YouTube today has launched a new redesign. They say it’s a more simpler, easier to use interface. But as usual the YouTube community has launched a revolt…which happens
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YouTube launches new streamlined redesigned interface
December 2nd, 2011PSA: Secret app on Smartphones (except iPhone) logs sensitive information
November 30th, 2011I think Steve Jobs was right, a secret app on Android, Blackberry and Nokia phones logs some pretty serious information.
The app in question is Carrier IQ. It is a app that you cannot terminate, see what it is, see any sort of privacy policy, or etc.
Carrier IQ is suppose to help carriers find out why or where calls are dropped so they can fix there service. However…the app goes way beyond the function and acts like a trojan on the persons device.
The app has complete access too; contacts, button presses, internet, texts, and your specific device location.
Sounds scary right? Well it is. Your privacy is at serious risk.
It automatically and without question sends your unencrypted text messages, what buttons you press, what phone numbers you call (or even press!), encrypted information if you use your browser including but not limited usernames and passwords.
Check out the video below for more information.
Related articles
- Secret app on millions of phones logs key taps (destructionist.wordpress.com)
- Developer reveals hidden Carrier IQ smartphone app logging everything you do (slashgear.com)
- BUSTED! Secret app on millions of phones logs key taps (go.theregister.com)
- App installed on millions of phones secretly records all activity (digitaltrends.com)
Concerned About Your Privacy Online? Try Ghostery
November 29th, 2011Privacy these days online can seem like a joke, that or its perceived that we have privacy on the internet. Well you’re in for a surprise.
How would I describe privacy on the internet;
- not having anything on the internet that is able to track me, or show what I’ve collectively done on the internet.
By that very definition than web privacy is dead, or is it?
Thankfully it’s not, due to a cool plugin called Ghostery.
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Host gator cyber Monday save 50%
November 27th, 2011Web host host gator is having a cyber Monday sale;
50% off host gator hosting hosting packages (excluding domains).
The sale is for Monday November 28th only and end Monday November 28th, 2011 at midnight.
However, if you want to save 25% off your order any other time use coupon code:
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Google wave gets an official termination date: April 30th, 2012
November 23rd, 2011Google wave was killed over last year due to it being quite unsuccessful.
But no one really knew if that meant if the service was truly dead, well now it is.
Google says;
January 31st, 2012 all Google waves will go read only, and on April 30th, 2012 Google wave will officially disappear from the Internet.
So you have a few months to use the service and of backup your data before its permanently lost.
That is…if anyone hasn’t already switched over to Google Buzz/plus.
Guest Post: 3 reasons to still get a BlackBerry
November 22nd, 2011It might seem as though the BlackBerry is slowly dying. Whether it’s news of a delayed product, lackluster sales, or a worldwide outage, everything coming from the Waterloo camp seems to have a negative vibe. Yet perception doesn’t always meet reality. This is the case concerning the BlackBerry line of smartphones.
Unfortunately, the BlackBerry has turned into something of a punchline in the last few years. For a while it might have deserved some of the derision, but lately RIM has started to turn around the company. Still, pundits, always in search of a cheap laugh, will continue to mock them. There will come a time when that perception is so out of line with reality as to ruin their schtick. Even now, the BlackBerry line has a number of viable options. Here are a few reasons to get a BlackBerry, right now.
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Easy ways to reduce and prevent spam emails
November 14th, 2011Let’s face it we hate spam…it’s either clogging up our inboxes, or annoying filling the spam folder.
Fun fact: Did you know up to 85% of email(s) are spam based? Let’s reduce that percentage!
Here’s some easy ways to reduce or limit spam emails;
Adobe to stop development of flash for mobile
November 9th, 2011Well…androids biggest “it does this the iPhone doesn’t” argument is over. Why?
Adobe has stopped development of flash on mobile devices
Adobe is currently restructuring, and while 750 jobs are being cut — so is flash for mobile.
HTML5 is the solution for mobile (and well the Internet) as it can deliver video, music and more codec free in virtually any modern browser.
I’m personally glad to hear that adobe has finally decided to cave into the battle.
Flash for mobile is gonna be still supported for security updates but no new features or devices will be supported.
Hopefully is means the Internet will start providing more html5 content in response.
Starbucks brings iPhone payments to Canada
November 8th, 2011Starbucks app now allows you to pay via its app when your in Starbucks.
This feature isn’t new for US customers but starting today finally us Canadians can use it.
It works on iPhone and iPod (and I guess iPad).
So those who love Apple and Starbucks have yet another way to pay.
So update the app to version 2.1 today.
Think this will change anything, or wont? Leave a comment
