Entries by Nicole Batac (11811)

Friday
Feb282014

HTC releases funny teaser for the ‘All New One’

What do you get when you take a scientist seeking the help of an average Joe? A teaser ad for the “All New One” from HTC. This video talks about the BoomSound feature on the current HTC One and what to expect with the upcoming flagship.

Source: Android Spin

Friday
Feb282014

Hotspot Shield debuts new Mac app

AnchorFree has introduced a new Mac app for Hotspot Shield. The VPN service works to protect your IP address and allow you to web surf anonymously. It unblocks sites, protects you from malware, and enables Wi-Fi security to protect you from hackers trying to gain access to your personal information.

The new Hotspot Shield for Mac features a cleaner, faster, and easier to use interface. It works on Mac machines that are running OS X 10.7 or later. If you download the app now, you can get seven-day free access to Elite service.

Thursday
Feb272014

Boeing unveils details of secure Black smartphone

 

Boeing has released the details of its locked-down and secure Android smartphone called the Boeing Black. The American multinational corporation is seeking to answer data security concerns of the government. The handset is designed to lock Android apps and data using Boeing’s PureSecure architecture. It combines hardware media encryption, option to plug in modular components, and a trusted boot to cater to specific requirements. The module port is a 24-pin connector that works alongside the USB, microSD, and PDMI to be used with different sensors or a satellite radio. It can also be used to plug into alternative power sources, such as solar panels, to charge the 1590mAh Li-Ion battery.

Other specs of the Boeing Black include 1.2GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, tri-band LTE, quad-band GSM/EDGE, tri-band WCDMA, dual-SIM capability, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and a 960 x 540 qHD resolution. It’s not really flagship material but it secure as secure gets.

Source: Slash Gear

Thursday
Feb272014

Google Street View documents conservation work for Canada's polar bears

Google partnered with Polar Bears International to bring its Street View cameras to Churchill, Manitoba. The area is said to house one of the biggest polar bear populations in the world. Not only we get great shots of polar bears wandering around the tundra but the conservationists plan to compare future images with the current Street View image to see how the bears’ environment is changing due to climate change. You can view the images over here.

Source: The Verge