken the world by storm; has recently updated its terms and conditions to include a new tracking feature for the drivers. This new tracking will allow swifter and more efficient pick-ups as the driver will always know where you are; it will be…
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