About the only thing Google’s $35 Chromecast dongle can’t do is let you watch live television, but that won’t be the case for much longer. Starting on May 29, streaming television startup Aereo will release an updated version of its Android app that…
If you happen to be in possession of an Android-powered device that is capable of accessing the Google Play Store by default, then here is some good news for you in terms of security, where it ought to be able to give you a greater peace of mind, too. It does seem as though Google’s Android mobile operating system is about to be even more resistant to malware, and the best part of it all is, you do not have much to do in the first place. In the past, whenever you were about to install an app that hailed from questionable sources, a red flag will come into play, but this time around Google has improved things by a whole lot to have Android check up on your apps after installation.
The reason behind this is simple – it is entirely plausible (and human) for anyone to download apps of questionable quality and content prior to Google’s verification feature going live in 2012. This translates to a wayward app sneaking its way through, and as Google continues in their quest to learn more concerning mobile malware, they would be able to start cleaning up the mess of yesteryears automatically. Android Security Engineer Rich Cannings did admit that majority of Android users will not receive such a notification that they have a wayward app on-board, but at least we have a greater peace of mind now, considering how devices that still have Android 2.3 running on them will be able to gain that security feature.
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If you had a big wheel when you were young, you know how amazing it felt to tear out of the driveway and feel like you could make eye contact with a biker and receive recognition. It’s one of the first times ‘going faster’ is up to you, rather than a parent or friend. Of course, our need for speed only gets greater as we age, seeing that we later move between bicycles, cars, and motorcycles.
The thrill of wheels on pavement is always there, and here to smack our nostalgia in the teeth while giving us a new toy to ride around on is the Verrado Electric Drift Trike. This falls into the electric bicycle category, as it is quite literally a tricycle with a Lithium Cobalt Manganese battery motor. This will let you run about 40~45minutes, which translates to around 12 miles. The wheels are covered in PVC, and while they will eventually wear out after several hundred miles, they can be replaced.
This is meant for trike drifting, which is a rapidly growing sport that sounds as fun as my childhood self remembers it being. There will be black, white, red, and silver versions available, and if you’re in a hilly area, you can opt for the non-powered version. As this goes far faster than a big wheel, it’s best that riders be at least 16 years old. None of these come with pedals though, so it will be a long walk back to the top. If you’re interested, this will cost around $500 for a non-powered, or $1,560 for the electric version.
Available for crowdfunding on Kickstarter
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