Articles for January 2015
Bosch Traffic Jam Software Reduces Road Rage for Drivers Stuck In Traffic
by Pete Daniel
on 24 January 2015
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1983 views
Bosch is not content to let upstarts like Google wrestle into the car market with self-drive cars without having something to say. Their response is the Bosch Traffic Jam Assist system which takes over driving in traffic so the driver can relax. ... Read more
Use Better History Extension in Chrome to Make Your Browsing History Clearer
by Pete Daniel
on 24 January 2015
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3448 views
For frequent users of the Chrome web browser, the history function can leave a lot to be desired. You don't have to be satisfied with that though because the Better History extension replaces the standard history view with something much improved. ... Read more
Refresh (or Reset) Firefox Directly Through the Mozilla Website
by Pete Daniel
on 23 January 2015
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3545 views
Occasionally Firefox users encounter a problem either with the software itself, a plug-in or an add-in that is playing havoc with the normal operation of the web browser. Now there is a browser refresh which can be initiated from the Firefox website. ... Read more
Mega Launch In-Browser Chat For Users
by Pete Daniel
on 23 January 2015
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3694 views
The encryption service Mega with its web based secure web hosting for files is branching out into chat according to a tweet from Kim Dot Com. Any Mega registered users can gain access to the new MEGAchat browser chat system. ... Read more
Chrome 40 Brings Blocking of Certain Types of Plug-ins & Removes SSL 3.0
by Pete Daniel
on 23 January 2015
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2664 views
Google has been busy making changes to the latest version of Google Chrome which jumped quickly from the Flash updating version 39 to the latest Chrome 40. The browser is widely used with over 400 million people using it on various platforms. ... Read more
Google Docs, Sheets and Slides Apps Updated With Spell Checker and Other Features
by Pete Daniel
on 23 January 2015
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2512 views
Google has recently updated the mobile versions of their Google Docs, Sheets and Slides apps with new features and significant improvements. The latest updates will help users who have smaller screen phones on either Android or iOS. ... Read more
Google Drive Desktop Update for Windows & Mac with New Features
by Pete Daniel
on 23 January 2015
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2364 views
The Google Drive desktop applications running on the Windows and Mac operating systems have just been updated with new features. These includes better synchronization information and bandwidth controls. ... Read more
Elon Musk Launching Network of 700 Internet Providing Satellites
by Pete Daniel
on 23 January 2015
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1670 views
Elon Musk is launching a new business vehicle to offer internet from space. Costing a mere $10 billion, Musk plans to launch 700 satellites into orbit to provide internet access around the world at speeds similar to what is achievable today. ... Read more
Nokia Here Offline Mapping App is a Hit on Android
by Pete Daniel
on 22 January 2015
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2328 views
Nokia enjoyed exclusivity with their Here mapping app with the standout feature of offline maps. The app ran on the Windows Phone platform until October 2014. The change of ownership at Nokia caused a change in strategy and the Android app was born. ... Read more
China Sets Goal of Blocking Outlook Too
by Pete Daniel
on 22 January 2015
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2333 views
The previous Gmail blocking coincided with the day that a new chairperson of the Cyberspace Administration of China, Lu Wei, was appointed. The latest move on Western email blocking was to begin attempts to block Outlook email services within China. ... Read more
WhatsApp Web is here
by Pete Daniel
on 22 January 2015
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7025 views
WhatsApp the global free SMS messaging client have just released a web app known as WhatsApp Web which is intended to allow users of the WhatsApp chat service to exchange messages online. It is an interesting early version with some bad restrictions. ... Read more
Flaw in almost a billion Android Jelly Bean 4.3 devices goes unpatched
by Pete Daniel
on 22 January 2015
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2040 views
Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has a flaw which is affecting over 900 million users. Google have placed this version of Android released in 2012 on list of software it will not longer update leaving users unprotected. ... Read more
Xiaomi take on Apple with its own phablet with similar design
by Pete Daniel
on 22 January 2015
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2113 views
Not content with growing at a record pace, the Chinese startup now wants to take Apple on with a new phablet that will dwarf the success of the Redmi 2. The 5.7-inch MiNote takes its look from the iPhone 6 Plus with curved edges and Gorilla Glass 3. ... Read more
Chinese Company Successfully Builds World's First 3D-Printed Apartment Building and Villa
by Chris Thomas
on 22 January 2015
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2947 views
A chinese COMpany called WinSun recently constructed the world's first 3D-printed apartment building and an accompanying three-story villa, both of which are now on display at Suzhou Industrial Park. ... Read more
Microsoft Unveils Windows 10, HoloLens, and Surface Hub at Highly Anticipated Jan. 21st Event
by Chris Thomas
on 22 January 2015
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3335 views
Microsoft revealed a lot about the Windows 10 operating system and some of the new devices it will operate on, including the HoloLens holographic goggles, and a massive 84-inch tablet/digital whiteboard for businesses called the Surface Hub. ... Read more
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