Internet Explorer security flaw puts users at risk

Security firm FireEye has discovered a security flaw in Internet Explorer, particularly version 9 to 11, that lets hackers gain full access to your computer.  FireEye said the active exploit also targets Adobe Flash and it lets hackers install programs on your PC, view and delete information, etc. by just visiting a site. A quick remedy is to stop using IE and opt for Chrome or Firefox. But if you are sticking with IE, Microsoft has published advanced methods you can use.  There is no patch at the moment but Microsoft is reportedly working on it.

Source: The Verge

WhatsApp updates Android app to let you mute groups for up to a century

Found yourself part of a group on WhatsApp you don’t want to hear from? Well, a new update for the messaging client on Android lets you mute a particular group for up to 100 years. It now even lets you hide notifications from the group past a week (a feature that wasn’t previously available). Perhaps leaving the group would’ve been an easier option. But if you don’t feel like offending anyone, then just mute away. The update isn’t up on Google Play yet so you’d have to download the app from WhatsApp’s site.

Source: GSMArena

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 4/20-4/26

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Second ever Canadian Google Glass Hackathon celebrates Toronto

Review: Hyundai Veloster Turbo 2014

Waterloo uses BlackBerry tech to mobilize disaster recovery efforts during emergencies

Netflix announces price hike for new members in the US, no word on price increase in Canada yet

Apple firing on all cylinders to commemorate Earth Day

Sony's Xperia Z2 is thinnest and lightest waterproof tablet, now available in Canada

iOS 7.1.1 released with improvements to Touch ID and keyboard

TELUS to enable free smartphone and tablet charging on 1,000 Canadian taxis

Toshiba starts production of world's first 15nm NAND Flash memories

Motorola has shipped 6.5 million devices in Q1 of 2014

Strong iPhone sales yield record March Quarter revenue for Apple

Bell teams up with Henry's, offers smartphones and 'phoneography' courses

Explora offers smartphone rentals to Canadians traveling to the U.S.

IFTTT lands on Android

Done deal: Nokia now belongs to Microsoft

Google’s PhoneBloks concept is exciting and it’s never going to work (for the mass market)

Upstart OnePlus' 'Smash your Phone' gimmick is wasteful and stupid

Apple introduces free program to replace faulty iPhone 5 power buttons

Microsoft works out kinks with Windows Phone's music app

Udacity helps you study anywhere with new iOS apps

Udacity is taking its free online courses to your mobile iOS devices with its new iPhone and iPad apps. It gives you access to all the courses you've subscribed to as well as whatever topic you'd want to study in the future. You can sign up for new courses and get more information on the requirements of each class and whether you will receive a certification after finishing the course. You can view the lectures on your device as well and save them for offline viewing. The Udacity app is available for free download here.

Source: Lifehacker