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http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/features/nest/protect-night-time-470-75.jpgAfter being pulled from shelves due to safety concerns, the Nest Protect smart smoke alarm is now available to buy once again. The alarm was pulled after Nest discovered a glitch in the Wave feature that could deactivate the alarm without the owner even realising - thus completely defeating the point of a smoke alarm. That feature has now been completely switched off in the new version and will be reinstated once Nest has fixed the problem. But as a sweetener, Nest also announced that the price has been dropped from £109 ($199) to £89 ($99) for both the wired and battery versions of the gadget. How Nest, the Apple of home automation, is going global with Google

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/internet/Facebook/Facebook_Slingshot_app-470-75.jpgCall it a clever bit of hype-building, call it a screw up, but Facebook's Snapchat competitor, Slingshot, made an early appearance on some App Stores last week before vanishing. But it might be time for Slingshot to make its proper and official debut, with one source telling 9to5mac that today is the day we'll see Facebook roll its app out at some point today. Remember Poke, Facebook's first attempt at doing the Snapchat thing? Think that but much better. The service will let users send photos and videos - a la Snapchat - to other users, with the option to deface said media with text and drawing. Sling like you're winningPerhaps the only real difference is that Slingshot also includes a "react" button that allows users to return an instant snapshot reaction to the latest picture of your friend's lunch. The app will be completely free when it arrives. The source does say, however, that Facebook may hold back the rollout if it comes up against any last-minute snags. We've contacted Facebook on the matter and will update if we hear anything official soon. While you're waiting for that, check out our 20 best World Cup appshttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b9486ab/sc/4/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119381442/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b9486ab/sc/4/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119381442/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b9486ab/sc/4/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119381442/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b9486ab/sc/4/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119381442/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b9486ab/sc/4/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119381442/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b9486ab/sc/4/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/74mx_0iyiKk

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/other/Onetimers/fathers-day-gift-guide-tech-ideas-2014-list-470-75.jpgMake dad's car and home smarterFinding the right Father's Day gift isn't easy considering dads either have everything they want or swear they "don't need anything from anybody this year" - and that's an exact quote. The truth is, there are plenty of gadgets that the old man doesn't know about, as he clutches onto that AOL email address and stock of VHS tapes. He needs this tech, but he never knew it. Make his life easier this Father's Day with gadgets that bring him into the 21st century, fresh from the 1980s as if this were Back to the Future Part II. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/gadgets/Automatic/automatic-app-420-100.jpg An 'Automatic' gift decision for chauffeuring dadsTransform your dad's ride from Fred Flintstone's foot-pedaled car to George Jetson's flying car with the $99 Automatic Smart Driving Assistant. Okay, the change won't be that drastic, but Automatic does bring the Internet of Things to the family car via a tiny gadget that fits right into the OBD-II data port. Buy the Automatic Smart Driving Assistant for $99It beams gas-saving driving feedback to iOS and Android smartphones and can diagnose and clear the check engine light in a jiffy. Dad can always pretend he knew how to fix the problem. Crash alerts on iOS can notify the authorities and loved ones of your location, while Do Not Disturb on the newly launched Android app can silence your phone while you're driving. Automatic's provides a safer, more informative drive, and he'll never forget where he left the car thanks to this trip logging device's parking reminder complete with a map. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/gadgets/Dropcam/dropcam-pro-420-100.jpg Dropcam Pro to ensure you stay out of dad's stuffDad is older than you and has accrued a lot of so-called "valuable" belongings in his lifetime, and he doesn't want people messing with his prized possessions. That's where Dropcam Pro comes into focus. This WiFi video monitoring camera doesn't need to be attached to a PC, as it streams its high-quality security footage through your home router. See the latest prices for Drop Cam Pro on AmazonIts free live streaming capabilities make it possible to tune into your safe-and-sound home from computers, tablets and smartphones, while motion detection send emails and push notifications. With a subscription, Dropcam backs up this security footage to the cloud so you don't have to watch in real-time and it'll soon expand its product line with motion-sensing Dropcam Tabs. Google is rumored to be interested Dropcam after having buying up Nest, which tells you a lot about its up-and-coming status in your emerging smart home, whether or not it's true. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/gadgets/Nest/Learning%20Thermostat/nest-thermostat-420-100.jpg Nest lets dad always keep tabs on the thermostatIf there's one rule that's ubiquitous among dads it's "Don't touch the thermostat." It's sometimes followed by a second Fight Club-esque rule of "Don't touch the thermostat." Thankfully, the now Google-owned Nest Learning Thermostat is the perfect Father's Day gift to destress dad. It has auto-scheduling and can learn from your habits. Nest turns down the heat to $249 at retailThis second-generation device also has auto-away and and remote control functionality, so Nest can save your family money on the monthly energy bill while on the go. Dad's not going to argue with that. The Nest Protect smoke alarm isn't back on sale following its unfortunate recall, so this is the one Google smart home product you can buy. At least until Google IO at the end of the month. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/gadgets/Philips/Hue/philips-hue-review-420-100.jpg Philips Hue to 'turn down the lights'"We don't work for the electric company" is a phrase dads echo around the world in various languages. But that old saying may eventually become archaic with smart home tech like Philips Hue. The personal wireless lighting system has bulbs that shine in 16 million colors and wireless connectivity that lets dad turn them on and, more importantly, off to his heart's content. Get started right here for $199.95Philips' app is just as advanced as its internet-connect lightbulbs. You can take your favorite photo on your iOS or Android device and sample any color so that your home is basked in the same shade. The starter kit, which includes three bulbs and a wireless bridge, will cost more than the energy savings you reap when compared to the average lightbulb, but Father's Day only comes around once a year. http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/gadgets/Withings/WS-50%20Smart%20Body%20Analyzer/withings-scale-420-100.jpg Less of dad with Withings WS-50 Smart Body AnalyzerDads are always trying to lose weight, and one of the best ways to help him stick to a diet is by setting up the Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer in the bathroom. This WiFi scale scale replaces that old rusty junk sitting on your bathroom floor with a clean, polished and, most importantly, ultra-precise weight and body fat measurer. Step on the scale by adding Withings WS-50 to your cartThe health-focused Withings has an iOS and Android app to go along with its updated scale, and it picks up your heart rate and keeps tabs on indoor air quality. We're not sure how well that works in a bathroom on certain Taco-filled Tuesdays, but it's a nice touch every other day of the week. Last-minutes instant Father's Day tech giftshttp://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/other/Onetimers/audible-420-100.jpg Call an Audible in time for Father's DayLooking for a last-second gift for dad or a change in what you picked out before Sunday? Call an audible with an Audible.com subscription. The Amazon-owned digital audio bookstore has 150,000 titles for $14.95 a month, with a free book in the first month for new sign-ups. Best of all, it goes wherever dad travels thanks to apps for iOS, Android and even Windows Phone. The only limitation is that iOS devices can't download new audiobooks from the store directly. That's per Apple's policy to require 30% of the profits from all in-app sales, so it must be done from a computer. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/other/Onetimers/ancestry-subscription-420-100.jpg Climb the Ancestry family treeYou've probably heard your dad talk about the old family tree one too many times, and he may have even attempted to map it out on paper - paper which no one knows the location of. Bring all of that work to the web with an Ancestry.com subscription that can preserve your dad's genealogical story and help him discover your family's long-lost roots. Ancestry.com's comprehensive records search and its ability to upload GEDCOM files will keep dad occupied for several weeks, and the site's new iPhone, iPad and Android apps make it the most technologically driven personal hall of records around. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/other/Onetimers/logmein-subscription-420-100.jpg LogMeIn for personalized tech supportLogMeIn now charges a subscription to remotely take control of computers, but the company's $69.95 a year price pays dividends when dealing with dad's computer problems. It's more than an anywhere, anytime access to dad's PC for his personal use whenever you can take control to teach dad how to get rid of the latest virus on his computer. It's a great alternative to phoning him and having to blindly walk him through the directions of cleaning up his computer. Show him and watch him do it, or just do it for him. It's great for parents living at a distance. http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net///art/internet/Amazon/Amazon%20Prime/delivery-420-100.jpg Amazon PrimeSure, Amazon Prime is more expensive than it was last Father's Day, but the new $99 a year subscription is still worth its weight in two-day free shipping. On top of the speedy delivery options, Amazon Prime offers on-demand movie streaming, the Kindle Lenders' Library and the company's brand new music streaming service. Of course, if you already have an account, you can always give dad access to the two-day free shipping with Amazon little-known family sharing feature. http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net///art/tablets/iPad/apps/Spotify%20for%20iPad/Lifestyle%201-420-100.jpg SpotifyDon't expect the freshly launched Amazon Music to be able to match all of dad's music tastes. Instead, give him the ability to stream millions of songs on the computer, iOS and Android devices. Spotify does just that with its ad-free $9.99 a month plan that lets you download and listen to offline music in addition to streaming playlists on your computer and mobile tech. Competitors include Google Music, Rdio and the Apple-owned Beats Music, but we find Spotify to be the streaming crème de la crème. Best cameras, phones and TV gadgets for Father's Day http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/cameras/Sony/RX100_II/Sony_RX100_II_90-420-100.jpg Sony RX100 II to capture all of dad's memoriesOne of the best compact cameras keeps getting better. The forthcoming Sony RX100 III isn't out until the end of the month, but the two previous models are priced better for a Father's Day gift. The Sony RX100 II and Sony RX100 Cybershot cameras offer near-DSLR-quality 20MP photos, but do so in a compact body. The Sony RX100 is now under $550 through AmazonIt's pocketable in tight jeans with a little squeeze and the price is a low $548. Even if that blows your budget for dad this year, hopefully you'll have some siblings and mom chip in for this great camera. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Google/Chromecast/Review/hdmi-adapter-420-100.jpg Chromecast turns dad's dumb TV into a smart oneIf you missed out on gifting Chromecast to your folks over Christmas, then Father's Day is the perfect time to deliver app streaming to dad's favorite "Do Not Touch" display, his TV. At $35, it's the cheapest way to beam Netflix, HBO Go, YouTube, Hulu Plus and Pandora to any HDTV. It also finally has sports channels thanks to the additions of ESPN and MLB.TV. You can often find Chromecast on sale for $29.99It's missing key apps like Amazon Instant Video, which the more expensive Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku 3 and Roku Streaming Stick offer, but Google likely to announce more apps at Google IO. http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/other/Onetimers/fathers-day-gift-guide-tech-2014-420-100.jpg Upgrade dad to iPhone 5S or a new AndroidChances are your dad is eligible for a new phone and doesn't even know it. He may not care at first and refuse to upgrade, but he'll likely love the bigger screens out there in the end. To that point, the iPhone 5S has an elongated 4-inch display that's a major upgrade if your dad is still carrying around the iPhone 4S with its 3.5-inch screen. If Pops is an Android user, there's no shortage of bigger and better Google-powered phones to upgrade to, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 chief among them. The LG G3 won't make it out in time for Father's Day unless you live in South Korea, but if dad is a back-buttons kind of guy, you can always set him up with a pre-order. Best of all, if your dad protected his phone in an Otter case and it's still in pretty good condition, you can always help him sell it on eBay or Amazon, essentially making the upgrade free. 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http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/features/Worst%20Father%20Day%20Gifts%202014/Falling%20colors-470-75.jpgWorst gifts 1 - 3 If you love TechRadar, you're no doubt a tech lover. You want to share your love of gadgets with the world, including all your friends and most importantly, your dad this Father's Day. But not so fast! Need we remind you that he keeps forgetting which side of the mouse he has to "right-click" on? You could say your dad's a Luddite, but that wouldn't paint an accurate picture of his relationship with technology. Let me get right down to my point: the man knows absolutely nothing about modern technology and more importantly, doesn't care to know. Technology can be a scary thing, so before you go out and buy your favorite gadget for dad, you should read on. Here are 7 bad gift ideas that require technical ability of its user, so make sure you re-consider your options before buying any of these gifts for your old man. 1. Neato XV Signature ProVacuuming and sweeping should be outsourced to a robot … well NOT as far as your dad is concerned. For most of us, robotic vacuum cleaners can make our lives easier, but for the "others, " and by that we mean your technophobe pop, robot vacuum cleaners offer "too many features." http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/Worst%20Father%20Day%20Gifts%202014/Neato%20XV%20Signature%20Pro-420-90.jpg Why would dad want automated recharging or wall sensors, which make robot cleaners perfect helpers for keeping your floors clean? The Neato XV Signature Pro is equipped a laser guided mapping system *gulp* that allows it to clean in an efficient straight path rather than just bouncing off of walls and furniture. This vacuum cleaner doesn't have a remote control, so if your dad wants to adjust the settings while it is moving, he will have to catch it. Here's another plus that your dad will certainly not enjoy: Robot software can be upgraded when new features become available. Price: $449 Dare to get it here: http://www.neatorobotics.com/series/xv/ 2. Google Glass Explorer EditionGoogle has made its Glass wearable computer specs open to the public, but there are some things you just shouldn't show dad. With this early first-look version, your old man wouldn't know what to do with a hands-free digital overlay on his entire world. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/other/Google/Project%20Glass/Google%20Glass%20earbud%202-420-90.jpg Not only will dad be confused when you explain to him that Google Glass is Google on your face, but he'll turn red after he goes cockeyed from eyestrain. Oh what a ride Father's Day will be with this! Price: $1,500 Dare to get it here: http://www.google.com/glass/start/ 3. Samsung Gear 2The Samsung Gear 2 has finally caught up with 60′s spy show watch technology. But unfortunately, your dad is severely lost in time. The Gear 2 smartwatch combines modern, cutting-edge design with technical wizardry - featuring a camera, a speakerphone, a powerful display, and the ability (or inability) for dad to receive his text messages, emails and control his music - all from his wrist. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/Worst%20Father%20Day%20Gifts%202014/Gear2-420-90.jpg At this point, you're better off teaching pop which side of the mouse he has to "right click" on before exposing him to any smart device. Price: $299 Dare to get it here: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/gear/gear2_features.html Worst gifts 4 - 74. Wi-Fi KettleIf your dad is anything like mine, he needs a cup of tea in the morning in order to wake up. The stainless steel Wi-Fi Kettle is the ultimate in technology and a little glimpse into your future smart home. It can be controlled from any room through a smartphone via, you guessed it, Wi-Fi. Sounds easy, huh? Not if your old man just wants some good ol' hot water while he musters the energy to get out of bed. This kettle just might put him back to sleep. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/Worst%20Father%20Day%20Gifts%202014/Falling%20colors-420-90.jpg The Wi-Fi Kettle app rouses users with a cheery, "Good Morning! Would you like me to pop the kettle on? Yes / No." And unless your dad learns how to tap the "yes," button, he'll be out cold. The 1.8-liter, stainless steel kettle with a Wi-Fi base can be set to boil automatically. The product also has a feature to keep the water warm. Maybe you can trade in your Technophobe Dad for Lazy Dad. Price: $180 Dare to get it here: http://wifikettle.com/index.html#home 5. Spree Fitness MonitorThe Spree Fitness Monitor looks like a cool headband that will make your old man look like a Springsteen wannabe, but only IF he knew how to use it. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/Worst%20Father%20Day%20Gifts%202014/Spree-420-90.jpg The Spree fitness monitor takes "step counting" to a new level and tracks distance and speed travelled with its mileage tracker. The Spree can also read for body temperature, heart rate, calories burned and movement. Price: $299 Dare to get it here: http://spreesports.com/ 6. LunecaseSo your dad has a cell phone and a cell phone case, but let's not get too crazy and get any ideas about him using the Lunecase, an "intelligent case" that operates using energy that would otherwise go to waste. There are no batteries or cords required, so you think this would be a good gift for any technophobe, but wait. There's more. The company claims that it can harness leftover electromagnetic energy to power an LED notification system. We're not really sure what that means, but we do think your old man might freak out even if his phone is face-down or in silent mode. When a call or text message comes in, the corresponding icon lights up on the back of the case, even before the phone starts to ring. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/Worst%20Father%20Day%20Gifts%202014/Lunecase-420-90.jpg Pre-orders for Lunecase are going on now following a successful Kickstarter campaign. The iPhone 5/5S or iPhone 5C case is expected to start shipping in August, making for a belated Father's Day gift if your dad gets up to speed with the techno times by then. Price: $49.95 Dare to get it here: http://www.lunecase.com 7. Apple TVFor a dad that confuses his Apple iPhone device with an orange, the Apple TV might be an option to reconsider. Apple's living room box was once limited to just a few streaming services, but that's no longer the case. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/Worst%20Father%20Day%20Gifts%202014/Appletv-420-90.jpg Recent updates have increased its offerings to include iTunes, Netflix, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, PBS, History Channel and ESPN - all channels that Dad wants to watch with the flip of a regular remote control. Mention that the Apple TV supports AirPlay, a stream feature for audio or video from nearly any app on your iPhone or iPad to your TV, and you might have a new nickname, "rotten Apple child." Price: $99 Dare to get it here: http://www.apple.com/appletv/ Jessica Naziri is a tech expert, online media personality and accomplished journalist covering the intersection between technology and culture. She is a self-proclaimed "chic geek," who turned her passion into a career, working as an technology reporter. You can follow her on Twitter @jessicanaziri or email her: iamjessicanaziri@gmail.com.

