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Security Of User Data Enhanced By Google, Facebook

Security Of User Data Enhanced By Google, Facebook

Google and Facebook are currently working on securing the data of their users. The messages of the WhatsApp instant messaging service of Facebook are already encrypted. The company is also working on applying encryption to group messages and voice calls of the service, according to The Guardian. The social network is also working on improving […]

Amazon Video Establishing Virtual Reality Team

A job posted revealed that Amazon is set to enter the virtual reality market. The post, which was spotted by UploadVR, indicated that the Seattle-based company is in the market for a senior software development manager. The person hired will lead the virtual reality team of Amazon Video. While virtual reality has taken the limelight since the start of the year, it has focused mainly on new headsets set to be offered in the market, including the HTC Vive ad Oculus VR. Once these devices are released, consumer will have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the digital world. This is the market Amazon is expected to enter. The company does not appear to be focused on hardware for the moment since it is expected to concentrate on the creation of an immersive video content platform. The video-streaming service of Amazon has a number of competitors in the market. The company is aiming to set itself apart with the creation of original shows through Amazon Studios. However, the company wants to stay one step ahead with virtual reality. The job description indicates that the Virtual Reality team will look into the development of a platform and interface designed for immersive storytelling. While the description is clear about the intentions of the company, a spokeswoman from the company did not release any other details about the job. Netflix already created a virtual reality application for the Samsung Gear VR headset while Hulu is currently developing its own. Similar to apps designed for smartphones, the content developed the headsets will determine the success of virtual reality, and Amazon has been known to offer quality content for consumers. The market has had mixed reactions on the devices developed by Amazon. While the Kindle e-reader succeeded in the market, the same cannot be said for the Amazon Fire phones and tablets. Even as the company is a popular online retailer, the objective of the platform is to persuade consumers to satisfy their need for virtual reality experiences through Amazon.

A job posted revealed that Amazon is set to enter the virtual reality market. The post, which was spotted by UploadVR, indicated that the Seattle-based company is in the market for a senior software development manager. The person hired will lead the virtual reality team of Amazon Video. While virtual reality has taken the limelight […]

Raspberry Pi 3 Released Into The Market

Raspberry Pi 3 Released Into The Market

Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the availability of the Raspberry Pi 3 through a recent blog post. The device is price at $35, which is the same price as the previous version. The new device features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as shown on the blog post by the foundation. An Ethernet connection will not be necessary for […]

“Hack the Pentagon” Program Revealed By The DOD

“Hack the Pentagon” Program Revealed By The DOD

In an effort to enhance its defenses against cyberattacks, the US Department of Defense is planning to ask security professionals to “Hack the Pentagon.” The move is similar to programs implemented by commercial software firms offering rewards to hackers who can find security issues with their software. The move of the DOD is the first […]

Virtual Reality Technology May Integrate Eye-Tracking In Next-Gen Headsets

Virtual Reality Technology May Integrate Eye-Tracking In Next-Gen Headsets

The Mobile World Congress became the venue for two companies to unveil their own virtual reality technology products. The Samsung Gear VR and the latest Oculus headsets featuring integrated eye-tracking capabilities were showed off at the Barcelona event recently. Eye-tracking has become a trend in VR and it was demonstrated in the last few months. Controlling […]

Xbox Live Goes Down Again

Xbox Live Goes Down Again

After hours of experiencing issues, complaints through social media showed Xbox Live was still down. Users experienced issues in logging into the site and booting their games. Down to this, download-only games, such as Trials Fusion and digital versions of games, like Star Wars: Battlefront will not start. In addition, some users are also experiencing […]

Documentary Reveals Cyberattack Planned By US

Documentary Reveals Cyberattack Planned By US

A documentary set to premiere this week revealed a plan developed by the United States for cyberattacks against key infrastructure in Iran near the start of the administration of President Barack Obama. The plan, code-named “Nitro-Zeus,” was designed to disable the air defenses, communications services and electrical grid of Iran based on the movie that […]

Android Marshmallow Coming To Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge

Android Marshmallow Coming To Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge

The latest version of the Android OS of Google is set to be released to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge. The South Korean company announced recently that it will provide the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to two of its high-end smartphones immediately. The updates for other Samsung Galaxy devices will also be […]

Self-Driving Vehicle AI Of Google May Be Considered A Driver

Self-Driving Vehicle AI Of Google May Be Considered A Driver

Computers on autonomous vehicles, such as the self-driving vehicle of Google, may soon be considered as drivers when rules are updated by the US federal transport safety regulator. However, it may take some time before the rules are updated. Google along with a number of companies working on autonomous vehicles may benefit from the move of […]

New Instagram Feature Allow Users To Switch Between Separate Accounts

New Instagram Feature Allow Users To Switch Between Separate Accounts

A new feature was released by Instagram recently that allowed users with multiple accounts to easily switch from one account to another. Users were given the ability to add as well as switch between five separate accounts. TechCrunch said the new feature was tested for iOS users was tested by the company last Week while […]

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