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- Windows 10 Threshold 2 rumored to launch in November - The
update was previously scheduled for an October release date, but now
this may have shifted to a later date, possibly in November.
Keeping in mind that this gives Microsoft more time to work on
optimization and other new features, the news isn't all that bad.
Another interesting thing revealed is that Threshold 2 is internally
being called "Windows 10 Update for November" or "Windows 10 November
Update" but whether any of this name ends up being final is not
confirmed, as of yet. Another possibility would be Microsoft not giving
the update a specific name but releasing it as a general update.
Windows Insiders have been using Threshold 2 builds for quite some time
now and we know that the update will largely work on optimization, but
will also tow along some new features such as extensions for Microsoft
Edge, and possibly a universal Messaging app for the desktop.
- Intel: Criminals getting better at data exfiltration - Enterprises
tend to be highly focused on keeping attackers out of their systems,
but most of the actual damage happens not when the bad guys first break
in, but when they're able to successfully steal data -- and the
techniques they're using to do this are getting steadily more
sophisticated. One of the ways that attackers evade detection is to
disguize the data before sending it out, according
to a new report from Intel Security. For example, if a company's
employees post pictures to Twitter, attackers can embed data into
images so that the image still looks normal to the human eye, and
attach the image to an otherwise harmless-sounding Twitter post. Gmail
can also be used to smuggle data out, especially when the traffic is
encrypted, he added. Another way attackers are using to hide their
behavior is to leverage processors not normally monitored for
suspicious activity -- like graphics processors.
- Skype Overhauls Android and iOS Mobile Apps - Skype has
released Skype
Version 6.0 for Android and iOS, which completely redesigns the
apps to make them more natural and intuitive. Skype 6.0 for Android
tackles Material Design to give it a more native look; adds a floating
action button for starting new conversations/calls; upgrades contacts
search; and speeds up inbox management thanks to clearer read/unread
indicators. Skype 6.0 for the iPhone and iPad has also been given a
visual overhaul, which includes new swiping gestures to make calls and
answer messages. Skype improved contact search for the iPhone/iPad app,
as well. Last the iPad version of Skype now has all the features found
on the iPhone version, including the new messaging function, large
emoticons, and group chats. Skype 6.0 for Android and for iOS is free
to download from the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store,
respectively.
- Chrome 45 brings faster performance - n
Chrome 45, Google has implemented a new garbage collection system
that attempts to clean up unused memory in idle tabs. This new system
reduces RAM usage by around 10% on average, but Google saw even greater
reductions (up to 25%) in complex web apps such as Gmail. Google also
wants to make opening Chrome a much faster experience, and they're
achieving this by prioritizing the restoration of your most recently
viewed tabs after you launch the browser. Only users who have set their
browser to "continue where you left off" will see these improvements,
but it should make the process of returning to browsing much faster.
- Google's latest Easter egg is a fun - Simply querying the
phrase 'fun facts' or 'I'm feeling curious' will return a random piece
of trivia. Examples I received include information regarding which U.S.
presidents lived in a log cabin, why you hear the sound of the ocean in
a seashell and clarifying if balsa is a hardwood or softwood (it's the
latter, in case you were wondering). Preceding each fact is a large
blue button that generates another random bit of information.
- Google Has A New Logo - First there was that whole
Alphabet announcement last month, now this logo change.
- Amazon Video Now Offers Offline Playback - Want another
great reason to have Amazon
Prime?
 . Amazon today said Prime customers
can now download videos for offline playback. The feature, part of
Amazon Prime Instant Video, is compatible with Fire tablets, the Fire
Phone, Android phones and tablets, and iOS devices, such as the iPhone.
Amazon is offering an unknown percentage of its video library for
offline playback, including televisions shows, classic movies, and
newer cinematic releases. Not all videos are available for
download/offline playback; compatible videos will be marked as such.
Prime subscribers can download the video file via WiFi and will have
between 15 to 30 days to watch the video (varies by title) before the
viewing period ends. Offline viewing is only available to residents of
the U.S.
- The next iPhone could arrive with 3D Touch Display - According
to 9to5Mac,
the "Force Touch" display will be officially dubbed a "3D Touch
Display". The "3D Touch Display" moniker will come from the three
dimensions of pressure the new iPhone display will respond to. While
users of the Apple Watch and MacBook will be familiar with two levels
of pressure, the new display will offer a third level of sensitivity
that will be unique to the iPhone. Naturally, this will offer a new
dynamic to the iPhones interface which should be integrated fairly well
into iOS 9. For event coverage, be sure to check back on September 9th,
as we will be covering all the latest from Apple's September event.
