Friday 20 September 2013

Picture passwords promising, security researcher says

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Picture passwords promising, security researcher says

09.15.2013 8:04 AM

The security of Windows 8 picture passwords might not be as weak as some recent headlines indicate, and there are ways to maximize how hard they are to crack, researchers say.

How to find out what the data miners know about you

09.15.2013 1:35 PM

What does Acxiom know about you? More than you think, not all of it true, but AboutTheData.com lets you peel back the cover of the data mining giant and look inside.

 

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China's Tencent expands search engine presence with Sogou deal

09.16.2013 7:00 AM

Tencent is spending $448 million to buy a stake in Chinese search engine Sogou.

Google now lets you change your password remotely on an Android device

09.16.2013 11:27 AM

If your phone is stolen, you can lock it, and change its password, from a website.

Bing gets a Modern makeover and smarter search results

09.17.2013 7:01 AM

To fight Google, you must become Google, it seems.

The Nexus 4 is gone, but its death will probably be avenged by the Nexus 5

09.17.2013 7:36 AM

The Nexus 4 is no longer available on Google Play, but there's lots of evidence that the Nexus 5 will soon be with us.

Munich to hand out Ubuntu Linux CDs to ward off upcoming Windows XPocalypse

09.17.2013 8:40 AM

The open source operating system offers safe haven from the impending hacker free-for-all.

Galaxy Gear can handle some water, but don't take it snorkeling

09.17.2013 10:07 AM

Galaxy Gear scored an IP rating of 55 meaning it's resistant to most dust and water, but not quite as durable as the Galaxy S4 Active.

Google launches moonshot immortality project

09.18.2013 12:15 PM

Calico will be the company's engineer-driven attempt to "extend the human lifespan."

Hackers exploit critical IE bug; Microsoft promises patch

09.18.2013 12:24 PM

Microsoft said that hackers are exploiting a critical, but unpatched, vulnerability in IE8 and IE9. Its engineers are working on an update to plug the hole.

BlackBerry messaging service rolls out to Android and iPhone this weekend

09.18.2013 2:29 PM

While layoff rumors fly, BlackBerry is moving ahead with plans to roll out its popular BBM messaging service to Android and iPhone devices.

HP's Envy 17 notebook lets you control apps with a wave of your hand

09.19.2013 4:00 AM

The first computer to feature an embedded Leap Motion controller leads a raft of new product announcements from HP.

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