Distracted driving can lead to injury, destruction, and even death. A new app called Text To Ticket has launched to try to curb this danger. With Text To Ticket, you can record a video of a distracted driver (and their license plate) and submit it to the company. They then confirm the incident and necessary information and then forward it on to the local law enforcement … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Six Flags and Samsung continue partnership with new Galactic Attack virtual reality coaster
Last August, we shared Six Flags' and Samsung's announcement to use the Samsung Gear VR on roller coasters for a new thrilling experience in 'Rage of the Gargoyles'. Today, a new announcement shows the partnership continues with a new development called 'Galactic Attack' that will be coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icp34oLtlfM When riders … [Read more...]
First release since the AVG acquisition, Avast 2017 available
Avast 2017 was released today for the free and paid markets. Avast Free Antivirus, Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security and Avast Premier were all updated with new features to improve performance and security. This is the company's first release since they acquired AVG last year. The features worth highlighting include: Behavior Shield - a ransomware protection … [Read more...]
IMDb sunsets its message boards
IMDb, the Internet Movie Database, which has been owned by Amazon since 1998, announced on Friday that it will disable the community message board feature on the site. After February 19th, the message boards will be removed from the site. This two-week transition period is intended for the small, active community using the message boards to be able to exchange contact … [Read more...]
Hack Harrassment coalition fights cyber bullying
Hack Harassment is a coalition of Intel, Vox Media, and Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation. They are trying to build a more inclusive and supportive online community with less online harassment. A PSA featuring Kesha will run in theatres across the country through the month of February. You can see the PSA embedded below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nyL5G495_4 … [Read more...]