The DinnerTime app is the simplest solution you'll find for parents who want to give their kids time-outs from their phones and tablets. The free app currently works only for Android for kids, but parents can use either Android or iPhone.
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Originally written as a research project for remote access for Android devices, AndroRAT is staggering piece of malware. It's well documented, freely available, and gives an attacker complete control over infected devices. There are even tutorials on how to use the RAT, and free, easy-to-use tools that will inject its malicious code into legitimate apps. All a victim has to do is install one of these seemingly harmless apps, and they've lost control of their Android.
Facebook announced a new feature for its Facebook app that can automatically identify music and TV shows playing in the background as you're writing a status update. When you activate it, the opt-in feature uses your smartphone's microphone to scan your surroundings; you'll see a sound icon moving on the screen as it does. If the Shazam-like feature finds a match, you can share songs or shows with your friends as part of your update.
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The announcement from Facebook about two new features aimed at helping users to control their privacy is to be welcomed. Facebook's privacy controls have always provided the user with flexibility as to who information is shared with, but the new features will help people make a more informed choice.
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Brand New Naace Professional development training event
Naace is pleased to announce a new training event for teachers which will help prepare for the new Computing Curriculum.
Tools to deliver the new Computing Curriculum
Naace have developed a one day training event which will provide useful information and tools for teachers to use in schools to help them deliver the new Computing Curriculum.
The day will comprise of a mixture of practical keynotes which demonstrate evidence of the impact of successful computing, along with various breakout session sponsored by Naace sponsoring partners.
The breakout sessions will provide practical sharing of effective learning that has impacted outcomes for learners. The sessions will give you invaluable information and ideas which you can take away and implement within your school.
Target Audience:
- Primary Classroom teachers
- Primary school leaders
- Primary innovative teachers
Dates and locations:
- Tuesday 24 June – National STEM Centre, York
- Friday 4 July – Park Crescent Conference Centre, London
Cost to attend is £95 + Vat per delegate.
'The CEO and co-founder of one of the newest anonymous sharing apps, Secret, took to the stage at SXSW 2014 to describe how the company plans to keep it from turning into yet another cyberbully's paradise.'
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