The iStick A300 is a tiny dongle that, just like Google’s Chromecast, looks very much like a memory stick — but it’s actually much smarter. The device is an Android-powered PC in a tiny box, and it can be hooked up to a monitor or big-screen TV via a micro HDMI connection.
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A Dutch team of hackers that calls itself “Doulci” claims to be the first group ever to hack Apple’s iCloud system. According to a report from Dutch news organization De Telegraaf, the hackers purchase stolen phones that have been locked for between $50 and $150 each. They then use a security vulnerability in order to access Apple’s iCloud system and unlock the phones, which are then sold for a large profit.
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The first two rounds of the 2014 Formula Drift Pro Championship are now history. Chris Forsberg currently leads the overall points standings, but Road Atlanta winner Vaughn Gittin Jr. is nipping at his heels as the pair jockey to see who can claim a second career championship. Round two at Road Atlanta marked the start of three rounds on the east coast, and the Canadian presence remained strong for this cross-country trek.
In Long Beach, Dave Briggs, Mats Baribeau, and Marc Landreville all qualified for the Top 32 main event. Round two from Road Atlanta proved to be a tougher fight, with weather as an added factor for the drivers to contend with. Dave Briggs looked strong in his Achilles Radial Turbo by Garrett S14 during open practice, cruising through the curves with tremendous cloud formations. The young driver has seen Road Atlanta in past years, making it familiar territory for him. Backed by the might of the championship-winning Achilles Radial team, his odds of a successful 2014 season are high… READ FULL STORY
Formula Drift 2014: Canadian Driver Update from Atlanta
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Wouldn’t it be great if the notifications on your iPhone also popped up on your Mac while you were working or doing anything else on your computer? Wouldn’t it be great if you could pick and choose which iOS apps displayed notifications so you don’t lose your mind as 50 notifications pop up in the span of three minutes while your mom proceeds to like every photo in your Instagram timeline? Wouldn’t it be great if all this there were possible without jailbreaking your phone?
Say hello to Notifyr.
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Apple’s 2014 Worldwide Developers Conference might not be as boring as we thought it would be. Unnamed sources tell the ever-reliable Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac that Apple “is planning to unveil new hardware” at WWDC this year, despite reports we’ve read saying that Apple would not unveil either its iWatch or its refreshed Apple TV set-top box until later in the year. As for what this new piece of hardware is, Gurman can only speculate, although he says that MacBook Airs with Retina displays are the “most likely” option at this point since Apple is probably saving all its big guns for a huge fall release that will likely include two versions of the iPhone 6 and a sequel to the iPad Air along with the aforementioned iWatch and Apple TV.
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There are plenty of rumors surrounding the iPhone 6, but there is one thing we can be sure of: following its debut later this year, it will be one of the most popular smartphones of all time. In fact, it will almost certainly be the best-selling single smartphone model yet. According to reports from many solid sources, Apple’s iPhone 6 will feature a huge redesign with rounded sides, a thinner case and a larger 4.7-inch display. It may also feature Apple’s new A8 processor and NFC.
Of course, we can’t be completely sure of what we’ll see on the iPhone 6 until Apple unveils the phone in the coming months. That doesn’t mean we can’t hope for certain things in the meantime, and a new survey sheds light on the most desired new features in Apple’s next-generation iPhone.
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Now you have another reason to choose the Xbox One over the PlayStation 4. Microsoft announced this week that its Skype Xbox One app now has full Snap support, which means that you’ll be able to make voice and video calls while you’re watching a movie or playing a game. This adds a terrific new social aspect to the Xbox One because it means you’ll be able to watch movies or play games with your friends while interacting with them face to face.
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Where do I even begin with this one? The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to move forward with its controversial net neutrality plan, which seems to be designed specifically to ensure that the Internet is not kept neutral. Instead, the plan allows for the creation of Internet “fast lanes” so that Internet service providers can charge companies more for faster connections to end users.
If you oppose the new plan, there is action you can take. The FCC’s proposal is now in a period where open comments will be taken into account before the FCC creates a final set of rules. Those who see the slippery slope created by the FCC’s proposal can make their voices heard by reading the plan and submitting a public comment that addresses specific problems with the proposal.
If you support the plan, you can also be heard… by writing a column for Forbes.
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A new image showing a press render of the LG G3 in a slim case has been leaked, offering some insight on the potential size of the device. According to a picture posted by @evleaks, the next LG flagship handset will measure 150 x 78 x 13 mm with a case on, suggesting the handset will be bulkier than expected. Comparatively, the G2 measures 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm, while the Galaxy S5, one of the G3’s main rivals this year, measures 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm.
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Something is not right. It was unclear at the time of this writing exactly what happened, but it looks like eBay may have been the victim of some kind of breach. The company is apparently preparing to instruct all users to change their passwords as soon as possible, as Engadget has found preliminary notices with a potentially troubling note.
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