“An anonymous hacker who has exploited an iCloud security flaw that lets anyone unlock a lost or stolen iPhone says Apple contacted him about the matter today, but he deleted the email.”
Edward Snowden Threw Crypto Parties Before He Blew the Whistle on NSA
“Edward Snowden is famous for one thing: blowing the whistle on the NSA. But really, he’s just a normal guy. Before this all happened, for instance, he threw parties like all of us! Wait, maybe not quite: they were encryption parties.”
Yelp will soon let you add video to your reviews
“Yelp is about to let you to catch the vibe of your favorite eateries with video as well as pictures, according to Business Insider.”
Hulu attempts to block international viewers who use VPNs
“It’s no secret that many use virtual private networks (VPN) to dodge Hulu’s ban on TV streaming outside of the US, and the company is now clamping down on these surreptitious international viewers.”
How to Add Items to Your Amazon Shopping Cart Using Twitter
“Amazon made impulse purchases even easier this week–not through its app, not through its website, but through Twitter. Using the #AmazonCart hashtag, you can instantly add items you spot on the 140-character social network to your Amazon cart, without ever leaving Twitter.”
LG’s G3 smartphone will launch on May 27th
“A couple of months after most of its competitors unveiled their flagship phones for 2014, LG is ready to follow suit.”
Some Samsung Galaxy S5 owners are experiencing “fatal cam…
“Some Samsung Galaxy S5 owners are experiencing “fatal camera errors” that can only be fixed by replacing the phone. Affected S5 owners can call Samsung at 1-888-987-4357, and Verizon is also reaching out. [The Verge]”