Monday, October 31, 2016

Review: Zeiss ExoLens Lenses for iPhone 6/6s

Review: Zeiss ExoLens Lenses for iPhone 6/6s
Add-on lenses are a great option for folks like me who want to improve their photography, but who have no interest in buying and lugging around a DSLR. The post Review: Zeiss ExoLens Lenses for iPhone 6/6s appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-zeiss-exolens-lenses-iphone-66s/

Sunday, October 30, 2016

The MacBook Pro’s Most Important New Feature? Touch ID

The MacBook Pro’s Most Important New Feature? Touch ID
Touch ID is going to change the way you use your MacBook---and make your digital life way more secure. The post The MacBook Pro's Most Important New Feature? Touch ID appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/macbook-pro-touch-id-secure-enclave/

Security News This Week: Ukrainian Group Leaks Emails From Top Putin Aides

Security News This Week: Ukrainian Group Leaks Emails From Top Putin Aides
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Ukrainian Group Leaks Emails From Top Putin Aides appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/security-news-week-ukrainian-group-leaks-emails-top-putin-aides/

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Review: Misen Chef’s Knife

Review: Misen Chef’s Knife
A new chef's knife from Misen promises high-grade steel, a santoku-style blade angle, and free sharpening for life, all for $65. The post Review: Misen Chef's Knife appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-misen-chefs-knife/

Computer Class

Computer Class
We break down the details of the new (and exciting!) PC hardware from Microsoft and Apple. The post Computer Class appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/gadget-lab-podcast-293/

Review: Switchmate

Review: Switchmate
A ridiculous yet surprisingly compelling way to put some basic automation into your lighting without having to actually rewire anything. The post Review: Switchmate appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-switchmate/

Everything Apple Announced Today, From Macs to Apps

Everything Apple Announced Today, From Macs to Apps
All the news that fits into the Touch Bar. The post Everything Apple Announced Today, From Macs to Apps appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/everything-apple-announced-today-macs-apps/

Hands On: The New MacBook Pro Is a Whole New Kind of Laptop

Hands On: The New MacBook Pro Is a Whole New Kind of Laptop
Your MacBook Pro was overdue for an upgrade, and today it got one. The post Hands On: The New MacBook Pro Is a Whole New Kind of Laptop appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/hands-new-macbook-pro-nothing-like-old-laptop/

Apple’s New TV App Won’t Have Netflix or Amazon Video

Apple’s New TV App Won’t Have Netflix or Amazon Video
The new Apple TV organizer looks great, but launches with some serious holes. The post Apple's New TV App Won't Have Netflix or Amazon Video appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/apples-new-tv-app-wont-netflix-amazon-video/

Apple’s New MacBook Pro Has a ‘Touch Bar’ on the Keyboard

Apple’s New MacBook Pro Has a ‘Touch Bar’ on the Keyboard
Better late than never. The post Apple's New MacBook Pro Has a 'Touch Bar' on the Keyboard appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/apple-new-macbook-pro-price-availability/

Friday, October 28, 2016

The Internet Muddles An Already Confusing FBI Investigation Into Clinton Emails

The Internet Muddles An Already Confusing FBI Investigation Into Clinton Emails
First came a letter from FBI Director Comey. Then came the tweets. The post The Internet Muddles An Already Confusing FBI Investigation Into Clinton Emails appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/internet-muddles-already-confusing-fbi-investigation-clinton-emails/

Clinton Campaign Wants States to Toughen Cyberbullying Laws

Clinton Campaign Wants States to Toughen Cyberbullying Laws
With less than two weeks until the election, Clinton adds anti-bullying proposal to her platform with a focus on cyberbullying. The post Clinton Campaign Wants States to Toughen Cyberbullying Laws appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/clinton-campaign-wants-states-toughen-cyberbullying-laws/

Trump Doesn’t Have the Ground Game to Intimidate Voters

Trump Doesn’t Have the Ground Game to Intimidate Voters
The only way to keep Donald Trump's less-than-subtle call to suppress the vote from working? Vote. The post Trump Doesn't Have the Ground Game to Intimidate Voters appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/trump-doesnt-ground-game-intimidate-voters/