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/internet/Facebook/mobile/Facebook-ad-preferences-470-75.jpgPrefer to be in control of your own destiny? Facebook will soon hand some of the social network advertising reins over to users, even though advertisers will be watching your interests from afar. Facebook today announced upcoming changes in how the social network determines what type of advertising to show users, who will finally have a little more say it what gets presented to them. Instead of mining activity only from Facebook, advertisers will soon be able to tap into other websites and apps frequently used by members to provide "interest-based advertising" similar to what Google already provides. The new initiative will roll out to Facebook users in the United States over the next few weeks, and will then expand across the globe in the months to come. What are your interests?Even as Facebook expands its advertising reach, the social network has devised a peace offering for members in the form of ad preferences, which enable users more control over what type of ads they'll see. Facebook used the example of a consumer researching the purchase of a new television, which would then trigger interest-based advertising in the future for other electronics that could potentially complement such an acquisition. Assuming the TV shopping was a one-time event, Facebook users could then remove electronics from their ad preferences, effectively turning off a potential faucet of similar product offerings to come. Facebook members will also be able to opt out of the new ad targeting on the web using a Digital Advertising Alliance opt out, or the new controls being baked into the iOS and Android mobile apps. Who offers the best free antivirus software? We rounded them up for you.http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b7060dd/sc/4/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199106921821/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b7060dd/sc/4/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199106921821/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b7060dd/sc/4/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199106921821/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b7060dd/sc/4/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199106921821/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b7060dd/sc/4/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199106921821/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b7060dd/sc/4/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/v7V98UBtHyo

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/TRBCNews/keeper8-470-75.jpgMobile password management company Keeper Security has created a product that enables users to upload and store files to the cloud via a mobile device, Keeper Security CEO and Co-Founder Darren Guccione told TechRadar. The product, Secure File Storage, allows individuals and organizations to share files with other Keeper users through Keeper's secure cloud environment. Secure File Storage will be the latest release from the Chicago-based password management company. The product, which uses military-grade encryption, features 256bit AES encryption, with PKI encryption for secure sharing. Secure File Storage comes with advanced threat detection warnings, a self-destruct mechanism in case of a disaster-related event, and two-factor authentication. Keeper was founded in 2009 by Guccione and CTO Craig Lurey. Guccione and Lurey sold their first company, Apollo Solutions, to CNET Networks in 2000. Guccione also co-founded syndication platform OnlyWire, which was acquired by Snipitron in 2008. The available plansKeeper for Groups, the company's enterprise product, is a multi-user version of Keeper Backup Unlimited. Keeper for Groups is built for more than five users and unlimited devices. More than 3,200 organizations manage passwords and devices with Keeper, Guccione said. Secure File Storage can be added to any existing Keeper plan starting July 2. Existing Keeper Security users will be able to upload five files to Secure File Storage for free. Secure File plans range from 10 GB of storage for $9.99 per year to 1000 GB for $749.99 per year. Secure File Storage will be live on iOS, Android, Web App, Windows Desktop and Mac app. Windows Phone, Surface and Windows 8 versions will be available later this year. Keeper will also release a tool that enables Android users to auto-fill their login credentials across all mobile apps and browsers on their smartphones and tablets. FastFill will be available on all Android devices in which Keeper is installed on June 23. Here's our list of 8 of the best Linux password managershttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b6f81db/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119626262/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6f81db/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119626262/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6f81db/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119626262/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6f81db/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119626262/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6f81db/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119626262/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6f81db/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/5rcmkkL-yzk

