Amazon releases new features for Kindle E-Readers now available

Amazon announced a software update for Kindle e-readers that includes exclusive features such as Word Wise and Family Library. This free, over-the-air software update will be delivered automatically in the coming weeks to the newly announced $79 Kindle and Kindle Voyage, as well as the most recent version of Kindle Paperwhite, or you can visit www.amazon.com/kindlesoftwareupdates to download the software update starting today. Hit jump to read up on the details.

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Ten finalists to compete for more than $100,000 at Velocity Fund Finals

Velocity announces the 10 finalists for its Fall 2014 Velocity Fund Finals, taking place later this month. Velocity, an entrepreneurship program from the University of Waterloo, will host the Fall 2014 Velocity Fund Finals on November 27, where companies will compete for more grant funding than ever before as well as workspace at the Velocity Garage or Velocity Foundry.

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Apple issues statement on Masque Attack exploit

Apple has responded to the Masque Attack exploit which is a vulnerability within iOS which powers iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches. The exploit happens with websites, messages or emails luring users to install an app from a source other than the iOS App Store or their organisations’ system. The attack to succeeds when a user installs an untrusted app, such as one delivered through a phishing link.

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BlackBerry Classic now available for pre-order at $499

BlackBerry has opened up online pre-orders of the BlackBerry Classic which reanimates various favoured features of the once-popular BlackBerry Bold line including the Trackpad and Classic navigation buttons. On tap are a 3.5-inch touch display with a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, nanoSIM, microSD slot, 2GB of RAM, a 2515mAh battery, 8MP camera, 2MP front-facing camera.  Expected to start shipping on December 17, the unlocked BlackBerry Classic costs $499 on their online store.