Third Party Patch Roundup – October 2016

October is the month that kicks off the holiday season, but for IT professionals the “update party” never stops, with Chrome bringing even 21 security fixes this month.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/rnF5AiFw6cI/

Thursday, October 27, 2016

As Standing Rock Protesters Face Down Armored Trucks, the World Watches on Facebook

As Standing Rock Protesters Face Down Armored Trucks, the World Watches on Facebook
As law enforcement moved in on Standing Rock protestors on Thursday, Facebook Live and Twitter once again emerged as vital information sources. The post As Standing Rock Protesters Face Down Armored Trucks, the World Watches on Facebook appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/standing-rock-protesters-face-police-world-watches-facebook/

Internet Providers Could Be the Key to Securing All the IoT Devices Already out There

Internet Providers Could Be the Key to Securing All the IoT Devices Already out There
Internet Service Providers could help clean up Internet of Things security for the devices around us. The post Internet Providers Could Be the Key to Securing All the IoT Devices Already out There appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/internet-providers-key-securing-iot-devices-already/

Microsoft Surface Studio’s Gains Will Be Apple’s Loss

Microsoft Surface Studio’s Gains Will Be Apple’s Loss
Surface Studio has a shot at drawing creative types away from Apple-and that would be huge for Microsoft. The post Microsoft Surface Studio's Gains Will Be Apple's Loss appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/surface-studio-creative-apple/

Review: Jaybird X3

Review: Jaybird X3
If you like to jam out while you sweat, you'll want some headphones that can take the abuse. The post Review: Jaybird X3 appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-jaybird-x3/

How to Watch Apple’s October 2016 MacBook Event

How to Watch Apple’s October 2016 MacBook Event
Thursday October 27, Apple is putting on its fourth media event this year. The post How to Watch Apple's October 2016 MacBook Event appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/watch-apples-october-2016-macbook-event/

Liveblog: All the News From Apple’s Big MacBook Event

Liveblog: All the News From Apple’s Big MacBook Event
Apple's line of portable computers is getting a much-needed refresh today. The post Liveblog: All the News From Apple's Big MacBook Event appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/liveblog-apple-macbook-event/

Microsoft’s Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery

Microsoft’s Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery
It looks just like the original model from last year, but it has an updated processor and a whole lot more battery life. The post Microsoft's Surface Book Gets Faster Guts, a Bigger Battery appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/microsofts-surface-book-pricing-details/

The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10

The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10
Here's the best of will be coming to your Windows PC in the spring of 2017. The post The 10 Coolest Features Coming to Windows 10 appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/windows-10-creators-update-new-features/

Look at Microsoft’s Fancy Surface Studio All-in-One PC

Look at Microsoft’s Fancy Surface Studio All-in-One PC
Microsoft unveiled a new all-in-one touchscreen desktop computer at a media event today. The post Look at Microsoft's Fancy Surface Studio All-in-One PC appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/look-microsofts-fancy-surface-studio-one-pc/

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Your DVR Didn’t Take Down the Internet—Yet

Your DVR Didn’t Take Down the Internet—Yet
Blame webcams and DVRs for last Friday's Internet outage, but not the kind you think. The post Your DVR Didn't Take Down the Internet---Yet appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/internet-outage-webcam-dvr-botnet/

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Liveblog: All the News From Microsoft’s 2016 Surface Event

Liveblog: All the News From Microsoft’s 2016 Surface Event
Microsoft will announce some new hardware today, along with new enhancements to Windows 10. The post Liveblog: All the News From Microsoft's 2016 Surface Event appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/liveblog-microsoft-surface-event/

Xiaomi’s Bezel-Free Mi MIX Phone Is Beautifully Bonkers

Xiaomi’s Bezel-Free Mi MIX Phone Is Beautifully Bonkers
This gorgeous phone, designed by Philippe Starck, ditches bezels and wraps its 6.4-inch screen in a ceramic case. The post Xiaomi's Bezel-Free Mi MIX Phone Is Beautifully Bonkers appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/xiaomis-bezel-free-mi-mix-phone-beautifully-bonkers/

How to Watch the Microsoft Windows Event

How to Watch the Microsoft Windows Event
Microsoft is about to announce a bunch of new things on Wednesday, October 25. Here's how to watch it happen. The post How to Watch the Microsoft Windows Event appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/watch-microsoft-windows-event/

