EE TV is a set-top box that streams video to your mobile devices

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/08/ee-tv/

Already the UK's biggest mobile network, EE is looking to branch out. The company today announced EE TV, a new set-top box that will serve up over 70 Freeview channels, as well as various catch-up and on-demand services. The box itself has DVR capabilities, with a 1TB drive capable of storing roughly 600 hours of recorded TV or film. Up to four channels can be recorded at once, too. With EE being a mobile network, smaller screen devices are integral to the product. EE TV will pump content to up to four different screens including your TV, so tablets and smartphones connected to the same WiFi network can tune in to different channels or watch different on-demand video streams.

As you'd imagine, this is handled through iOS and Android apps which mimic the set-top box's UI. You can also use the apps as a remote for the main set-top box if you've misplaced the physical one, and "flick" anything you're watching on a mobile device instantly to the living room TV. You can also pause whatever you're watching on one device, and resume from another -- something EE says is only possible on its set-top box currently. Probably the most interesting feature is called "replay," which records up to six channels all the time, with the last 24-hours always available if you've missed anything.

Alongside the 70+ selection of Freeview channels, and catch-up services like BBC iPlayer, apps including YouTube and Wuaki.tv will also be available at launch, with various other services said to be joining the platform soon. EE TV will be launching in the very near future, and will be free to any of the company's broadband subscribers. Mobile customers will be able to get involved from £9.95 per month, and if you're not an EE customer of any description, you're out of luck.

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OLED Wallpaper Could Be the Future of Lighting

Source: http://gizmodo.com/oled-wallpaper-could-be-the-future-of-lighting-1643373103

It's the Star Trek-inspired future we were promised—walls that glow and change color, perhaps with just a gentle voice command. And it's finally (almost) possible thanks to a series of advances in OLED sheets. This new lighting solution also uses half as much energy than existing fluorescent lights. It is, however, pretty expensive.

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Apple TV Gets One Step Closer to Becoming Your Smart Home Hub

Source: http://gizmodo.com/apple-tv-gets-one-step-closer-to-becoming-your-smart-ho-1643518715

Apple TV has long seemed like a natural fit as a hub for Apple's smart home ambitions, even before those ambitions were codified in HomeKit . Today, we finally have a good look at exactly how that's going to work in practice.

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Nano 'missiles' help kill cancer through the power of green tea

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/07/green-tea-cancer-killing-missiles/

Many will tell you that green tea is good for your health, but researchers at Singapore's A*STAR might just make it a literal life-saver. They've developed nanoscale drug delivery "missiles" that use a key ingredient from green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), to kill cancer tumors more effectively. Compounds based on EGCG both shield the drug carriers from your immune system and provide some therapy of their own; in other words, these hunters are more likely to reach tumors and do a better job of healing your body when they arrive. They're also less prone to accumulating in organs where they aren't wanted, so there are fewer chances of nasty side effects. It's not certain when these tea-based transporters will be available to your doctor, but A*STAR's team is determined to make them a practical reality before long.

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Source: A*STAR, Nature

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The secret to this interactive hologram tech is water vapor

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/07/interactive-holograms-leia-display-system/

It's 2014 and while we don't have flying cars just yet it looks like interactive holographic displays could be a reality rather soon. The not-so-cleverly-named Leia Display System (LDS) uses a combination of light, water-vapor and air to provide a transparent canvas for projected images while sensors track movement and touch inputs from users. The videos we've embedded below show all manner of poking and prodding by users, a bit of Minority Report-style pinching and zooming things in mid-air and even using gestures to rotate and flick stuff out of the way. There's even a sample with a Mercedes sedan driving through the curtain and it "shattering" around the vehicle as it passes through.

As of now, the screens come in 95cm x 65cm (roughly 37 inches by 25 inches) and 3m x 2.5m (around 10 foot by 8 foot) versions, with the latter able to be linked with other displays for an even bigger installation. The tech's Polish creator says that the LDS mostly has been requested for use in digital signage and advertising so far, but that it gets "non-standard" use requests pretty regularly. Here's to hoping that we see it used for more than just shilling products in the near future -- let's save that for Michael Jackson, okay?