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/TRBC/Desktops/Dell/OptiPlex/optiplex9030-470-75.jpg Dell has launched two all-in-one computers designed for organizations focused on maintaining secure data ecosystems. The OptiPlex 9030 and OptiPlex 3030 feature Intel Fourth Generation Core processors and come fully-loaded with a wide variety of Dell security tools. The Dell OptiPlex 9030 features a 23-inch multi-touch display, a full HD webcam, a universal headset, and Microsoft Lync certification for online collaboration. The screen resolution is Full HD 1920 X 1080 and features six USB 3.0 drives. "Dell's evolving approach is to protecting end users, " said Brett Hansen, Executive Director of Software for Client Solutions at Dell. "We've got to enable end users to be productive and collaborative. We've got to embrace BYOD and cloud while still addressing security." http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/TRBC/Desktops/Dell/OptiPlex/optiplex90302-420-90.jpg The OptiPlex 9030 and 3030 are full-loaded fortresses:Both the 9030 and 3030 are Trusted Platform Module5 1.2 certified. They are pre-loaded with Dell Data Protection and Security, Dell Data Protection and Encryption, Dell Data Protection and Protected Workspace and Dell Secure Works. Intel Identity Protection, Anti-Theft and Execution Technology are all pre-loaded onto the 9030 and 3030. The 9030 features chassis lock slot support, a lockable port cover, and an AIO plate lock. The OptiPlex 9030 is now available for $899. The Dell OptiPlex 3030http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/TRBC/Desktops/Dell/OptiPlex/optiplex3030-420-90.jpg The OptiPlex 3030 has a 19.5-inch display with a 1600 X 900 resolution WLED screen. Because of its slim design, the OptiPlex 3030 is best suited for the education vertical, where it can be housed on narrow desks and workstations, Hansen said. The 3030 features the following physical security measures: a USB port cover lock, USB BIOS port controls, a chassis intrusion switch, lock slot support, an all-in-one plate lock, and self encrypting storage. The OptiPlex is now available for $799. Dell Data Protection Hardware Crypto AcceleratorIn addition to the new OptiPlex all-in-ones, Dell also released the Data Protection Hardware Crypto Accelerator (DDPHCA), a hardware-based, cryptographic engine that encrypts data at three gigabits-per-second. The DDPHCA provides pre-boot authentication for self-encrypting. It can offload the encryption process, and comes with FIPS certification (FIPS 140-2 Level 3). The software is available on select Dell Precision, OptiPlex and Latitude Systems. What is the best business laptop?http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b6e7366/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356436/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7366/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356436/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7366/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356436/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7366/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356436/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7366/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199108356436/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7366/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/-iuGw5Y6dKY

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/people/nirpolak-470-75.jpgBig data has become the golden goose for businesses, so it's no surprise that data theft is surging. In its latest Breach Level Index, SafeNet found that nearly 200 million data records were stolen in Q1 2014, a 233% increase over the year prior. Businesses traditionally zero in on the point of compromise – malware detection – to curb these breaches, but doing so is an uphill battle given there are an average of 82,000 new malware threats created per day. Even the best malware detection technology is incapable of keeping up. But hackers only activate malware at the beginning of the attack, using it simply as the gateway to steal login credentials and move within a business' IT environment undetected while they access precious data. Rather than exhausting their resources to detect malware, which typically doesn't hang around for longer than an hour after activation, security teams should balance their efforts by monitoring for and detecting suspicious user behavior to identify compromised credentials before greater damage can be done. SIEM limitationsThe challenge with this is that existing security event and information management (SIEM) systems have no way of quantifying threats or identifying patterns of anomalous activity, as impersonating users does not trigger signature-based detection alerts. It's quickly become a serious problem, as stolen credentials accounted for 76% of network intrusions in 2013 – more than twice as many as in 2012. The rapid evolution of malware, and the acute focus on its detection as a security strategy, is leaving businesses more vulnerable to stolen user credentials. Of course, malware isn't the only way hackers steal credentials. Social engineering tactics, such as email phishing, pretexting and diversions, are also on the rise and have proven to be just as successful in gaining access to IT environments. To improve security operations efficiency and better identify compromised users, businesses can do the following.Track your users. See how and when they access the business' IT assets on a regular basis. This also includes vendors and other partners that have access to the IT environment. Establish a baseline. Once normal behavior has been determined, baseline this activity so suspicious behavior can be measured.Detect anomalies. Record every anomaly detected that deviates from the established baseline. Quantify the anomalies. Not all anomalies are created equal. Sometimes a user needs to access the network at night to grab a file, or log in from their hotel on the road. Measuring how much the suspicious activity deviates from the norm is crucial to separating valid from invalid behavior.IT teams need to build their security posture around fighting against attacker tactics, not weapons. The weapons are changing every day, and the time to compromise is becoming shorter. What hasn't changed are the tactics of stealing user credentials to access the IT network. Businesses can improve security intelligence by developing a system to monitor for suspicious user behavior, enabling them to react more quickly and stop a data breach before it's too late. Nir Polak, CEO and co-founder of Exabeamhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b6e7363/sc/4/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356435/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7363/sc/4/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356435/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7363/sc/4/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356435/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7363/sc/4/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108356435/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7363/sc/4/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199108356435/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b6e7363/sc/4/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/kqJRjTt4Ad8

