Videos
Startups
Google acquires green energy startup Makani Power
Makani, which takes its name from the Hawaiian word for breeze, develops airborne wind turbines that are mounted on self-piloting flying wings tethered to the ground like a kite.
Security
Twitter intros two-factor authentication to quash hacking spree
Rolling out to user accounts now is an option to “Require a verification code when I sign,” which is accessible via settings and brings two-factor authentication to Twitter for the first time.
Developer
GIF creator Steve Wilhite: It's pronounced 'JIF'
The Graphics Interchange Format creator picked up a lifetime achievement award at this week's Webby Awards ceremony and finally put the issue of pronunciation to rest.
Security
Guantanamo wi-fi access shut down after Anonymous threats
The wireless Internet service was shut down after hacking group Anonymous threatened to attack the controversial prison's networks, but it has since been restored.
Software & Apps
Google Voice support on its way to Hangouts
Google is working to allow outbound Google Voice calls within its new Hangouts experience on Gmail and Chrome, but at this point, the service only supports inbound calls.
Video Games
Sony releases PS4 teaser video ahead of Microsoft's Xbox event
The 30-second spot features what appears to be a blurry, zoomed-out shot of the new console, spliced with quick shots of what might be zoomed-in images of the next PlayStation 4.
Mobile Phones
Jolla accepting pre-orders for first Sailfish OS smartphone
The phone will ship at the end of the year and the company is taking a Kickstarter-like approach to sales by handing out perks to those who pay a little extra.
Web
Nintendo placing adverts on gamers' YouTube videos
The games giant is looking to profit from YouTube videos containing its game content by running ads on fan-made Nintendo videos, therefore stripping the creators of any revenue.
