Author: Henry R. Lares

Henry Lares is still early into his career as tech reporter but has already had his work published in many major publications including Tech Crunch and the Huffington Post.  In regards to academics, Henry earned an engineering degree from Apex Technical School. Henry has a passion for emerging technology and covers upcoming products and breakthroughs in science and tech.

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Google Play Store Modded Apk Comes with A Nice Twist

As many people know, Android smartphones’ marketplace is the Google Play Store. Ads support numerous apps in the marketplace, and they become annoying especially when they interrupt your experience with other offers.

If you are a person who gets irritated quickly and this kind of intrusion makes you pull your hair, Lucky Patcher got you. Besides fixing this problem, Lucky Patcher also deals with other types of issues,

The desire of a modded Google Play Store

Why would you want a modded Google Play Store? There are a few people who do even though all Android smartphone comes with a perfectly functional Google Play Store pre-installed. Do you want to know why these users swapped the original Google Play store for the modded one? It depends on what they wanted to get rid of the Play store, and you might have some choices as well.

The modded Google Play Store’s advantages

If you do not like to get your app automatically updated, the modded Play Store will not do that. The Play Store sucks a lot of data when it is doing this automatic updates, and we are pretty sure that you do not like it when this happens.

This modded Play Store has another advantage. It offers you the possibility to get a refund on an app you paid for and keeping it after it. Even though an app is expensive, it does not mean that it also works as you want it to and sometimes you want the money back. To solve this issue, Lucky Patcher helps you to do so.

Of course, there is a way too long list of advantages the modded Google Play Store has, but it would be too long for this article. To sum up, it will improve your experience on the marketplace’s apps and get the issues fixed.

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iOS 12 Jailbreak Solution Updates – New Security Measures

iOS 12 is less than two weeks away from the official launch, but new information today makes it clear that people waiting for jailbreak solutions should have a lot of patience.

According to a developer who also does IT security research, iOS 12 implements new security measures against jailbreak solutions. iOS 12 has many new hurdles placed by Apple to prevent the launch of public jailbreak solutions, but exploitation remains possible.

iOS 12 has already been jailbroken by some who have 0day exploits, which Apple does not know about, but the release of jailbreak solutions is unlikely, at least as far as it is concerned.

iOS 12 will Harden the Launch of Jailbreak Solutions

iOS 12 had announced by the people behind Electra software the possible release of a jailbreak solution, but nothing went further than simple statements. However, considering that we have a jailbreak solution for iOS 11 from the back of the Electra, it’s quite possible for iOS 12 to be offered at least one new jailbreak solution.

– symbols are completely stripped in the iOS 12 kernelcache, will make patchfinders harder to make

Apple is implementing in every new version of iOS a hindrance to slowing the development of jailbreak solutions, but with iOS 12 things seem to be worse than in the past.

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The Best Automated Deployment Tools to Improve the Performance for your Goals

Automation is something that you should not ignore. Efficiency can be effectively enhanced if you know how to apply automation. Improving the performance and reducing the time needed for a task are goals that you should have. We have some automated deployment tools that should help you.

  1. Octopus Deploy

If you are looking to automate deployment for .NET applications, you should consider installing Octopus Deploy. It is possible to host an instance in Azure or install it on a server.  . . .

  1. Microsoft Visual Studio

As you already know, Microsoft products can be trusted. The Visual Studio is one of them, and it comes with plenty of features. As a user you are able to run automation, release definitions or track releases. There are many other features available and you should give them a try.  . . .

  1. Distelli

You can use this tool with any physical server or cloud. Distelli was founded by Rahul Singh, who is the former employee of AWS. Distelli handlest Kubernetes Clusters best.

  1. IBM UrbanCode

UrbanCode is a platform that was bought by IBM five years ago. This should represent a proof of its efficiency. UrbanCode can be used to automate deployment to cloud environments or on-premise.

  1. Gradle

This tool is used by some important companies, such as Adobe, Netflix and LinkedIn. Gradle uses build-by-convention frameworks and it uses Groovy build scripts.

  1. XL Deploy

This automation tool comes from Xebia Labs and it comes with an agentless architecture. XL Deploy is also known for supporting a wide range of environments, as well as numerous plugins.

  1. BuildBot

The description for BuildBot is “framework with batteries included”. One great thing about it is the fact that it is quite flexible, unlike many other similar tools. This CI framework is Python-based and open source.

  1. Capistrano

This deployment tool is well known for its scriptability, and its API is something Capistrano is proud of. The tool is programmed in Ruby.

  1. Bamboo

The Bamboo server was made by those at Atlassian, the same people who made Confluence and Jira. Its small teams package donates everything to the Room to Read charity.

  1. CircleCI

This tool offers you everything you need, from reliability, flexibility and speed. CircleCI supports various applications and languages.

  1. GoCD

Like the name suggests, GoCD, uses a CD server. This project is an open source one and it is sponsored by ThoughtWorks, Inc.

  1. Travis CI

This tool is available for free for all open source projects. Additionally, Travis CI comes with automated testing, as well as automated deployment. We should also add that it is possible to sync your GitHub account with it.

  1. ElectricFlow

ElecticFlow offers support for numerous Groovy-based CLI, APIs and DSL, as well as various plugins. This release automation tool comes with a free version as well. The community edition can be run on VirtualBox.

  1. IBM UrbanCode

UrbanCode was bought by IBM five years ago, which should represent a proof of its efficiency. This tool makes the deployment to cloud environments or on-premise automatic.

  1. AWS CodeDeploy

This automated deployment tool belongs to Amazon. If you take a look at its list of customers you will see plenty of big names.

  1. TeamCity

This CI server comes from Jet Brains. TeamCity offers official Docker images for agents and servers and it has multiple smart configuration features.

