Sci/Tech

Facebook Has Acquired a Video-Compression Startup

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 09, 2015 03:02 PM EST

Facebook has acquired a video-compression startup QuickFire Network. The startup provides technology aimed at speeding encoding of streaming video.

Electronic Devices Not Safe from Hackers even When Disconnected to the Web

By Peter R - Jan 09, 2015 10:48 AM EST

A new study from Georgia Tech shows that hackers can tap low power signals to know what a device is doing.

CES 2015: You Can Get an Apple Watch Clone For Just $60

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 09, 2015 01:03 AM EST

While Apple is yet to announce the release date for its Watch, clones of it has already popped up. Near identical clone of Apple Watch, which costs $350, can be bought just for $60. The copy of Apple Watches were seen at several Chinese manufacturers' stall in the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Google Search Share Slips To Lowest Ever, Yahoo on Rise. Credits to Mozilla?

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 09, 2015 12:06 AM EST

Google search share has slipped to lowest ever in U.S. - 75.2 percent from 79.3 percent last year, according to an independent analytics firm. On the other hand, Yahoo Search has managed to score its highest share in five years - 10.4 percent, up by 3 percent from last year.

Launched: SDHC Memory Card With Built-in NFC From Toshiba

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 08, 2015 11:46 PM EST

Toshiba has launched a high-speed memory card that comes with built-in NFC. These SD cards will enable users to preview content stored on it without even inserting it in the devices or memory card reader.

Apple Hikes App Prices In Europe, Canada. App Store Breaks Sales Record On New Year's Day

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 08, 2015 11:26 PM EST

January 1, 2015 was "the single biggest day ever in App Store sales history," according to Apple press release. On that one day customers spent nearly half a million dollars on App Store. App Store, of Apple is also having an outstanding January. According to the released announcement, the store managed to clear nearly half of billion dollars in sales in just first seven days of month.

Computer Algorithm Can Never Lose Money Playing Poker

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 08, 2015 08:02 PM EST

Scientists have created a computer algorithm than can play a perfect game of Texas hold 'em poker.

Taking Photos Of The Butt Is Hard. Therefore Here's a 'Belfie Stick'

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 08, 2015 01:12 AM EST

Belfie stick, like a selfie stick, helps you capture photos of the butt. Yes, it's a thing. The Belfie stick can be preordered for $79.99.

iOS 8 on 68% and iOS 7 on 29% Apple Inc Devices

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 08, 2015 12:53 AM EST

Adoption rate of iOS 8 has risen to 68 percent, while 29 percent iOS devices still run on iOS 7 operating system, according to the latest figures, revealed by Apple on the official App Store Distribution page. Surprisingly, four percent of Apple devices are still running the older versions of iOS.

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