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Plex will now serve your music and movies over HTTPS

Jun08
by on June 8, 2015 at 11:13 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Plex, the media server that makes it easy to stream your own content, has today announced big news: it’ll now automatically encrypt your streams over HTTPS. A partnership with DigiCert will provide users with security certificates in what the company is calling the largest implementation of certificates ever. Each user’s server receives its own individual security certificate automatically, provided the ‘secure communications’ option is enabled on their Plex install.   A green lock will appear next to your server once it’s set up properly, so you can be sure it’s secure.Implementing security certificates means that nobody can snoop on what you’re…

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Twitter Stage is a front-row seat at major events in tweet form

Jun08
by on June 8, 2015 at 10:44 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Twitter Stage

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Twitter has launched a new account to live-tweet major events. The social network has long been a platform for users and publishers to share updates in real time, and Twitter is finally getting into the game itself — starting with the Tony Awards. Dubbed Twitter Stage, the account shared memorable moments from the awards ceremony for Broadway theater, including a close-up of Bryan Cranston and updates on award winners like Helen Mirren, who received the first Tony of the evening. Backstage with @BryanCranston at the #TonyAwards on @cbs. pic.twitter.com/BWTNy8ZqOG — Twitter Stage (@TwitterStage) June 8, 2015 With its new live-streaming app…

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Twitter Stage is a front-row seat at major events in tweet form

Jun08
by on June 8, 2015 at 10:44 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Twitter Stage

Twitter Stage
Twitter has launched a new account to live-tweet major events. The social network has long been a platform for users and publishers to share updates in real time, and Twitter is finally getting into the game itself — starting with the Tony Awards. Dubbed Twitter Stage, the account shared memorable moments from the awards ceremony for Broadway theater, including a close-up of Bryan Cranston and updates on award winners like Helen Mirren, who received the first Tony of the evening. Backstage with @BryanCranston at the #TonyAwards on @cbs. pic.twitter.com/BWTNy8ZqOG — Twitter Stage (@TwitterStage) June 8, 2015 With its new live-streaming app…

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There’s a fake William Shatner on Snapchat and the real one isn’t happy

Jun08
by on June 8, 2015 at 10:24 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Social Media

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Thought you’d boldly gone where no Snapchatter has gone before by befriending William Shatner on the service? Well, you’re not buddies with the real Bill. He’s not got an account and isn’t happy about the impostor. Shatner tried to sign up for Snapchat last September, but immediately noticed that someone else had nabbed his name: @liahaberman I actually went and downloaded @Snapchat only to discover that someone has my name. I don't respect platforms that do that. — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) September 20, 2014 The app doesn’t have the same kind of verification process as Twitter, Vine or Facebook, and the Star…

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Offline over the weekend? Read all the tech news you missed right here

Jun08
by on June 8, 2015 at 10:11 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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With Monday morning upon us once again, it’s time to ease our way into a new week by catching up on all the tech news and features you missed while you were offline doing other things. No need to thank us. All you have to do is make yourself a drink, carve 10 minutes out of your schedule and peruse the list below. News Where to watch Apple’s WWDC live Apple WWDC keynote will feature women: Tim Cook promises WeChat’s Windows app now speaks English Apple music streaming service launching tomorrow: Sony Music CEO confirms it Porn Time takes Popcorn…

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