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Are Spy Agencies Planning to Hack Into Your Mobile Apps?

TECH & INNOVATION Five of the world's major nations have exploited weaknesses in UC Browser in their plan to hack into smartphones via links to Samsung and Google app stores according to a document obtained by CBS News shows. Electronic intelligence gathering agencies in Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and the National Security Agency (NSA) in the US have been planning their hacks for some time, based on an alleged need for intelligence in the war on terror. The countries also hoped to place spyware on certain smartphones during the project, called "Irritant Horn."

Google's New Mobilgeddon Algorithm to Favor Mobile Friendly Sites

Websites around the world are preparing for the worst as Google prepares to change its search algorithm in order to change what is displayed on mobile browsers found on smartphones and tablets. The shift is expected to favor mobile-friendly websites and could potentially drastically alter where we shop and eat.

New Study Shows Smartphones Are Americans' Lifeline

Americans are becoming increasingly reliant on their smartphones, according to a new study. The study, from the Pew Research Center, also found that while Americans rely on their smartphones they often find the cost of these phones to be a little too steep

Will Samsung Wave Merchant Fees in the U.S. When It Rolls Out Samsung Pay?

Samsung won't be charging anyone, including both card issuing banks and payment processors, for Samsung Pay when it rolls out its mobile payment system in Korea. And this may just be possibly setting the stage for a free U.S. version, as well, once it brings Samsung Pay to the U.S. this summer.

Apple Watch: Details, Dates, Delivery and Pre-Ordering

With the reveal of Apple’s newest venture into an entirely wireless world, the tech super-giant announced today all of the details about their upcoming Apple Watch and all three collections that it will feature. Expecting great quality for the price, analysts and techies alike have been watching the live press conference all morning and afternoon, but lucky for you Apple has been updating us with all of the brief vitals you need to know about their new product. And while you may have to wait a couple more weeks to get your hands on your very own Apple Watch, here’s everything that you need to know in order to pick the right model for you.

Nokia Lumia 640 and 640 XL Preview

Lumia 640 and 640 XL It's confirmed that Microsoft will launch the Windows 10 sometimes later this year. This launch will aim at unifying Microsoft's desktop and smartphone operating systems.

Best Galaxy Note 4 Cases: We Review Otter Box, Spigen, and More

Galaxy note 4 cases review Whoever said that beauty is what inspires great emotion, must have had Galaxy Note 4 in mind. It is beautiful in design, intuitive and offers bright and very clear images even when the photos are taken in the dark.

New Smartphone App Helps Diabetics Track Blood-Sugar Levels

Need to check your blood-sugar level? Soon, there will be an app for that. Doctors and other caregivers will soon be able to track blood-sugar levels in diabetic patients by simply using an app on their smartphone.

Android Versus Apple: The App Store Debate

Apple has long enjoyed a lead in the number of apps available for their iPhones and iPads compared to the other mobile leaders, Android and Amazon. However, times are changing and according to a new report from appFigures, the Google Play mobile market has surpassed Apple in two key areas - developer community growth and number of apps.

Technology Drives Productivity in the Office

The evolution of digital technology continues to revolutionize business, and is increasing productivity and employee flexibility, while also increasing the length of the average workday.

New Study of the Brain Reveals Smartphone Use Changes It

Ever think your electronics may change the way your brain functions? Well as it so happens a new study shows that smartphone usage leaves a mark on the part of your brain that processes touch, although it actually makes you smarter. Swiss researchers were curious about the effect of using digital devices on the digits doing the swiping and tapping, and now according to the study published in the journal Current Biology, all of the typing with your thumb and swiping with your index and middle fingers may be training your brain's somatosensory cortex.
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