The battle against malware is ongoing and fought across a variety of platforms, and given how Facebook can be found on just about any digital device with a display and an Internet connection, it's no surprise that the world's foremost social network invests much time, hours and money into combating the numerous evils of the Web. In an effort to lessen the likelihood of its users being scammed or otherwise falling foul to malicious intrusion, Facebook has added a new pop-up notification that will show up on a user's computer in the event that malware is detected.
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The annual Worldwide Developers Conference usually offers an insight into software improvements Apple has been making to its product line-ups, and this year, we're once again expecting WWDC to showcase an updated iOS 8 and OS X 10.10. Apparently, though, we could also be in for some new hardware, but precisely what we're going to be getting remains an unfortunate mystery.
Internet auction site eBay has left users of its services, including PayPal, with reason to be concerned after posting a message up on the community page urging users to change their passwords. Since the original message popped up a short while ago, the company has stepped out and clarified the situation, noting that a hacker may have "compromised a database containing encrypted passwords," although was also keen to stipulate that only "non-financial data" had been affected.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, otherwise known as WWDC, kicks off in less than two weeks' time, and in advance of the event's commencement, the fruit company has just updated its official WWDC app for WWDC 2014. As you might expect, the whole app has been given the standard iOS 7 makeover, accented throughout by a neat orange tint, and if you're planning on heading down to the event, it provides all of the information you'll need.
A few days ago, Stefan Esser, better known in jailbreak circles as i0n1c, revealed that he'd successfully performed an iOS 7.1.1 untethered jailbreak on his very yellow iPhone 5c. Following this exciting inroad, he then went on to explain how the single kernel exploit was achieved, and now, finally, he's shown off a demo clip of his device booting up and running Cydia on iOS 7.1.1.
Large companies often join forces in synergistic promotional moves, and it looks like famed rock band Coldplay has hooked up with Starbucks to push its latest song free of charge. If you're an iPhone owner and Coldplay fan, you'll want to grab the Starbucks app right now if you haven't already, at which point you'll be able to download the group's latest song Always In My Head for free via Apple's iTunes.
Google Glass has been out in the wild for well over a year now, and although it remains in beta, the search giant recently ditched its invitation policy to allow any wannabe Explorer with a spare $1,500 to join up. The more widespread a product becomes, the likelier it is that its various strengths and flaws will become more obvious and exposed, and apparently, long-term use of the unusually-positioned display can lead to muscle fatigue and general eye pain.
We know you like getting free stuff as much as we do here, and once again, we're back with a selection of the very best paid apps gone free. Remember, as ever, that these deals will only run for a limited time, so if you want to save yourself a boatload of cash on some really great apps, then be sure to check the round-up below.
The blogs and various social media channels have been speculating for quite some time about what Microsoft's special Surface event in New York City would reveal this morning, and now, we finally have the details. The Surface Pro 3 is its name, and Microsoft is touting its thinner, faster and more powerful slate as the "tablet that can replace your laptop." For a full run-through of the hardware, display and accessories, join us after the fold!
Over the weekend, German security wiz i0n1c posted a snap demonstrating an iOS 7.1.1 untethered jailbreak, and whilst it seems less than likely that a public release is on the cards any time soon, it's certainly an intriguing and exciting inroad in the battle against Apple's own security team.