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/TRBC/Generic/Hands%20on%20phone/Handsonphone-470-75.jpg7 MDM solutions you need to knowWith an increasingly mobile workforce and more employees using their own devices for work-related tasks, enterprises must ensure their employees' mobile devices are safe and secure—whether they are company-issued or employee-owned (bring your own device or BYOD). To ensure a safe and easy-to-manage fleet of devices, companies need to choose a mobile device management provider (MDM). There are an increasing number of MDMs that offer various benefits—from complete locked-down security for sensitive enterprises to flexible and quick cloud-based solutions—there's an MDM for every need no matter the size of the business or the range of devices or operating systems. Here are a selection of MDMs that are bringing interesting solutions to the marketplace: 1. AirWatch by VMWare AirWatch, purchased by VMWare in January 2014, offers a comprehensive MDM solution across every mobile device (laptops, tablets, printers) and every mobile operating system. The company was recognized as a leader in the 2014 Gartner Magic Quadrant Report for its enterprise mobility management (EMM) and, accordingly, positions itself as the leading provider in the industry. Their service offers one administrative console that gives an overview of every enrolled device and a dashboard with real-time data for the device fleet. Enrollment is made easy, as once users are authenticated, the appropriate apps and content corresponding to security restrictions are pushed to the device automatically. Customers can then choose to use standalone apps or the AirWatch Workspace which allows users to separate their personal and corporate information. AirWatch is particularly popular with retailers including both Walgreens and Best Buy. 2. BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10)BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10), with its emphasis on security, is notable for its popularity with various governments around the world. Of the G20 Nations, 16 of them use BES10. It's also the only provider cleared for use on U.S. Department of Defense networks. The service offers multi-OS device, app, and security management through one management console for Android, Blackberry, and iOS devices. It also allows users to switch between work and personal functions with its Secure Work Space solution which lets users to keep their social media, email, and apps separate—offering a greater amount of control and ensuring data leak prevention. For example, enterprises can specify whether a BlackBerry device user can forward email messages marked as private, or whether they can add a new recipient when they reply to a message. Its silver level service is geared towards small businesses while its gold level service is recommended for governments or security sensitive operations. Read our Bes 10 review. 3. Good Technology Mobile Device Management The aptly named Good Technology (founded as SpringThings in 2000) and bought by Visto in 2009 offers "automated device lifecycle management" with a focus on security—while the company keeps its eye on future growth by continually developing new technology. The company has filed over 250 technology patents and boasts 50 Fortune 100 companies as customers. The service allows apps secured with Good Technology to coexist alongside the user's own apps. Good-secured apps can detect when a device has been compromised and allows data wiping or the ability to lock the app. With Good's MDM service, IT has the ability to control the settings on any managed device while allowing users with iOS, Windows, and Android mobile devices the ability to self-enroll (with their access corresponding to their employee status in the corporate directory system)—saving on set-up time and support costs. Their MDM is available across a variety of Good's offerings including Good for Enterprise, the Good Collaboration Suite, and the Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform. 4. MaaS360 by Fiberlink, an IBM Company MaaS360 by Fiberlink is a cloud-based solution and bills itself as the "cloud mobility leader." Privately held until its acquisition by IBM in December 2013, the service advertises seamless integration with an enterprise's existing infrastructure, a three-minute enrollment process, as well as instant updates. It also provides a lightweight container solution for email as part of the application. A software development kit, as well as an application wrapper, are available for creating secure apps. While the provider emphasizes the speed and flexibility with which it can operate it also cites its security credentials including the fact that it's FIPS 140-2 compliant, AICPA SOC-2 Type II compliant, and was the first MDM vendor to receive FISMA's "Authority to Operate." MDM solutions you need to know #5-75. MobileIron MobileIron works primarily with Android, Mac OS, iOS, and Windows Phone and provides a secure "intelligent gateway" that allows enterprise access to email, apps, and web traffic. Their large selection of third-party apps are secured with MobileIron AppConnect and are available in their app store. They also provide network management that can track things like international roaming—alerting customers to high cost-usage. Access to enterprise email, apps, docs, and Web traffic is controlled via the intelligent gateway ensuring only secured devices are able to connect. Enterprises can choose various policies based on their security preference—for example corporate apps on compromised devices can be wiped clean with one policy or users might simply receive an alert with another. Not just a technology company, MobileIron provides support and training for the lifecycle of each device as well as emphasizing their focus on design. 6. SAP Afaria MDM First released in 1997, SAP Afaria emphasizes its scalable, secure architecture for managing Android, iOS and Windows Phone 8 devices. SAP Afaria is a market leader claiming over 150,000 devices managed and it also partners with Amazon for its cloud services. Operating in the cloud or on-premise, the service allows enterprises to install, delete, and update all of its devices at any time and also allows secure employee enrollment through its end user self-service portal. The company also offers extensive analytics—for example Afaria gives enterprises access to mobile app analytics to see how their employees are utilizing their devices. They offer an enterprise app store as well as investing capital in app development. 7. Symantec Mobile Management Symantec Mobile Management (SMM) claims to offer the "broadest set of technologies" to secure a mobile workforce. The California-based Fortune 500 Company, founded in 1982 and known for its variety of security offerings, provides the Symantec Mobile Management Suite which includes application management, scalable device management, and threat protection for iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows 8 devices. SMM also offers protection policies for individual apps—for example, enterprises can block iOS 7 features like Airprint or the user's ability to add files to their Safari reading list. Wrapping technology is utilized for its apps and policies can be changed or revoked at any time. It offers secure corporate email as well as supporting native email apps. Features include a single sign-on across in-house, third-party and cloud-based apps as well as IT Analytics which provides enterprises with insight into device compliance. Symantec Mobile Security, an anti-malware protection solution, is also available on Android devices. 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http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/blu-ray_players/best%20BDP-470-75.pngBest Blu-ray playersWhen big and bulky Blu-ray players first appeared on the shelves nearly 10 years ago they were all about high definition. Back then, simply getting HD content into your HD-ready TV was the hottest ticket in town - and it came at a high price. Those first-gen players are buried in the distant past now, leaving us with super-slim machines with loading times in single figure seconds, 3D Blu-ray playback, 2D-to-3D conversion, apps, streaming to and from smartphones and tablets, home networking, and upscaling to Ultra HD 4K resolutions even before Ultra HD TVs are common. Here are 12 of the best Blu-ray players to help you make your buying decision: http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Panasonic/BDT160/Pan1-200-100.jpg Panasonic DMP-BDT1603D and wired access to Netflix justify the price, but other apps are in short supply The first Blu-ray deck on our list is the cheapest in Panasonic's 2014 range but is still worth considering. Being priced higher than all other entry-level Blu-ray decks isn't the negative it could be, but the DMP-BDT160 lacks WiFi which might be a problem for you because the optional WiFi dongle costs about £50, while the step-up DMP-BDT260 - which merely adds WiFi - costs just £109. But if WiFi isn't important and you're looking for the best quality images, and perhaps Netflix and BBC iPlayer for good measure, the DMP-BDT160 is a good option. Read: Panasonic DMP-BDT160 review http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Panasonic/BDT260/Pan2-200-100.jpg Panasonic DMP-BDT260Attractive and good value Blu-ray all-rounder with Wi-Fi, 3D and Netflix There's a lot to like about this compact and Wi-Fi-fuelled 3D Blu-ray deck, which has to be considered one of the best value decks around if you're only after the Blu-ray basics. However, the DMP-BDT260 is not the smartest, with the slow-to-load Netflix, YouTube and BBC iPlayer as the must-have apps on what is a very limited smart TV platform. If you're after Amazon Instant, ITV Player or 4OD, you've come to the wrong place. If apps are sparse and slow to load, discs are very quick to process, while playback of all kinds of video is excellent. Digital file playback offers some extra versatility and so does DLNA networking and DLNA server functions, though despite its all-round prowess there are a few things missing, such as 2D-3D conversion. No matter though, because the DMP-BDT260 is Panasonic's best value Blu-ray deck for anyone after just the essentials. Read: Panasonic DMP-BDT260 review http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Panasonic/BDT360/Pan3-200-100.jpg Panasonic DMP-BDT360A great value performer with pin-sharp pictures and 4k upscaling The DMP-BDT360 is a classic mid-range option that will suit owners of 3D TVs as well as those after some specific apps and Wi-Fi. A simple to control and impressive machine, the DMP-BDT360 is the cheapest Panasonic deck to offer 2D-3D conversion – which works well – and 4K upscaling, which also delivers impressive results. There's an excellent treatment of digital files, too. The poor remote and a basic selection of apps are the downsides, but overall this future-proof deck is impressive and good value. Read: Panasonic DMP-BDT360 review http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Panasonic/BDT460/Pan4-200-100.jpg Panasonic DMP-BDT4603D Blu-ray and Netflix with 4K photos and 4K upscaling If you're after exacting picture quality and have the coming era of 4K firmly in mind, the DMP-BDT460 makes a great value choice. Spanning all the latest Blu-ray features but with its Viera Connect platform missing a few crucial apps, the DMP-BDT460 is a good value high-end choice for 4K home cinemas and photographers, too. Attached to an Ultra HD TV the DMP-BDT460 spits out pristine upscaled Blu-ray images and pin-sharp 4K photos, while the inclusion of a couple of USB slots and a SD Card slot is handy, too. Read: Panasonic DMP-BDT460 review http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Sony/Sony%20BDP-S1200%20PICS/SonyBluray1-200-100.jpg Sony BDP-S1200A great Blu-ray player but there's no Wi-Fi here The budget Sony BDP-S1200 is that classic compromise between features and flexibility; it gives you most of the apps you need, but not all, and it lacks Wi-Fi. Its smart stuff could therefore be quite useless unless your router is near your TV. Apps for the BBC iPlayer, Demand Five, Netflix and Amazon Instant Video are welcome, but some UK services were missing. Sony's SEN platform is cluttered and lacks some essential apps, while the provision of another layer of apps from Opera just adds confusion. The lack of a 3D mode might annoy those who have 3DTVs, too, but what Sony hasn't skimped on is Blu-ray quality and digital file playback, both of which the BDP-S1200 excels at. Read: Sony BDP-S1200 review http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Sony/BDP-S52003%20review/sony5200-200-100.jpg Sony BDP-S5200Pulls out nearly all the stops with super W-iFi, screen mirroring and plenty of apps Sony's all-encompassing effort for 2014 covers 2D and 3D Blu-ray, and copes with a ton of digital file formats over USB. The UK model we tested proffers Super WiFi access to core smart TV apps like BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport, Demand Five, Amazon Instant Video & Netflix. However, it uses an ageing user interface while the provision of Opera TV Apps on top of its own SEN smart TV platform brings a needlessly multi-layered experience that could confuse. Read: Sony BDP-S5200 review http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Sony/Sony%20BDP-S6200/Sony1-200-100.jpg Sony BDP-S6200Dual core processing is the star on Sony's flagship Blu-ray deck Do you need Ultra HD 4K upscaling? Probably not, but we all know where this is heading. Your next TV will likely be an UHD TV, but by the time you buy it 4K upscaling will have gone to a whole new level than what the BDP-S6200 can muster. In which case we're left with dual core processing (and so a speedier, though ageing user interface), a bigger physical footprint and unconvincing 4K upscaling as the only features that lift the BDP-S6200 beyond its cheaper sibling (above). Comparisons aside, however, the BDP-S6200 has a decent smart TV apps package, excellent digital file support, and unquestionable quality in in both 2D and 3D Blu-ray disc playback. Read: Sony BDP-S6200 review http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Samsung/Samsung%20BD-F6500/Samsung%20BD_F6500_XU_002_Front2_black-200-100.jpg Samsung BD-F6500Affordable and fun. Samsung took smart to a new level This is Samsung's flagship player from 2013 and it's still worth a look as it's now available for just over £100. It's an attractive deck with a user interface that is a total delight. Its bright, contemporary GUI is a pleasure to use and makes setting up and multimedia playback an absolute doddle. The video on-demand portal is primed with just about the best selection of apps on any Blu-ray player. Picture performance is also bang on. Read: Samsung BD-F6500 review http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Samsung/Samsung%20BD-H6500/SamH6500-200-100.jpg Samsung BD-H6500Multi-talented 3D Blu-ray player with dual core processing and 4K upscaling Fast forward a year and we arrive at Samsung's latest finest. For all the niceties of 4K upscaling, a wide choice of apps and digital file playback, it's the dual core processing inside this good value 2D and 3D Blu-ray deck that most impresses. With a decent – if oddly organised – collection of smart apps and plenty of advanced features, the BD-H6500 makes a great mid-range option if you're after a does-it-all deck that offers some future-proofing. The 4K upscaling on the BD-H6500 is better than we've seen on the Sony BDP-S6200, but not as good as on Panasonic Blu-ray players like the Panasonic DMP-BDT460; either way, it's not one of the many reasons to buy the BD-H6500. Read: Samsung BD-H6500 review http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Samsung/Samsung%20BD-H8900/Sam8900-200-100.jpg Samsung BD-H8900An excellent does-it-all Blu-ray-playing Freeview HD recorder Just like Virgin's TiVo box (though with one less TV tuner), the BD-H8900 lacks the processing power to truly be a breakthrough product. It's the best value of Samsung's two pricey Freeview HD recorders, but for all of its flexibility, 3D Blu-ray disc playback and excellent digital media-friendly design, the navigation and operation is a low-point. So too is a muddled approach to key apps, with second-rate apps too high-up on Smart Hub and many catch-up TV apps hidden in an online store. Video quality is generally very good and digital file handling excellent. It's not perfect, but for anyone after a catch-all solution without monthly subs, this is as good as it gets. Read: Samsung BD-H8900 review http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/blu-ray_players/Toshiba/Toshiba%20BDX1500KB/ToshibaBDX1500-200-100.jpg Toshiba BDX1500It's no star performer but Toshiba's budget player is worth considering And finally, can a 2D-only Blu-ray player with no hint of streaming video apps really cut it in the 'smart' market? It has no apps, no networking, the remote is poor and it can't play 3D Blu-ray discs, yet there's something about Toshiba's bare bones BDX1500 – other than its low price – that we like. It's not for avid streamers nor videophiles after the perfect picture, but as a small and easy to house disc spinner for a bedroom, the BDX1500 won't disappoint. Read: Toshiba BDX1500 review

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/people/IBMcroppedagain-470-75.jpgIBM's 15 new international data centers will be created in order to meet US federal security requirements, the company said in a statement. The first of the new data centers is scheduled to open in Dallas in June. The new facilities, which are built to meet US Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and Federal Information Security Management Act requirements, will also enable IBM clients to deliver applications built on SoftLayer to government organizations. Each of the new centers will be able to house 30,000 servers within a private network that features 2,000 gigabytes per second of connectivity. IBM first announced plans to commit $1.2 billion (£730 million, AU$ 1.36 billion) to expanding its global cloud footprint through an increased network of data centers back in January. At the time, it was unclear how the cloud-based data centers would fit into IBM's overall strategy. Dallas, TexasIn addition to the Dallas data center, IBM will open a new facility in Virginia by the end of 2014. Additional data centers will be opened in China, Hong Kong, London, Japan, India, Canada, and Mexico City. It is unclear when the additional 13 data centers will open. IBM acquired SoftLayer for $2 billion in July of last year in order to catalyze the company's cloud business, which generated $4.4 billion in revenue in 2013. In April, IBM SoftLayer clients were granted access to disaster recovery and security services that are designed to ensure data security and continuity during breaches and disaster-related events. At the time, IBM said it will open two new cloud-based resiliency centers in Raleigh, N.C. and Mumbai, India. What is the best cloud backup service?http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b656174/sc/21/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119584912/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b656174/sc/21/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119584912/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b656174/sc/21/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119584912/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b656174/sc/21/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119584912/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b656174/sc/21/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119584912/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b656174/sc/21/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/JAjp8T6lo4E

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/SwiftKey/SwiftKey-470-75.jpgSwiftKey has been a firm favourite at TechRadar for some time now, and after learning it will bring its keyboard to iPhone and iPad via iOS 8, there's more good news. From today, SwiftKey will be completely free to download on Android via Google Play, as the firm looks to expand its reach to developing nations. While you could previously get your thumbs of a free version of the keyboard, it was merely a one month trial. The company's switch in its business model means you can now enjoy all the features of SwiftKey for free. Already paid?For those of you, like us, who shelled out $3.99/£2.99 to download the full version, SwiftKey intends on keeping you sweet by offering a free "Premier Pack" of 10 themes. It's these in-app purchases - which include new themes and other content - where SwiftKey will plan to generate its revenue going forward, but you'll get all the core features without ever having to hand over a cent. The update also brings support for over 800 emojis, a new prediction feature which learns which emojis you use in particular situations, the option of adding a line of numbers above the letter keys, and general improvements to the word prediction engine, autocorrect and gesture typing (aka SwiftKey Flow). Apple has also revamped its own keyboard in iOS 8http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b615e45/sc/15/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108298231/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b615e45/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108298231/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b615e45/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108298231/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b615e45/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108298231/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b615e45/sc/15/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199108298231/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b615e45/sc/15/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/rHyT6tWRYeQ

