Twitter launches emergency notification service

More than 60 organizations have signed up for the alert system, including the American Red Cross and FEMA, according to Twitter.A new service from Twitter allows government agencies and non-governmental organizations to send emergency messages directly to users' phones during natural disasters or times of crisis, the company announced Wednesday. Users that sign up for the service called Twitter Alerts will receive "critical...

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Android Studio start up error “caches are locked”

HowTo: Android Studio start up error “caches are locked” Problem:After running once successfully, Android Studio is getting failed to open. The error is: Files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-studio\system\caches are locked. Android Studio will not be able to start. Solution: 1- Go to folder where android-studio is installed. (C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-studio) 2- Now go back to previous folder. (C:\Program...

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Google Knows Every Wi-Fi Password Ever Entered Into An Android Device

We’ve become increasingly aware of how important it is to protect privacy and personal data in this modern digital age, and whenever there’s a risk of said information falling into the wrong hands, it’s only natural that we pay attention. An interesting discovery has been made by Computerworld’s Michael Horowitz. Apparently, Google keeps a log of every Wi-Fi password ever entered into an Android device, and although humans do not see these passwords, the mere fact that they are there will be disconcerting to some. The...

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Android 4.4 Kit Kat update: What To Expect

"Forget iOS 7, Android 4.4 is where it's at. Damien McFerran looks at the proposed changes" While Apple fans get to grips with the freshly-released iOS7, Android users are eagerly awaiting the launch of Kit Kat – otherwise known as Android 4.4. Rumoured to be launching on October 14, the latest version of Google's mobile OS should be accompanied by the Nexus 5, the newest handset in Nexus lineage and the second...

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Google makes its Quickoffice app free for both Android and iOS users

Google makes its Quickoffice app free for both Android and iOS users Less than two weeks after Apple decided to make iWork free for new iOS devices, Google went and did us one better: it's offering its Quickoffice suite for free, to both Android and iOS users. If you recall, the apps have actually already been free to Google Apps subscribers, specifically, but now the offer applies to anyone, regardless...

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BlackBerry Extends BBM to iPhone, Android Smartphones

BBM, the icon for mobile social network, that was initially an exclusive right of Research in Motion RIM), maker of BlackBerry phone, has been extended to Android and iPhone with effect from today. According to BlackBerry, it would begin rolling out the service on Android and iPhone smartphone around the world from September 21.The BBM will be available for Android on September 21 and iPhone on September 22, 2013, according to a statement...

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Tips for Making the Change to iOS 7

Tips for Making the Change to iOS 7 In the television show Extreme Home Makeover, people go away for a nice quiet weekend with their family and return to discover that their house has been completely renovated. Their favorite old, ragged, puffy couch has now replaced with a sleek designer slab of gray foam. Their favorite lamp has been swapped out for an obscure designer lighting system. Usually, it’s a shocking transition. This is what it may feel like when you upgrade to iOS 7, Apple’s latest version of its mobile operating...

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BlackBerry to Cut 40% of Work Force After Big Loss

OTTAWA — At their peak, just a few years ago, BlackBerry smartphones were symbols of corporate and political power. When President Obama took office he made keeping his BlackBerry a personal priority, and when BlackBerry service had a hiccup so did business on Wall Street. But after being upstaged time and again by industry rivals, the devices may soon remain only in memories. On Friday, BlackBerry announced that it would lay off 4,500 employees, or nearly 40 percent of its already reduced work force. The cut is so deep...

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Network errors 2, 101, 102, 104, and 105

Tips for Making the Change to iOS 7 In the television show Extreme Home Makeover, people go away for a nice quiet weekend with their family and return to discover that their house has been completely renovated. Their favorite old, ragged, puffy couch has now replaced with a sleek designer slab of gray foam. Their favorite lamp has been swapped out for an obscure designer lighting system. Usually, it’s a shocking transition. This is what it may feel like when you upgrade to iOS 7, Apple’s latest version of its mobile operating...

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Reset Crome Browser Settings

Reset browser settings Google Chrome gives you the option to reset your browser settings in one easy click. In some cases, programs that you install can change your Chrome settings without your knowledge. You may see additional extensions and toolbars or a different search engine. Resetting your browser settings will reset the unwanted changes caused by installing other programs. However, your saved bookmarks and passwords will not be cleared or changed. Reset your browser settings: Click the...

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