Security issues plaguing Flash cause Google, Mozilla to disable software

Adobe’s Flash software has made powerful enemies throughout the years. One being Steve Jobs, who refused to let Flash be made available on Apple’s devices, and fairly recently, Facebook’s top security executive Alex Stamos called for Adobe to discontinue Flash. Now, old versions of Adobe Flash are being blocked on Mozilla’s Firefox and Google’s Chrome browsers after discovering that hackers were using a security bug to hack into other people’s computers.

Leaked documents from Hacking Team, an Italian firm that sells digital surveillance tools to governments, showed they were able to exploit a flaw in Flash. Other hackers who caught sight of this document started to use it as well.

Source: MarketWatch

Sennheiser's Momentum premium in-ear headphones will have iOS and Android variants

Sennheiser's Momentum line of performance headphones have earned it the approval of audiophiles who love the warm, clear and finely tuned sound and comfortable fit and finish. Now expanding to much anticipated in-hear headphones the Momentum line will come in black and red as well as feature specific models for iOS or Android users.

Ideal for people who use their smartphones and tablets as mobile music players, the Momentum in-ear boast a powerful bass response, detailed vocal projection and a great sound stage. Made from custom-machined stainless steel acoustic pipe and high-quality dynamic speaker system support the Momentum In-Ear’s accurate and powerful sound. A perfect fit in the ear canals is ensured through a set of ear adapters in several sizes that provide excellent attenuation from ambient noise.

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Apple Pay comes to the UK

Apple Pay has come to the UK and is available to a number of banks and services. Included financial institutions are NatWest, Nationwide, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank and Santander. HSBC, which was expected to be part of the initial launch said it was planning to launch the service by the end of July. An HSBC spokesperson told the BBC: "We are working hard to bring this to our customers by the end of July."

Apple Pay uses secure touchless payments via NFC and can be enabled by the iPhone 6 an the iPhone 6 Plus as well as the Apple Watch paired to an iPhone 5, iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c. In the UK, Apple Pay will be limited to users that are 13 years old or older, and tap-and-go card transactions with retailers are limited to £20 - rising to £30 in September.

Amazon.ca's first ever Prime Day hints great online shopping deals

Starting July 15, Amazon Prime member on Amazon.ca (also on Amazon.com) will have the chance to shop for great deals as well as take advantage of free shipping. Prime Day is a one-day shopping event on July 15, 2015, which Amazon.ca promises will have more deals than Black Friday.

Prime members can shop exclusive deals from electronics, toys, video games, movies, clothing, patio, lawn and garden, sports and outdoor items and more. Non Prime users are invited by Amazon to Try Prime and get immediate access to deals on July 15.

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