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Google takes you to the 'Endgame' of its augmented reality world

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/07/google-endgame-augmented-reality-world/

Back in January, Google teamed up with author James Frey to create a project which would combine interactive novels with augmented reality games. That effort was part of Google's interest in expanding the Ingress AR platform beyond its Niantic Labs, as it looked to share those tools with with third-party developers who could create titles of their own. Today, as part of the launch of Endgame: The Calling, the first from a series of three novels, the partnership between Frey and Google has officially kicked off this type of augmented reality/interactive game.

The idea is to build a whole world around these novels, so Niantic Labs is working on designing real-life puzzles, clues and treasure hunts, as well as web videos and other stuff that can complement each piece of writing. With Endgame, for instance, there's a website called Ancient Societies, which ties into the story by giving you more info from the lead characters in the story you're about to read. There's no doubt it's a refreshing take on interactive storytelling, so we'll see if more authors, publishers and developers decide to come up with something similar in the future.

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Via: The Verge

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Hackers Are Stealing Millions From ATM Worldwide With New Malware

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/hackers-stealing-millions-from-atm-2014-10

A criminal gang is using a piece of malware to allow them to steal millions in cash from ATMs around the world without having to use a credit or debit card.

The hackers are using a piece of malware called Tyupkin, which once installed on an ATM, allows the criminals to steal huge amounts of money by simply entering a series of codes.

The malware has so far been detected infecting ATMs in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

The attack was detected by Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab, which was asked by an unnamed financial institution to investigate the cyber-attack.

There are no details relating to the criminal gang behind the attacks, but Kaspersky Lab says the gang has stolen "millions of dollars" using the Tyupkin malware.

"Over the last few years, we have observed a major upswing in ATM attacks using skimming devices and malicious software," said Vicente Diaz, principal security researcher at Kaspersky Lab.

"Now we are seeing the natural evolution of this threat with cybercriminals moving up the chain and targeting financial institutions directly. This is done by infecting ATMs themselves or launching directAdvanced Persistent Threat (APT)-style attacks against banks. The Tyupkin malware is an example of the attackers taking advantage of weaknesses in the ATM infrastructure."

Kasperksy alerted Interpol to the attacks and it has informed the affected countries.

"Offenders are constantly identifying new ways to evolve their methodologies to commit crimes, and it is essential that we keep law enforcement in our member countries involved and informed about current trends and modus operandi," said Sanjay Virmani, director of the I! nterpol Digital Crime Centre.

Here's how the Tyupkin attack works:

• First the criminals need to gain physical access to the ATMs, allowing them to insert a bootable CD which installs the malware.

• After the system is rebooted, the ATM is under the control of the gang.

• The malware then runs in the background on an infinite loop awaiting a command.

• The malware will only accept commands at specific times, on Sunday and Monday nights, making it harder to detect.

• To activate the malware, a unique combination key based on random numbers is generated, to avoid the possibility of a member of the public accidentally entering a code.

• The criminal carrying out the theft on the ground then receives a phone call from another member of the gang, who relays a session key based on the number shown on the ATM's screen. This helps prevent members of the gang going at it alone.

• When this session key is entered correctly, the ATM displays details of how much money is available in each cash cassette, inviting the operator to choose which cassette to steal from.

• After this, the ATM dispenses 40 banknotes at a time from the chosen cassette.

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Article: Learn Web security and boost your career: 92% off the White Hat Hacker bundle

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Article: Google Slides Gets Opacity, Brightness and Contrast Editing

Google today announced new editing options for its Slides presentation service. You'll now be able to adjust opacity, brightness, and contrast for an image, as well as change its color to match your theme. You can access the new editing features through the toolbar, format menu, and right-click m...

