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11 handy Chrome extensions you should try today

Feb27
by on February 27, 2015 at 2:13 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, extensions, Google Chrome, Insider, Roundups

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Power up your browser for increased productivity and easier surfing with these useful extensions we’ve rounded up just for you. ZenMate I’m neither an expert nor a fan of using proxy servers to access geo-restricted content like Hulu and Pandora, because I’ve found them to be unstable and hard to set up in the past. This nifty extension sits in your toolbar and quietly reroutes your traffic, with no configuration required. If you’re worried about keeping your browsing absolutely private, ZenMate’s great for that too. It encrypts your browser traffic and obscures your IP address so your online activity is harder to trace…

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Ericsson sues Apple over patents, wants to block iPhone sales in the US

Feb27
by on February 27, 2015 at 12:45 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Lawsuits, patents

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Ericsson is filing seven lawsuits in a Texas court against Apple for infringing 41 patents. The wireless networking company also wants the US International Trade Commission (ITC) to block sales of Apple products in the country. While some of the patents in question relate to 2G, 3G and 4G LTE standards, others are essential for features specific to iOS and Apple devices. In addition to the lawsuits, it filed two complaints with the ITC seeking an exclusion against Apple’s products for infringing patents. A battle has been raging between the two companies this year. Apple had been paying royalties to Ericsson…

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Meerkat for iOS lets you live stream video to your Twitter followers

Feb27
by on February 27, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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No, this is not an app livestreaming meerkats going about their day. It could be though. Meerkat for iOS lets you live stream video on Twitter in one click. Once you’ve downloaded the app and found your good side, all you have to do is hit ‘stream’ and your video goes live instantly, showing up on your followers’ Twitter feeds. If any of your friends have Meerkat, they’ll get a notification alerting them to your live stream and they can comment and interact with you using the app. We trialled the app and found the stream to be pretty clear and steady.…

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Google rolls back its decision to block adult content on Blogger

Feb27
by on February 27, 2015 at 10:40 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Google

After announcing that it would begin blocking sexually explicit content on its blogging platform from March 23, Google has decided to drop its plans to do so. The company said that it had received plenty of feedback against its move to block adult images and video on Blogger. Users said that such censorship would negatively impact people who post sexually explicit content to express their identities. As such, Google will not block adult content, but rather enforce its existing policy against posting commercial pornography more strongly. ➤ An update on Blogger porn content policy [Google Product Forums via Engadget] Image credit: Shutterstock

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Google Maps for iOS update brings calendaring and event information upgrades

Feb27
by on February 27, 2015 at 10:10 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Insider, Product Updates

Google Maps has today started rolling out an update to the app on iOS that bumps it to version 4.3.0. Most notably, it allows you to add public transport directions to your calendar. Alongside general bug fixes, the improvements include being able to see businesses nearby if you are searching for an address and getting quick facts on popular points of interest. The app also surfaces information on upcoming events and performances from certain venues. This update comes not long after Google Maps released the Local Guides feature and the new version will allow you to earn your Local Guides badge by sharing reviews.…

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