“Google isn’t satisfied with securing Gmail itself from prying eyes; it’s blocking sinister add-ons, too. The email service now supports Content Security Policy, which prevents web extensions from running code that could bypass security or otherwise wreck your day.”
Netflix says offline playback is ‘never going to happen’
“Ever since Netflix mistakenly said that offline viewing would come to Honeycomb tablets, we’ve waited (and opined) for the moment when it’d happen.”
FCC may fine Sprint $105 milion for ‘cramming’ customers
“The Federal Communications Commission is looking to fine Sprint $105 million for “mobile cramming,” which involves customers being billed for unwanted services like spam SMS messages or daily horoscopes.”
Apple ends its arguments in the DRM trial, but it’s far from over
“All the evidence for the $350 million court case against Apple is now in, but what we still don’t have is someone to represent the some 8 million who purchased iPods during the class action period.”
This Tweak Puts CarPlay On Your iPhone Without An External Screen
“The CarPlay interface is undoubtedly better for using while driving than the regular ‘ole screen. But unless you’ve got a shiny new car (or one of the expensive aftermarket dashes), chances are you don’t have anything to pair your iPhone with.”
The Joy of Christmas, worship with Phil Wickham and Shane and Shane, with a message by Pastor John. Such a blessing! #ccsjc
Phil Wickham and Shane and Shane, such a blessing! #ccsjc
Vodafone’s return to the US next year will be powered by T-Mobile
“After selling back its stake in Verizon Wireless, British telecom Vodafone is planning a US comeback in a very different form late next year: a standalone wireless service as a MVNO on T-Mobile’s network.”
Verizon’s New, Encrypted Calling App Plays Nice With the NSA
“Verizon is the latest big company to enter the post-Snowden market for secure communication, and it’s doing so with an encryption standard that comes with a way for law enforcement to access ostensibly secure phone conversations.”
Grumpy Cat turns a genetic defect into a $100 million empire
“A cat that does nothing but look mildly peeved has managed to parlay that “talent” into nearly $100 million in just over two years, according to the Express. Grumpy Cat’s newly-rich owner, Tabatha Bundeson called the feline (whose real name is Tardar Sauce) “unstoppable…”