Google Jamboard Is a Huge 4K Screen You Can Scribble On

Google Jamboard Is a Huge 4K Screen You Can Scribble On
Jamboard is the first piece of hardware in Google's G Suite of collaboration tools, and it's a giant 4K touchscreen that taps into the cloud. The post Google Jamboard Is a Huge 4K Screen You Can Scribble On appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/google-jamboard-huge-4k-screen-can-scribble/

How to Switch to Android Without Missing iMessage

How to Switch to Android Without Missing iMessage
You can't replace everything about Messages when you get a new phone. But you can get pretty close. The post How to Switch to Android Without Missing iMessage appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/switch-android-without-missing-imessage/

New ways to connect: MAPI over HTTP

With the workforce going mobile, connecting with on-site Exchange servers became a challenge. This new protocol provides a secure and reliable solution.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/tnE1d5sBw08/

Game On - Tharg speaks! Zarjaz!

Steve MacManus - who was the second man to don the Rosette of Sirius - has released a memoir about his time editing "2000AD", that British SF bulwark which is almost 4 decades old. On hand to inject a little rigour into the conversation is Professor Adam Roberts whose "History of Science Fiction" has just appeared in its 2nd edition.’

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Monday, October 24, 2016

The NBA Is Now Shooting Live Games Just for Your Phone

The NBA Is Now Shooting Live Games Just for Your Phone
70 percent of NBA League Pass subscribers watch games on mobile devices, so the NBA will start shooting action for phones. The post The NBA Is Now Shooting Live Games Just for Your Phone appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/nba-now-shooting-live-games-just-phone/

Review: Logitech Keys-To-Go

Review: Logitech Keys-To-Go
This simple slab of a keyboard, case excluded, might just be the ticket for those with occasional keyboard needs. The post Review: Logitech Keys-To-Go appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-logitech-keys-go/

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Elegant Physics (and Some Down and Dirty Linux Tricks) Threaten Android Phones

Elegant Physics (and Some Down and Dirty Linux Tricks) Threaten Android Phones
Researchers prove that a clever physical hack can compromise smartphones, too. The post Elegant Physics (and Some Down and Dirty Linux Tricks) Threaten Android Phones appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/elegant-physics-dirty-linux-tricks-threaten-android-phones/

Inside the Cyberattack That Shocked the U.S. Government

Inside the Cyberattack That Shocked the U.S. Government
On April 15, 2015, a network engineer noticed a strange signal emanating from the US Office of Personnel Management. That was just the tip of the iceberg. The post Inside the Cyberattack That Shocked the U.S. Government appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/inside-cyberattack-shocked-us-government/

Review: Ambronite

Review: Ambronite
Unlike other meal-in-a-pouch products, Ambronite is made from real food instead of processed supplements The post Review: Ambronite appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-ambronite/

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Security News This Week: Ecuador Takes Away Assange’s Internet Privileges

Security News This Week: Ecuador Takes Away Assange’s Internet Privileges
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Ecuador Takes Away Assange's Internet Privileges appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/security-news-week-ecuador-takes-away-assanges-internet-privileges/

What We Know About Friday’s Massive East Coast Internet Outage

What We Know About Friday’s Massive East Coast Internet Outage
DNS service Dyn faces DDoS attacks. The post What We Know About Friday's Massive East Coast Internet Outage appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/internet-outage-ddos-dns-dyn/

Anonymous’ Most Notorious Hacker Is Back, and He’s Gone Legit

Anonymous’ Most Notorious Hacker Is Back, and He’s Gone Legit
Hector "Sabu" Monsegur has returned to the hacking scene---this time on the right side of the law. The post Anonymous' Most Notorious Hacker Is Back, and He's Gone Legit appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/anonymous-notorious-hacker-back-hes-gone-legit/

Apps Are Bringing Fans Closer to the NFL Than Ever Before

Apps Are Bringing Fans Closer to the NFL Than Ever Before
They used to just be able to order nachos. Now, gameday apps are poised to do much more. The post Apps Are Bringing Fans Closer to the NFL Than Ever Before appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/nfl-gameday-mobile-apps/

We’re All Talk

We’re All Talk
This week: Going deep on the Google Pixel, and how voice assistants are ready to take over. The post We're All Talk appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/gadget-lab-podcast-292/

