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Apple gotofail bug addressed with update, some iDevices bricked
Security firm CrowdStrike recently revealed that Apple devices including the iPhone, iPad touch, iPad and Apple TV running iOS have a vulnerability that allows hackers to “capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS.” Essentially, it means that personal information can be intercepted when you’re connected to a shared WiFi network. The firm also ...
Samsung, Sony + others launch wearable tech at MWC 2014
If you’re looking for the latest devices in the Wearable Tech or Quantified Self arena, the Mobile World Congress may be the perfect place to find your next fitness tracking or life logging device. Here’s the latest from Barcelona: Samsung The South Korean company launched three wearable devices, the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and ...
BlackBerry seeks a comeback at MWC : Pushes social enterprise
Mobile World Congress is not just a platform for new gadgets and partnerships to be announced, but also a place for some companies to redeem themselves, telling the world they’ve got some fight left. At this year’s MWC, BlackBerry announced new devices, enterprise solutions, partners and services, that would enable the enterprise, as well as ...
Samsung Galaxy S5 vs iPhone 5s vs Nexus 5
Samsung has just unveiled its Galaxy S5, and so now in good ol’ SiliconANGLE fashion, let’s take a look and see how the latest must-have shiny gadget compares with some of the other top-of-the-range devices out there. Will the Galaxy S5’s new security and health tracking features make it a must-have for Android lovers, or ...
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S5 and three new Galaxy Gears
The cat, or should I say cats, are out of the box. Samsung has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5, plus a number of new devices in the wearable tech market. But are these gorgeous gizmos as awesome as the rumors make them out to be? The Galaxy S5 First off, ...
Mozilla pushes mobile boundaries with $25 smartphones
Android and iOS are clearly leading the smartphone race, but they haven’t effectively penetrated emerging markets. The primary reason is their handsets cost hundreds of dollars. Of course, there are some OEMs that offer Android handsets costing less than $100, but in emerging markets, consumers are looking for smartphones that cost less than $50. If ...
The Smart Home goes to MWC 2014
This week’s SmartHome roundup centers on announcements and product launches at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as well as new products for home automation. Alpha Networks’ Smart Home Gateway . At MWC, Alpha Networks announced a series of new 4G mobile communication products including the ASL-14331M 4G Smart Home Gateway, which integrates all connected ...
Monetizing the Internet of Things : 4 key areas of focus
As the years and technology progress, we can only expect that the number of things connected to the Internet will also grow at a positive exponential rate. Because of this, many companies are now interested in the Internet of Things, powered by the Industrial Internet. According to Cardinal Peak’s infographic “Monetizing the Internet of Things,” ...
Smart home nightmares : Lessons from “Almost Human”
I’ve recently become addicted to the Fox series Almost Human. If you’re not familiar with it, the series is all about the future and how society’s crime rates have risen because of advancements in technology. Every police officer is partnered with an android, which can record everything and pull information in real-time. Exploring the many ...
MWC day 1 recap : Nokia’s new Androids, voice-calls for WhatsApp
The Mobile World Congress is officially in full swing, with plenty of buzz from the biggest names in the industry. For starters, Microsoft announced that the Windows 8.1 Update 1, with plans to launch the Windows Phone 8.1 this spring, as well as new features for both. Though that may sound promising for Windows users, ...