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/features/CES%202014%20Home%20Automation/_DSC3831-470-75.jpgThe emergence of the so-called 'internet of things' has featured heavily in tech discourse for some time now, but is rarely discussed in the context of the present. Inter-connectivity between all our personal devices and home appliances still feels like a far-off, largely futuristic concept. But LG and its industry peers now look set to change all that. Earlier this year the Korean manufacturer announced a communication feature enabling users to chat to their domestic machines, and similar services are expected to proliferate throughout the industry in the coming months and years. But what does this mean for you and your home? Do you need to be an IT expert to effectively manage your home network? Stephen Demianyk, Channel Manager at software firm Ipswitch, gives us the low down. TechRadar Pro: LG announced that it is to launch a service allowing you to send texts to your LG kitchen appliances with instructions. How significant is this news? Stephen Demianyk: This news indicates that the futuristic vision of the "Smart Home" is on the verge of becoming a reality for consumers. It shows that technology giants that manufacture our consumer goods are viewing the idea of the connected home as a serious commercial opportunity. What's significant is that these mainstream products are launching now, rather than simply a concept being discussed. TRP: How will this technology improve our everyday lives? SD: The new text service will allow you to check food levels in your fridge and even check for expired food. You can also set your washing machine to start its cycle and the oven to start heating – and alert them if you are running late and they need to delay. It's all about making our lives easier and increasing the capabilities of the household appliances that we often take for granted. We're all busy people these days, so if technology can lighten the load that can only be a good thing. TRP: What will the impact be on our home networks? SD: Currently, most people wouldn't even think they had a network in their home. Usually, a home network would just support a few laptops, smartphones and tablets. As homes become "smarter" appliances will rely on the network to communicate with each other. As a result, networks will become more and more complex and will start to resemble the networks we see in businesses. Complex networks are harder to manage, and if they are not managed correctly, things can go wrong. TRP: Who will manage these home networks? SD: There is no getting away from the fact that these big, complex networks will need to be managed. The most obvious solution is that one person in each household takes on responsibility for the network and becomes almost an amateur network manager. Perhaps, in the future we will see a new kind of managed service provider to take on the managing of home networks. TRP: How does this compare to the role of a network manager in the workplace? SD: The home network manager will need to have an understanding of the same basic principles as an enterprise network manager. They will need to know how they are configured, how many devices are connected to the internet/network and their status; what's up, what's down, and performance issues like when something is online but not performing. They'll want to know who is using the devices and where they are located. They will also need to know how to find the source of a problem that is somehow hard to identify through basic means ("the little green light is on but it's not working"). TRP: What challenges will the home network manager face? SD: The main issue is that the average person is not an IT expert, and managing a network is a big task. The network monitoring tools designed for enterprise networks are likely to be too complex for an untrained person, and only a few tools designed for home networks currently exist. Taking care of a network also takes time, which most people have precious little of, and checking the status of the network will probably not be a high priority for most. TRP: How should network vendors respond? SD: The technology that goes into creating smartphones is developing rapidly. Therefore, the technology to manage it needs to keep up at the same pace. In order for the average person to successfully manage their own network, there must be affordable and easy to use products and solutions available. TRP: What support needs to be available? SD: This is where service providers come in. There will need to be support available to help with network set-up and to provide assistance if something does go wrong and there is a connection issue. An opportunity to be recognised by the IT reselling and service provider industry.

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/internet/Honeywell_Lyric_Smart_Termostat-470-75.jpgHome thermostat maker Honeywell has fought back against the Google-owned Nest company with a smart, Wi-Fi and GPS enabled model of its own. The Honeywell Lyric was announced on Tuesday and will allow users to control the temperature in their homes via smartphone apps for iOS and Android, just like the groundbreaking Nest device. However, Nest uses a motion sensor to determine whether owners are home, the Lyric uses a fencing system to enter an energy-saving mode when users are a certain distance away from the property. Owners can tinker the distance between 500m and 7m away from the home before the mode kicks in, meaning the device will know when you've gone far enough away for energy-saving to kick in and will know when you're on the way home so can get the place nice and cool/warm in time for your arrival. Fine TuneThe wall-mounted device can be configured to recognise all family members' smartphone apps so it won't turn the heating off when mum or dad heads to work on a Monday morning during the school holidays. The Lyric, which will cost $279 (around £166, AU$297) and will be the first in a series of Honeywell devices to go under that name, also uses the built-in Wi-Fi-based Fine Tune feature. When enabled, the thermostat goes searching for the local weather forecast and will modify the temperature settings based on the conditions outside. The Lyric, which is slightly more expensive than the Nest can also be controlled manually using the dial, while there's also Home and weather forecast buttons on the face. It will go on sale to the public in August. Analysis: Why did Google buy Nest?

