Apps and Software

It seems Yik Yak, the popular anonymous messenging app, wasn't quite as anonymous as some people thought.

The company didn't encrypt a "seemingly innocuous" aspect of the app, according to SilverSky Research Labs. That allowed hackers to easily take over other accounts — not only seeing users' previous posts, but creating new ones.

Luckily, there's a fix. SilverSky notes that it told Yik Yak about the problem on Dec. 2, and the developers were quick to address the issue. All users have to do to apply the patch is update the app ...

Ralph Baer, one of the true pioneers in the world of video games, has passed away at age 92. Baer was frequently known as "The Father of Video Games" for his early role in the development of the video game console.

Baer first explored the idea of playing games on a television screen in 1966. He finished his prototype for what would become the very first video game console, then dubbed the Brown Box, in 1968. In 1972, the Brown Box technology was used to unveil the Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first commercial video game console.

Baer also created the first video game light gun and game. In 1978, Baer co-developed the memory game Simon ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year — we're talking about ski season, of course.

With mountains across the country ripe for thrills, it's time to dust off your skis, wax your boards and get ready for gnar.

But there's much more to a great day on the slopes than perfect pow alone. Whether it's getting up-to-the-minute weather updates, tracking your runs or meeting up with friends after the day is through, put your phone to work with these apps that will help you have the raddest day possible

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