Apple unveils updated iPod Touch
In a surprise move, Apple has launched the newest version of the popular iPod Touch. Featuring the same processor as it's iPhone 6 as well as improved WiFi, fitness tracking, and camera, the update also includes a new set of colours for it's entire iPod lineup: gold, silver, grey, pink, and blue. Starting at $199 for the 16GB version, Apple might be hoping to reinvigorate its iPod line, which together with the Nano and Shuffle, only represents a small portions of current profits.
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Groups looking to Smartphones for Online Authentication
The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance and the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) have come to an agreement to begin using smartphones as a means to verify your identity online. With the rise of U2F (Universal Two-Factor) Authentication, a method in which both a password/phrase and a physical object, such as a special USB key, are required to sign into an account, many have raised the question as to why the object people carry around all the time, a smartphone, can't be used instead. The memorandum of understanding between The FIDO Alliance, whose goal is to promote the use of U2F and is comprised of over 200 members including banks , credit card companies, technology companies and websites, and the Bluetooth SIG, responsible for licensing and developing Bluetooth technology and comprised of over 20,000 members including smartphone and computer manufacturers, is an important step towards wider use U2F.
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Google adding "Buy Now" Button to Search
Google announced today that, in an effort to make it easier for people to shop, it will be adding a "Buy Now" button in the Google Search results. The idea is that a user won't ever have to leave the Google Search page in order to make a purchase, which comes on the heels of both Facebook and Pinterest announcing that they are adding similar features to their websites as well. Google says that retailers understand that the average consumer now consults their smartphone to research a purchase before making it, and are eager to allow them to purchase their desired item quicker and easier directly through Google Search. The new system allows consumers to use their Google Wallet account with a pre-approved credit or debit card to make the purchase in matter of seconds.
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Blackberry purchases Android-related Domain Names
Further fueling rumours that the next lineup of Blackberry devices will feature Google's Android operating system, multiple blogs have confirmed that Blackberry Limited has purchased two new domain names: “AndroidSecured.com” and “AndroidSecured.net.” Both domain names currently redirect to Blackberry's landing page detailing their new partnership with Google to bring their suite of mobile security and productivity tools to Google Play for Work. However, many are also speculating that this could hint at the main focus of Blackberry's upcoming devices, codenamed "Venice" and "Dallas", targeting enterprise and business users with a strong focus on security. BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) 12 and Blackberry devices are still the primary choice for governments and companies looking for maximum security (it's the only device the President of the United States is currently allowed to use) and a switch to Android would be a major coup for Google.
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Further fueling rumours that the next lineup of Blackberry devices will feature Google's Android operating system, multiple blogs have confirmed that Blackberry Limited has purchased two new domain names: “AndroidSecured.com” and “AndroidSecured.net.” Both domain names currently redirect to Blackberry's landing page detailing their new partnership with Google to bring their suite of mobile security and productivity tools to Google Play for Work. However, many are also speculating that this could hint at the main focus of Blackberry's upcoming devices, codenamed "Venice" and "Dallas", targeting enterprise and business users with a strong focus on security. BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) 12 and Blackberry devices are still the primary choice for governments and companies looking for maximum security (it's the only device the President of the United States is currently allowed to use) and a switch to Android would be a major coup for Google.
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