Data Security: Most Finders of Lost Smartphones Are Snoops
That day in early February, we “lost” 10 smartphones as part of a multi-city clandestine project to see what happens when digital devices go missing. Symantec equipped them with monitoring software that let its security gurus track where the devices were taken once found, and what type of information was accessed by the finders.
Apple inventor Steve Wozniak: Windows Phone felt more like a ‘friend’ than a tool
A New Domain talked to Steve Wozniak and shows us that he carried two Apple iPhones (both 4S), a Motorola DROID RAZR and, to our surprise at the time, a Nokia Lumia. It was a Lumia smartphone running Microsoft Windows 7.5 Mango.
Eating red meat raises ‘substantially’ risk of cancer or heart disease death
Data collected over 28 years reveal striking link – and show that consuming fish or poultry instead contributes to a longer life.
The NSA Is Building the Country’s Biggest Spy Center (Watch What You Say)
Why airlines should care about aviation geeks
Aviation geeks, otherwise known as “avgeeks”, are a special kind of air traveller. They are happiest when airborne even if the passenger experience on board isn’t stellar. Their numbers are growing, and it’s becoming an important part of the aviation industry.
Behind the scenes video reveals Google’s attention to search detail (video)
If you’re interested in how much detail the engineers at Mountain View pay to every element of Google’s search business, check this out. This is footage of the Quality Launch Review, a meeting that takes place every week on Thursdays. Amit Singhal assembles a room full of engineers to delve into “losses,” the company term for when a search query goes awry, and turn them into “wins.”
Jeff Goldblum: The Buddha of Hollywood
He plays jazz piano, thinks acting is a ‘magical, mystical journey’ – and couldn’t care less about the money. Kira Cochrane talks to Jeff Goldblum as he hits the West End.
iPhone’s Siri vs. My Human Assistant
To help resolve his “girlfriend situation,” filmmaker Casey Neistat pits the iPhone 4S’s virtual assistant, Siri, against his real-life personal assistant, Thurman.
How an AT&T smartphone comes to life: behind the scenes
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to get a smartphone pushed to market? If you have, congratulations on advancing to the next echelon of mobile geekhood.
We’ve often pondered the same thing ourselves, but the industry has been historically tight-lipped about the ins and outs of designing, testing and launching a smartphone.
Fortunately, our thirst for knowledge was quenched by none other than AT&T, which happily loaned us the time of two senior product managers, the folks that make the magic happen.
Swansea City
6th best passing team in Europe - 85.2% pass accuracy.
Leon Britton
Most accurate passer of the ball in Europe, 93.3%.
Joe Allen
7th most accurate passer in Europe, 90.3%.
(Source: footballinframes)