Technology News Archive
17 Mar 2015
Google announces Android 5.1 Lollipop, rolling out to Nexus devices today
Google announces Android 5.1 Lollipop, rolling out to Nexus devices today Google released Android 5.0 Lollipopback in November of 2014 with a complete UI revamp and a number of cool new features like Smart Lock and priority notifications. After an initial burst of device updates, things slowed to a crawl as a number of bugs
17 Mar 2015
Apple iOS 8.2 fixes FREAK bug, but will it restore the iPhone and iPad’s stability?
Apple iOS 8.2 fixes FREAK bug, but will it restore the iPhone and iPad’s stability? Apple has released iOS 8.2, a much-needed point revision that will hopefully address some of the unusually large amount of bugs iPhone and iPad owners have experienced over the past few months. The new OS update includes support for the
17 Mar 2015
DisplayMate: Galaxy S6 has the best smartphone display ever
DisplayMate: Galaxy S6 has the best smartphone display ever The Samsung Galaxy S6 is probably the most anxiously anticipatedAndroid smartphone of the year. Samsung’s device releases are always a big deal, but this year the company has rethought how it makes smartphones. The Galaxy S6 is slimmer, faster, and more attractive than its predecessor. Part of
17 Mar 2015
Google launches revised Chromebook Pixel — nicer, still not for mainstream buyers
Google launches revised Chromebook Pixel — nicer, still not for mainstream buyers The rumored, then-Google-confirmed Chromebook Pixel 2 is now finally here — and it’s just called the Pixel, again. Because Google, Apple, and everyone else likes to confuse the living heck out of us. It looks like a beauty, though, and this time around, the
17 Mar 2015
USB-C vs. USB 3.1: What’s the difference?
USB-C vs. USB 3.1: What’s the difference? With the launch of the Apple MacBook and Google’s Chromebook Pixel, USB-C (also called USB Type-C) and the accompanying USB 3.1 standard are both hitting market somewhat earlier than we initially expected. If you’re curious about the two standards and how they interact, we’ve dusted off and updated our
17 Mar 2015
ET deals: Lenovo Y40-80 14-inch laptop for $599
ET deals: Lenovo Y40-80 14-inch laptop for $599 If you’re in the market for a versatile desktop replacement, take a look at this Y40-80 from Lenovo. With powerful internals, an HD display, and an HDMI output, this portable powerhouse can handle just about anything you throw out it. Even better, today we have a
17 Mar 2015
Microsoft launches Office 2016 developer preview, with focus on business
Microsoft launches Office 2016 developer preview, with focus on business Microsoft emphasizes enterprise features in its first public look at Office 2016, available now to Office 365 Business subscribers Microsoft is going heavy on enterprise features in its first public peek at Office 2016, which is available now to Office 365 Business subscribers. Developers and
16 Mar 2015
Yahoo puts email encryption plug-in source code up for review
Yahoo puts email encryption plug-in source code up for review Yahoo released the source code for a plug-in that will enable end-to-end encryption of email messages, a planned data-security improvement prompted by disclosures of U.S. National Security Agency snooping. The company is asking security experts to look at its code,published on GitHub, and report vulnerabilities,
16 Mar 2015
IBM discloses vulnerability in Dropbox’s Android SDK
IBM discloses vulnerability in Dropbox’s Android SDK The flaw allegedly affects popular Android apps like Microsoft Office Mobile, but Dropbox maintains its scope is limited Security researchers at IBM have found a vulnerability in Dropbox’s Android SDK, versions 1.5.4 through 1.6.1, which allows attackers to connect applications on mobile devices to the Dropbox accounts they
16 Mar 2015
Why is Apple avoiding wireless charging?
Why is Apple avoiding wireless charging? The Apple Watch uses a magneticly attached cord and tightly coupled magnetic induction to charge — not exactly wireless technology. Credit: Apple The list of smartphones that offer wireless charging is enormous, but Apple shunned the technology with iPhone 6 and Apple Watch First, the iPhone 6 arrived last