April 3, 2012

1.5 million credit cards exposed

Credit card processing company Global Payments estimates that 1.5 million MasterCard and Visa credit card numbers were exposed in a recent breach. This is down from the 10 million initially reported. Hackers can steal your identity with the right information. See what information you're revealing and how to protect yourself. >>

Toddler saved with help from iPhone

Firefighters in China used an iPhone to save a 2-year-old boy who fell down a well. They lowered the iPhone on a rope so they could see how to wrap the rescue harness. The powerful iPhone camera needs powerful apps. Try this robust editing app. >>

Suspended over Facebook password

Kimberly Hester, a teacher's aide in Michigan, was suspended for not giving up her Facebook password to the school after parents complained she posted a lewd picture on her profile. You should always know who will see your posts. Make sure you know your privacy settings. >>

"Stalking" app removed from iTunes

Apple removed the Girls Around Me app after privacy complaints. The app used public Facebook profiles and geolocation app Foursquare to detect nearby women and display their pictures. Don't want to give out your location? Make sure your online photos aren't giving you away. >>

Walmart dabbles in social advertising

Retail giant Walmart has developed a program called Social Genome that monitors social media posts. It analyzes your posts to build a profile of your likes and dislikes for targeted ads. The government might be working on a similar system. Learn about the NSA's newest spy center. >>

Smart fabric can power military

British designer Intelligent Textiles has developed a conductive military uniform that replaces unwieldy power cables and multiple batteries for mobile gadgets. Soldiers would need only a single power source for everything. Do you find yourself constantly reaching for a charging cable? Find out how to extend your smartphone's battery life. >>

Angry Birds coming to TV

Fresh off of their trip to outer space, mobile gaming's favorite flock will be coming to your TV. Game producer Rovio is working on an animated show that will begin airing this fall. Angry Birds Space is redefining mobile gaming popularity. Download it right here! >>

Steve Jobs biopic to star Ashton Kutcher

Swing Vote director Joshua Michael Stern has announced a Steve Jobs biopic. The movie will follows Jobs' ascent into superstardom as co-founder of Apple. Ashton Kutcher, star of Two and a Half Men, will play the title role. Steve Jobs touched so many lives, including my own. Take a look back at his remarkable life with my tribute. >>

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This toddler's got the moves like Jagger! The 2-year-old son of professional dancers proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree in this hilarious video. You'll fall over laughing!
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