Chrome’s latest tool checks your website’s security
You may never notice Chrome’s green lock showing that an HTTPS site is 100 percent secure, but developers pay rapt attention to it. That’s because Google prioritizes search results for sites with the strongest security, so a problematic site could find itself on the dreaded second page. The symbol also tells users that they’re less likely to be victims of man-in-the-middle and other “content injection” attacks. However, many operators still aren’t sure why their sites appear insecure, so Google has unveiled a security panel for DevTools in its latest version 48 of Chrome.
Each time you load a page, it will show the information for each network connection and why some are secure and others aren’t. The panel will indicate whether a security certificate is valid and if you’re using the proper connection protocol. It also flags the dreaded “mixed content” issue that arises from insecure HTTP subresources. From there, you can drill down to see which resource, exactly, is borking your page’s lock.
To use the new panel, developers just need to open up the Chrome 48 dev tools, or click on the URL lock icon and select “details.” The new version of Chrome also brings a number of bug fixes and eliminates the old and insecure RC4 encryption scheme. The stable version started rolling out yesterday and should hit most regions soon.
Source: Google
Chrome’s latest tool checks your website’s security
You may never notice Chrome’s green lock showing that an HTTPS site is 100 percent secure, but developers pay rapt attention to it. That’s because Google prioritizes search results for sites with the strongest security, so a problematic site could find itself on the dreaded second page. The symbol also tells users that they’re less likely to be victims of man-in-the-middle and other “content injection” attacks. However, many operators still aren’t sure why their sites appear insecure, so Google has unveiled a security panel for DevTools in its latest version 48 of Chrome.
Each time you load a page, it will show the information for each network connection and why some are secure and others aren’t. The panel will indicate whether a security certificate is valid and if you’re using the proper connection protocol. It also flags the dreaded “mixed content” issue that arises from insecure HTTP subresources. From there, you can drill down to see which resource, exactly, is borking your page’s lock.
To use the new panel, developers just need to open up the Chrome 48 dev tools, or click on the URL lock icon and select “details.” The new version of Chrome also brings a number of bug fixes and eliminates the old and insecure RC4 encryption scheme. The stable version started rolling out yesterday and should hit most regions soon.
Source: Google
TfL is making it easier to beat traffic and find parking
With the majority of Brits now owning a smartphone or tablet, developers have jumped at the chance to deliver up-to-the-minute information on traffic and travel. Transport for London (TfL) has helped facilitate a number of these features by opening its data feeds, which let app makers display train departure times, ticket costs and even list which stations have toilet facilities.
That dataset is always expanding, so today TfL has opened more information to developers, allowing them to include live updates on the number of parking spaces available at Tube stations, as well as improved traffic cam imagery that will help drivers navigate around gridlocked areas. Transport for London already delivers information on planned roadworks and road incidents, but “JamCam” information will let Londoners see the damage for themselves.
TfL says it has more updates in the pipeline, with simpler access to annual road safety data and complex fare breakdowns on the agenda. It’s also looking into how it can predict the status of roads, buses and trains so it can deliver warnings way in advance.
TfL is making it easier to beat traffic and find parking
With the majority of Brits now owning a smartphone or tablet, developers have jumped at the chance to deliver up-to-the-minute information on traffic and travel. Transport for London (TfL) has helped facilitate a number of these features by opening its data feeds, which let app makers display train departure times, ticket costs and even list which stations have toilet facilities.
That dataset is always expanding, so today TfL has opened more information to developers, allowing them to include live updates on the number of parking spaces available at Tube stations, as well as improved traffic cam imagery that will help drivers navigate around gridlocked areas. Transport for London already delivers information on planned roadworks and road incidents, but “JamCam” information will let Londoners see the damage for themselves.
TfL says it has more updates in the pipeline, with simpler access to annual road safety data and complex fare breakdowns on the agenda. It’s also looking into how it can predict the status of roads, buses and trains so it can deliver warnings way in advance.
Google Hangouts version 7.0 rolling out, quick replies and conversation shortcuts on board
Things don’t change often in the world of Google Hangouts, so every time we see a cool new feature arrive it’s worthy of celebration. It is the IM service all Android users have by default, after all (whether you use it or not).
Reports of Hangouts version 7.0 rolling out have started hitting the web. But there’s more than just a lucky number to this upgrade. Google has graced us with a couple features that many of us have actually been hoping for.
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The first one (and the coolest, in my opinion) is the implementation of quick replies. What this does is allow you to reply to a Hangouts message without having to go into the app. When you receive an instant message notification, simply hit the reply button and a floating screen will show up. Type in your message and send away without having to go away from what you were doing.
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There’s also a new option that allows you to create conversation shortcuts on your home screen. Simply open a Hangouts conversation, hit the 3-dot menu button in the top-right corner and select “Save to Home Screen”. An icon with your contact’s profile picture will show up in your home screen so you can message away quicker than ever.
