Monday, January 6, 2014

   In the article,"Snapchat tweaks security after massive hack", by Doug Gross, he explains that the creators of Snapchat will add in new privacy features since many hacked into others exposing usernames and passcodes. There is a website called snapchatDB.info where hackers post the users they have hacked. The website was susended and then was back on but was "partially disguised". When the users were posted on the website the hackers would use, they'd use the usernames posted and snapchat random people with a slightly different username with a different number at the end.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Bridge project

When building my bridge, I will use the tooth picks to build it. it will be twelve inches long and three inches wide. The problem with the bridge is that I have to build a bridge that will hold up to at least forty pounds. The bridge will at least be about three inches tall too along with the top part of the bridge is going to be eight inches long. I will be using the toothpicks and cutting them so they will be the sizes I want them to be. Also, the toothpicks will be shaped into triangles.

Monday, December 9, 2013

   In the article ,"trouble with iPhone 5s's fingerprint reader " by Christina Bonnington explains how the iPhone 5 fingerprint scanning is have some malfunctioning problems. It is stated that if the home button is scuffed or damaged in anyway, then of course the program will not be working properly. It's because the home button is where you are putting you're fingerprint on so that it can read your print but once it is damaged it'll be difficult for the home button to read your fingerprint. The makers of the iPhone 5 S don't know why it's causing the trouble for people but they have suggested one of the causes. Anyways they've had to put these special materials in order for the home button to read the fingerprint clearly enough. In conclusion, if you are planning to buy the iPhone with the fingerprint scanner, then you have to make sure that you will not damage that home button.

Monday, December 2, 2013

current events

In this article, " PlayStation 4: For gamers only" by Adrian Covert, explains that the design for the PlayStation 4 has is slim and stylish, that has more life to it than the PlayStation 3. The design of the new PlayStation allows you to stand the PlayStation 4 up on its side or lay it flat, than the Xbox One. Another good thing about it is that the PlayStation runs better and is more quiet. It is also stated that the PS4 has better games and looks than the Xbox one.

Monday, November 18, 2013

In the article,"Candy Crush maker looks beyond mega hit" by Alanna Petroff states that candy crush is so famous that everyday the company makes about $875,000 everyday. This happens because of the users who play this game on their Apple iPods, iPads, etc. However, there is a probably for the creator of this famous and addicting game, he wants to know what new game will he create that is as good as the candy crush game.so far, he's been letting people play the game for free, and as soon as they're hooked on the game, the. They could buy the full version and just keep on playing.

Monday, November 4, 2013

current event

In the article, "Facebook Changes Privacy Settings for Teens", by Heather Kelly, states that teens from ages thirteen through eighteen photos can be seen. They are not private as long as you don't let anyone see it by putting your photos on private. For example, if you don't care about who looks at your photos, then it will appear on the main screen. The main screen are where photos that people upload that aren't personal to them, and they let other people look at them. For instance, ad advertisers, strangers, etc. will be looking at your photos. Fortunately, they are working on modifying it. 

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Egg Drop Summary Conclusion

The thing I liked most about this project is that I got to experience how to build something with a partner I feel comfortable working with. My egg drop project didn't succeed, but I think what would've made it succeed and land perfectly would be adding another piece of cloth or two underneath the egg. Some other ideas from other people might have helped us because I see some people putting a layer of string on the bottom of the base and that could have also helped the egg stay inside. Additional materials such as a push pin helped hold the cloth, that was supposed to hold the egg, in place. Unfortunately it wasn't listed as part of the materials we could have used, so instead, we used the paper clips. We would unwind them and then wrap them around the straws. Last of all, working with Tobias is great because he came in handy. He gave me some ideas and got me materials whenever he saw me running out. He also came up with the paperclip idea that was really helpful. Tobias is someone who I can work with and he can give very good ideas.