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/other/iPad-app-main-470-75.jpg Best iPad apps: 1-15If you've got yourself an iPad Air or new iPad mini, you'll want to start downloading the best iPad apps straight away. And if you already have an iPad 4 or older iPad, you might want to update it with some new apps. It's the apps that really set iOS apart from other platforms - there are far more apps available on the App Store for the iPad than any other tablet. So which which ones are worth your cash? And which are the best free apps? Luckily for you we've tested thousands of the best iPad apps so that you don't have to. So read on for our 50 best iPad apps - the definitive list of what applications you need to download for your iPad now. If you are looking for games, then head over to 50 Best iPad games - where we showcase the greatest games around for your iOS device. 1. 1Password ($17.99, £12.99)Although Apple introduced iCloud Keychain in iOS 7, designed to securely store passwords and payment information, 1Password is a more powerful system. It can also hold identities, secure notes, network information and app licence details. Your stored data can then be accessed on more than just Apple's platforms. On iPad, the only downside is a lack of direct Safari integration, but 1Password's built-in browser is fine for purchases, and login passwords can be copied across to Safari anyway. 2. Adobe Photoshop Touch ($9.99, £6.99)This ambitious app echoes its desktop cousin, and although it can't hope to entirely replicate the experience of 'proper Photoshop', it has a very good go. You're given access to a wide range of tools, including layers, adjustments and filters, and can work on images up to 12 megapixels in size. 3. Air Video HD ($2.99, £1.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9air-video-hd-420-100.jpgEven the most expensive iPads in Apple's line-up don't have a massive amount of storage, and space is rapidly eaten up if you keep videos on the device. Air Video HD acts as an alternative: stream movies from a PC or Mac, auto-encoding on-the-fly as necessary. There's also full support for offline viewing, soft subtitles and AirPlay to an Apple TV. 4. AppCooker ($14.99, £10.49)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9appcooker-420-100.jpgAppCooker's thinking is that task-oriented software betters more generalist tools. Here, then, you work with all manner of components to build app mock-ups, without doing any actual coding. You can create shapes, design icons, position UI elements, and link screens together; clickable mock-ups can then be shared in AppCooker's native format or as PDFs. 5. BBC iPlayer (free)BBC iPlayer is a must-have download for iPad users. The slick interface makes it easy to browse or watch recent shows and current broadcasts. You can choose from two quality settings and toggle subtitles, stream to an Apple TV via AirPlay, or download shows to your iPad, so you can watch them on the move. 6. Byword ($4.99, £2.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9byword-420-100.jpgWord processing is something the iPad fares remarkably well at — if you have the right app. Byword is a no-nonsense distraction-free editor that just lets you get on with writing. There's Markdown support, helped along by a custom keyboard row, and also a live word/character count. For anyone publishing to the web, a single $4.99/£2.99 IAP provides integration with the likes of WordPress and Tumblr. 7. Comic Life ($4.99, £2.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9comic-life-420-100.jpgComic Life provides a creative way to tell a story or present some of your favourite photographs. The many templates provide a starting point and theme, and you can then import photos, add captions, and design special effects. Comics can be sent to friends in a variety of formats, or to your Mac or PC to carry on working in the desktop version of the app. 8. Day One ($4.99, £2.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9day-one-420-100.jpgJournalling is one of those things that people always think will fall out of fashion, but it never quite does. Day One has plenty of advantages over a paper-based diary, though; wrapped up in a beautiful interface is the means to add images, weather data and music info, along with formatted text. Individual entries can be 'published' to share with people, and of course everything you create is fully searchable. 9. Diet Coda ($19.99, £13.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9diet-coda-420-100.jpgPanic's Coda is a hugely popular Mac app for coding websites, and the iPad app is no slouch either. Diet Coda provides a touch-optimised means of editing files, which can either be done live on the remote server or by downloading them locally first. Syntax highlighting, clips and a built-in Terminal make this a great app for any web designer on the go. 10. DM1 ($4.99, £2.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9dm1-420-100.jpgDrum machines are always a lot of fun, but many of those available for iOS are rather throwaway, their options exhausted within minutes. DM1 is pretty much the exact opposite, packed with a huge number of drum kits, a step sequencer, a song composer and a mixer. Inter-App audio, Audiobus and MIDI support also ensure what you create doesn't end up in a percussion-rich silo. 11. Dropbox (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Dropbox-420-100.jpgDropbox is a great service for syncing documents across multiple devices. The iPad client works like the iPhone one (hardly surprising, since this is a universal app), enabling you to preview many file types and store those marked as favourites locally. 12. eBay (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/ebay-420-100.jpgUse eBay for iPad and you'll never touch eBay in a web browser again. It's fast and efficient, beautifully showcasing important details and images in its main results view. Gallery images can often be displayed almost at a full-screen size, which is particularly useful on an iPad with a Retina display. Speedy sorting options are also available. 13. Evernote (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Evernote-ios7-420-100.jpgLike Dropbox, Evernote (a free online service for saving ideas – text documents, images and web clips – that you can then access from multiple devices) works the same way on the iPad as it does on the iPhone. It benefits from the iPad's larger screen, which enables you to see and navigate your stored snippets more easily. 14. Fantastical 2 ($9.99, £6.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9fantastical-2-420-100.jpgApple's own Calendar app is fiddly and irritating, and so the existence of Fantastical is very welcome. In a single screen, you get a week view, a month calendar and a scrolling list of events. There's also support for reminders, and all data syncs with iCloud, making Fantastical compatible with Calendar (formerly iCal) for OS X. The best bit, though, is Fantastical's natural-language input, where you can type an event and watch it build as you add details, such as times and locations. 15. Flipboard (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Flipboard-420-100.jpg Initially, Flipboard looked like a gimmick, trying desperately to make online content resemble a magazine. But now it can integrate Flickr and other networks, beautifully laying out their articles, Flipboard's muscled into the 'essential' category – and it's still free. Best iPad apps: 16-3016. Fotopedia Heritage (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/fotopedia-heritage-420-100.jpgRather like The Guardian Eyewitness, Fotopedia Heritage is perfect for anyone who enjoys awe-inspiring photography. The app enables you to browse tens of thousands of photos of beautiful locations worldwide. It also provides information about each location, and can be used for travel planning through favourites and links to TripAdvisor. 17. GarageBand (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Garageband-ios7-420-100.jpgApple's GarageBand turns your iPad into a recording studio. Previously a paid app, GarageBand now has a freemium model. For no charge, you get full access to its features, including a range of smart instruments, MIDI editing and song arrangement. The only limitation is that relatively few instruments are included, but more are available via IAP. 18. GoodReader 4 ($6.99, £4.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9goodreader-4-420-100.jpgGoodReader 4 is the latest incarnation of the iPad's best PDF reader. You can annotate documents, extract text, and now also rearrange, split and combine documents. The app previews various other files as well, can create and extract ZIP archives, and is capable of connecting to a wide range of online services. Alongside Dropbox, it makes a great surrogate Finder/Preview combination — a must-have for iPad power users. 19. iBooks (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/iBooks-420-100.jpgGoing head-to-head with Kindle, iBooks is a decent ebook reader, backed by the iBookstore. As you'd expect from Apple, the interface is polished and usable, with handy cross-device bookmark syncing, highlighting, and various display options. It's also a capable PDF reader, for your digital magazine collection. 20. IM+ (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/IMplus-420-100.jpgAlthough the iPad enables a certain amount of basic multi-tasking, anyone who constantly juggles a number of instant messaging services will soon be tired of leaping between apps. IM+ is a good solution, enabling you to run a number of IM services in a single app, and there's also a built-in web browser for checking out links. 21. iMovie (free with new device or $4.99, £2.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9movies-by-flixter-420-100.jpgYou're not going to make the next Hollywood hit on your iPad, but iMovie's more than capable of dealing with home movies. The interface resembles its desktop cousin and is easy to get to grips with. Clips can be browsed, arranged and cut, and you can then add titles, transitions and music. For the added professional touch, there are 'trailer templates' to base your movie on, rather than starting from scratch. 22. iPhoto (free with new device or $4.99, £2.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9iphoto-420-100.jpgThe iPad version of iPhoto is curious for an Apple app in that it's not terribly intuitive. The interface is quite opaque, and you'll initially need quite a bit of help from the '?' button. But after a short while, the app reveals its secrets and becomes an immersive and natural way to adjust and tweak your photos, fully taking advantage of the iPad's multitouch display. 23. iStopMotion ($9.99, £6.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9istopmotion-420-100.jpgThere's something fascinating about animation, and iStopMotion is a powerful and usable app for unleashing your inner Aardman, enabling you to create frame-by-frame stories. There's also time-lapse functionality built-in, and the means to use the free iStopMotion Remote Camera with an iPhone on the same network. 24. iTunes U (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/itunes-u-ios7-420-100.jpgIf you're still convinced the iPad is only a device for staring brain-dead at TV shows and not a practical tool for education, check out iTunes U. The app enables you to access many thousands of free lectures and courses taught by universities and colleges, thereby learning far more than what bizarre schemes current soap characters are hatching. 25. Journeys of Invention ($9.99, £6.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9journeys-of-invention-420-100.jpgTouch Press somewhat cornered the market in amazing iOS books with The Elements, but Journeys of Invention takes things a step further. In partnership with the Science Museum, it leads you through many of science's greatest discoveries, weaving them into a compelling mesh of stories. Many objects can be explored in detail, and some are more fully interactive, such as the Enigma machine, which you can use to share coded messages with friends. 26. Kindle (free)Amazon's Kindle iPad app for reading myriad books available at the Kindle Store is a little workmanlike, and doesn't match the coherence of iBooks (you buy titles in Safari and 'sync' purchases via Kindle). However, Kindle's fine for reading, and you get options to optimise your experience (including the ability to kill the naff page-turn animation and amend the page background to a pleasant sepia tone). 27. Korg Gadget ($38.99, £27.49)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9korg-gadget-420-100.jpgKorg Gadget bills itself as the "ultimate mobile synth collection on your iPad" and it's hard to argue. You get 15 varied synths in all, ranging from drum machines through to ear-splitting electro monsters, and an intuitive piano roll for laying down notes. A scene/loop arranger enables you to craft entire compositions in the app, which can then be shared via the Soundcloud-powered GadgetCloud or sent to Dropbox. This is a more expensive app than most, but if you're a keen electronic-music-oriented songwriter with an iPad, it's hard to find a product that's better value. 28. Launch Center Pro ($7.99, £5.49)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9launch-center-pro-ipad-420-100.jpgThe idea behind Launch Center Pro is to take certain complex actions and turn them into tappable items — a kind of speed-dial for tasks such as adding items to Clear, opening a URL in 1Password, or opening a specific view in Google Maps. Although the list of supported apps isn't huge, it's full of popular productivity apps; and should you use any of them on a regular basis, Launch Center Pro will be a massive time-saver and is well worth the outlay. 29. Microsoft Word for iPad (free/subscription-based)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9microsoft-word-420-100.jpgIt was a very long time in coming, and there were fears Microsoft would make a half-hearted effort to get Word on to the iPad. In the end, we actually got a surprisingly powerful, touch-optimised, high-quality word processor and layout app. The subset of tools you get from the PC version is more than sufficient, and for free you can use the app as a viewer. For editing, you'll need an Office 365 subscription (from $6.99/£5.99 monthly), and this will also give you access to Excel and Powerpoint, along with office apps on other platforms. Best iPad apps: 31-5030. Movies by Flixter (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9movies-by-flixter-420-100.jpgOne for film buffs, Movies figures out where you are and tells you what's showing in your local cinemas – or you can pick a film and it'll tell you where and when it's on. The app is functionally identical on iPad and iPhone, but again the extra screen space improves the experience. 31. Notability ($2.99, £1.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9notability-420-100.jpgThere are loads of note-taking apps for the iPad, but Notability hits that sweet spot of being usable and feature-rich. The basic notepad view is responsive, but also enables you to zoom and add fine details. Elsewhere, you can type, import documents, and record audio. Notes can be searched and, crucially, backed up to various cloud-based web services. 32. Numbers ($9.99, £6.99)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9numbers-420-100.jpg We mention Microsoft's iPad efforts elsewhere, but if you don't fancy paying for a subscription and yet need some spreadsheet-editing joy on your iPad, Numbers is an excellent alternative. Specially optimised for Apple's tablet, Numbers makes great use of custom keyboards, smart zooming, and forms that enable you to rapidly enter data. Presentation app Keynote and page-layout app Pages are also worth a look. 33. Paper By FiftyThree (free)There's a certain train of thought that apps shouldn't ape real-world items, but we dismiss such talk. They just shouldn't ape real-world items badly! Paper by FiftyThree gets this right, with beautiful sketchbooks in which you can scribble, then share across the web. Books and the pen tool are free, and other tools are available via In-App Purchase.34. PCalc Lite (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9pcalc-lite-420-100.jpgPCalc Lite's existence means the lack of a built-in iPad calculator doesn't bother us (in fact, we'd love to replace the iPhone Calculator app with PCalc Lite as well). This app is usable and feature-rich – and if you end up wanting more, in-app purchases enable you to bolt on extras from the full PCalc. 35. PicFrame ($0.99, 69p)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9picframe-420-100.jpgPicFrame is a simple app, but one that's beautifully honed and a delight to use. You choose a template and then import photos, which can be zoomed or adjusted via filters. Additionally, captions can be overlaid and the frames tweaked until you have the perfect composition. Once you're done, your creation can be shared on social networks or via email, and saved to your camera. 36. Pocket (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Pocket-ios7-420-100.jpgPocket and Instapaper have long battled it out for 'article scraper' king, but Pocket trumps its rival in appealing to iPad-owning cheapskates. Instapaper requires a purchase for iPad goodness, but Pocket is free. It's also very fast, offers tagging, includes a great original article/plain-text toggle, and has a vaguely Flipboard-like visual grid-based index. 37. Sequential (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Sequential-ios7-420-100.jpgWe've elsewhere mentioned Comics, but Sequential has a slightly different take on the medium. It's an altogether more upmarket affair, aimed at graphic novels and collections of sequential art that are supposed to be taken seriously. Therefore, this isn't so much everything but the kitchen sink, but a repository for a carefully curated selection of some of the best comics ever created. 38. Sketchbook Pro for iPad ($4.99, £2.99)We tend to quickly shift children from finger-painting to using much finer tools, but the iPad shows there's plenty of power in your digits — if you're using the right app. SketchBook Pro provides all the tools you need for digital sketching, from basic doodles through to intricate and painterly masterpieces; and if you're wanting to share your technique, you can even time-lapse record to save drawing sessions to your camera roll.39. Sky Guide ($1.99, £1.49)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9sky-guide-420-100.jpgAugmented reality is still in its early days, but Sky Guide shows off the potential of merging the virtual with the real. Using your iPad, you can search the heavens in real-time, the app providing live details of constellations and satellites within your field of view. Away from the outdoors, Sky Guide doubles as a kind of reference book, offering further insight into distant stars, and the means to view the sky at different points in history. 40. Skype (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/skype-ios7-420-100.jpgIn theory, we should be cheerleading for FaceTime, what with it being built into iOS devices, but it's still an Apple-only system. Skype, however, is enjoyed by myriad users who haven't been bitten by the Apple bug, and it works very nicely on the iPad, including over 3G. 41. Skyscanner (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/skyscanner-ios7-420-100.jpgSkyscanner's website is pretty good, but the iPad app's another great example of how an app's focus can really help you speed through a task. You use the app to search over a thousand airlines, and it provides straightforward competitive journey lists and comparison graphs. If you're planning a flight, it's an indispensable download. 42. Snapseed (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/snapseed-ios7-420-100.jpgApple's Photos app has editing capabilities, but they're not terribly exciting — especially when compared to Snapseed. Here, you select from a number of effect types and proceed to pinch and swipe your way to a transformed image. It's a fun tool, but there's plenty of control for anyone determined to get their photos just so. 43. Soulver ($1.99, £1.49)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9soulver-420-100.jpgSoulver is more or less the love child of a spreadsheet and the kind of calculations you do on the back of an envelope. You write figures in context, and Souvler extracts the maths bits and tots up totals; each line's results can be used as a token in subsequent lines, enabling live updating of complex calculations. Drafts can be saved, exported to HTML, and also synced via Dropbox or iCloud. 44. TED (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/ted-ios7-420-100.jpgTED describes itself as "riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world". The app pretty much does as you'd expect – you get quick access to dozens of inspiring videos. However, it goes the extra mile in enabling you to save any talk for offline viewing, and also for providing hints on what to watch next if you've enjoyed a particular talk. 45. The Guardian Eyewitness (free)A showcase for engaging photography, The Guardian Eyewitness provides a daily, visual reflection of global events. You get access to the most recent 100 photos, which can be viewed full-screen or with a caption and 'pro tip'. You can also save photos to your iPad or share them via email.46. Traktor DJ ($9.99, £6.99)Traktor DJ wisely dispenses with skeuomorphic representations of deck-spinning; instead of virtual vinyl on your iPad, you get waveforms, providing visual cues regarding what you're playing. The app is efficient and simple to use, enabling you to define cue points and loops, along with dropping in effects; helpfully, Traktor DJ also attempts to tempo-match songs from your iPad library. It's a very different approach to iPad DJing, but one that works wonderfully.47. TuneIn Radio (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/50%20Best%20iPad%20Apps/NOT16x9tunein-radio-420-100.jpgOutput your iPad's audio to an amp or a set of portable speakers, fire up TuneIn Radio, select a station and you've a set-up to beat any DAB radio. Along with inevitable social sharing, the app also provides an alarm, AirPlay support, pause and rewind, and a 'shake to switch station' feature - handy if the current DJ's annoying and you feel the need to vent. 48. Wikipanion (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Wikipanion-ios7-420-100.jpgThe Wikipedia website works fine in Safari for iPad, but dedicated apps make navigating the site simpler and faster. Wikipanion is an excellent free app, with a sleek iOS 7-style design, an efficient two-pane landscape view, and excellent bookmarking and history access. 49. Yahoo Weather (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Yahoo-weather-ios7-420-100.jpgWith weather apps, you're frequently forced to choose between lashings of data or something that looks lovely. Yahoo Weather combines both, offering a stunning interface that happens to be rich with information. The maps are a touch weak, but other than that, this is an essential weather app, especially considering Apple doesn't provide an iPad equivalent itself. 50. YouTube (free)http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/10%20more%20ipad%20apps%20-%20pics/Youtube-420-100.jpgWhen the YouTube app presumably became a victim of the ongoing and increasingly tedious Apple/Google spat, there were concerns Google wouldn't respond. Those turned out to be unfounded, because here's yet another bespoke, nicely designed Google-created app for iOS. The interface is specifically tuned for the iPad, and AirPlay enables you to fire videos at an Apple TV. 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http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/TRBC/People/leejacobson169-470-75.jpg Analytics are a pivotal issue in contemporary business. As the total number of data channels increase, understanding what the data means, how the data interrelates and how it corresponds with customer behavior can mean the difference between sales stagnation and sales increases. Many businesses, however, remain locked into the world of analytics 1.0 and surface level data, such as in-app behavior. Even worse, some businesses are still concerned primarily with offline analytics related to TV spots, radio and print ads. Analytics 2.0 offers a path to a more meaningful, actionable understanding of business data. Both offline and analytics 1.0 focus on single stream analysis. In other words, the measurements focus on the supposed customer response to a lone marketing touch-point. The analysis then tries to assert a return on investment from that single channel. What can analytics 2.0 do?Analytics 2.0 does away with single-stream analysis and embraces the multi-channel world that customers actually inhabit. Customers may see the TV spot, but they also see comments on social media, interact with inbound marketing, see search marketing ads, receive direct mail and participate in creating trending topics. Analytics 2.0 aims to take these disparate streams of information and turn them into something useful. By gathering together information ranging from social sentiment to geo-location, weather and demographic factors, analytics 2.0 can provide insight into performance and even shed light onto historical patterns. For example, the annual sale a business runs may show persistently declining performance compared with expectations. The issue may not be related to the sale or products on sale, but rather be the result of a nearby social event, such as a music festival, that has gained traction over the last few years with the business's core demographic. Analytics 1.0 wouldn't expose this relationship, but analytics 2.0 does make those kinds of connections. How does it help interactions with customers?Of course, analytics 2.0 isn't just about understanding what customers are doing or how they're responding to your marketing. It's also about taking that information and reaching out to customers proactively. For example, maybe you've been focusing a lot of attention on Facebook, but where you're really getting traction is in a LinkedIn group. If there is a positive discussion going on there about your product or service, it gives you a golden opportunity to interact with a warm market. If you're seeing a spike in hits on a YouTube video, that can be a clear call to share the video via Twitter. Just as importantly, if you're working with a marketing firm that specializes in analytics 2.0, these interactions don't need to be handled manually. Effective use of analytics 2.0 capitalizes on current customer behavior with automated responses that happen in real time, not after the fact, when the information may no longer be relevant. Analytics 2.0 represents the wave of the future. It doesn't create silos of information, but rather correlates information to give your business deep insight into customer behaviors as it happens. By taking advantage of automation, your business can respond to that behavior in a timely fashion that encourages interaction, generates buzz and drives sales. Lee Jacobson is CEO of Apmetrixhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b5025b0/sc/4/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119080257/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b5025b0/sc/4/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119080257/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b5025b0/sc/4/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119080257/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b5025b0/sc/4/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119080257/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b5025b0/sc/4/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119080257/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b5025b0/sc/4/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/jSsQHx_NRlE

