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Last week, Google announced it will be rebranding under the new company name Alphabet. All the things you know and love about Google are here to stay, but the change was … Continue reading The ABCs of Google’s New Alphabet
Human resources and technology might seem like strange collaborators. Historically, HR policies have served to limit tech use: see restricted personal cell phone use, monitored Internet use, etc. However, as wired-in … Continue reading Where HR Meets Technology
Last week Ford Motors announced new software, called Intelligent Speed Limiter, that can help drivers automatically stay within the speed limit. Intelligent Speed Limiter scans traffic signs with a camera … Continue reading Never Get Another Speeding Ticket with Ford’s New Auto Software
Today Apple announced new products and services, which will impact life at work and home. Crossing both areas is the Apple Watch. With a release date of April 24, and … Continue reading Today’s Apple Announcement: Updates from Wristwear to Research
Did you know Apple’s iOS 8 is equipped to dim your lights, turn down your air conditioning, and open your garage door? HomeKit, a programming framework designed to control home … Continue reading Apple Smart Home Accessories Draw Nearer to Launch
This week, Samsung announced its new eight-core smartphone, the Galaxy A7. Slimmer, metal, and faster, the Galaxy A7 moves away from the Galaxy S family. Though no release date has … Continue reading Samsung Unveils New Galaxy A7 Phone
Next October European-style “Chip & PIN” cards will finally be coming to the US. These types of cards cut down on credit card fraud significantly. The switch will be coming … Continue reading You Have One Year to Get Ready for Chip & PIN
Along with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch, Apple announced another potentially game-changing development last week: Apple Pay. Apple Pay works like Google Wallet and has immediate … Continue reading Factor Apple Pay into Your E-Commerce Operations
Last week HP released its Internet of Things State of the Union Study and announced that “70 percent of the most commonly used Internet of Things devices contain serious vulnerabilities.” … Continue reading Vulnerability found in Internet of Things
Microsoft has started airing ads pitting their new digital assistant Cortana against Apple’s Siri. You can watch here: While more detailed comparisons will be possible in the coming months as … Continue reading The Best Digital Assistant – Now on Windows?
Last week, Amazon announced its upcoming Fire smartphone. The hardware puts it at about the same size as the Samsung Galaxy S5, the same battery life as the Apple 5S, … Continue reading Amazon Firefly: A New Frontier for Apps
Beacons are electronic devices that mark fixed locations. If you run a brick and mortar store, you may want to install them on your premises. Why? Beacons can signal precise … Continue reading The Brick and Mortar Answer to Mobile
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