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Exclusive: John McAfee’s BlackCert launches with unlimited use SSL certificates from $29
Cybersecurity legend John McAfee has today launched BlackCert, Inc., a division of his FutureTense Central company offering digital Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates that utilize the highest level of encryption technology in the industry along with highly competitive pricing. The SSL certificates operate in accordance with the Certificate Authority Security Council, the Certificate Authority/Browser Forum, ...
Android Marshmallow is all very good, but f**ked update model means few existing users will ever get it
Google officially revealed Monday that its next version of Android (version 6.0) will be known as Android Marshmallow. As we’ve covered previously, the new version is includes native fingerprint support (fingerprint support on Android devices is currently offered by third party software), as well as the new “Doze” power saving mode and a new permissions model ...
Fail: IRS confesses that May hack of tax returns was far larger than initially revealed
A hack into the computer systems of the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) in May was far larger than initially reported, the agency said on Monday. New figures released indicate that the records of some 330,000 tax paying American citizens were compromised in the hack, with attempts to access a further 280,000 records thwarted by the ...
Music streaming service Deezer looking to raise money on $1.1b valuation, may IPO
Music streaming service Deezer (Blogmusik S.A.) is said to be looking to raise funds on a €$1 billion ($1.1 billion) valuation, a report claimed Monday. Bloomberg Business quoted sources that the fund raising, still in its early stages, could involve a new venture capital round, or even the French-based music site going public with an ...
Report: new Apple TV to ship with iOS 9, Siri and app store support
Apple, Inc.’s newest incarnation of its Apple TV box will be running a version of Apple’s mobile operating system, complete with goodies previously only available on Apple’s range of mobile devices, a report claimed Monday. Apple ubersite 9to5Mac quotes sources that claim that the new Apple TV will run a television optimized version of iOS ...
Edward Snowden: Bitcoin is flawed but the basic principles combined with tokenization are interesting
Fugitive former NSA contractor and accused traitor Edward Snowden has an opinion on the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, and while some of it is positive, his views aren’t all a bed of roses either. Speaking in an interview with The Internet Engineering Task Force 93, Snowden noted when asked about Bitcoin that the popular cryptocurrency itself is ...
Drool: Samsung takes world’s largest hard drive mantle with new 16TB SSD beauty
While most eyes were drawn to Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd.’s launch of new phones Thursday, the company also announced to less fanfare a possibly far more import new product: the world’s largest hard drive. The unexcitedly named PM1633a is reported to offer a staggering 16 terabytes into a 2.5 inch package, compared to the largest ...
Hybrid community come eCommerce startup Massdrop raises $40m Series B
Hybrid community come eCommerce startup Massdrop, Inc. has raised $40 million Series B in a round led by August Capital that included First Round Capital, Mayfield Fund, and Cowboy Ventures. Founded in 2012, Massdrop offers a social come community forums service as a tool to support what is primarily an eCommerce company. In their own words: Massdrop is an online community ...
Apple live TV service delayed until 2016, but by then will many still care about live TV?
Apple’s live streaming television service has been delayed again, with a report Thursday that the tech giant has been unable to come to an agreement with the large television networks. Bloomberg Business quotes sources saying that the long-mooted service, Apple’s alleged attempt to “disrupt” the cable television industry, has been pushed out until at least ...
Bitcoin merchant services provider Coinify picks up competitor Coinzone in PSP play
Bitcoin merchant services and exchange provider Coinify ApS has acquired Bitcoin solutions provider Coinzone B.V. The price of the acquisition was not disclosed. Founded in March 2014, Coinzone has been building a full stack Bitcoin solution with a focus on the European market. The company claims it delivers a seamless experience for users to buy, ...









