Bing Pushes Microsoft’s Edge Browser When People Search For “Chrome” Or “Firefox”

This sales pitch was first spotted by VentureBeat. The search results says Microsoft recommends Microsoft Edge for Windows 10. A Learn why button next to that message takes you to a website showing off Edges features. It is not surprising to see tech companies promote their own browsers, or preferred partner browsers. However, the same message was not displayed while searching for Opera, which is another non-Microsoft online window. Its rewards program is basically an attempt to stop users from switching to Google searching....

September 6, 2015 · 1 min · 86 words · Cindy Johnson

Google’s new Chrome 45 now faster, uses less RAM and improves Battery life

Chrome has long had the option to continue where you left off by restoring tabs when you relaunch Chrome. Just click to refresh later, if necessary. The process of improving reloading seems to have been inspired from a Chrome extension introduced in May. Flash has always been an issue with resources. Chrome 45 has a default setting that pauses unwatched Flash-based content. Google found that implementing this feature can save up to 15 percent of a users battery life....

September 6, 2015 · 1 min · 112 words · Michael Johnson

This iPhone saved its owners life by stopping a bullet!

His iPhone 5s was covered with a Speck brand protective case and took the bullet on full impact. It did not survive though the ordeal and the student will probably keep it as a memento. Though the students life was saved, the thief, unfortunately made away with his HP laptop. He was shocked and sweating. And he said I got mugged. And the person who mugged me shot me in the leg, Faris said....

September 6, 2015 · 1 min · 143 words · Bobby Johnston

Android Ransomware on loose claiming to be from NSA, demands ‘fine’

It propagates through a trojan. The malware requests administrative permissions to sink its hooks deep into Android. And these messages can be encrypted using Transport Layer Security (TLS). The messages were pulled from the command and control web link by the operators of the scheme via Tor. This means that for every 10k infections, the malware authors raked in $200k-$500k. source: www.techworm.net

September 5, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Karen Robertson

Hacker target Firefox users by stealing sensitive security data from Mozilla

The hacker had gained access to approximately 185 secret bugs that were non-public, according to the FAQ. Of those bugs, Mozilla considered 53 as severe vulnerabilities. Other than that attack, however, we do not have any data indicating that other bugs were exploited. We are updating Bugzillas security practices to reduce the risk of future attacks of this throw in. source: www.techworm.net

September 5, 2015 · 1 min · 62 words · Joshua Woods

New wireless technology uses your body to transmit data

A prototype based on the new technique has been developed by the researchers to demonstrate their exceptionally efficient technology. How does the new technology outperform the existing wireless technology? Bluetooth devices which are present in the wearable electronic gadgets uses radio signals for data transmission. Ultimately, we can see that Bluetooth devices are not very power efficient. This technique will allow us to build much lower power wearable devices. Well, some people may have doubts if it is alright to send magnetic energy through human body....

September 5, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Christian Frank

Apple co-founder Wozniak says Steve Jobs ‘played no role at all’ in designing the Apple I or Apple II computers

She was replied with a short answer by Woz as None. He did not know technology. Hed never designed anything as a hardware engineer, and he didnt know software. He wanted to be important, and the important people are always the business people. Originally, the Apple I was sold for US$666.66. Watch the video below where Wozniak talks about this and the famous story of how he and Jobs met....

September 4, 2015 · 1 min · 72 words · Andrea Nelson

Asus VivoStick Is A Cheaper And Better Windows 10 Pocket PC for only $129

Called the VivoStick, this is Asus answer for Intels Compute Stick. Its a PC that runs Windows 10, which can be carried in your pocket. Just to remind, the Compute Stick form factor is the x86 version of the popular ARM-based HDMI sticks. The first generation x86 Compute Stick came from Intel and used a Bay Trail-T SoC. In spite of looking like an oversized thumb drive, the unit was actively cooled....

September 4, 2015 · 1 min · 146 words · Leslie Cook

Asus’s New Router is The World’s Fastest Router with looks of An Alien Spider

The RT-AC5300 is a tri-band router that operates on 2.4 GHz and dual 5 GHz frequencies. According to CNET, the new Asus product qualifies as a tri-band router due to its three Wi-Fi brands. In addition, it contains the newest Broadcoms Wi-Fi chip. That includes the impact of devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The new router has eight antennas arranged in a four-transmit, four-receive configuration. Asus says the router has improved Wi-Fi range and signal stability, reaching up to 500 square meters....

September 4, 2015 · 1 min · 115 words · Kevin Foster

NASA partners with hoverboard company Arx Pax to build magnetic ‘tractor beam’

This can be achieved by using a magnetic tether between the objects. Hence in a way this partnership will land into building areal-life magnetic tractor beam. With MFA technology electromagnetic energy can be transmitted in much productive and powerful way. Henderson wrote in an email that, The collaboration is evolving and the project is a work in process. We will share more information as we hit specific joint development milestones....

September 4, 2015 · 1 min · 72 words · Jeanette Martinez

Study reveals that Web address explosion is a treasure trove for cyber criminals

Also, liberalization of the Web has expanded the number of top-level domains tenfold in the past two years. However, if a domain was clean, the domain was awarded the accolade of being non-shady. The reality for many of these new neighborhoods is that this is not happening. source: www.techworm.net

September 4, 2015 · 1 min · 49 words · Stephen Espinoza

Take instant photos with Polaroid Snap inkless camera

Polaroid Snap revisits the companys roots by merging instant prints with modern digital technology. Further, the Polaroid Snap having more of a standard style is sleeker now. It is a 10MP digital instant camera that features the companys ink-free Zero Ink Printing Technology. It is hassle free, as it does not require ribbons, ink or toner. The printer within the Snap camera heats the paper to activate and colorize these crystals....

September 4, 2015 · 1 min · 177 words · Nicole Dunn

Acer’s Little Modular PC Magnetically Snaps Together Like Lego Blocks

After the build-it-yourself pieces are assembled, the pieces create a fully-functional mini desktop. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 32GB of solid state storage. Other add-ons will include extra power, storage, and graphics. In addition, a Wireless Power Bank will also keep the mini PC functioning without an electrical outlet. Stacking the blocks is extremely easy, as they clip magnetically to the base unit or to each other. However, Acer America said the PC will be coming to the U....

September 3, 2015 · 1 min · 124 words · David Marks