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Google Camera Now Comes With a Selfie Flash

Google’s native camera app, inventively named Google Camera, has some new tricks up its sleeve. Google has added a selfie flash, the option to double-tap to zoom, and the ability to switch between shooting photos and video. Unfortunately, you’ll need a new phone to take advantage of these improvements. Android is the most popular mobile… read more »

Developers Petition Adobe to Open Source Flash

It turns out that not everyone hates Flash. Honestly, we thought the feelings of revulsion were fairly universal. However, one web developer has made it his mission to save Flash for future generations. How? By petitioning Adobe to open source Flash once they kill it off in 2020. In case you hadn’t heard, Adobe is… read more »

Adobe Is Finally Killing Flash… in 2020

Adobe has announced it’s killing Flash. This is it, with Flash going away for good. No comebacks, no last-minute reprieves, gone but not forgotten. The end is nigh, so Flash fans (also known as “idiots”) should make the most of this woeful piece of technology while they still can. Adobe Flash was once the default… read more »

How to Permanently Delete Data From a Flash Drive

Did you know that files can be pulled from data drives that have been wiped? That includes hard disk drives, solid state drives, and yes, USB flash drives. It doesn’t matter if the drive is internal or external — data recovery is a real thing that works. So the next time you have a flash… read more »

Save on Flash Memory, Phones, Bluetooth Speakers, and More [US/CA]

Today, there are deals on unlocked smartphones in both the US and Canada. Plus, you can get a free copy of Gears of War 4, and plenty of other good stuff. US Deals Let’s start with some deals that are available from Amazon.com. There are smartphones, wireless storage, and rugged Bluetooth speakers that are heavily… read more »

Ransomware Evolution is Really Bad News, Microsoft Edge Will Intelligently Pause Flash… [Tech News Digest]

Ransomware evolves with crypto-currency, Microsoft Edge intelligently pauses flash, Firefox add-ons vulnerable to new attack, Vivaldi 1.0 released, and mainstream media doesn’t understand eSports. Ransomware Evolution is Really Bad News There’s a new breed of ransomware doing the rounds, and it’s creating havoc for businesses. Mostly these incidents have begun when a hapless employee has… read more »

Think Flash Is the Only Insecure Plugin? Think Again

People always point the finger at Flash like it’s the only insecure plugin out there. And it certainly is a big risk. But it’s not the only plugin you should be aware of – there are plenty of others that have been used as attack vectors for delivering malware. Fortunately, many of them can be… read more »

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