Tesla’s long-term viability called into question as company combusts in reliability ratings

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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Citing reliability issues, Consumer Reports is no longer recommending the Tesla Model S, the very same car that not too long ago scored so highly during testing that it broke Consumer Reports’ ratings system.

In a survey of 1,400 Model S owners, the publication found that many users experienced a number of lingering problems affecting all facets of the driving experience. From drivetrain and charging issues to problems with the car’s somewhat iconic 17-inch center digital console, Consumer Reports was apparently taken aback by how frequently users were forced to take their cars in for repairs.

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HTC used to be an Android fan favorite – now it’s a punchline

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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Android fans can be very fickle. While Apple fans dutifully line up every year or two to buy the newest iPhone, many hardcore Android fans are only loyal to the company that’s producing the best phone right now. Two years ago, HTC was the darling of these fans because its HTC One M7 was simply a beautiful premium phone that came out at a time when Samsung was still releasing devices marred by cheap-feeling plastic. Even one year ago, HTC was still in many Android fans’ good graces because the One M8 was a significant improvement over the M7 and was one of the very best smartphones to come out last year.

But then the HTC One M9 came out this year. And it was an epic disaster.

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See 10 huge mistakes in the Star Wars movies you never noticed before

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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With all the excitement surrounding the Star Wars franchise, it’s probably stirring up some fond memories of the original trilogy for many fans. But despite that fact that you probably remember Episodes IV-VI as being nearly flawless the last time you saw them, there were actually plenty of mistakes you might have missed.

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Why is the CIA Director still using AOL for email?

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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The tech world this week has been abuzz with word that a high school student managed to hack the into the AOL email of CIA Director John Brennan, gaining access to his personal information and otherwise sensitive security information in the process. Rather than employing some high-tech wizardry in order to gain access, the hacker primarily relied on tried and true social engineering techniques.

Lost in the shuffle, though, is a question that has undoubtedly crossed everyone’s mind: Why in the world is the director of the CIA, of all people, still using an AOL email address? It’s a complicated and thorny question, but we managed to come up with a few explanations which may help shed some light on the issue.

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Never buy light bulbs for your house again

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

$%name Never buy light bulbs for your house again by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley$

According to a 2013 study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, the average buyer of a single-family house will live in that house for 13 years. First-time buyers live in their new homes for an average of 11 years, and trade-up buyers stay put for an average of 15 years. Regardless of which category you fall into, the odds are very good that you’ll be gone long before the TaoTronics LED light bulbs you’re about to purchase in this Amazon deal die.

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Apple TV release set for next week, preorders begin on October 26 according to Tim Cook

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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While speaking with Wall Street Journal editor Gerry Baker last night as part of the WSJDLive conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook touched on a number of interesting topics. Though notoriously tight-lipped, Cook spoke candidly on a few issues, and even dropped a release date for the highly anticipated fourth-gen Apple TV.

According to Cook, pre-orders the upcoming Apple TV will open up next Monday on October 26. Not to worry, shipments are slated to begin later on in the very same week. This is undoubtedly welcome news for those who have been waiting a while for Apple to finally step up its Apple TV game.

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Connecting my life: Do I really need smart light bulbs?

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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In the smart home of the future, how connected is too connected?

When BeON Home contacted me and asked me if I would like to test its new smart light bulbs, I did some real soul-searching. I know connected devices are the future — I saw the future — but it immediately sent some important questions swirling through my mind. How connected is too connected? Do I really need smart light bulbs in my house? What value could they possibly add to my home experience?

I had to answer these questions and others, and so I took delivery of BeON’s new smart bulb kit a few days later.

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Galaxy S7 early rumor roundup: Get ready for more Samsung innovations

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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Samsung is hard at work on the next-gen Galaxy S flagship. Expected to be called Galaxy S7 and come in at least two versions, one of which sporting a curved Edge display, and more rumors are already offering details on Samsung’s upcoming innovations.

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SpaceX is really all about going to Mars

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Authcom

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Elon Musk’s bold SpaceX reusable rocket program may have a more audacious goal in mind than just making space travel more affordable for missions around Earth. An investor with deeper knowledge of the matter revealed that SpaceX is all about going to Mars.

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Xiaomi is introducing a $300 hoverboard that looks like a mini-Segway

Posted on October 19, 2015October 19, 2015 by Authcom

$%name Xiaomi is introducing a $300 hoverboard that looks like a mini Segway by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley$

Xiaomi has made its name by producing consumer tech products with high specs and shockingly low prices and now it’s released its most ambitious product yet: A $300 hoverboard that looks like a mini version of the Segway.

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