Report: NSA secretly exploited devastating Heartbleed bug for years
You had to see this one coming. This week, it came to light that a small error in the open-source OpenSSL implementation of the SSL encryption protocol opened a gaping hole in the security of hundreds of thousands websites and networking equipment across the Net–and that hole had been wide open and exploitable for years. Passwords could be easily grabbed. User names matching those passwords could be easily grabbed. Heck,...
Sprint’s cellphone for kids lets parents keep a close watch
Many parents are comfortable with giving cellphones to teens, but young kids are a different story — how do you introduce them to mobile technology without also exposing them to all kinds of dangers? Sprint thinks its new WeGo phone is a good answer to that dilemma. The simple, rugged design not only limits a child’s calling and messaging options to pre-approved contacts, but lets their parents track just about anything...
Wi-Fi problems dog Apple-Samsung trial
Due to a reporting error, the story “Wi-Fi problems dog Apple Samsung trial,” posted Friday, misidentified the case’s courtroom. Follow this link: Wi-Fi problems dog Apple-Samsung trialpanasonic digital camera sale
iTunes Festival Coming to SXSW
One Moment Please. Connecting to the iTunes Store. Loading We are unable to find iTunes on your computer. If iTunes doesn’t open, click the iTunes application icon in your Dock or Windows Task Bar. To download iTunes, please click here. Read the original post: iTunes Festival Coming to SXSW
NYC restaurant inspectors could soon wear video cameras
Wearable cameras could soon see a more practical application than thrill-capturing GoPros. A new bill introduced by Republican Minority Leader Vincent Ignizio would bring wearable cameras to NYC restaurant inspectors. With more than 20 co-sponsors already on board, the legislation outlines plans to launch a year-long pilot program that would use cameras (attached to the body or clothing) to document sanitary inspections across the...
