Category: Technology

Pennsylvania Girl Hit by Car While Playing Pokemon GO

This game can easily be put in the same category as drunk driving or texting while driving as participants walk around with their eyes glued to their smartphones,  blindly walking into potential danger. A Pokemon Go player, 15, has been hit by a car while playing on the popular app, prompting her mother to warn… Continue reading Pennsylvania Girl Hit by Car While Playing Pokemon GO

Apple Removes 250 Apps that Spy on Users from App Store

Believe it or not, but I’ve moved past the false claim by many that Apple products are immune from virus attacks. That claim just isn’t true, but like I said, I’ve more on. Yes, viruses do attack Apple products, but at least the company is finally doing something about it. Apple today removed more than… Continue reading Apple Removes 250 Apps that Spy on Users from App Store

Malware Attacking iOS Devices

We were always told that iOS products were special for a number of reasons, but especially because they were impervious to virus and malware. Boy oh boy how times have changed. Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has identified new malware, which it calls YiSpecter, that infects iOS devices by abusing private APIs. Most affected users… Continue reading Malware Attacking iOS Devices

Mark Zuckerburg on The Dislike Button – “We are working on it”

You can like and coming soon, the ability to dislike. As per Mark! Facebook might finally give users the ability to “dislike” things. During a question-and-answer session streamed live on Facebook on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg said the company was testing alternatives to the “Like” button. “People have asked about the ‘dislike’ button for many years,”… Continue reading Mark Zuckerburg on The Dislike Button – “We are working on it”

HTC makes Rap Sony Dissing iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S5 – Video

Well,  when no one’s talking about you anymore what do you do? You diss the competition with a heavy pumping bass rap song. Pump this in your ride G! This is HTC’s version of the diss rap geared towards Apple and Samsung and it features Greg Carr (aka “Doc G”) of the musical group P.M.… Continue reading HTC makes Rap Sony Dissing iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S5 – Video

China says Alibaba’s Merchants Sell Fake Merchandise

According to the Chinese government, Alibaba has a major credibility problem.  The government issued a report station that the tech giant knowingly allows fake and counterfeit items to be sold on its platform. The scathing report by the State Administration for Industry & Commerce accused Alibaba of allowing merchants to operate without required business licenses,… Continue reading China says Alibaba’s Merchants Sell Fake Merchandise

Instagram Intentionally Deletes Millions of User Accounts

I just checked, my account is still up and running. Whew! I started the account over 2 years ago and I’m yet to share my first post. I should really share something… But Rapper Akon lost more then half his followers in what has been dubbed the “Instagram rapture.” Photo-sharing app Instagram has removed millions… Continue reading Instagram Intentionally Deletes Millions of User Accounts

Various Glitches Discovered in iOS 8

Apple’s newest iPhones ran into some glitches Wednesday after users complained that a new software update blocked their calls, while a widely circulated video showed the larger of the two new models is vulnerable to bending, MSN reports. Apple said it would stop providing the software update, which it began distributing Wednesday morning to fix several issues… Continue reading Various Glitches Discovered in iOS 8

So Apple Is Trying to Compete With Samsung’s Big Screen Phones – My Take

I have a Note 3 and I’m already too accustomed to friends calling it “a flat screen TV!” “How can you walk around with that thing by your ears,” they’ll asks, always laughing and joking about how big the thing is. “I can’t even fit it in my pocket” is often the next phrase and… Continue reading So Apple Is Trying to Compete With Samsung’s Big Screen Phones – My Take