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Tech News Flash: Monday -- August 25, 2014

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Sony DDoS Attack May Have Been Smokescreen
Nextdoor Offers Digital Path to Neighborliness
Comcast Really Does Hate Its Customers

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Today's Story Highlights

Sony DDoS Attack May Have Been Smokescreen
Sony's PlayStation and Sony Entertainment networks were taken down over
the weekend by a distributed denial of service attack. The hackers, who
call themselves the "Lizard Squad," also forced authorities to divert a
plane Sony Entertainment president was on by tweeting that there might
be a bomb on board. A hacker with the handle "FamedGod" later claimed
responsibility for the DDoS attack.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80942.html

Nextdoor Offers Digital Path to Neighborliness
A mother in Walnut Creek, California, recently placed an expensive order
for baby formula and diapers that never arrived. Subsequent
investigation showed that the package had been delivered but snatched
from her doorstep. That's a common enough story in this era of e-
commerce, but this one has a happy ending. The woman turned to a social
network for help.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80909.html

Comcast Really Does Hate Its Customers
We were treated to the customer support call from hell earlier this
month when a couple of well-connected bloggers taped their call to
Comcast attempting to disconnect from the service and posted it online.
Apparently there has been a sequel. The clear lesson -- particularly
from the second call -- is that if you talk to Comcast support you need
to record the call if you don't want to get screwed.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80938.html

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Tech News Flash: Friday -- August 22, 2014

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Security Researchers Lay Bare TSA Body Scanner Flaws
iWatch Could Be Late for a Very Important Date
Nook Redux: Is B&N Shooting Itself in the Foot?
Hack Day Produces Oculix, a Mind-Blowing Trip Through the Netflix Catalog

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Today's Story Highlights

Security Researchers Lay Bare TSA Body Scanner Flaws
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department
of Homeland Security, has spent more than a billion dollars on full-body
scanners designed to strengthen airport security. It turns out that at
least one model of scanner in use for four years -- the Rapiscan Secure
1000 full-body scanner -- easily could have been foiled by a savvy bad
actor.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80935.html

iWatch Could Be Late for a Very Important Date
Apple may be forced to postpone the launch of the hotly anticipated
"iWatch" or health band, perhaps pushing it back to 2015. It apparently
is facing wide-ranging production issues involving components, system
design, manufacturing, and integration between hardware and software.
Holy macaroni. Of course, it should be noted that Apple has never said
that it would deliver anything of the sort.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80933.html

Nook Redux: Is B&N Shooting Itself in the Foot?
After Barnes & Noble bled serious cash trying to create its own Nook e-
reading tablets to compete with Amazon's Fire and Apple's iPad --
eventually, scrapping most of the Nook-building unit -- I figured it was
pretty much down for the count. Letting Samsung give select tablets the
"Nook" brand seemed more like a cry for help them a business decision
that had much chance of success.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80931.html

Hack Day Produces Oculix, a Mind-Blowing Trip Through the Netflix Catalog
A team of Netflix programmers merged the company's videos with the
virtual reality capability offered by the Oculus Rift headset as a fun
project on Netflix Hack Day. The Oculix media app lets users browse a
floating 3D Netflix video catalog using head turning movements and hand
gestures. Once a selection is made, the user can watch the video in a VR
theater setting.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80928.html

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Tech News Flash: Thursday -- August 21, 2014

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Is Open Source an Open Invitation to Hack Webmail Encryption?
Close Your Eyes and Rest Easy - Blink Is Watching the House
Barnes & Noble Thrusts Nook Into Samsung's Galaxy
SparkyLinux GameOver Is a Winning Work-Play Combo
HTC (M8)s With Microsoft

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Today's Story Highlights

Is Open Source an Open Invitation to Hack Webmail Encryption?
In a move influenced by Edward Snowden's revelations about the NSA's
email snooping, Yahoo and Google last week announced that they were
cooperating on end-to-end encrypting their webmail products. While the
open source approach has proven its value over and over again, the idea
of opening up the code for security features to anyone with eyeballs
still creates anxiety in some circles.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80929.html

Close Your Eyes and Rest Easy - Blink Is Watching the House
One of the most troubling issues with home security and remote-
monitoring products is the complexity and cost to set them up. Blink, a
new Kickstarter project, is different. It promises to be astoundingly
easy, and it's inexpensive, too. Backers can get a simple remote motion
detection and video camera unit for just $69 -- or two for $119. Better
yet, no subscription service is required.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80908.html

Barnes & Noble Thrusts Nook Into Samsung's Galaxy
Barnes & Noble and Samsung on Wednesday jointly announced the Samsung
the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. It is essentially the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
tablet, rebranded and preloaded with B&N's content. The move immediately
sparked a not-quite-favorable comparison to Amazon. "It's an impressive
effort, but even if they take a beachhead, they can't hold it," said
tech analyst Rob Enderle.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80920.html

SparkyLinux GameOver Is a Winning Work-Play Combo
The SparkyLinux GameOver 3.4 Edition may be one of the best Linux
distros catering to game players you will find. It is a full-service
specialty Linux OS with a focus on gaming. Linux distro developers
usually do one of two things about games. One, they provide none or only
a few low-impact card and puzzle titles. Two, they build in links to the
PlayOnLinux and Steam websites.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80923.html

HTC (M8)s With Microsoft
HTC, which in recent years spurned Windows Phone for Android, on Tuesday
returned to the Microsoft fold with the launch of a Windows Phone
version of its flagship HTC One (M8) smartphone. The HTC One (M8) for
Windows debuted as a Verizon Wireless network exclusive. The two-year
contract price at Verizon Wireless is $200. AT&T also will carry the
phone, but it hasn't said when that will be.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80915.html

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Tech News Flash: Wednesday -- August 20, 2014

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Leaked Moto 360 Specs Impress, Price Point Iffy
Google Straps On Jetpac to Take Search to New Heights
The Connected Car, Part 3: No Shortcuts to Security
Mobile App Attacks: No Malware, No Problem

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Leaked Moto 360 Specs Impress, Price Point Iffy
Specs of the forthcoming Moto 360 smartwatch from Motorola appeared
briefly on a Best Buy Web page, sparking increased chatter about the
device. Concerns about price -- the watch was listed at $250 -- tempered
the usual gasps of delight from geeks. Amazon lists a Samsung Galaxy
Gear for $150, a Gear Live for $180, a Gear 2 Neo for $200, a Pebble
Steel for $230, and an LG G Black Titan for $233.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80907.html

Google Straps On Jetpac to Take Search to New Heights
Google has acquired Jetpac, according to a statement that appeared
Friday on the Jetpac website. Jetpac is the creator of a handful of
apps, including City Guides, which analyzes Instagram photos and then
automatically creates guides based on the collected data. That
information gives users a lot of search options. Not only can they find
coffee shops, for example -- they can find the hippest.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80906.html

The Connected Car, Part 3: No Shortcuts to Security
The connected car is becoming a reality, but the gadget-filled roadways
it travels will be paved with several options for in-car technologies.
These choices pose challenges for carmakers. Whichever technology wins
the race, one of the biggest concerns for OEMs is their electronic
security. The Linux Foundation wants an open source platform in the pole
position.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80918.html

Mobile App Attacks: No Malware, No Problem
Traditional attack methods, like those used with the recent mobile
online banking Trojan Svpeng, involve the installation of malware on the
device to steal information and commit fraud. However, new techniques
are emerging that would enable an attacker to compromise a device and
steal private information from the owner -- for example, the typical
copycat app on a third-party app store.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80914.html

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