  1. DeployBot

DeployBot offers both manual or automatic deployments to different environments. You can connect it with any Git repository and it also comes with various integrations.

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The Best ICOs to Keep an Eye on in 2018

So far, 2018 has been a tough year for cryptocurrencies – let’s not even mention ICO investing. It’s a difficult situation to watch, since the Global Market Capitalisation has decreased a lot and the BTC power has increased by about 53%. When it comes to ICOs, the changes showed that investors are willing to take a less risk, things that led to small investments in the ICO market. So this meant longer sales and smaller returns at the exchange.

We’ve written this article to give you the best ICO’s to pay attention to in 2018.

Skynet

People know Skynet as being the AI blockchain chip for the Internet of Things – it allows connectivity between billions of gadget which are optimized with the help of a blockchain network.

When it comes to the IoT, gadgets should interact with each other in a secure and fast way, without the human help. The aim is for the gadgets to connect freely to reduce our everyday efforts. With the IoT, there’s trust between the gadgets, and the costs are reduced, since they eliminate the mediator and the data gets exchanged immediately.

Skynet seeks into replacing the IoT gadgets with a blockchain enabled chip that they can call their own, which is called Skynet Core. The aim is to connect millions of gadgets with the help of a blockchain network that can handle millions of interactions.

Blockcloud

This one is also seeking IoT. The aim is to become a solution when it comes to developing the IoT industry, by introducing a system that can reward users, miners and service providers.

Blockcloud will make the most out of SCN (or Service-Centric Networking), which is a web 3.0 idea that wants to use service names, and not addresses. Lots of gadgets won’t have the connectivity problem anymore, and they could interact without any kind of slowdown.

Uranus

This one has the aim to use a blockchain network in order to connect the shared processing power of the idle calculating gadgets. With the help of mobile phones, PC and laptops and through a dispersed blockchain network, they want to give shared computing power that can represent the rival of Microsoft, Amazon or Alibaba.

It’s true, their vision is not original, but it’s amazing how they can establish models. They give an alternative to some existing centralized cloud calculated service providers, so Uranus becomes an economic, decentralized substitute. They are expected to have an efficient program for a low cost – lower than the traditional methods.

ChromaWay

This one has worked at their own private blockchain from 2014. Along the way, they released SofiWay, which is a platform that leads the way of the early development of E-Krona, which is known as a digital currency.

We should also mention PostChain, which is ‘The First Consortium Database’ that collaborated with the National Bank of Sweden to make ‘The University Identity Hub’. You should keep in mind that they did all of this without the help of ICO.

Metabase

Metabase is a 3rd generation blockchain that talks about the problems that exist in the present chains and works on improving the technical and design limitation that come with the first generation protocols (like Ethereum and Bitcoin).

Their aim is to challenge the existing blockchain platforms, which introduce the new split chain concept. They split the blockchain structures into multiple chains that are formed. Then they split into two equal halves and then they again split – it really depends on the demand and the mining capabilities. This will go into a binary tree. As a result, the transaction times will scale effectively, because of the fact that the mining force will be split into multiple blocks.

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Top Free Tools That You Can Use For Data Visualization

Data visualization is essential for all big companies. It helps businesses improve their strategies by discovering patterns. All the collected data is converted into a visual story. It isn’t that difficult to do that if you have all the right tools, and we are here to share with you some of the best ones. They are open source and they are available for free, which can be a huge advantage for all users.

Charted

This tool can be used to create bar charts and line graphs, using your Google spreadsheets and CSV files. If you use Charted you will also be able to benefit from its components, such as the UpSet component, the OnSet component and the LineUp component. Additionally, there are GeoJS geospatial visualizations and Vega visualizations.

Google Data Studio

Google comes with one of the best tools for data visualization, especially if you are a beginner. This tool is simple enough so that anyone can use it. You can use your Gmail account to set up the tool. It is also possible to connect it with other products like Google Analytics, YouTube Analytics, Google Sheets and Google AdWords.

Leaflet

Leaflet can be used to create your own interactive maps that work on mobile devices. You can also get the maps to work perfectly on other platforms, including desktop ones.

Google Charts

This is another tool created by Google, and it is just as simple to use it for data visualization. This tool comes with plenty of features and there are many charts that you can use.

MyHeatMap

This tool comes with a free version as well. You can use it to view geographic data and MyHeatMap allows you to add 20 data points for public maps. You can have different data sets for the same map and it is possible to switch between them.

Timeline

Just as the name suggests, this tool can be used for timelines. This can come in handy when you are working on your reports. Additionally, it is possible to connect Timeline with a Google Drive Account. This tool comes with its own templates that can be used for your spreadsheets.

ColorBrewer

If you care a lot about the visuals, you might enjoy the feature offered by ColorBrewer. This tool allows you to use different color schemes for your maps, which makes it easier to make the difference between colors when you have a large map.

Datawrapper

If you are looking for a tool that is mobile friendly, you might want to give this one a try. It comes with a free version that allows up to 10,000 chart views per month. Datawrapper can be used to create split charts, dot plots, arrow plots, scatter plots, choropleth maps bar charts, stacked charts and symbol maps. This tool is perfect for beginners because it does not require any knowledge about coding.

Palladio

This tool can be used for more complex data, especially when it comes to historical information. Palladio has plenty of features, including gallery view, map view, list view and graph view. You will see nodes connected by lines when your data is displayed. It is possible for you to customize your own lists and you can use the gallery view in order to see your data displayed within a grid.

Plotly

This open source tool had numerous functions. Your data visualizations can be edited and shared with the help of Plotly, and you can upload CSV files in order to create your own D3.js maps and charts. It is also possible to use Python or R to create charts.

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