VAIO’s debut Windows 10 phone is a lot prettier than its name

The good and bad part is, it feels like many hit smartphones from the past. There’s a satin-like shimmer to the aluminum body, like we’ve seen on multiple Android phones in recent memory, and it all feels classy, if a little bit already done. And while I’m more than happy with a phone that sticks to 1080p resolution, the screen quality isn’t all that good. Tilting the phone away from square-on, and the...

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Web link crashes Safari on your iPhone or Mac

There doesn’t appear to be any malware lurking behind the code, and you should be fine once you restart your browser or device. However, there are concerns that someone could use the crash to compromise your security (some attacks rely on crashes to open vulnerabilities)… or at least, use a URL shortener to hide the link and pull a prank. We’ve reached out to Apple for its take on the situation, and we’ll let...

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Scientists figure out how to create affordable smart windows

They prepared some small pieces of material for their experiments, adding color to them by mixing in micron-sized dye particles. MIT describes the group’s process as follows: In initial experiments, the researchers shone a light through the polymer structure infused with dye particles and characterized the amount of light transmitted through the material, without any deformation. They then stretched the polymer perpendicular to...

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Microsoft Selfie app now shares your iPhone self-portraits

The app also brings in a few interface tweaks, although you aren’t about to get lost if you’ve been trying Selfie already. As for versions on Android or (logically) Windows 10 Mobile? There’s still nothing concrete, but Microsoft is promising to bring Selfie to “more platforms.” The iOS edition was just the first app out of the gate. Originally posted here: Microsoft Selfie app now shares your iPhone...

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Microsoft Selfie app now shares your iPhone self-portraits

The app also brings in a few interface tweaks, although you aren’t about to get lost if you’ve been trying Selfie already. As for versions on Android or (logically) Windows 10 Mobile? There’s still nothing concrete, but Microsoft is promising to bring Selfie to “more platforms.” The iOS edition was just the first app out of the gate. Link: Microsoft Selfie app now shares your iPhone...

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