Both great additions, right? I am a huge Hangouts user, so these are definitely welcomed improvements by my book. Are you as excited about them? Be patient, as these updates roll out periodically. If you just can’t wait, though, here is a link to download your APK file. Enjoy!
Download the Google Hangoute 7.0 APK
Visit the Google Hangouts Play Store page
Twitter’s product head is jumping to Instagram
Ex-Twitter executive Kevin Weil is switching social networks: he’s joining Instagram as its new head of product and will be reporting directly to CEO Kevin Systrom, according to NYT. Recode says Weil has replaced Peter Deng who moved to another FB property, Oculus, earlier this month. The Facebook-owned image-sharing network has apparently been courting Weil since last year, and it’s not true that he was fired. He’s chosen to take the company up on its offer way before it was reported that some of Twitter’s top execs are leaving the microblogging service.
The New York Times describes Weil, who joined Twitter in 2009, as a “well-liked veteran.” It’s unclear why he’s decided to change allegiances, but his responsibilities were reportedly trimmed down after Dorsey cleaned house in October.
Source: The New York Times, Recode
Hive begins selling its smart plug and connected home sensors
When British Gas subsidiary Hive unveiled its latest take on the smart thermostat, the company also committed to launching a new a range of motion sensors, lightbulbs and a smart plug. It’s taken six months, but Hive is finally ready to add its Active Plug and Window and Door sensors to its connected home line-up, with all three products now available to buy online.
The Active Plug, which lets you control appliances via a mobile app, connects to the Hive Home Hub and can be operated from the Hive heating app. If you’ve already invested in the thermostat, the plug will cost £39, but if you’re new to the brand, you will need to lay down £80 for the hub.
The Window and Door sensors are small switches that will tell you when doors and windows have been opened or closed. They cost £29 and also require the Home Hub, but they’re especially useful for checking when the kids get home from school or notifying you of an unwanted visitor. While the sensors are on sale today, Hive says deliveries will commence from February 8th.
Last up is the Motion Sensor, a product that uses wireless passive infra-red (PIR) sensor to detect movement in your home. While it’s not on available to buy today, the company says it will go on sale from February 9th and will begin shipping from February 22nd.
Source: Hive
Olympus PEN-F camera takes you back in time with its looks
Olympus had a busy 2015, having introduced a number of cameras for people with different levels of expertise. This year, the manufacturer’s first announcement was its Stylus TG-870, a ruggedized compact shooter that offers niche characteristics. And now Olympus is introducing the PEN-F, which is bound to turn some heads. Other than the retro looks it brings to the table, it’s sporting a new 20-megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic VII processor, as well as built-in 5-axis image stabilization and an ISO 80 equivalent in low mode — that’s going to help with night shots.
Better yet, you’re also going to find a setting that lets you capture 50-megapixel photos, while the 1/8,000-second mechanical shutter should be speedy enough to handle most scenarios. As we’ve come to expect from the latest prosumer cameras, Olympus is blessing this PEN with a 3-inch touchscreen (articulating), a high-res OLED electronic viewfinder and WiFi. Video is limited to 1080p, although there is the option to turn stills into 4K time-lapse movies, if you’re into that.
Olympus says the PEN-F will ship in early March for $1,200, but that’s for the body only. We’ll have more on this Micro Four Thirds camera soon.
AMD wants to open up PC graphics chips
AMD isn’t just depending on ever-faster chipsets to boost graphics performance — it thinks coders can lend a hand, too. The company’s new GPUOpen effort gives developers the kind of open source code and documentation they need to use low-level PC video card features, port apps and otherwise understand GPU aspects that are normally kept hush-hush (outside of game consoles, at least). If everything goes smoothly, you’ll see games that look nicer on current hardware, and general computing tasks that lean more on GPUs to crunch numbers.
It’s potentially an important effort, and AMD is promising to accommodate multiple platforms. With that said, AMD isn’t necessarily doing this purely out of generosity. It’s being squeezed at the high end by NVIDIA (which rules the dedicated video card market), and the low end by Intel (whose processor sales lead gives it the de facto lead in integrated graphics). To some degree, GPUOpen is about making AMD’s Radeon graphics chips more attractive to developers, giving the company a better chance in a tough market.
Via: Slashdot
Source: GPUOpen
Samsung Gear S2 Rose Gold and Platinum receive new watch faces
Samsung recently unveiled that a Rose Gold and Platinum Gear S2 would be coming to the US at CES 2016. However, they have already been available to the Dutch for a little while now.
Samsung decided to go even further and release an update to bring two new watch faces for their new models. The latest Gear S2 update brings one for ladies and one for men. Only those with the new special edition Gear S2’s will have access to them meaning strictly Gear S2 Classic Rose Gold or Gear S2 Classic Platinum owners will get the watch face update.
The build number is BOL6 and the update is roughly 23MB. Also, the update has bug fixes and includes improved UX for heart rate monitoring in S Health.
Source: SamMobile
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