The Tiny EOS M5 Is Canon’s Best Mirrorless Camera Yet

The Tiny EOS M5 Is Canon’s Best Mirrorless Camera Yet
Because Canon is so good at making DSLRs, the company's mirrorless cameras have essentially been an afterthought. The EOS M5 will change that. The post The Tiny EOS M5 Is Canon's Best Mirrorless Camera Yet appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/tiny-eos-m5-canons-best-mirrorless-camera-yet/

Review: Zagg Slim Book Pro

Review: Zagg Slim Book Pro
This protective iPad case has a keyboard that detaches, magnetically connecting to the case unit when you want it. The post Review: Zagg Slim Book Pro appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/review-zagg-slim-book-pro/

How Nerf Crafted Its Most Accurate Darts Yet

How Nerf Crafted Its Most Accurate Darts Yet
The Nerf Accustrike line zeroes in on precision. The post How Nerf Crafted Its Most Accurate Darts Yet appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/nerf-accustrike-darts-and-blasters/

Friday, October 21, 2016

Fevzi Turkalp from GadgetDetective.com answers your tech questions

In this week's extended phone-in, Fevzi reviews the just launched Amazon Dot the £50 voice activated virtual assistant and advises listeners on… · Whether Apple Mac users should upgrade to the latest macOS Operating System, Sierra · How to choose between an Apple iPhone and a smartphone running Google's Android Operating System · Resolving problems with copying photos from a smartphone to a computer · Problem typing Yahoo! emails, and why users might consider switching email provider · Whether Amazon Echo and Dot can read eBooks and are suitable for blind users · Whether the iPad 2 obsolete since the launch of Apple's iOS 10 operating system · Fixing a problem Freeview HD receiver The Tech phone-in is broadcast live on BBC Radio 5Live on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, from 2am to 3am. You can follow Fevzi on Twitter @GadgetDetective

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Razer’s New Laptop Is a Portable Supercomputer That Vapes

Razer’s New Laptop Is a Portable Supercomputer That Vapes
With a desktop-class GPU, 32 gigs of RAM, and a vapor-chamber cooling system packed inside it, the Razer Blade Pro is VR-ready and less than an inch thick. The post Razer's New Laptop Is a Portable Supercomputer That Vapes appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/razer-blade-pro-laptop/

Amazon’s $40 Fire TV Stick Now Comes With the Power of Alexa

Amazon’s $40 Fire TV Stick Now Comes With the Power of Alexa
Now you can ask Alexa to operate the remote control for you on Amazon's low-priced streaming stick. The post Amazon's $40 Fire TV Stick Now Comes With the Power of Alexa appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/amazons-40-fire-tv-stick-now-comes-alexa/

Get Ready to Watch Live NBA Games in Glorious VR

Get Ready to Watch Live NBA Games in Glorious VR
As part of its NBA League Pass package, NBA Digital will broadcast one game a week in full immersive glory. It's a huge litmus test for VR video. The post Get Ready to Watch Live NBA Games in Glorious VR appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/get-ready-watch-live-nba-games-glorious-vr/

Heard of LeEco? Well, They’re About to Sell You Everything

Heard of LeEco? Well, They’re About to Sell You Everything
LeEco would like to be your LeEverything. The post Heard of LeEco? Well, They’re About to Sell You Everything appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/leeco-in-america/

Apple’s Big MacBook Event Is Coming October 27

Apple’s Big MacBook Event Is Coming October 27
If you're in the market for a computer right now, you might want to wait a week. The post Apple's Big MacBook Event Is Coming October 27 appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/apples-big-macbook-event-coming-october-27/

Security improvements in Windows Server 2016

Security has been a key topic at Microsoft for some time, and its new Windows Server operating system with its new features is at the very heart of this strategy.

from SweetTech http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TalkTechToMe-All/~3/af7e7iB_RFI/

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Imagine if Donald Trump Controlled the NSA

Imagine if Donald Trump Controlled the NSA
Trump's presidential candidacy raises the question: How tyrant-proof is the world's most powerful surveillance agency? The post Imagine if Donald Trump Controlled the NSA appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/10/imagine-donald-trump-controlled-nsa/