Tuesday
Nov242015

Amazon resets some users' passwords, reportedly due to leak

An unidentified number of Amazon users got an  email from the company saying their passwords have been reset due to unidentified reasons. It seems the company is taking a precautionary approach to a possible leak. So, make sure to change your password if you get the email. If you haven't, now's still a good time to update your password.

The email according to ZDNet says Amazon "recently discovered that your password may have been improperly stored on your device or transmitted to Amazon in a way that could potentially expose it to a third party." But according to the email, Amazon also believes no third party got their hands on the passwords.

Source: ZDNet | Via: Lifehacker

Tuesday
Nov242015

Google Drive update adds iOS 9 features

Google has updated its Drive app on iOS to introduce some iOS 9 features to it. Version 4.4 of the app adds 3D Touch support to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. When you press on the Drive app more you will get two options: upload a photo or search through your Drive files. You can now also receive push notifications when a new file is shared with you. Searching for files through Spotlight in iOS is also possible. While not mentioned in the changelog, it seems this version adds Split View and Slide Over feature for the iPad and iPad Pro..

Source: 9to5Mac | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

Tuesday
Nov242015

YouTube Kids App Launches In Canada

Text and photos by Sonya Davidson

Watching videos on YouTube has become very popular over the past few years and every member of my family has gone on to stream something whether it be a clip from last night's Jimmy Fallon show that I've missed or hubby sourcing a "how to" video for some mechanical gadget gone wrong. The kids too are on there mostly for entertainment as they've heard of videos going viral from their friends.

I don't mind as they are a bit older but I still worry about what might pop up after they've viewed their originally searched content. What may seem harmless fun could potentially roll into the next video which has no filter.

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Tuesday
Nov242015

Keurig Kold comes to Canada, lets you make cool beverages on demand

 

Keurig today announced the launch of the Keurig Kold system in Canada. Introduced in the U.S. earlier this fall, this is the first beverage system that allows consumers to freshly make cold drinks from a variety of brand new sparkling and still beverages, as well as favourite brands from beverage partners, in their home at the push of a button.

Known for creating the market for pod-based coffee and hot-drink machines, Keurig is now turning its attention to giving consumers the ability to create their favourite cold beverages on demand and by the glass.

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