Monday, January 23, 2017

Tech Q&A: Vista updates aren't the real problem and other top stories.

  • Tech Q&A: Vista updates aren't the real problem

    Tech Q&A: Vista updates aren't the real problem
    I'd like to update my PC before Microsoft stops supporting Windows Vista this April. But I haven't received an update since mid-July of last year, and the software last checked for updates in early August. I tried manually searching for new updates, but Windows Update ran for two hours without finding anything. What should I do? - Joseph Umphrey, Maple Grove, Minn. Answer: Don't worry too much about fixing Windows Update. You need to get a new PC, and soon. Why? On April 11, Microsoft will stop..
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  • Tesla's Autopilot investigation could change the nature of auto recalls

    Tesla's Autopilot investigation could change the nature of auto recalls
    The Tesla involved in the fatal accident in May.National Transportation Safety BoardJust a few months after the federal government opened up its investigation into Tesla's Autopilot system, the electric carmaker released a software update that could have prevented the whole ordeal in the first place. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched its investigation in June after a driver died in an accident that occurred while his Tesla Model S was operating with Autopilot activated..
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  • Google Launches Instant Tethering Feature: Keep Your Android Devices Connected To The Internet Without Hassle

    Google Launches Instant Tethering Feature: Keep Your Android Devices Connected To The Internet Without Hassle
    Google has started to roll out a new feature for Android devices that will allow users to remain connected to the internet when their connection is lost. Named Instant Tethering, the feature that is part of Google Play Services 10.2 makes it easier for users to utilize their Android devices as mobile hotspots. How Does Instant Tethering Work? According to a post by Austrian journalist Andreas Proschofsky on his Google+ account, when instant tethering is activated, Android devices with no intern..
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  • U.S. SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach -filing

    U.S. SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach -filing
    Jan 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach at Yahoo Inc, the company said in a filing. Yahoo said in a November 2016 quarterly filing that it was "cooperating with federal, state ...
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  • Lavabit relaunches secure email service, encrypted mail goes open-source

    Lavabit relaunches secure email service, encrypted mail goes open-source
    ZDNet/CBS Interactive, file photo Lavabit has resurrected itself from the ashes to once again provide secure email services in a post-Snowden world.Ladar Levison, CEO and owner of Lavabit, chose the US Inauguration Day to announce the firm's relaunch, saying in a statement to users that the email service will once again become available in order to protect "freedom, justice, and liberty," as secured by the US ..
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  • The biggest barrier to Windows 10 success is still Windows 7

    The biggest barrier to Windows 10 success is still Windows 7
    Windows 7 Image: Microsoft This year's CES saw plenty of shiny new Windows 10 devices on display, from the acrobat Lenovo Yoga through to HP's all-in-one Sprout Pro. Hardware like this will certainly boost the fortunes of Windows 10. Sleek new designs and form factors, and the rise of two-in-one devices like the Surface Pro that can function both as a PC and a tablet, are giving consumers and businesses a reason..
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  • No More Touch ID? Apple Looking To Facial Recognition In iPhone 8: KGI Analyst

    No More Touch ID? Apple Looking To Facial Recognition In iPhone 8: KGI Analyst
    Will the Touch ID security feature of the iPhone be replaced soon? A well-known analyst and forecaster of Apple's business moves has raised the possibility of Cupertino revamping its existing biometric and security features in 2017 iPhones. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple might explore various new technologies such as better sensors and even a facial recognition system that it can incorporate into the latest installations of the iPhone. That includes the iPhone 8 and the mysterio..
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  • Hugo Barra is leaving Xiaomi

    Hugo Barra is leaving Xiaomi
    Hugo Barra, the person tasked with expanding Xiaomi's reach beyond its native China, has today announced his departure from the post. He will conclude his Xiaomi tenure after the Chinese New Year next month, and will return to Silicon Valley — where ...
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  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Crisis Signals Problems at Korea Inc.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Crisis Signals Problems at Korea Inc.
    “The Korean economy as a whole has reached a kind of limit,” said Park Sang-in, a Seoul National University economics professor who thinks that the cozy relationship between the government and business is stifling innovation in South Korea. Mr. Park pointed to a decision by a South Korean court last week to block the arrest of Jay Y. Lee, Samsung’s de facto leader, after a prosecutor sought a warrant accusing Mr. Lee of bribery in relation to the presidential scandal. A string of major South Ko..
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  • You Can Order Assorted Candy Boxes At A Tap Of A Button With Amazon's New Dash Button

    You Can Order Assorted Candy Boxes At A Tap Of A Button With Amazon's New Dash Button
    You may be familiar about subscription boxes that send you clothing and all sorts of loots per month. Amazon seems to be diving into this business with the introduction of a new physical dash button that will order you a boxful of sweets when pressed. How Does It Work? The new service is being called Prime Surprise Sweets and will require you to purchase the Dash Button, which costs $5. The device, which is different from its virtual counterparts, connects to your Wi-Fi and will order a surpris..
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