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/internet/Netflix/Netflix_post_play_OITNB-470-75.jpgNetflix has rolled out its post-play experience for Android smartphones and tablets. The feature, which gives users the opportunity to select the next episode it, or to auto-play if they choose to press nothing, has been available on many other platforms, like iOS, PS3 and the web for some time. For TV shows it queues up the next episode but for movies (tablets only) it offers three recommendations for what you might want to watch next, the company revealed on its blog. Users will require Android 4.0 or higher and the update is available from the Google Play Store as of right now. OITNB is backThe bump comes as may users will be settling in to binge watch the new season of Netflix Original series Orange is the New Black, which arrived on Friday. If you're an Android phone or tablet owner, you only need one click to breeze through the entire thing, notwithstanding the odd pause for a toilet break here and there. The Netflix Effect: how binge watching is changing TVhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b452a5a/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119450825/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b452a5a/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119450825/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b452a5a/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119450825/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b452a5a/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119450825/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b452a5a/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119450825/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b452a5a/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/QOvTQgLMxfs

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/Bump/bump-470-75.jpgGoogle is working on a new connectivity feature for Android that would allow users to share and receive information based on their proximity to other devices. According to information obtained by Android Police, the new toolset will automatically connect users in order to share contact information, receive offers from in store beacons or interact with in-home tech. "Nearby lets you connect, share, and do more with people, places, and things near you," Google writes on the on-boarding page for the feature. That, according to the site will also allow users to set a reminder on their phones for next time they happen to meet a particular person, or go to a particular store. Listening inHowever, as neat as the feature sounds, it wouldn't be Google without some privacy concerns. Once Nearby is turned on users are giving their permission for their phone's microphone to be enabled in order to 'listen' for other devices, which will apparently emit sounds inaudible to the human ear. It also grants permission to turn on the device's Wi-Fi automatically and shares the user's location history. With continuing fears over phone tapping and government snooping, many users may be unwilling to sign up for a service that's always listening in on whatever they're doing, even if it is to find other devices. "When Nearby is turned on for your account, Google can periodically turn on the mic, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and similar features on all your current and future devices. Google+ and other Google services need this access to help you connect, share, and more," the company writes. The site reports this feature, which in many ways is a progression of the Bump app Google purchased in late 2013, may be announced at Google I/O later this month. Big Data deconstructed: How it's keeping us fit and entertainedhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b44caee/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174897/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caee/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174897/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caee/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174897/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caee/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174897/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caee/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199108174897/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caee/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/sHf9KKpna7M

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/Apps/Songza-470-75.jpgGoogle is chasing mood-based music streaming service Songza, according to reports on Friday. The New York Post says the web giant is looking to boost its music portfolio by adding the online radio service that allows users to pick playlists based on their mood, the time of the week, activities and more. According to the report, Google has offered in the region of $15m (around £9m, AU$16m) for the six-year-old start up, which has approximately 5.5m active users. Google, which already offers custom radio stations through its Play Music All Access service, may have focused its interest in Songza's playlist curation and recommendation algorithms. Lowballing?The firm is seeking to gain a better foothold in the streaming market as it seeks to battle the likes of iTunes Radio, Spotify, Beats Music and Pandora. It is also rumoured the company is looking to launch a dedicated YouTube streaming service at some point in the near future. Could Songza play into that? Neither company has commented on the reports, but it does seem that in this era of start-ups selling for billions, a meagre $15m bid for a relatively well-known and established service seems a bit low. We'll keep you informed should this one develop further. It's Beats Music vs Spotify in a streaming warhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b44caf1/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174896/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caf1/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174896/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caf1/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174896/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caf1/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108174896/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caf1/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199108174896/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b44caf1/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/8BJYDwHzgqc

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/Apple/Spotsetter_Apple_acquisition-470-75.jpgApple has reportedly dipped into its rather deep pockets once again, this time to by the map-based social reviews app Spotsetter. TechCrunch claims Cupertino has agreed a deal to acquire the firm and its founders, former Google Maps engineer Stephen Tse and Johnny Lee, who announced it was shutting down the Spotsetter app last week. The app had aimed to being users recommendations by highlighting places people in their circle had visited on a map. In that way, it was rather similar to the likes of Foursquare. It also brought in reviews from services like Yelp, Trip Advisor, Michelin and more and had racked up more than five million users. Boosting MapsFor Apple, the firm is likely to plug the technology into its Maps app, which despite improving dramatically since its unpopular displacing of Google Maps, still carries the legacy of its early stutters. Neither firm has officially announced the acquisition, but TechCrunch, which broke the story points, out that both founders LinkedIn profiles now reveal they work at Apple. It isn't the first time Apple has dipped into the market to boost Maps. In recent times it has snapped up companies like Locationary, WiFiSlam, Broadmap, HotStop and Embark. Add Spotsetter to that list. Hands on: Apple CarPlay reviewhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b447350/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108173736/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b447350/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108173736/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b447350/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108173736/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b447350/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108173736/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b447350/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199108173736/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b447350/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/fidH5kn0Hwo

