7 Discover ended their one-time use card number program in August notifying their customers that they already had enough security features in place. The program allowed consumers to generate a number for every web site or transaction made, so they could determine exactly when or who stole your number if that ever occurred. Apparently, Discover realized this was a valuable service and reinstated the program.
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The Google Maps team has released a new experimental version of Maps, complete with 3D buildings, smooth transitions between views, and more.
The new version of Maps, called MapsGL, uses WebGL technology in the latest browsers (all modern versions of Google Chrome as well as Firefox 8 and above) to create a smoother Maps experience. The sweeping transitions between map view and street view are pretty cool, as are the smoother motions when you drag around the map. The coolest part, though, is the addition of 3D buildings to many towns and cities. Not only do they look awesome, but it's helpful to know where actual buildings are on a street without having to enter street view.
MapsGL runs in Firefox 8 and above, as well as Google Chrome. Your system does need to meet some minimum specs to work (MapsGL will tell you whether it meets them or not), so if you're on a netbook or low-powered laptop like a MacBook Air it may not work for right now. Head to the link below and hit the "Want to Try Something New?" button to get started, or check out the video above for a demonstration.
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Android (rooted): The latest version of CyanogenMod, the popular Android ROM, doesn't include any groundbreaking changes, but instead focuses on adding small tweaks and settings that make your Android device more configurable and perform better.
CyanogenMod 7.1 updates your phone to Android 2.3.7, and brings in a ton of small changes and conveniences, which are what really make custom ROMs great. Some of our favorite changes in this release include:
Improve ADWLauncher scrolling/zoom performanceOption to disable vibration while in-callImprove notification swipe-to-clearWake on volume key optionSupport for revoking application permissionsControl brightness by sliding on statusbarOption to hide hold button during callSupport for launching apps via gestures in the backgroundScreenshot feature via power menuMute camera shutter option
In addition, this release brings CyanogenMod to a ton of new devices, both old and new, like the Samsung Galaxy S, the Motorola Droid 2, and the Motorola Droid X, among others. Check out the blog post below to see all the new supported devices, and hit up the changelog to see all the new features in version 7.1.
CyanogenMod is a free download for Android devices.
CyanogenMod-7.1 Released! | CyanogenMod BlogYou can contact Whitson Gordon, the author of this post, at whitson@lifehacker.com. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.