Interpol arrests alleged global online scams ringleader

Interpol has announced the arrest of the alleged ringleader behind a global online scam network, the agency has announced. The work was done in conjunction with the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crime Commission, and involved the arrest of a 40-year-old Nigerian who went by the name of ‘Mike.’ According to Interpol, this individual is believed to be behind scams that … Continue reading

HTC Nexus phones release date and details leak

nexusphonesToday it’s become clear that a new set of Nexus devices are well on their way from Google to the hands of the public. Word comes from Droid Life where they’ve gotten word that October 4th could be “the launch date” of these new devices. HTC will very likely make both of these machines, and they’ll almost certainly be coming … Continue reading

CDC issues zika warning for Wynwood arts district in Miami

The Centers for Disease Control have issued a warning for the Wynwood arts district in Miami, an area of the city where fourteen cases of zika virus have surfaced. The CDC advises pregnant women to avoid traveling in that area, and advises those who have visited the district since the middle of June to avoid getting pregnant for a minimum … Continue reading

Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 is a ‘premium’ 2k Android tablet

Asus has launched a new “premium” tablet called the ZenPad 3 8.0, a high-end offering that mixes together a sleek design and high-quality display to trump many competing products in the 7.9-inch category. ASUS took the wraps off of it this weekend, doing so quietly to the surprise of many; the model appears to be an alternative to the Verizon-centric … Continue reading

New York Governor bans sex offenders from 'Pokémon Go'

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has forbidden registered sex offenders in his state from downloading and playing Pokémon Go and similar augmented reality games. According to a statement released Monday morning, the Department of Corrections and…

Multitouch is about to get more advanced thanks to Qeexo

Multitouch input, as we know it, is mostly for scrolling, rotating plus zooming with two fingers, and you can use more to toggle various actions on supported trackpads. But if you ask Mountain View-based Qeexo, we’ve only scratched the surface of thi…

CDC warns against visiting a Zika-hit Miami neighborhood

Reports of the first active Zika transmissions in the US are leading to some far-reaching precautions in Miami. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning both pregnant women and their partners to steer clear of the city’s Wynwood ne…

The Impossible Burger is a lab-made meatless treat for carnivores

Every October two vegetarian friends of mine from Michigan spend a week at my place while they attend New York Comic Con. Because I take my hosting duties very seriously, I always try to find good places for them to eat here in New York. It’s not too…

Apple TV's new iPhone remote control app talks to Siri

As promised, you no longer need to use the new Apple TV’s standard remote control to take advantage of all the media hub’s features. Apple has released a brand new Apple TV Remote app that drags its iOS interface into the modern era. You can not on…

Frank Ocean's long-awaited album is an Apple Music exclusive

Fans of Frank Ocean have been waiting for the singer’s followup album for years, and according to the New York Times, it is finally coming this week — if you have Apple Music. Following the likes of Drake and Future, the release will be a timed excl…