Twitter offers two-factor authentication!

After several cases of piracy and misappropriation of accounts, social network today introduced a two-factor authentication feature for its users. But some countries seem to have been omitted, especially. As expected, Twitter strengthens its security and that of its users. It must be said that the social network began to be perceived as a colander as business misappropriation of accounts have recently increased. In February, Twitter has also admitted to being a victim of an attack in which 250,000 user accounts were "potentially" compromise. The decision of the site is then evoked micro blogging to opt for a strong two-factor authentication system. A solution is now launched to users. Specifically, when trying to connect to a Twitter account will be from a new location, the service will claim the usual password and a secret code that has been sent to the account holder on mobile by SMS. This kind of solution has already been adopted by Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft recently. With two-factor authentication, Twitter will protect both individual accounts as celebrities, major media companies and who have recently been victims of piracy. To enable two-factor authentication, go to settings, select the command "requires a verification code on connection" and click on "add a phone". Still, this kind of security system is not currently deployed around the world. According to online sources, it is not available in some countries yet. "As soon as the mouse tries to approach the" Ask a verification code when you sign and displays a prohibitory sign. When you want to fill out the form" You need to add a phone to your Twitter account to enable this feature.

Microsoft unveiled two of its new mouse

Microsoft has unveiled two new mice. They are the Sculpt Mobile Mouse and Comfort Mouse. The first has the advantage of being ambidextrous and they both have the distinction of having a button to return to the "Start Screen" of Windows 8. They will be available soon in the market. Sculpt Comfort Keyboard launched nearly eight months ago, Microsoft is expanding its range of accessories designed for Windows 8 with the addition of these two mice, namely the Sculpt Mobile Mouse and Comfort Mouse. Both have a "Windows" button to return to the "Start Screen" of Windows 8, or run the "Start" menu of its predecessor.The first is a compact model that will adapt perfectly with a tablet or Ultrabook. It is very light and it weighs only 65 grams for a size of 95.3 x 56.9 x 40.5 mm. It is therefore appropriate for small hands, and to either hand thanks to its ambidextrous design.

It operates with a "Blue Track" Microsoft sensor, and four-wheel axes allows you to navigate horizontally and vertically, which may be particularly useful for users of Windows 8 and "Modern UI" applications that support it. Three buttons are available, one of which lies on the dial. It is wireless and, according to the manufacturer; it can be used up to 5 meters from the sensor via a protocol radio frequency to 2.4 GHz. This mouse requires one "AA" battery to operate and Microsoft indicates a range of up to 11 months life. It is worth mention that it has not have included a rechargeable battery instead.

 The side of the Sculpt Comfort Mouse, the design is a little more elegant, and it is best suited for the right hander only because of its shape. The first thing that jumps out on this black field mouse is the blue button on the left side. It can again call quickly "StartScreen" Windows 8 or the "Start" menu in Windows 7. Six buttons are available here.

Side of its size, it is larger than its little sister: 111 x 68.5 x 36.5 mm and weighs 136 grams, which is all very well accurate. It is also wireless model, but here it is against the Bluetooth 3.0 which was chosen by Microsoft to interact with the USB dongle (included in the bundle). This increases the distance between the mouse and the PC, which can range up to 10 meters. Again, the sensor is "Blue Track" which is a little more accurate and faster than its predecessor as well as it can get to 8000 fps, where the other does not go beyond 2400 fps. Sculpt Comfort this time two "AA" batteries for its operation and Microsoft indicates a range of up to 10 months.

The new Kinect will be available for Windows PC!

During the presentation of the Xbox One few days back, Microsoft has detailed the operation of its new generation of its Kinect. Much more precise, the accessory will however not limited to the console alone. The company has indeed confirmed that it would be available for Windows PCs, like the current Kinect. Microsoft has kept no secret with its new Xbox One, which will be available before the end of the year to an unknown price, would necessarily need the Kinect. The new version of the standard accessory with future console will also be much more precise: 30 fps at 1080p, better recognition of the user's movements, recognition of six people in the same room, better voice recognition etc. We remember the story of the first Kinect was glazed by a contest launched by hackers who wanted to use the attachment of conventional computers. The USB drivers have been changed and the operation was successful. Microsoft was not slow to grasp the potential of the situation and to announce that Kinect is finally available for Windows, with a specific SDK to accompany it. Just announced, the "Kinect 2" will be a very special variant for Windows. The news was confirmed to the site Shacknews by Scott Evans, head of the Kinect program. However, no date has been announced and Microsoft will return later on this point. Note that the price of the accessory could be higher than the console version, "When? And what price? “Questions remain unanswered.

Sony has unveiled its latest prototype tablet with virtual ink technology

Sony has unveiled its latest prototype tablet with virtual ink technology. The Japanese firm will target high school students and students with this workbook a new genre. It is certainly a story that will delight schoolchildren and students who find their heavy bags too! The Japanese company Sony has just unveiled its latest prototype tablet. After successful reading lights, here comes a slate tablet. You heard right, a slate tablet: that is to say that you can write as if it were a blank sheet of paper or a slate with a stylus and especially thanks to the electronic ink technology or paper mail (e-ink in English). This prototype has a screen of 13.3 inches, about the size of A4 paper used by most of the world's population, for a resolution of 1200 x 1600. The touch screen works with electromagnetic induction technology to allow users to click on certain parts of the screen with the stylus when it is needed. This tablet has so far a battery life of several weeks (Wi-Fi off) and has USB ports and SD cards, although currently the only type of file is that it supports the PDF format. Sony also said that many of these tablets should be provided to three Japanese universities by the end of 2013, before a likely global marketing for 2014. After the revolution of e-readers, Sony promises great things with this electronic paper! It is clearly seen taking notes with this tablet super convenient: more pen marks on the fingers or on the notebook: D! Would you be willing to buy this kind of tablet for your kids?

Relay.com starts to sell e-books and reading online content

Relay.com just indicated that added another string to its bow: the marketing e-books and more magazines. The company has thus competed with Amazon and iTunes for example, but is it interesting to note that the site also boasts a new feature that might interest some: reading your books and magazines online. Relay.com offers to subscribe to various magazines, individually or in the form of subscriptions. This time, the company has directly competitive with Apple, Amazon, Kobo or Google flowerbeds offering buying e-books. They are announcing the availability of more than 75 000 references in several areas like literature, comics, company, personal development, culture, politics, practical life, etc. It is worth mention that free content are also present. Everything takes place in a dedicated section. In its FAQs, the company states that the files can be in e-pub format and / or PDF with or without DRM as appropriate. On each product page, the available formats are specified. For those who are locked, it will have eternal Adobe ID account in order to read them. Regarding the Amazon Kindle, the store said that only files that are available in Pdf DRM and the library is compatible with this reading light. Others sold in other parts of Europe as the Kobo Arc or those Sony. In addition, applications for Android and iOS are planned, but they will take some time to come out. Their offer is quite similar to that of its competitors. No surprise, the four online shops appear much the same amount. The single price of the book is so well respected. This may involve additional features with, for example, reading your content online, or sharing with your friend’s magazines, two options that have just arrived.