Monday, May 13, 2013

Flipboard adds more curation, social network options with iOS update

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/flipboard-ios-social-update/

Flipboard builds on curation options with sociable iOS update

When Flipboard launched version 2.0 on iOS and Android not long ago, its self-created magazines seemed to strike a chord with users. The latest version of the app for iOS, 2.02, is capitalizing on that popularity with new features that let you check out your readership and see complete profile pages of fellow curators. You'll also be able to see their work and share your own more easily, thanks to a new Friends category and updated share menu, which adds the option to send stories and magazines by SMS. So, if you're looking to boost that fledgeling curated magazine empire, hit the source to grab it.

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Aereo live TV service refreshes pricing plans, expands to Boston on May 15th

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/aereo-live-tv-boston/

Aereo live TV service refreshes pricing plans, expands to Boston on May 15th

We've been eager to try out Aereo's TV streaming service, which sends live broadcast content to devices over the internet. But the service has at least one significant flaw: it's only available to subscribers in the New York City area. Beginning May 15th, the streaming service will expand to Boston-based users, and rates will change slightly as well. The base plan, which includes unlimited streaming and 20 hours of DVR storage, will remain unchanged at $8 per month, but the $12 monthly tariff will include 60 hours of storage, compared to the 40 hours Aereo previously offered.

And that's it -- no more $1 daily or $80 yearly plans, though that latter option is still available until the new structure goes live on Wednesday. The service is supported on iOS, Chrome, IE 9, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Roku devices, though those geographic restrictions keep the access pool quite limited. New Yorkers can take the service for a spin today, Bostonians will get the green light come May 15th, and the rest of you can see what you're missing in the demo video after the break.

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Bloomberg Reporters Were Taught About The Power Of Using The Terminal In The Wake Of The Jerry Sandusky Scandal

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/bloomberg-terminal-reporting-2013-5

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Everyone on Wall Street has been talking about how Bloomberg News reporters used private user data from Bloomberg Terminals to essentially spy on employees at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.

This all came to light after an unidentified Bloomberg reporter pointed out to Goldman that a partner had not used his terminal in an unusually long period of time and inquired if he left the bank, the New York Post reported.  

If you're not already familiar with them, a Bloomberg Terminal is a computer that's targeted toward financial professionals so they can message other users, obtain real-time market data, news, and stock quotes among many other functions.

The terminal, which costs about $20,000 per subscription, is a powerful tool for finance professionals.  It's also a big money maker for Bloomberg LP with more than 300,000 terminals being used globally.  

The power of the terminal was also emphasized among Bloomberg reporters for informing coverage of their stories. 

According to a source familiar with the situation, reporters at Bloomberg were brought into a meeting back in 2011 to learn how to better use the terminal to find sources for their stories.

We're told this particular meeting happened around the time of the arrest of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach who had been charged and later convicted with sexually assaulting several ! boys. &n bsp; 

The source said they used Sandusky as an example at the meeting of how you could look up people who went to Penn State and if they played football while he was a coach. Managers emphasized that Bloomberg was the "original Facebook."

Terminals are a great resource for looking up sources, especially in finance. Bloomberg users have profiles set up pretty much like a social network.  Some people add their photo, their interests, where they went to school and previous organizations where they worked.

What's more is those reporters with access to terminals could then send messages and/or chat with potential sources on the terminal's instant messaging system.    

We're told it was common practice among Bloomberg reporters to use terminals for reporting purposes, including the private client information.

Bloomberg has now restricted reporter access to private client information on the terminals after Goldman complained. 

Bloomberg's CEO Daniel Doctoroff said in a statement it was a mistake to let their reporters have access to this private client information.  Editor-In-Chief Matthew Winkler also issued an apology.

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Article: Microsoft: Chrome Extension, Firefox Add-on Hijack Facebook Accounts

Microsoft has discovered a new piece of malware in the form of a Google Chrome extension and Firefox add-on that can hijack Facebook accounts. It does not appear that there are equivalent plugins for Internet Explorer nor Safari.

The threat, detected by Microsoft as Trojan:JS/Febipos.A, was fir...

http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/05/13/microsoft-warns-users-of-new-malicious-chrome-extension-and-firefox-add-on-that-hijack-facebook-accounts/

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Use a DIY macro lens to get that close up photo with your phone

Source: http://hackerspace.lifehacker.com/use-a-diy-macro-lens-to-get-that-close-up-photo-with-yo-498083149

Getting your phone to take macro pictures by MacGyvering an external lens has been covered before several times at lifehacker by Whitson Gordon and Jason Fitzpatrick. User ASCAS posted his tutorial on Instructables, its pretty ingenious, and deserves a close look.

What makes this hack so unique is that the lens includes its own lens holder and the Images are so clear. To make the lens, you measure the size of the camera bulge on your phone using a circle ruler, then transfer your measurements to the LED lens holder. Trim to the resultant circle on the holder so it won't bulge out. Finally, cut some double sided adhesive to attach the lens holder to the phone and snap in the lens and volla!

Follow the link below to see the full DIY.

Here is the full DIY for making a high quality macro lens for your phone.

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