As airlines mull over the possibility of in-flight cell phone calls, it appears the US government also wants to weigh in on the matter. Word has it that the US Department of Transportation may be looking to create rules that would enforce a ban on in-flight cell phone calls. The FCC has banned in-flight calls for technical reasons. But new … Read More

Congress and the Senate have passed a bill repealing a law stating that it is illegal to unlock cell phones. The bill will give ordinary Americans more flexibility and choice, so that they can find a cell phone carrier that meets their needs and their budget with the cell phone that they currently own. Benefits of new cell phone unlocking … Read More

Congress and the Senate have passed a bill repealing a law stating that it is illegal to unlock cell phones. The bill will give ordinary Americans more flexibility and choice, so that they can find a cell phone carrier that meets their needs and their budget with the cell phone that they currently own. Benefits of new cell phone unlocking … Read More

Led by Global Head of Security Research at Sophos James Lyne, the World of Warbiking project intends to raise awareness about the alarming state of wireless insecurity. Lyne’s travels were a variant on “war driving,” an old method of driving around a city looking for open Wi-Fi networks. A tour of San Francisco on a specially equipped bicycle revealed that … Read More

Swiss drugmaker Novartis has struck an agreement with Google to develop “smart” contact lenses that would help diabetics to track their blood glucose levels or restore the eye’s ability to focus. The device for diabetics would measure glucose in tear fluid and send the data wirelessly to a mobile device, Novartis said. The technology is potentially life-changing for many diabetics, … Read More

Let’s face it, our phones aren’t perfect. They can be slow, have trouble powering on, and suffer from terrible battery life. These are some quick fixes for some of the most common problems iPhone and iPad owners face. Battery drain–Poor battery life is a problem every user must deal with. Disabling background apps from refreshing, shutting off automatic updates, and … Read More

Blackphone was created in response to leaker Edward Snowden’s revelations about mass surveillance from the National Security Agency. The device’s sales pitch claims that security and privacy are put “ahead of everything else.” In order to achieve that goal, the Blackphone is based on a forked Android operating system, called PrivatOS. The operating system comes with built-in support for encryption … Read More

Google will be having a full two-day event, which kicks off Wednesday. Google’s focus this year is expanding to include more information and value for the gamut of app and software makers. That means speaking not just to developers but also to designers and marketers. But for the average user, there’s still plenty to look for here in terms of … Read More

The iPhone maker is finally letting developers access more of its mobile OS. That’s great news — unless you’re in a department Apple wants to dominate. Features of ios 8 Every photo, every edit, every album now lives in your iCloud Photo Library, easily viewable and consistent on all your devices. You can search thousands of your photos right from … Read More