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A security flaw in Android that lets people bypass the lock screen on a mobile device has been discovered by researchers at the University of Texas.
They found that trying to unlock the phone or tablet with an abnormally long password caused the lock screen to crash in certain conditions.
The flaw was limited to Android Lollipop, the most recent version of the mobile operating system.
Google issued a patch for its Nexus devices on Wednesday.
About 21% of Android users run affected versions of the operating system.
After crashing the lock screen, the researchers were able to access the phone's data and apps.
The vulnerability could not be exploited if people had chosen a lock pattern or Pin code instead of a password.
While Google is rolling out its fix for Nexus, other phone manufacturers are responsible for distributing the software to their own handsets.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34268050

Article is from 2011...

Article is from 2011...

If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
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This is the promise of the near future: all of your gadgets — from your smartphone to your fridge — will be able to talk to each other, wirelessly communicating whether you're around or not. We're almost there, but a new device from Stanford and University of California, Berkeley, professors may speed things along. Engineers from the schools have designed a radio the size of an ant.

NO EXTERNAL POWER REQUIRED

The tiny chips, which are powered by harvesting radio signals and don't require external power, are small enough to fit on gadgets in your home, but still powerful enough to send and receive transmissions. The hope, according to the creators, is for device-makers to start using the chips in gadgets for the Internet of Things. Add one of the chips to a lightbulb, and make your stuff a little a smarter — able to communicate with you and all the electronics around you.

There are, of course, already wireless devices that do that. This invention hopes to differentiate itself by being cheap — it only costs a few cents to produce — and by being small enough to go anywhere. Will that work? Check back in the near future.

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Source: http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/14/6145213/tiny-battery-free-radio

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If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
Video:

If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
Video:

If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
Video:

If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
Video:

If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
Video:

If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
Video:

If you watch carefully and on 1080p from 3:40 onwards you can clearly see some glass shattering and the side of the display has come off. Once he picks the phone up the iPhone is complety fine.
Sorry there is no official news article but the comments also say the same thing.
Video:

Microsoft is buying Minecraft maker Mojang. Reports of Microsoft’s plans surfaced nearly a week ago, and the software maker is making it official today. Microsoft is paying $2.5 billion to acquire Mojang. "Minecraft adds diversity to our game portfolio and helps us reach new gamers across multiple platforms," says Xbox chief Phil Spencer. "Gaming is the top activity across devices and we see great potential to continue to grow the Minecraft community and nurture the franchise. That is why we plan to continue to make Minecraft available across platforms – including iOS, Android and PlayStation, in addition to Xbox and PC."
There are a number of likely reasons why Microsoft is buying Minecraft, and some analysts believe the move could boost Windows Phone’s prospects. Minecraft has been a popular app on iOS and Android, but the game isn’t currently available on Windows Phone. It’s hard to imagine a version not existing on Windows Phone in future after today’s deal, but Microsoft may also choose to add additional features and benefits to its own Windows version to entice Android and iOS users.
MICROSOFT TAPS MINECRAFT'S HUGE POTENTIAL
Microsoft’s other interests with Minecraft are likely related to its huge following, and the ability to attract future developer talent to the Windows platform. Minecraft was originally released in test form five years ago as an indie game that allows players to shape an environment by crafting and building constructions out of blocks. A younger generation of players have flocked to the game, and videos of replica objects and tips on how to play Minecraft are regularly shared with millions of views on YouTube. More than 54 million copies of Minecraft have been sold across PC, Xbox 360, PS3, and other platforms, demonstrating its reach and success.
That popularity means Minecraft is essentially the digital equivalent of Lego blocks, allowing players to create their own worlds that can be shared and edited by others. If Microsoft can tap into that culture without upsetting the millions of devoted fans, then it could serve to open up Minecraft to even bigger audiences as a tool for building, education, and development.
Source: http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/15/6151477/microsoft-minecraft-mojang-acquisition
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definately the Rolex because in the long run the Rolex will keeps its value or be even more in value

