Articles by Nicole Arce
NSA might tag you as extremist when you use Tor, other privacy online services
Shocking new leaks containing the source code of the NSA’s electronic surveillance system shows the agency has tagged as “extremists” users who have used or read about certain online privacy services.
Facebook removes images of Kendall Jones with dead African beasts
A Texas Tech student is facing harsh criticism on the Internet after posting photos of her smiling next to freshly killed big game animals on Facebook, which prompted the social network to take some of the photos down.
If Terminator robots take over the world, Google founders are safe
Google commemorates the 20th anniversary of the simple but utterly effective robots.txt file with an Easter egg robots.txt of its own.
New Apple patent will let iPhone 'feel safe' based on location and unlock itself
Apple applies a patent for security technology that automatically detects how much or how little security is needed based on the phone’s location. The patent is very similar to one that was filed by Google last year.
Android Wear spotlight: LG G Watch Review. Here's what early users say
The LG G Watch running on Android Wear is definitely on the right path, but is it worth spending $229 for? Experts weighed in with their reviews.
Authorities declare 13 Long Island beaches off limits due to bacteria levels
Long Island health officials ban swimmers, surfers and other beach-goers from diving into the waters in 11 beaches in the North and South Shores after water-quality tests indicate elevated levels of disease-causing microbes.
Lenovo, IBM deal gets nod of Chinese regulators
Chinese regulators have authorized the proposed $2.3 billion acquisition of IBM’s x86 servers by Lenovo, but U.S. regulators are taking their time to scrutinize the proposal amidst online security tensions between the two countries.
NASA tells Boeing all systems go for production of most powerful rocket
Boeing has received the thumbs up from NASA and is all set to begin production for the world’s biggest, most powerful rocket to take cargo and humans to Mars and beyond.
Why did Apple hire TAG Heuer's VP for sales? iWatch greatness, of course.
A TAG Heuer executive has left the company to join the ranks of Apple, presumably to bring the “Swiss-made” label to the long-rumored iWatch.
Amazon: In-app purchase policies are fine, see you in court FTC
Amazon finds itself in hot water after the FTC has decided to go to court over its refusal to change its in-app purchase process, which the agency says makes it too easy for children of device owners to make unauthorized purchases.
FDA approves Beleodaq for rare form of lymphoma
The FDA has given the green light on Beleodaq, a new drug for patients with a rare type of lymph node cancer. The drug was passed under the agency’s accelerated approval program.
Scientists spot frozen supersized Earth-like exoplanet in binary star system
Scientists discover a rocky, icy planet with an Earth-like orbit circling one star in a system of two stars. Experts believe this expands the ground where the search for extraterrestrial life continues.
China censors messaging apps, Flickr. Disruptions linked to Hong Kong protests
Service disruption for Flickr, OneDrive and a couple of messaging apps in Hong Kong wasn’t a technical problem. One anti-censorship group says the government blocked the services due to a massive protest for a full democratic election in 2017.
Boston celebrates July 4th a day earlier. Outdoor concert, fireworks before Hurricane Arthur
Fourth of July revelers got soaked in the rain at Boston’s one-day early Fourth of July celebrations but say they will come back over and over again for the city’s one-of-a-kind festivities.
Apple lowers max iPhone trade-in value in U.S. to $225
Apple reduced customer incentive to participate in its buyback program for the iPhone. Previously, customers received $270 to trade in their older models for reusing or recycling, but those who want a trade-in now will only get $225.
UK regulators investigate Facebook's News Feed psychological experiment
A U.K. regulatory body is launching a probe into Facebook’s role in the controversial News Feed emotion experiment that has made Internet users angry after learning that almost 700,000 Facebook users became unwitting experiment subjects.
Tropical storm Arthur brewing. Will it ruin your Independence Day weekend?
Tropical storm Arthur could possibly put a damper on this year’s Fourth of July celebrations, with the National Weather Service saying the storm is likely to speed up and become a hurricane.
GM sales up despite recalling 29 million vehicles
Despite a reputation riddled with controversial recalls, General Motors’ sales defy analyst expectations and remain on the positive side.
Amazon employee jumps ship to Google, sued for non-compete clause violation
A former Amazon employee is seeing his day in court against e-commerce giant Amazon after the latter allegedly violated a non-compete clause for signing up for the same job with one of Amazon’s direct competitors.
Android Wear apps appear on Google Play Store...or not
The first Android Wear apps, a simple calculator and a compass, hit Google Play Store but were removed for no reason a few hours after being published.
Samsung adds four affordable smartphones to Galaxy line
Samsung introduces four new devices to its line of Galaxy smartphones, targeting the rapidly growing entry-level and budget users as its next market.
Johns Hopkins researchers prove Jacobi iterative math method is not slow
A math strategy more than a hundred years old and considered too time-consuming to be useful in the modern world gets a fresh new update and can become very useful in the world of computer simulations.
Expect to spend more on gas for Fourth of July holiday travel
Heads up, Fourth of July travelers! Gas prices are on the rise and may reach up to a national average of $3.70 per gallon. Different states have different averages, but West Coast states will have the highest prices.
Scientists trace 'growth blip' among Native Americans between 500 and 1300 A.D.
Is the world’s massive population on a crash course headed for extinction? Anthropologists discover an ancient baby boom in southwestern North America and ended up kaput.
Emperor penguins in danger of extinction due to climate change
A group of researchers say the 600,000 emperor penguins in Antarctica are in danger of being wiped from the face of the Earth, despite the growing levels of sea ice in the region.
Bill AB 129 in California legalizes bitcoin, other alternative currencies
Bitcoin is now a legitimate currency in California, where most of the world’s most innovative technology companies are located. One bitcoin = $628.
With Google Docs integration, QuickOffice will be retired, unpublished
Google-acquired QuickOffice will no longer be available for download after its 12-year stint as one of the best editing apps in the world, with Google announcing it has already been integrated into its own Google Docs, Slides and Sheets.
NASA successfully tests LDSD Mars flying saucer [Video]
NASA is serious about sending envoys to the Red Planet and is one step closer to that dream after successfully testing new technologies for sending supplies and humans to Mars.
No zombie apocalypse, just Amateur Radio Field Day
The biggest ham radio event in America got the airwaves buzzing, with more than 35,000 amateur operators testing their emergency communications gear and skills in various simulated disaster preparedness events all over the country.
Verizon experiences widespread billing system outage
Verizon is making thousands of customers angry with widespread system downtime that the mobile carrier refuses to explain. A few customers have reported that services are back, while the rest are still over the roof about Verizon’s lack of updates.
