Day: June 14, 2013

Hacking

Smile! Hackers Can Silently Access Your Webcam Right Through The Browser (Again)

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As reported on TechCrunch. by GREG KUMPARAK You know those people who put tape over their laptop’s webcam to keep digital peeping toms at bay? They’re not crazy. A new proof of concept is making the rounds today that demonstrates how a hacker can snap pics off your webcam, right through the browser, with no consent required. Well, technically, you are giving consent. You just wouldn’t know it. Outlined by security consultant Egor Homakov, the hack brings in a…

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Business Entertainment

Lucas And Spielberg Predict “Massive Implosion” Of Hollywood Caused By Tech Industry

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As reported on TechCrunch. by GREG BARTO George Lucas and Steven Spielberg aren’t so bullish on the future of the film industry. At a talk at USC, the pair agreed that it’s on track to have a “massive implosion”. At the core of their argument: there just isn’t enough time in the day for consumers to support all the films released in theaters. Films are competing with all the content and options that the Internet provides. Studios in Hollywood…

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Apple

Apple Reportedly Trying 4.7- and 5.7-Inch Screens On iPhones Next Year, Cheaper Model Coming In Fall

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As reported on TechCrunch. by DARRELL ETHERINGTON Apple is looking at various changes to its iPhone lineup over the course of the next year, according to a new report from Reuters, including two sizes of larger smartphone devices, in both a 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch flavor. The “phablet” plans are also being considered alongside a less expensive iPhone model, which is slated to begin production next month, according to Reuters’ sources, after a brief delay as Apple attempts…

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Application

Yahoo Sports 4.0 arrives for Android and iOS with UI overhaul, team sync

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As reported on Engadget. By Jon Fingas Yahoo has spent the past several months revamping its mobile apps, and it’s shifting that attention to a Sportacular redesign just as playoff season reaches its peak. Now going under the more recognizable Yahoo Sports name, the remade Android and iOS apps tout a simpler interface; users can also sync their favorite teams across devices. Those running iOS get a few added upgrades with this release, including iPad support and a stream of Twitter posts…

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iPhone Microsoft

Microsoft releases Office for iPhone, available now for Office 365 subscribers only (hands-on)

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As reported on Engadget. By Dana Wollman Microsoft releases Office for iPhone, available now for Office 365 subscribers only (hands-on) At this point, it wasn’t a question of whether Microsoft would release Office for iOS, but when. The company just released a free Office Mobile app for the iPhone, and it’s available today in the US, with other regions to follow over the coming days. Before you all go rushing off to the download link, though, there’s something you need…

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