Google Now unveiled its latest update Wednesday, introducing instant access to your boarding pass and other travel-friendly features.
The intelligent personal assistant for devices running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or higher will now pull up a user's boarding pass at the airport automatically, helping reduce travel time through the gate
Twitter client Twitterrific has reached version five, and is now available for iOS devices
The app has been completely overhauled and redesigned. It now offers a very customizable user interface, giving user the ability to change the overall theme, as well as font, photo size, line spacing and other details
Other notable features include support for gestures, syncing of timeline positions between several devices via iCloud and super-fast account switching.
The app is not without its flaws, at least for power users, who will miss the lack of push notifications, profile editing and list management. Its speed and design, however, will definitely appeal to many users looking for an alternative to the official Twitter client
Getting anywhere in the world within four hours seems impossible, but a UK company, Reaction Engines Ltd., successfully completed testing of a new propulsion system that could one day make that possible.
The idea behind the REL system is similar to what we now see with current jetliners, but would function as a rocket
Called SABRE, it burns hydrogen and oxygen but gets the oxygen from the atmosphere, much like a jet engine breathes fuel. The system would be affixed to a 275-foot Skylon spaceplane. Taking off and landing like a regular airbus, the vehicle would then burn its onboard fuel supply once it reaches speeds of about Mach 5.
Looking for a unique gift for the casual gamer in your life? The award-winning Sifteo Cubes might be the answer you're searching for this holiday season
Fresh on the market (so you'll look like a hip kid), the Cubes are part of a new interactive gaming system that combines real world objects with high-tech digital games
The starter pack, suitable for ages seven and up, consists of the necessary base with a built-in speaker for game audio, three Cubes, and four pre-installed games -- Chroma Splash, Cube Buddies, Code Cracker and Word Caravan
These days, it seems like everyone is innovating for the future. From eco-friendly prefab housing to high-tech city bridges, companies and cities are putting unique and interesting spins on what they believe will change our future. But, think about this for a second: Have you ever thought long and hard about what your thermostat will look like in 10 or 15 years?
Probably not. Turns out that the thermostat, for better or for worse, hasn't really changed its form or function in the last few decades, aside from a digital interface and more sophisticated temperature-sensing technology. It seems as though there wasn't much to say about the device until the introduction of the Nest: A high-tech smart thermostat that broke the mold for its minimalist design and mobile, sustainable programming options.
Cyberattacks were part of the recent deadly bombing campaign between Israel and Gaza from the beginning, as hackers aligned with both sides targeted the opposition's websites and servers. However, cybersecurity firm Cloudflare noticed something interesting when a cease-fire was declared: the fighting's focus moved from the physical space into the digital arena.
The graph above shows the phenomenon clearly. The data are based on attacks against CloudFlare's clients, which are on both sides of the conflict. CloudFlare was asked to strip the Y-Axis data to protect clients' privacy.
Good news for anyone prone to losing the TV remote
A group of developers created a series of Bluetooth-powered stickers that track down the objects you're most likely to misplace. The StickNFind stickers are about the size of a U.S. quarter and sync with a smartphone app. They have a range of about 100 feet and a battery life that reportedly lasts almost a year
Using them is easy: The objects you tag with the stickers are displayed on the app's screen, which lets you know how far away you are from them. If you lose something that's tagged, you can tap the object on your phone's screen, and the sticker will buzz and light up.
If you've forgone the traditional wristwatch in favor of a cellphone clock, you may have a reason to go old-school again. Casio's G-Shock GB6900AA with Bluetooth 4.0 syncs with your iPhone to deliver email and phone call alerts. Oh, and it tells time, too.
The G-Shock Bluetooth Low Energy Smart Watch also includes notifications for basic things like calendar alerts, weather and stock -- although you may have to squint to see them on the tiny screen. You can silence all of these vibrating notifications by simply double-tapping the watch's screen
Jonathan Goldford is a partner at Wired Impact, a web design company that builds websites for nonprofits. You can connect with Jonathan on Twitter and on the Wired Impact Facebook page.
Have you ever been driving your car, playing on your computer or trying to change the input on your TV when, all of a sudden, someone introduces you to a mind-blowing new feature? Here, we'll cover five great, lesser-known WordPress features. Soon, you too will experience that elusive "Ah-ha!" moment
Glassblowing has made its way to the iPhone in the form of a new app called Chihuly.
A celebration of the work of artist Dale Chihuly, the app makes glassblowing digital, allowing users to blow into their phones to create their own virtual masterpieces.
“Chihuly has done for glass art what Fabergé did for decorative art — push the boundaries of a medium beyond what people thought possible,” Joe Alexander, chief creative officer of The Martin Agency said in a statement. “We thought mobile technology was a perfect way to bring his achievement to life for people outside the museum’s traditional audience.”
A researcher blew the whistle on a possible hole in Twitter's security this week when he publicly posted about a way hackers could take control of a user's account via SMS text message. Twitter has since responded, saying any vulnerabilities were patched months ago.
The news that Twitter accounts could be spoofed by SMS spread quickly after self-described security consultant Jonathan Rudenberg wrote a blog post explaining the issue. It's easy to send a text message from a fraudulent originating number, he says, allowing anyone who knows your phone number to post to Twitter on your behalf -- and even modify account info -- as long as you have tweeting via text message set up. Although Twitter allows users to set up PIN, that feature isn't available in the U.S.
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