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Tagg GPS tracking for your Pets

by George Heymann|@techeadlines

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Tagg is a pet tracking system developed by Snaptracs Inc., a Qualcomm company that uses GPS technology to help you locate your pet if it becomes lost or stolen. The lightweight GPS Tag attaches to the pets collar with a two piece clip and its waterproof design allows it to be worn at all times.

The Tagg system appearsto be simple to set-up, first set-up an account at www.pettracker.com , once you receive the Tagg pet tracker activate it, it will be associated with your online account, then setup your Tagg zone.

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Filed under: Android, General technology, Hardware, iOS, Iphone, Preview, Services, Software, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

App Lock : A simple, easy to use, feature rich app protector for Android

by George Heymann|@techeadlines

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App Lock is an app protector application developed by Creative Core that lets you selectively password protect apps and personal data stored on a Android smartphone.

There is allot to like about this free ad-supported app. App Lock is elegant in its simplicity, the intuitive UI makes working with this application a pleasure. The program opens to the enter passcode screen, you enter the provided initial passcode 8888 and then follow the prompts in the settings menu to customize the settings.

From the passcode settings you can:

  • Enable/disable App Lock
  • Edit your 4 digit passcode
  • Mask the passcode when editing
  • Email the passcode to yourself in case you forget it
  • Set a password hit for yourself
  • Set a password recovery challenge question
  • Set a lock delay of between 1 minute and 1 hour
  • Remote Control utilizing SMS messages
  • Set a lock policy

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Filed under: Android, General technology, Google, Quick look, Review, Services, Software, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

CobraTag your items with a trackable Bluetooth tag

by George Heymann

Technology-Headlines

A Cobra Tag is a compact rechargeable bluetooth sensor approximately 2.5”L x 1”W x .5”D that pairs with your smartphone to prevent you from losing keys, purse, computer bag, or any other item you want to protect from loss. The sensor communicates with an app currently available for Android and Blackberry that will remind you with an audible alarm if you leave your phone or other item behind.

The Cobra Tag also acts like a two-way finder, tap the button on your Cobra Tag to ring your phone or conversely use the phone app to make the tag ring to help locate your other items.

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Soldiers Angels conducts online fundraising utilizing social media to help provide laptops and more for wounded troops.

by George Heymann

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Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-based non-profit established in 2003. They specialize in providing aid to members of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as veterans and military families.

Its latest fundraising effort “Project Valour-IT” utilizes Facebook, Twitter and other social media to help raise money and awareness for the needs of wounded troops. Project Valour-IT features an online competition where “virtual teams” named for U.S. Military branches use traditional media outlets to spread the word. The goal is to to raise at least $100,000 through October 2011.

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Phone Halo protect your items with a trackable bluetooth tag

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

Phone Halo is a compact rechargeable bluetooth device (approx. 1.5”L x 1”W x .5”D) that pairs with your smartphone to prevent you from losing your device or item. Phone Halo is currently available on Android and Blackberry and is promised for iOS soon. The device is $59.95 the phone applications are free to download.

Setting up Phone Halo is simple and straightforward. After charging the bluetooth device and installing the mobile application you enter your wireless settings and turn on Bluetooth on your phone. Scan for new bluetooth devices and then pair the application with the device by entering “0000” or “1234” when prompted for a pairing code. On the Android version of the mobile application “0000” paired the device successfully.

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Filed under: Android, Apple, Blackberry, General technology, Hardware, iOS, Ipad, Iphone, Media, Review, Software, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mobile security software will be essential for smartphone users in the near future

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

It’s unfortunate but the time is rapidly approaching where installing some type of mobile security software will be essential to the operation of a smartphone. Several well publicized security breaches in the news recently including attacks on Sony, Citibank, Discover have security and malware on the radar for many consumers.

On the mobile side, Google has had to remove dozens of malware applications that were introduced to the Android Market. iOS has been affected to a lesser degree but hasn’t been immune from Malware. Security experts Stonesoft and McAfee are both forecasting that sophisticated malware attacks to iOS will increase as mobile continues to grow and additional attention is focused on popular smartphones.

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Snuko: Smartphone anti-theft and mobile tracking for Android and Blackberry

by Mai Tao

Technology Market

Snuko Anti-Theft for mobile offers the most comprehensive solution for loss or theft of your smartphone. When we switch on the news or pick up a paper all we seem to read about is the latest smartphone or whether or not Apple is tracking your every move on the iPhone. These devices are becoming a part of our everyday lives and we rely more and more on the features they offer and the apps we have installed.

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Amazon trade-in program now includes electronics!

by George Heymann

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Amazon recently expanded its trade-in program to include electronics. Customers can trade in many items, including tablets, cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, GPS devices and more.

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