Watch Arthur C. Clarke Predict the Internet and Personal Computers... In 1974 [Video]

Besides being one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time, Arthur C. Clarke had a knack for foreseeing the future—at least in terms of technology. And in this clip from 1974, he predicts both personal computers and the internet. More »

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How often should the App Store ask for your iTunes password? [Poll]

How often should the App Store ask for your iTunes password? [Poll]
How often should the App Store ask for your iTunes password?When you buy an app or game in the App Store, book in the iBookstore, or music, movies or

When you buy an app or game in the App Store, book in the iBookstore, or music, movies or TV shows in iTunes, you’re asked for your iTunes password before the transaction goes through and the download begins. That’s important when there’s money involved. As the great Smurf berry scandal of 2011 taught us, you can never be too careful when it comes to preventing unintentional or unauthorized purchases — that’s why Apple now requires a password for every in-app purchase. But what about when there’s no money on the line? What about when you’re not buying something but just downloading a free app or game, or free song or feature? Should iTunes still ask for your password? What about when you’re simply updating an app or game? Should iTunes ask then?

Some people, really security conscious people, would probably prefer iTunes ask for a password any time it does anything, always. Better safe than sorry. Who knows who could be using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad after all, from a friend to a colleague to a spouse to a child to a friend’s colleague’s spouse’s child. You really want to risk $100 in Hello Kitty apps suddenly showing upon your Home screen?

Other people, really convenience-oriented people, would probably like iTunes to ask for a password as little as possible. Maybe never. If you’re the only one who ever uses your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, and it never leaves a place you control, then why should you be bothered by having to enter in a password every time an app has a minor bug fix update?

Personally, I’d like a choice (big surprise, right?) Give me a Settings option for “always ask”, or “only ask for paid transactions”. I don’t think “never ask” is safe, so I’m fine with that not being there. What about you? How often do you think iTunes should ask for your password?

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ICS for the Droid RAZR/MAXX and HTC Rezound coming next week, says Best Buy memo

ICS for the Droid RAZR/MAXX and HTC Rezound coming next week, says Best Buy memo

We don't want anyone to get too excited and set themselves up for a heartbreak just yet, but a leaked document from Best Buy pins the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX for April 4, and the HTC Rezound on April 6. Anyone with a HTC Thunderbolt can tell you more about dates provided through Best Buy, and Motorola still hasn't given any type of ballpark date for the update for the RAZR and RAZR MAXX, which are still listed as being in the "evaluation and planning" stage. We've seen ICS leaks for both devices (the RAZR and RAZR MAXX run the same software) but nothing official from anyone involved. Both phones were to have ICS "soon" after release, but so far we're still waiting.

We want it to be true. We hope it's true. We're just naturally skeptical, especially when a third party like Best Buy is involved. We're sure nobody is trying to troll the Internets, but anyone who has worked in a corporate environment knows how things get fouled up. Here's hoping, and we'll know next week!

Source: Android Police

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Spotify takes Facebook's Timeline feature to insane extremes

Worried that Facebook's new Timeline feature is going to offer up too much information? Don't worry, whatever roller coaster ride your relationship status updates might be, you've got nothing on Spotify. The music streamer is offering up 1,000-odd years of music history on its Facebook page, reaching back to 1,000AD, which was apparently a big year for organum lovers.

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The MiKandi Adult Mobile Theater will change how you watch porn [AC After Dark #NSFW]

The MiKandi Adult Mobile Theater will change how you watch porn [AC After Dark #NSFW]

There's not much we can say about the MiKandi Adult Mobile Theater that isn't covered in the video above. Since the Android phone is for porn, you might as well get your porn the best way possible, right? Well MiKandi thinks the best way is to hit their site and download their app to bypass all the spam and bad porn that comes with Googling up a bit of skin. Promising to change the way you watch porn, the app delivers instant streaming from the "hottest" studios right to your device. We'll not argue. If you're going do it, do it up right. Hit the link below to check out MiKandi. Yeah, it's totally NSFW. You've been warned.

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CyanogenMod 9, Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 improvements [From the Forums]

CyanogenMod 9, Galaxy Nexus 4.0.4 improvements [From the Forums]

We've blasted through a bunch of content this week and managed to get up a new Android Central podcast for you all. If you missed out on anything, this weekend would be a good time to get yourself caught up and hang out in the Android Central forums:

• HTC Thunderbolt Forums - CM9 WILL be coming officially to the Thunderbolt
• HTC Rezound Forums - Volume rocker to take pictures possible?
• Sprint Epic 4G Forums - Can I remove stuff from a ROM zip before flashing?
• Samsung Galaxy Nexus Forums - Screen a lot better after 4.0.4
• Motorola XOOM Forums - Force update to 4.0.4 [Positive Results]

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