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'BadUSB' malware highlights the danger of plugging random mystery drives into your computer
7/31/2014 9:16:53 PM
Another day, another apocalyptic prognostication of computer security doom, this time focusing on the omnipresent USB connection. It's called 'BadUSB', and it's a malware proof-of-concept created by security researchers Karsten Nohl and Jakob Lell that exploits a flaw in and resides in the firmware that controls the basic function of USB devices. The researchers claim that it's not a problem that can be patched, saying that they're "exploiting the very way that USB is designed," but in the end all they've done is highlight that you shouldn't go around plugging USB drives, devices, or whatnot that you don't trust into your computer.
Titanfall Frontier's Edge DLC now available for $9.99 on Xbox One
7/31/2014 9:00:00 PM
Frontier's Edge is the latest DLC for Titanfall and it's now available for Xbox One. Those on Xbox 360 will be getting the DLC shortly. The DLC includes new three new maps to run around as either a pilot or titan. The DLC was announced earlier this month. Read on for video of the new maps in action.
Beats Music for Windows Phone lives on, developer Justin Angel joins Apple
7/31/2014 8:47:35 PM
Windows developer Justin Angel is joining Apple. Justin is well known in the Windows Phone developer community. More recently he worked on the Beats Music application for Windows Phone. Beats was just acquired by Apple and Justin will be joining to continue to work on the Windows Phone app.
Sharknado begins terrorizing Xbox One owners with Syfy app
7/31/2014 8:35:38 PM
Syfy is capitalizing on the launch of Sharknado 2 with a new TV Everywhere app that will allow Xbox One owners to watch full episodes from Syfy's network. Additionally, for a limited time, Syfy subscribers will be able to watch both Sharknado and Sharknado 2: The Second One inside the app, though it's unclear how long that special viewing promotion is good for.
Halo Limited Edition Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 gives us Master Chief
7/31/2014 8:07:08 PM
Microsoft continues to expand its efforts to market its Halo gaming franchise with the newly revealed Halo Limited Edition Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500, which features the sci-fi shooter series' main character Master Chief.
Lumia 930 paraded in latest Katy Perry music video
7/31/2014 7:37:35 PM
Microsoft's recently launched Lumia 930 smartphone makes a quick but highly noticeable appearance in the new music video for "This Is How We Do", the latest single from pop singer Katy Perry.
Lumia Cyan and Windows Phone 8.1 update hits AT&T's Lumia 520 and 925
7/31/2014 7:10:48 PM
AT&T will start rolling out the over-the-air Windows Phone 8.1 update today to its customers who own the Lumia 925 and the Lumia 520 smartphones.
Lumia 635 lands on Fido in Canada
7/31/2014 6:55:19 PM
Microsoft's new Lumia 635 smartphone is expanding its reach in North America as Canada-based carrier Fido has now added the budget priced Windows Phone 8.1 device to its lineup of devices.
Atmosphere Weather hits 1.3 milestone today with updated design, new themes and more
7/31/2014 6:55:04 PM
Atmosphere Weather is one of a handful of top weather apps for Windows Phone that many of you enjoy. Although not much has happened in the few weeks since we introduced it, much work is occurring in the background.
Today, developer Kevin Smith is releasing version 1.3 of the stylish and Modern weather app, and it has with it a hefty and noteworthy changelog. Let's see what's new.
Updated Qi wireless charging means your phones won't have to be directly touching the charger
7/31/2014 6:38:24 PM
The new Qi v1.2 specification will enable wireless charging through even greater spans than before. The current Qi standard is capable of blasting power wirelessly through up to 7mm of space, but the new standard amps that up to 45mm (1.77 inches). This will make it much easier to embed Qi chargers inside of things (like desks, tables, cars, blocks of cheese, etc).
Here is how to discover what region your 'CV' Lumia is for the Cyan update
7/31/2014 6:32:46 PM
The Lumia Cyan update is hitting more devices each day, and a big chunk of those are 'country variants' aka CV. Country variants are non-carrier phones, but even though they are SIM unlocked, they still have localization including default language, preloaded apps pertinent to that region and other network changes. As such, there is no such thing as a generic Lumia Windows Phone, because Hong Kong, Mexico, Thailand, Norway, and others all have their own 'country variant' for each Lumia model.
The Lumia country variants are widely eligible for the Lumia Cyan update, at least for the Lumia 625, Lumia 925, Lumia 1320 and Lumia 1520. However, not all of CVs are yet cleared, leading to confusion amongst readers who proceed to force-downgrade their phones to 8.0 in order to get the non-existing update.
New image of 'Tesla' Windows Phone from Microsoft (Updated)
7/31/2014 5:51:42 PM
Update - Tom Warren and others are now saying this is just a Lumia 1520. Nothing to see here, folks.
IE11 renders websites better with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
7/31/2014 5:31:47 PM
Microsoft will offer Windows Phone 8.1 users some noticeable improvements when Update 1 is released sometime next week, including better rendering of websites with its version of the Internet Explorer 11 browser.
Codemasters working on F1 racing games for Xbox 360 and Xbox One
7/31/2014 4:38:41 PM
Codemasters revealed today that the UK developer and publisher is working on two new F1 racing games. One of them is due out this fall for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and other older generation consoles, but the second, due out in 2015, will be released for the new Xbox One console.
Wunderlist 3 officially coming to Windows and Windows Phone 'soon'
7/31/2014 4:34:11 PM
This morning, popular list-making app Wunderlist released their long awaited version 3, with over 60 improvements onboard. The top-rated app has a large presence on Apple's iOS and Google's Android, and there is even a version for Amazon's Kindle. Wunderlist did have an app for Windows Phone, but like some other apps (cough, IMDB, cough) it has withered and died.
Now, the company has made it official that Wunderlist 3 is heading to the Windows ecosystem, and it looks to be a universal app.
French telecom Iliad making a surprise $15B bid for control of T-Mobile US
7/31/2014 4:32:39 PM
Update: Iliad has confirmed with a press release that it is indeed making the bid for T-Mobile, and has submitted the offer to T-Mo's Board of Directors. Iliad's owners and Board of Directors have unanimously approved the deal, which would see Iliad paying $15 billion in cash for 56.6 percent of T-Mobile, valuing it at $36.20 per share, a 42 percent premium over its current stock price.
In a bid that's come way out of left field, French telecommunications firm Iliad SA is also offering to buy a controlling stake in T-Mobile US. T-Mobile, itself a subsidiary of T-Mobile Germany, has been engaged in long-running negotiations with US rival Sprint. The $15 billion bid from Iliad comes as a surprise, not just for their previously unexpressed interest, but that Iliad is a smaller company that T-Mobile in both terms of subscribers and value.
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