Thursday, 29 September 2016

How to use the second camera on the iPhone 7 Plus - CNET

The iPhone 7 Plus comes with an additional camera module around back. Here's what you need to know about how it works and how to use it.

What to do if your Apple Watch Series 2 gets wet - CNET

There are a couple things you should do after going for a swim to ensure your new watch stays in good condition.

4 little-known streaming music services you should try right now - CNET

Believe it or not, Pandora and Spotify aren't the Internet's only music sources. Like indie radio stations, these smaller services fly under the radar -- but often deliver something truly special.

Use this hack to 'vacuum seal' any freezer bag - CNET

If you don't have a vacuum sealer on hand, the next best thing to seal your foods airtight is a container full of water.

What are the best beans to use for cold brew coffee? - CNET

Cold brew coffee is becoming a summertime favorite for many. But what type of coffee should you use when brewing at home?

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Halt WhatsApp data transfers, German privacy watchdog tells Facebook

Facebook must stop collecting information about WhatsApp users in Germany, a local privacy watchdog has ordered.

Last month, Facebook began combining user data from WhatsApp, the messaging company it acquired in 2014, with the mountain of information it holds about members of its social network in order to better target advertising.

The move prompted concern among WhatsApp users, as the company had long promoted itself as a strong protector of user privacy.

Privacy regulators were also concerned, among them the Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, who on Tuesday issued an administrative order prohibiting Facebook from collecting and storing the data of German WhatsApp users. The company must also delete any data that WhatsApp has already handed over.

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Make a DIY keychain for your iPhone 7's headphone adapter - CNET

The Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter is important for any iPhone 7 user who wants to use wired 3.5mm headphones. To keep it handy at all times, turn the adapter into a keychain using Sugru.