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Article: Virgin Mobile offers a $20 smartphone plan with no data

For years now, Virgin Mobile has built a solid following by offering no-contract smartphone plans for people who don't want to buy a subsidized phone. Now, Virgin Mobile is making the assumption that a number of consumers do not want to pay for data packages. Virgin Mobile has released a new smar...

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Article: After a strong start, Hyperlapse looks a lot like Facebook’s other failed experiments

Hyperlapse, released under the guise of Instagram, initially out-performed Facebook's other side projects — Poke, Slingshot, Camera, and Paper — on the App Store charts. But now, a mere six weeks since launch, interest in Hyperlapse appears to be fading fast. Hyperlapse is Instagram's iOS-only ap...

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Article: Obscure lets you edit messages, send them, and delete them later if you want

Obscure is a new free app that has arrived to Google Play, bringing an experience somewhat akin to photo/message sharing apps like Snapchat but with a few twists to the experience. Obscure actually lets you send messages and pictures to your existing contacts, Google+ friends, Facebook friends an...

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ESPN deal lets you stream live NBA games without needing TV service

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/05/espn-nba-live-streaming-service-leak/

ESPN has made plenty of forays into streaming video, but services like WatchESPN typically require that you already have TV service. That partly defeats the point of viewing online, don't you think? However, you might not face that limitation for much longer. According to sources for the Wall Street Journal, the NBA has signed a pact with Disney (ESPN's parent) to launch a new streaming service that doesn't demand a cable or satellite subscription -- a big deal for ESPN, which still makes most of its money from paid TV. Just how it differs from the NBA's own League Pass isn't clear, although both are focused on live regular season games. In other words, you'll still have to fire up an old-fashioned TV to watch the playoffs in real-time. Just when it arrives isn't clear, although you may not have to wait long for an announcement. If the tipsters are accurate, the NBA will announce its partnership as early as Monday.

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The new Unreal Engine will bring eerily realistic skin to your games

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/06/unreal-engine-4-5/

It hasn't been hard to produce realistic-looking skin in computer-generated movies, but it's much harder to do that in the context of a game running live on your console or PC. That trip to the uncanny valley is going to be much easier in the near future, though, thanks to the impending arrival of Unreal Engine 4.5. The gaming framework adds subsurface light scattering effects that give digital skin a more natural look. Instead of the harsh visuals you normally get (see the pale, excessively-shadowed face at left), you'll see softer, decidedly fleshier surfaces (middle and right). The scattering should also help out with leaves, candle wax and other materials that are rarely drawn well in your favorite action games.

That's not the only party trick. A new raytracing technique should produce soft, reasonably authentic long shadows in sunsets. Mobile games can finally handle dynamic shadows, too, so a character carrying a lantern may look that much more ominous. Developers will have to implement the new Unreal Engine in their projects before you can see the upgrades first-hand, but it shouldn't be too long before you're playing shooters and other titles that feel much more true to life.

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HTC's next Desire phone reportedly captures 13-megapixel selfies

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/04/htc-desire-eye-leak/

If you've wanted to shoot 13-megapixel selfies with your phone, you've usually had to get either a knock-off or a one-of-a-kind device like Oppo's N1. You might not have to look very hard if a handful of leaks are correct, however. Both HTCFamily.ru and @upleaks have posted pictures of what's reportedly the HTC Desire Eye, a relatively conventional upper mid-range Android phone that would pack 13-megapixel cameras on both the front and back. They'd even have flashes to help with those dimly-lit dance club snapshots.

The Desire Eye could be quite the powerhouse beyond its photographic abilities, too. Another rumor from @upleaks has it carrying a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a speedy quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage. There's no direct clues as to when this new Desire would show up, although HTC already has a "double exposure" event lined up for October 8th. It won't be shocking if the company has more up its sleeve that day than an action camera.

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Source: HTCFamily.ru (Twitter), @upleaks (Twitter 1), (2)

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