- Sony Reveals the Xperia Z5 In Small and Large Sizes with 4K
Display - Sony has announced the Xperia
Z5, its flagship smartphone, which features a 4k display. The
handset relies on the same slim metal design from pervious generations
of Xperia Z devices with glass on the front and back surfaces. The
phone is waterproof and protects the handset from accidental spills.
The Xperia Z5 features what Sony says is "the best camera" it has ever
put in a phone by speeding up autofocus to 0.03 seconds, while also
improving the pixel count to 23 million. The camera features Sony's
G-Lens and uses "clear image zoom" to power 5x zooming with no loss in
clarity. The camera also performs well at night and in low light thanks
to a new night capture mode powered by the XMOR sensor. Last, video
includes steady shot intelligent shake reduction. Sony added a
fingerprint sensor to the screen lock button, which is positioned on
the right edge. The phone will be offered in a 4.7-inch screen size
with all the same features. The Z5 Premium has a 5.5-inch 4K display
(with upscaling for full HD content). Sony didn't immediate say when
the Z5 Premium and Z5 Compact will go on sale. Both handsets run
Android.
- The Greatest Knives In The World Are Made From Meteorites - Anthony
Bourdain heads to Olympia, Washington to see firsthand how master
bladesmith, Bob Kramer crafts the perfect
kitchen knife from melted meteorites.
- You Can Own A Fully Functional BB-8 Droid - If you've
seen The Force Awakens trailer, then you've probably wanted your own
BB-8. Now you have your chance. Sphero
brings to life the newest drone hero from the Star Wars universe
and has ambitious goals for the future of drones in your home
- The Swarm Manned Aerial Vehicle Multirotor Super Drone Flying
- The Swarm man carrying multi-rotor airborne flight testing
montage. 54 counter-rotation propellers, six grouped control channels
with Hobbyking stabilization. Take of weight 148kg, max lift, max
approx. lift 164kg. Endurance 10 minutes. I don't know how many man
hours went into this thing, but what a waste
of time..
- The Infinitesimal Monad - Numberphile - OK, I'm done
with math now :P
- Build Yourself A Shingled Shelter With Just Primitive Tools - The
guy behind Primitive Technology has previously shown us how to make
a Stone Age axe, which you'll need to harvest the lumber for your
fancy, shingle-roof home in the woods.
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Season 3 First Look Trailer
- See
what's coming up for our heroes with the very first look at Season
3 of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," premiering Tuesday, September
29 at 9/8c on ABC!
- Concussion Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Smith plays
Dr. Bennet Omalu, a doctor who first discovered chronic traumatic
encephalopathy, and ends up going to war with the NFL over what he
knows.
- The 5th Wave - International Trailer (fixed) - Watch the
international first look at The 5th Wave, a modern day
post-apocalyptic story of survival...
- Sicario (2015 Movie) Official Clip - Bridge - In Mexico,
SICARIO means hitman. In the lawless border area stretching between
the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent [Emily Blunt] is enlisted
by an elite government task force official [Josh Brolin] to aid in the
escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a
questionable past [Benicio Del Toro], the team sets out on a
clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she
believes in order to survive.
- The Martian - Never Stop Fighting Trailer - During a
manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is
presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But
Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile
planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit
and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is
alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international
scientists work tirelessly to bring the Martian'' home, while his
crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission.
As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together
to root for Watney's safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and
helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star
studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara,
Michael Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
- Gotham Rise of the Villains Teaser - The villains will
rise in season 2 of GOTHAM. Season
Premiere MON SEPT 21 on FOX!
- Pay the Ghost - Official Trailer (2015) Nicolas Cage
Movie - A professor frantically searches for his son who
was abducted during a Halloween parade.
- Little Wallet Thief - This dude is
a sneaky little thief. I'm glad it was all caught on camera
- OSHA Officer Shows Up At Exactly The Right Time - That's why he can't be down
there!
- Never Put Butane In Your Coke - Is this
safe? Probably not. At least not for your windows.
- How To 'Skin' A Watermelon - Nothing is more impressive
than showing up to a BBQ with a perfectly skinned watermelon. People
love that shit.
- Red beetles caught in the act of love-making - Haha!
- DWTS Does the Nae Nae - Emma Slater - Here is Emma
Slater showing off her tight booty in leggings while on her way to
rehearsals and below is a video of her doing the "Nae Nae".
- This is one way to get out of a tight parking space - check it out
- China Releases Insane Video Of It Attacking The U.S. - What the
heck is this about?
- Hottest Babes on the Internet #72 - Which one is
hottest? ;-)
- The best pics on the Internet #150 - All pictures
are carefully handpicked
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