Sci/Tech

Wi-Fi Network Can Force iPhones and iPads into Restart Loops

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 23, 2015 02:42 AM EDT

A newly revealed bug in iOS can force iPhones and iPads into restart loops, repeatedly crashing and rebooting, all with the help of a Wi-Fi network.

Facebook Hello: Three Features That Makes It Worth a Try

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 23, 2015 02:16 AM EDT

Facebook recently unveiled a new app - Hello, an Android-only dialer app that seeks to modernize phone calls while also working to put Facebook at the center of all your communications.

Project Fi: Google Launches Its Own Wireless Service Starting $20/Month

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 23, 2015 01:51 AM EDT

Google has teamed up with T-Mobile and Sprint to unleash $20/month wireless service. However, right now to be a part of the project, customers need to ask Google for an invite.

Uber Charges Customers $16,000 For a 7-Mile Trip

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 02:29 PM EDT

On March 28th, Jaime Hessel took an UberX ride from her East Williamsburg apartment to Midtown East, covering 6.79 miles in 35 minutes and 29 seconds, but Uber sent her a $12,251.49 bill.

FBI Issues Warning About In-Flight Hackers

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 10:38 AM EDT

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning for airlines to be on the lookout for hackers. An increasing number of airlines are offering onboard wi-fi to customer which potentially can lead to hacking.

Google Mobilegeddon: Things Web Developers And Website Owners Should Know

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 10:27 AM EDT

Google is completely (almost) shaking up how search works, especially on mobile devices. The search giant is introducing changes in algorithm that will offer priority in search for mobile-friendly sites on mobile devices.

Philips Unveils Super-cheap ($5) 60W LED Lightbulb

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 10:08 AM EDT

Philips has introduced one of the cheapest 60 watt equivalent LED lightbulb in the market, starting with just $4.97 USD.

If Apple Watch And iPhone Marry, The Child Would Look Like This [Video]

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

We have seen many mockups of yet-to-be released iPhone 7 before, but nothing like this one. The recently surfaced concept of iPhone 7 imagines a smartphone from Apple that incorporates several physical features associated with the imminent Apple Watch.

Elon Musk Nearly Sold Tesla to Google to Save the Automaker

By Peter R - Apr 22, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Musk and Google CEO Larry Page had agreed on a deal in 2013 but the deal fell apart when Tesla's fortunes turned.

New Update Available For WhatsApp For iOS, Includes WhatsApp Calling, iOS 8 Share Extension

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 08:48 AM EDT

WhatsApp has released an update for its iOS version. The update includes new features such as WhatsApp calling and iOS 8 share extension.

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