Google is increasing the visibility of security warnings inside Gmail to help protect the service’s billion-plus active users more adequately. The company is expanding its ‘safe browsing’ security notifications, which warn users when they are about to open suspicious links contained within emails, so that they show before the link has opened and as a full-page notice. […]
Microsoft today launched a preview of the next version of Skype for Windows 10. This preview, which is now rolling out to Windows Insiders, is the first full Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of Skype (UWP apps are “universal” because they will be able to run on any Windows platform, from desktops to mobile phones). The new version […]
A study of ISIS supporter activity on Twitter suggests the tactic of repeat account suspensions can take a toll on the spread of extremist propaganda on the platform. Tackling terrorist appropriation of mainstream social media platforms has become a growing problem for the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Google’s YouTube in recent years as extremist groups have adopted […]
Not to be outdone on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge leaks that were all over the Internets yesterday, Samsung has published an official launch website for its forthcoming pair of flagships — which includes a new promo video for the S7 Edge with some heavy hints about features, along with some general themes Samsung is pushing for the S7 line. The company’s previous […]
I occasionally meet people who think the Internet is going to go away someday. Yes, some of its pieces do move around a bit. Bye, Friendster! Hello, Peach!* But its core benefit — your ability to find any information, any time and to build relationships around common interests at any distance — aren’t going anywhere. […]
Jared Kim might not be the best gamer — but he still wants to be able to share highlights from his sessions, and save them to remember them in the future. So much so that he decided to take a second crack at the premise with Forge, a new service entering beta today that helps gamers find […]
It’s nice. That’s about the G5 in a nutshell. With rounded edges and premium build, the handset feels great in your hand. The camera works well and dual lenses allow for different shooting options not found on other smartphones. And LG stuck with its roots and included a removable battery and microSD card slot in […]
Despite a lengthy beta, it seems that the iOS 9.3 bugs seem to be rolling in thick and fast. The latest bug prevents users from opening links in Safari, Messages and Mail apps, and some third-party apps. Numerous threads have been posted up on Apple’s support forum by frustrated iPhone and iPad users complaining about […]
Apple is holding an event today in Apple’s own Cupertino HQ, in its Town Hall Theater. The event kicks off at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET, 5 PM GMT, 6 PM CET), and we’ll have a team covering the event. I’ll be handling the liveblog from Cupertino throughout the event, and you can also […]
Whoa. Google just announced that it’s making its Nik Collection of desktop photo editing software 100% free. Here it is… our first look at how Nikon’s new flagship D5 performs at high sensitivities up to its maximum ISO of 3,276,800. My name is Ross Harvey, and I’m an international destination wedding photographer based in the […]