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This hack sends out a push notification when the doorbell rings
As iDB is deeply involved in the jailbreak community, we see cool software and hardware hacks all the time. One of my favorites is by Mark Hodder, the freelance webmaster, who programmed Siri to turn his fireplace off and on.Today, we’ve got another cool hack to share with you. This one com...
This Neat Hack Will Show Your Twitter Timeline Inside iMessages
Twitter Timeline integrated with iMessages The problem with using OS X Messages, Twitter, Facebook, and other communication clients is that they operate inseparatelocations. I got like five different ones open on my desktop right now and it’s a confusing mess of switching windows and tabs ...
Skype Investigating Vulnerability Which Reveals Users' IP Adresses [Skype]
Skype has announced that it is investigating a new tool which can be used to collect users' IP addresses. The hack, which can provide the IP address of a targeted Skype user without even having to add them as a contact, has been circulating online since last Thursday.More »
The New Yorker profiles infamous hacker George "GeoHot" Hotz
George “GeoHot” Hotz has been described as one of the most famous hackers of our generation. Most of us know him for his work in the jailbreak community, and his original iPhone unlock that launched him into the public eye.But Hotz is much more than that. He’s a a former Faceboo...
Rip Your DVD Movie Collection The Easy Way With MacX DVD Ripper Pro Streamer Edition [Sponsored Giveaway]
There’s no question that the iPad and iPhone are two of the best ways to watch a movie. Cuddling up with an iPad gives us new ways and locations that we can watch our favorite films, but the biggest problem is getting our favorite DVD’s on to the dang things. Sure, you can go to iTun...
Warning: App Store users receiving email spam pretending to be from Apple
The App Store has seen its fair share of drama since its creation, and while Apple never publicly acknowledged any of it, there have been ample amounts of evidence showing that iTunes accounts have previously been hacked to steal money from store credit, or to buy applications without the account...
Security hole in Facebook app could lead to identity theft
Folks who use Facebook’s iOS app might want to make sure to stay away from using public computers and charging stations for a while. Apparently a serious security glitch has been discovered in the software that could give hackers access to your account.Security researcher Gareth Wright publ...
Make An External Battery For Your MacBook For Under $60 [How-To]
This isn't the easiest hack in the world, but it'll save you around $190. External batteries for our Apple notebooks aren’t cheap, but they’re hugely worthwhile if you’re frequently on the road with little access to a power outlet. But before you shell out $250 for a rea...
Chronic: Two-minute iPhone crack valid only if passcode is 0000
Remember that two-minute passcode lock exploit we told you about last week? The one by Swedish security firm Micro Systemation behind the XRY app that can get to yourdata, including contacts, messages and call logs? Well, prominent hacker Chronic has proved them wrong.In an effort to set the reco...
Hacker Defaults for OS X Released on GitHub
Almost every Mac user has heard of terminal commands – short commands you enter directly in OS X’s terminal which can add little extras to existing Mac programs or help improve system functionality. Although Apple doesn’t boast about them specifically, they are simply little hac...