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/techradar/BOT/BOT0-470-75.jpg10 best phablets in the world todayhttp://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/Samsung/GalaxyNote3/HandsOn/Note3-HandsOn-23-200-100.JPG Because bigger is definitely better, right? Our hands might not be getting any bigger but our phones certainly are. As flagships like the LG G3 and OnePlus One creep up to 5.5 inches, phablets are starting to resemble small tablets, arguably filling the roles of both a smartphone and a slate. If you think that one device is better than two, or just have really big hands, then there is a growing selection of phones to suit and these are the ten best. Read: 10 best phablets Google driverless car hysteria shows humans are too stupid to drivehttp://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/car%20tech/Google%20self-driving%20car/googlecar%20(1)-200-100.jpg People just don't 'get' driverless cars People are hysterical about driverless cars. They just don't get it. In fact, reactions to Google's vehicle prove that most people struggle to grasp even the most basic benefits of driverless cars, let alone the more nuanced possibilitiesThere's loads of broken logic being used, too. Some argue that you can't have driverless cars mixed with human-driven cars because humans are so bad and erratic at driving. But if humans are so bad, how do they cope with each other? The bottom line is that driverless cars will be much, much more accurately and reliably controlled than human-driven cars. And that includes reacting to poorly-driven human cars. Read all about it http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/laptops/HP/HP%20Envy%20Leap%20Motion/HPENvyHero-200-100.jpg HP Envy Leap MotionHP's Envy line has had recent ups and downs, but it seems to have found its feet recently. Being (and looking like) a lower-cost alternative to a MacBook Pro-like machine is no bad thing – especially for people who want that kind of power without the cost. While the Leap Motion controller doesn't add much to the package, it's still not a bad machine overall anyway, especially in the oft-neglected 17-inch category. However, it's well worth looking at the HP Envy TouchSmart 15 if you are considering this laptop, because it's a lot cheaper for almost as much power. HP Envy Leap Motion review 10 best TV deals in the UK for June 2014http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/cheap%20tv-200-100.jpg Hey you, are you looking for a cheap TV? With most brands' latest TVs just out and a World Cup coming up, there's never been a better time to snap-up a cheap TV. Retailers are desperate to clear their stockrooms and cheap TVs a-plenty are pouring out with bargain price tags slapped on. Read: Cheap TV deals of the month http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/Huawei/Ascend%20P7/Ascend%20P7%20review/hands-on/p7-hands-10-200-100.jpg Huawei Ascend P7Huawei's new hero phone isn't going to worry the flagships The Huawei Ascend P7 is a solid phone across the board, but doesn't excel beyond the competition in any particular area. The camera's not quite as punchy as the units in the high-end Nokias and the iPhone 5S or even Samsung's top Galaxys, the chassis isn't as impressive as the HTC One M8, the price not as low as the Nexus 5, the overall experience not quite as smooth as... loads of other phones. Huawei Ascend P7 review 5 big iWatch hints that Apple dropped at WWDChttp://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/iPhone/iOS%208/health-app-ios-8-200-100.jpg Apple might be making a compelling case for the wearable Apple didn't unveil the iWatch at WWDC 2014, but it did the next best thing: it dropped some almighty hints about the technology that might be heading to our wrists. Should it actually exist, we expect Apple to announce its long-rumoured wearable later in the year to coincide with the iPhone 6. Whatever shape the iWatch ultimately takes - and we're increasingly convinced that the "watch" bit is misleading - these hints from Apple's WWDC ketnote give a pretty good idea of what it might do. Continue reading... http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/av_accessories/Creative%20Sound%20Blaster%20Axx%20200/P1013238-200-100.JPG Creative Axx 200A bluetooth speaker with a lot of talent The Creative Sound Blaster Axx 200 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with an identity crisis. I say that because it's not just an NFC-enabled Bluetooth speaker, it's also a PC soundcard, an MP3 player, a phone charger, a speaker phone, a voice and call recorder, a megaphone and a police siren. Yes, a megaphone and a police siren. Seriously. Creative Axx 200 review HTC One M8 vs HTC One E8http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/HTC/OneM8vsOneE8-200-100.jpg It's metal vs plastic, but what else has changed? The newly announced HTC One E8 is a slightly odd prospect. At its core it's very similar to the impressive HTC One M8, just with a plastic build and a couple of other changes. The idea seems to be to deliver flagship specs at a lower price point, but when the two devices are so similar it's hard to imagine that they'll both be big sellers. Nevertheless, the HTC One E8 is here, so if you're wondering just what the difference is between it and the One M8 we've got the answers. Sony Xperia Z3: what we want to seehttp://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/Sony/XperiaZ2/Press/17_Xperia_Z2_Notepad-200-100.jpg We want changes galore, but will we get them? It seems like the Sony Xperia Z2 has barely been available any time at all and yet already there are a few rumors circling around the Sony Xperia Z3. That's not entirely surprising, the smartphone world is fast moving at the best of times and while most companies bring out one flagship a year Sony has started releasing one every six months or so, which means the Xperia Z3 may not actually be all that far off. Read all about it Wearable cameras are all the rage but should we all become lifeloggers?http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/features/wearablecamera-feature/wearacamera3-200-100.jpg We're all Big Brother now Life-logging is all the rage. Sony's new SmartBand SWR10 wristband records your activity, but not just the steps you take or the calories you burn. This wearable builds a profile of your everyday activities by logging the time you spend on Facebook, the songs you listen to and what you browse on the web, too. Continue reading... http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/features/best%20android%20games%202014/the-simpsons-tapped-out-580-90.jpg 50 best Android games 2014While the 'free-to-play' market has taken a bit of a beating of late due to gamers falling out of love with the use of in-app payments, the world of mobile gaming is still an exciting one. Whether you want games that will last the length of a commute, or want to be lost in a port of GTA where you spend hours mowing down pedestrians and making money out of murder, there is a game on here for you. This constantly updated list is a mixture of free and paid for games, and also that one in between - some in-app payments aren't really that bad. Honest! If by the end you think we have missed something special off of the list, let us know and we will see if it is worthy of inclusion further down the line. Read: 50 best Android games http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/av_accessories/Creative%20Sound%20Blaster%20Roar%20SR20/Lifestyle_SB%20Roar_on%20Table-200-100.jpg Creative Roar SR20A pounding new Bluetooth speaker Consider the best wireless speaker you've ever owned. What did you like about it? If I worked on a betting website, I'd say it'd be features like superb audio quality, a low-latency connection, and the ability to charge your mobile device. How does Creative's latest Sound Blaster portable speaker stand up to that list? Well, it might not set the new standard in portable audio, but at $199 (about £119, AU$213), the price is right for this bass-heavy Bluetooth speaker. Creative Roar SR20 review Live sports streaming: the future is HD and multiscreens on your phonehttp://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/other/Tennis-200-100.jpg You've got an HD display in your pocket, why not take advantage? Anyone who's been to a sporting event which has action away from where you're stood or sat will know the frustration of not being able to watch more than one thing at the same. That's about to change though, thanks to LTE Broadcast - aka Multicast. Say you're an avid tennis fan and you're enjoying the mixed doubles finals on centre court at the French Open. That's great, but several other matches are happening at the same time on other courts around Roland Garros in Paris and the only information you get are brief score updates on the big screen. Now imagine streaming any of those other matches live, in HD, to your smartphone sitting unloved in your pocket. Pretty cool, huh?

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/other/rusty-padlock-470-75.JPGThe Heartbleed flaw discovered in OpenSSL was one of the worst web vulnerabilities in history, but believe it or not it may already have been dethroned. Even more incredible is the fact that once again, OpenSSL may be to blame. The "CCS Injection Vulnerability" was discovered by Tatsuya Hayashi, who said it "may be more dangerous than Heartbleed," according to The Guardian. Attackers can reportedly use this weakness to intercept and even alter data passing between computer and websites in a classic man-in-the-middle maneuver as long as they're on the same network, like a public Wi-Fi hub. Hopelessly flawedThe flaw was reportedly introduced into the OpenSSL encryption standard 16 years ago, when OpenSSL was introduced in 1998, but it's only just been discovered. It affects all past versions of OpenSSL and servers running OpenSSL 1.0.1 or the beta version for 1.0.2. Meanwhile it's not even the only flaw to be uncovered this week - another one allowed hackers to send malicious code to machines running OpenSSL, and it was reportedly added four years ago by Robin Seggelmann, the same dev who created Heartbleed. The OpenSSL open source project has already issued a patch, but this newest discovery has nevertheless revived the question of whether it's time to kill OpenSSL once and for all. You may want to check TechRadar's list of the best free antivirus softwarehttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b3eb6d0/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429284/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6d0/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429284/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6d0/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429284/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6d0/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429284/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6d0/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119429284/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6d0/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/unqsN-jU4A0

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/iPhone/FingerScanner/tap-470-75.jpgApple delighted iOS developers this week with the announcement of more than 4,000 new APIs, one of which enables apps to take advantage of the fingerprint sensor built into the latest iPhone. Business Insider reported Thursday that PayPal engineers were indeed in the audience for Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco this week, and one upcoming iOS 8 feature in particular has piqued the interest of the mobile payment service. PayPal Senior Director of Global Initiatives Anuj Nayar confirmed company developers were on hand for a WWDC session detailing forthcoming changes to Touch ID, which could, for example, be used to log into the mobile app to send payments. "It seems to be a fairly easy API to use, but we're still kicking the tires," an unnamed PayPal insider elaborated. Thumbs (and fingers) upWhen Cupertino's latest mobile operating system lands this fall, the fingerprint sensor built into the iPhone 5S will no longer be limited to just unlocking the device or authorizing iTunes Store purchases. Thanks to a new API, Touch ID can now be integrated into third-party apps, such as the official PayPal solution that currently allows customers to send and receive payments using a password or PIN code. While many pundits believe Touch ID is only the opening salvo in an all-out assault by Apple on a mobile payment system, existing services such as PayPal have been dabbling with similar efforts on finger-friendly smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S5. Presumably, owners of Touch ID-enabled iOS devices would be able to log into their PayPal account to transfer funds or manage settings without the need for a password or even cell phone login credentials, which currently are secured by a four-digit PIN code. For more Apple love, check out our full review of the latest MacBook Air!http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b3eb6da/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429282/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6da/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429282/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6da/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429282/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6da/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119429282/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6da/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119429282/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3eb6da/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/cD9CM0LY0WY

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/internet/heartbleed_padlock-470-75.jpgGood news for those who fear being victims of any OpenSSL vulnerability. Since the discovery of the Heartbleed bug, security experts are pouring over its source code, in a bid to tidy up what could be described as a messy coding chaos. And the first patches have followed swiftly. The OpenSSL open source project has issued a security patch that aims to fix 7 vulnerabilities, 2 of which have been deemed critical by the SAMS Internet Storm Center. The first one is a so-called man-in-the-middle flaw, using a OpenSSL exploit to tamper with traffic between clients and servers. Everything you need to know about HeartbleedIt was discovered by Japanese researcher Masashi Kikuchi from security company Lepidum and has been around for over 16 years, since the very inception of OpenSSL. Kikuchi blames the insufficient number of code reviews as well as the lack of experience of reviewers for the time it took to unearth this vulnerability. Another critical flaw was identified six weeks ago and is classified as a "Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) invalid fragment vulnerability", which is a buffer overrun attack, allowing an arbitrary code to be executed on the compromised host. http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b3b217b/sc/15/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108139170/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3b217b/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108139170/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3b217b/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108139170/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3b217b/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199108139170/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3b217b/sc/15/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199108139170/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b3b217b/sc/15/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/VkJP9TQ0SKk

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/other/AU%20News/SpoilerSpoilerscreenshot-470-75.jpgWith most World Cup games in Brazil set to be played at odd hours for us Aussie-folk, Fetch TV wants to help you out with its new browser app. Aptly named Spoiler Spoiler, it app can be downloaded for either the Chrome or Firefox desktop browsers. Once downloaded, the app will scan and block every website for countries, team names, and football terms to give you a spoiler free experience - though we hope it doesn't block out any other vital Australia-related news stories. You'll be able to choose your teams' colours (green and gold!), as each mention will be blocked with coloured bars and boxes, just like in the image above. Fetch TV is also spruiking its set top box, which allows you to record TV shows, but also the games from the World Cup 2014. More blips...There are no spoilers with there blips: Foxtel Play and Tenplay freed from Xbox Live Gold subscriptionBallmer's ballin' as Big Steve reportedly wins battle to buy LA Clippers NBA teamBeats co-founder tells Apple its earbuds suckhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3b37fb37/sc/4/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119192859/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b37fb37/sc/4/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119192859/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b37fb37/sc/4/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119192859/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b37fb37/sc/4/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/199119192859/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b37fb37/sc/4/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/199119192859/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3b37fb37/sc/4/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/BuMxxPT21Is