uBlock Origin, a resource-efficient adblocking extension for Google Chrome, updated yesterday to version 0.9.8.2. With the update came a permissions change - the extension wants to access more data than it did previously. When an extension makes a permissions change, Chrome updates but disables the extension automatically and pops up a little notification to indicate the new … [Read more...]
Uninstall Hola ASAP
Hola previously billed itself as a VPN to browse anonymously and access media unavailable in your region, such as Netflix or streaming live sports. In the past week, security researchers have accused Hola of being harmful to the Internet as a whole. As a VPN or "unblocker", it may have allowed you access to different media but it was also increasing your vulnerability. The … [Read more...]
NVIDIA SHIELD for your TV now available
NVIDIA's Android TV SHIELD console is now available. The SHIELD is not to be confused with the SHIELD Tablet or Portable that NVIDIA has previously released. The console allows 4K streaming, built on Android TV, and was announced in March at NVIDIA's 'Made to Game' event. The SHIELD console includes the console and a controller. The vertical stand and remote accessories are … [Read more...]
Windows 10 release date set at July 29th
Microsoft announced the release date of Windows 10 this morning. Their latest operating system will be available July 29th. Computers from OEMs will have Windows 10 available on that date and you will be able to upgrade from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 by taking advantage of the 1-year upgrade offer. Microsoft recorded Cortana making the announcement on … [Read more...]
Recap of Google I/O 2015
The Google I/O 2015 developer conference continues today with a number of sessions for developers utilizing Google platforms. The keynote was given by Sundar Pichai with other Googlers in San Francisco to demonstrate Google's latest projects with a large focus on Android M, the next interation of the Android operating system. You can watch the keynote embedded below or skip … [Read more...]