I'd prefer to have a Rolex

A jewelry contact familiar with the matter told TechCrunch that the gold, 18-karat version of the Apple Watch could cost around $1,200 retail when it launches in January. This has been corroborated, based on size and weight, by jewelers familiar with the material Apple is using to make its Apple Watch Edition pieces. It should be noted that this is an estimate and the piece could come in well below that price.
Although there is still some confusion as to whether the watch will be gold plated or actually made of gold, the jeweler suggested that it would be sub-optimal not to make the watch out of solid gold alloy, a decision that will drive up the price. The estimate is based on the leaked design images of the iWatch that appeared this weak.
Chad Rickicki, a watch expert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania said that a case the size and shape of the Apple Watch in 18 carat gold would cost about $600 to make. The rest – the electronics and markup could double that price.
That doesn’t mean that all of the Apple Watches will rest in the rarified air of haute horlogerie. The lower end sport versions will start at $349 and presumably the standard versions, simply called Apple Watch, will receive a premium over that. The Edition watches, however, are expensive because gold is expensive, even at 18K and intermixed with Apple’s alloys.
What does this mean? It suggests an interesting move by the company to turn Apple Stores into luxury destinations. While I’m sure Prada and Louis Vuitton are clamoring to be given access to Apple’s unique band connectors, the upside for a more fashionable, luxury-leaning Apple Watch display in stores means the company will control quality and, more important, control profits on band upgrades.
Apple is entering a fascinating new world of potential partnerships as is, to some degree, the makers of Android Wear devices. Now consumers are going to have to get used to armed guards standing over cases of (tastefully) blinged-out Apple Watches.
Source: http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/12/the-gold-apple-watch-could-cost-as-much-as-1200/

Im guessing you have never been to a beach party...? 
This is fuggin glorious, it's something we need.

The Coolest, a tricked-out cooler with a built-in blender, speakers, and USB charger, just set the record for the most-funded Kickstarter campaign ever. At the time of this writing, the project had raised $10,388,188, or 20,805 percent of its goal.
Ten million dollars for a beverage container is an amazing feat. But it's even more astounding considering creator Ryan Grepper launched almost exactly the same campaign ten months ago and failed. He only raised $102,188 on a $125,000 goal.
"When I launched my first campaign for the Coolest last November, I thought that if you started with a good enough idea, people would find it and success was inevitable," Grepper told GeekWire. "When the campaign failed, I took a hard look at what went wrong. I did not give up."
So what did he do differently? Not that much, it turns out.
But the small differences, plus the wisdom of launching a campaign for an outdoor accessory in August rather than November, added up.
Here's Grepper's take:
1. People are much more interested in coolers in the summer rather than the winter.
2. We had a group of passionate supporters from our first campaign, ready to take up the charge and share among their friends.
3. We improved the COOLEST design, took a more targeted marketing approach and focused our video on all the great features offered.
The videos for the two campaigns are almost exactly the same length and feature much of the same footage.
The rewards are very similar, although the new campaign featured a $165-level for "early bird" backers who could get the cooler, and made $2,000 the highest tier rather than $5,000.
The first version of the Coolest had an attachable grill, which Grepper got rid of in version 2.0 due to safety concerns. Otherwise, the second version of the Coolest boasts all the original features as well as a few extras, including built-in storage for utensils and plates, wider wheels, and a USB charger. (The charger was suggested by a backer from the original campaign, and seem like the only feature that may have made a difference, but what do I know.)
Other changes: Grepper asked for $50,000 instead of $125,000. The Kickstarter video shows a final screen that asks people to "please share the video now." The second campaign also featured GIFs and a lengthy FAQ section.
Verge: http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/27/6074101/the-biggest-kickstarter-ever-failed-the-first-time-around
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryangrepper/coolest-cooler-21st-century-cooler-thats-actually

Not being a fanboy or anything because I own all three (ps4, Xbox one and PC) but I think Xbox live was not nearly as affected as much psn was Becuase me and my friends had no trouble signing in and playing games together and we both live opposite ends of the country (opinion)

Well, one does not simply ddos Microsoft servers.

that's probably the standard procedure when there is a fire on a plane

that's probably the standard procedure when there is a fire on a plane

that's probably the standard procedure when there is a fire on a plane

that's probably the standard procedure when there is a fire on a plane

that's probably the standard procedure when there is a fire on a plane