iOS 8 Launch; iCloud Security Boost; Logitech Remotes for Your Home

Topping tech headlines on Wednesday was the launch of iOS 8.

The new mobile OS dropped around 1 p.m. ET. Usually, upgraders have been left waiting for hours as fans hose Apple's servers. This year, Apple put in "requests" for downloaders, which then notified people when they could begin the process. For more, check out the video below, How to Get iOS 8 and Before and After iOS 8: What's Different?

In other Apple news, Apple extended two-factor authentication to iCloud, which - if activated - would make it much harder for scammers to gain unauthorized access to iOS data that has been backed up to the cloud. Those who use iCloud with third-party apps like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, will be able to generate app-specific passwords beginning Oct. 1.

Meanwhile, Logitech's new Harmony Living Home remotes now integrate virtually any connected device installed in your home, and add support for features like smart locks, thermostats, and lights from a handful of manufacturers. The new Harmony Home lineup—the $99.99 standalone Home Hub and $149.99 Home Control and $349.99 Ultimate Home packages—will ship later this month.

Be sure to check out a few other stories making headlines in the links below.

• AT&T Opens Pre-Orders for Galaxy Tab S 8.4, 10.5: The LTE Samsung tablets are available in charcoal gray, and AT&T has a couple of payment options.
• Chromecast Gets Twitch, Disney, iHeartRadio Support: Google added support for Twitch, so users can watch and talk about video games from their living room TV.
• Boost Your T-Mobile Signal With a Personal CellSpot: The "uncarrier" launched a handy little device that should make dropped calls a thing of the past.
• Conn. AG Questions Apple Watch Security: George Jepsen requested a meeting with Apple to discuss how the smartwatch collects information.
• Yelp, TinyCo Fined for Improperly Collecting Kids' Data: Yelp and TinyCo were hit with $450,000 and $300,000 fines, respectively.
• Report: Facebook Testing 'Moments' App for Private Sharing: The goal is to speed up selective sharing, which now requires users to change privacy settings.
• PayPal Slams Apple Pay Security: PayPal took out full-page ads to slam Apple Pay, pointing to the celeb nude hack as one reason that it's insecure.
• Report: iPhone 6 Demand Overwhelms Foxconn: The Taiwanese manufacturer is churning out 140,000 phablets and 400,000 smartphones daily.
• The Next Big Web Sitcom Is...Young Samsung?: The tech giant plans to launch its own Web-based sitcom, released via YouTube and social media.
• Gogo, Virgin Atlantic Partner for In-Flight Internet: The airline has joined Gogo to introduce high-speed Internet connectivity services on their flights.