Nest is recalling over 400,000 smoke alarms due to safety risks

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Nest Labs has recalled 440,000 smoke alarms in order to fix a bug that could prevent their alarms from sounding immediately after detecting smoke. Mercury News reports that the Nest Protect Smoke + Carbon Monoxide alarms are equipped with a feature that “allows users to temporarily silence some alerts by waving their arm near the unit.” There have been no reported incidents, but Google’s recent acquisition is currently sending out electronic updates to disable the feature in case of emergency.

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Loyal Nissan Micra owner gets surprise of a lifetime in Canada

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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One of Nissan’s most loyal customers in Canada, Ms. Karen Ackroyd, just had an extraordinary experience. A few days ago,

Karen Ackroyd drove to her local Nissan dealership – Alta Nissan in Woodbridge, Ontario – to participate in what she thought was an interview about her experience owning a clean and classic 1987 Nissan Micra (shown above) as the new 2015 Micra marks its return to Canada.

The nature of the “interview” then took a sudden surprise turn when Ackroyd unexpectedly received the keys to one of the very first all-new 2015 Nissan Micra hatchbacks delivered in Canada, compliments of Nissan. The memorable moment is well worth a watch, as the new 2015 Nissan Micra SV (with manual transmission, naturally) was also hand-delivered to her by Christian Meunier, President of Nissan Canada.

“When Micra first launched in Canada in the early ’80s, it was touted as having ‘major headroom and visibility,’ being “fun to drive’ and ‘the newest and most affordable Nissan.’ Almost three decades later, these traits remain absolutely true for the new Nissan Micra,” says Christian Meunier, president of Nissan Canada Inc. “It’s wonderful to see a dedicated fan of the first Micra model in Canada come full circle. The 2015 model is hugely upgraded in terms of modern amenities, safety and technology features, but the core Micra characteristics are still there.”

At the time of the new Micra’s delivery, her original 1987 Nissan Micra had an odometer reading of over 125,000 kilometres, and staff at all levels of the dealership admired the pristine condition the car was in after 27 years of driving it nearly every day.

Click here to watch the video below and see how this shocking surprise unfolds before your eyes.

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The Dubai police force’s newest weapon: Google Glass

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Drivers in Dubai will need to be even more cautious in the future as the local police force plans to start using Google Glass to track down lawbreaking drivers and stolen vehicles. Gulf News reports that the Dubai Police Smart Services Department is currently testing the wearable tech to see how useful it could be for traffic enforcement. Given the device’s ability to access the Internet, give directions and take photos and video, it could potentially replace computers in police vehicles in the coming years.

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This complex PC-Android malware combo can be yours for just $5,000

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Researchers at Symantec have discovered that previously known phishing malware for Android has been further developed into a sophisticated weapon that can perform various other malicious activities, and that can work together with similar apps for Windows, Ars Technica reports. Called iBanking, the malware is available to individuals with malicious intentions for around $5,000.

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Why Lavabit shut down: Founder explains 38 days of legal hell

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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After Edward Snowden’s NSA leaks from last year, rumors circulated that Snowden used Lavabit, which at the time was a hugely popular secure email service. Soon after that, Lavabit founder Ladar Levison wrote that he was forced to decide between being “complicit in crimes against the American people or walk away from nearly ten years of hard work by shutting down Lavabit.” He decided to shut Lavabit down, and he added ominously, “I wish that I could legally share with you the events that led to my decision. I cannot.”

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Reasons why buying a used car is a waste of money

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Used cars make up a big part of car sales in Canada (including the best used cars for under $15,000 in Canada), but is buying one really worth it? At a glance, it may seem like a used car would save you much more money than buying a new vehicle, but the reality is that it’s just not that simple. It’s true that a used vehicle costs far less upfront and depreciates at a slower rate, but it may come with a host of other issues, like higher maintenance costs, shorter lifespan and many others to carefully consider.

While the initial price and depreciation are certainly important factors to consider when car shopping, they don’t necessarily outweigh all the benefits of purchasing a new car. Click here to find out the biggest reasons why buying a new car may be a better choice than buying used.

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How Google plans to make free Wi-Fi available wherever you go

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Google absolutely loves it when people spend more time using its assorted mobile apps and services which is why it wants to make sure you never have to stop using them if you’re in a location that doesn’t offer a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Information now reports that Google “has developed plans to offer heavily subsidized Wi-Fi network hardware and software to small and medium-sized retail businesses” that they can in turn offer to their customers.

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Now there’s a way to double your Galaxy S5′s battery life… for a price

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Battery life is quickly becoming the most important smartphone specification and now Galaxy S5 owners can buy a new accessory that will give their favorite phone twice the juice. Per SamMobile, the new Mugen Power 5900mAh Extended Battery will double your Galaxy S5’s battery life, although it will also cost you $90 as well.

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Watch 16 minutes of leaked gameplay footage from Watch Dogs on the PS4

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Watch Dogs is certainly the most anticipated multiplatform release of the month, but with less than a week until the game’s release, there’s still plenty we don’t know about it. Ubisoft revealed last week that the visuals will see a slight uptick on the PS4, but until we see the game in action for ourselves, it’s not worth worrying about. For those of you who were waiting for more footage to reach the Web before deciding whether or not to pick up Watch Dogs, you’re in luck — one PS4 owner managed to score a retail copy of the game earlier this week and streamed the game live on Twitch. He was quickly banned, but Dailymotion user LordofDarkness has subsequently posted a 16 minute clip of the stream that shows off a decent chunk of gameplay.

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You’ll never guess the critical resource the FBI needs to successfully fight cyber crimes

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Authcom

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Weed. Apparently marijuana is the key to a bright, cyber crime-fighting future for the FBI, according to statements made on Monday by FBI Director James B. Comey at the annual White Collar Crime Institute held at the New York City Bar Association in Manhattan.

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