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Top 10 Quantified Self Tech for 2013
Knowledge is power, and the Quantified Self revolution is helping individuals make better decisions with their health and other aspects of their lives. 2013 has been an amazing year for the Quantified movement, with fitness trackers, smartphones and other gadgets connecting us to the data that matters most. With 2014 just around the corner, we ...
Samsung claims KNOX loophole not serious
Researchers at the Ben-Gurion University in Israel have discovered a loophole in Samsung KNOX that they claim has rendered some Galaxy S4 devices vulnerable to attacks. KNOX is Samsung’s security feature, which creates a partition between business and personal data on a user’s phone. This is Samsung’s take on Blackberry’s enterprise security offering. The flaw ...
‘Tis the season to get it on… Alone!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for porn! Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? Yes it’s the holidays and people are still basking in the holiday cheer, but did you know that in spite of the festivities and family atmosphere, a lot of people spend more ‘quality time’ alone during ...
Top 6 trends in wearable tech for 2013
It’s been an amazing year for wearable tech, rising to the top of connected trends in the tech space. Awaiting the next big thing after smartphones and tablets, wearable tech such as smartwatches and fitness trackers are vying for consumer affection. As we approach 2014, let’s take a look back at the top developments in ...
Top 10 Internet of Things developments in 2013
A top trend this year was The Internet of Things revolution, bringing about some fascinating innovations for the consumer market in particular. Throughout 2013 we featured several connected gadgets that have made the IoT revolution a reality, ranging from wearable tech to smart home solutions. As we approach 2014, let’s recap on the top 10 ...
China Mobile pre-orders for iPhone 5c and 5S on Christmas Day
Chinese Fanbois will be delighted to hear that China Mobile will soon be selling iPhones on its network. China Mobile has confirmed that it will be officially carrying the iPhone 5S and 5c starting on January 17, 2014. Interested parties will be able to pre-register for the device starting on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. “Apple’s ...
evasi0n7 iOS 7 jailbreak : Controversial race to malware
The jailbreak for iOS 7 is now available for download here, but before you download it and start tweaking your iOS device, you should know that it’s quite buggy and there’s a possibility that the jailbreak will come with malware and a backdoor. evasi0n7 is the iOS 7.x jailbreak released by evad3rs, who is known ...
2014 Predictions : Big Data, mobile, SQL + Bitcoin
As 2014 approaches and this year comes to a close, experts are laying down their predictions. This year was full of innovations and advancements in Big Data, the cloud, Bitcoin’s economy, and wearable tech. So what does the future of the tech industry look like? 2014 Predictions : Big Data, mobile, SQL + Bitcoin . ...
SmartWorld Weekly : From car seats to talking dogs
This week’s SmartWorld Series features a Ninja leading the smart home race, new gadgets to monitor yourself, an intelligent car seat, and a way for your dog to literally speak out loud. If you missed this week’s SmartWorld Series, here’s your chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world. Each ...
Holiday gadget gift idea : Nike Fuelband SE
Finding the perfect gift this holiday can be tricky, especially in this age of technological advancement. A gadget can be a great gift for that special someone, but the tricky part is finding just the right one. SiliconANGLE suggests the Nike Fuelband SE. Yep, the fitness tracker. Why a fitness tracker you ask? First off, ...