Microsoft to pay $300 for your old used Macbook provided you buy New Windows 10 PC

And he has mounted a new campaign to convince MacBook owners to switch to Windows 10. Microsoft also has something for Windows 7/8.1 users. Monitors, keyboards, or mice are not needed. source: www.techworm.net

October 16, 2015 · 1 min · 33 words · Sheri Andrade

Tesla launches ‘autopilot’ update but urges caution

However, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk cautioned that drivers should keep holding the steering wheel. The upgrade to the autopilot will be provided through over-the-air. Over time there will not be a need to have your hands on the wheel. The manual says that autosteer is a hands-on feature. You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times. That will come at some point in the future but … this is still early days....

October 16, 2015 · 1 min · 157 words · Cynthia Smith

VAIO working on a Windows 10 Smartphone

Before its sell off, Sony manufactured a lot of pretty successful computers which are popular even today. After Android, VAIO now wants to dabble in Windows 10 smartphones. If and when, VAIO does make a Windows 10 smartphone, it will be launched only in Japan. source: www.techworm.net

October 16, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Daniel Gardner

Whistleblower leaks top secret documents on US drone killings

The leaked information reveals the inner workings of the secret US drone program in Afghanistan, Yemen and Somalia. The documents reveal that in Afghanistan, US drone strikes on 35 targets killed at least 219 unidentified civilians. And this certainly is, in their eyes, a very quick, clean way of doing things. The documents, slides and analysis were posted on the website on Thursday as The Drone Papers. source: www.techworm.net

October 16, 2015 · 1 min · 69 words · Sara Brown

Windows 10’s Start menu to display ads, also known as “suggestions”

Well more like suggestions according to Microsoft. Which are more like ads for apps. Microsoft is not actually describing them as ads. Clicking a suggestion, takes the Windows 10 user to the Store to download the suggested app. It would be interesting to learn whether user data is collected to better tailor suggestions (privacy concerns? ), or whether paid-for apps will be displayed along with free downloads. So the bottom line is the Start menu is being used as an advertising billboard....

October 16, 2015 · 1 min · 103 words · Wesley Taylor

‘Ultimate Hacking Keyboard’ splits in half and is fully programmable

Ultimate Gadget Laboratories looks to meet these expectations with theUltimate Hacking Keyboard. From the outside it looks like just another failed gadget, but theres a lot under the hood. Mechanical key switches give a tactile feel to presses. Its tenkeyless and fkeyless, meaning it doesnt have the number pad or F-keys, making it more compact. Gamers and coders can set up macros and program-specific key mappings. And, of course, the whole thing splits in half for better ergonomics....

October 16, 2015 · 1 min · 118 words · Melinda Gibson

A bug in Facebook accidentally shows how popular your posts are

It has been confirmed by Facebook that the software bug is removing the view counts from user posts. Facebook claims to have no future plans to let individual users see view counts. This problem effects other media organizations and other page owners that have been with Facebook for years. Facebook Bug But Facebook holds the control and the keys to their News Feed. For now thats how it goes. source: www....

October 15, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · Dana Hernandez

Computer glitch causes havoc across United States airports

Government officials said the Department of Homeland Security computer system caused backups at international ports of entry. In the meantime, CBP officers processed international travelers using alternative procedures until systems were back on line. The outage lasted about 90 minutes. At this time, there is no indication the service disruption was malicious in nature. source: www.techworm.net

October 15, 2015 · 1 min · 56 words · Richard Good

Facebook plans to dethrone YouTube with a Video section

Video has continued to grow on Facebook. We look forward to seeing how people use it to discover, watch and share videos with their friends. Facebook knows people sometimes want to multitask while they watch videos. Some users will also have the option to save videos for later, accessible via the Saved bookmark. source: www.techworm.net

October 15, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Donna Johnson

The Moon has a functional Chinese telescope on it for the past two years

The team even captured the pretty image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, which is 21 million light-years away. This is not the first telescope that is being used on the Moon. But the Chinese telescope is the first to be operated remotely from Earth. The fact that its a robotic equipment makes it a lot more challenging to keep it operational. source: www.techworm.net

October 15, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Erik Anderson

This crazy Chrome extension lets your friends take over your browser

Not only that, the other person can also do the same to you. Other than the security measures that are built into Chrome, there are no security measures built into Shove. However, other than that, Shove leaves the options wide open. Although, the friends you add have to accept your friend request. Also, it will also let group members share websites and online journals with each other. It was about having a creative conversation, where the domain name is the message....

October 15, 2015 · 1 min · 96 words · Jamie Powers MD

This smart pants device tells you that it’s time for loo break

Japanese company makes smart pants unit to help elderly by telling its toilet time Technically Incorrect. This is a real invention from Japan. Dfree is a machine that fits on your underwear and tracks your bowel movements. The machine is not yet on sale but could be on the market by spring next year. This unit predicts faecal excretion. However, many elderly people are concerned about skin chafing. So we are looking at how to secure the equipment safely and solidly, Ochiai said....

October 15, 2015 · 1 min · 118 words · Mason Cardenas

US Navy turns to stars for navigation because of fears of hacking

The problem is, theres no backup. It was also used by astronauts on Apollo 12 when the craft was disabled by lightning. Rogers told: If you might use GPS, its just so much more accurate. We know there are cyber vulnerabilities. Most of those are sold to yachtsmen who want to have a backup. But, he added, we know there are cyber vulnerabilities. Celestial navigation training for the fleet stopped in 2006....

October 15, 2015 · 1 min · 167 words · Colleen Gibson