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Google Posts Strong Q3 To Beat Analysts’ Expectations Once Again
Google has once again beat analysts’ expectations by posting consolidated revenues of $14.89 billion for the quarter that ended September 30, 2013. Consolidated revenues for the previous quarter were 12 percent higher compared to same quarter in 2012. “Google had another strong quarter with $14.9 billion in revenue and great product progress,” said Larry Page, ...
Fitness Band Wars: Nike FuelBand SE vs Fitbit Force vs Jawbone Up
There are many fitness trackers available these days, with more coming our way as consumers’ interest in living a healthy life increases. But some of the most popular trackers these days come in the form of bracelets as they’re easy to wear, less likely to get in the way when you’re running, and less likely ...
Crowdfund These Smart Gadgets : Ear/Ring Bluetooth, Audio Wrist + Allergen Detectors
This week’s SmartDevice roundup features a ring that transforms into a communication piece, a bracelet that lets you keep track of conversations, and device that tells you information about the food you are about to consume. O.R.B. Bluetooth headset users encounter the same problem: pain in the ear because they are constantly wearing the ...
4 Tips to Survive in the Land of Brogrammers
The tech world is in many ways a male-dominated industry, and increasingly so. In a recent Census report, it was determined that female computer workers are on a 20+ year decline, with only 22 percent of software developers being women. It’s not because women are not interested in technology, but it’s just a bit harder ...
How to Use Square Cash : Perks + Limits
Square Inc., the company that delivered a dongle that transformed tablets and smartphones into point-of-sale systems for small retail shops, is now offering an easier way to send cash to peers. Square Cash is an easy way of sending cash online simply by using your email. No need to set up anything, no need to ...
Facebook Rolls Out Public Posts for Teens, While Twitter Suffers URL Issues
Facebook is changing its privacy policy for teen users, and so parents may want to check out their kids’ profiles before things get out of hand. In a blog post, Facebook stated that teen users will now have the option of sharing content publicly. Before, Facebook did not allow minors to create an account, then ...
See What the Future Holds for Automobiles at the Connected Car Expo
As we anticipate a future where self-driving cars traverse the earth, let’s take a look at how companies are planning to make that sci-fi dream a reality, in this week’s Smart Car roundup. Connected Car Expo Connected car enthusiasts will be making their way to Los Angeles on November 19-21, 2013 for the LA ...
HP Boosts SDN with New SDK and App Store
The allure of software-defined networking’s ability to deliver automated technology has once again caught a tech giant’s eye. Last month, Hewlett-Packard unveiled on of the industry’s first enterprise-class SDN open ecosystems with the HP SDN Developer Kit (SDK) and the HP SDN App Store. The hope is for the creation of new business opportunities for ...
Apple Turns to the Fashion Industry to Boost Sales as iPhone 5c Struggles
Apple has hired Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to runs its retail division, which means she’ll be leading both its online and physical retail stores. Though some may question the wisdom of hiring someone from the fashion industry, Ahrendts has been very successful in making the once iconic Burberry brand into something the younger generation wants. ...
6 Mobile Security Solutions for BYOD
The BYOD movement is only going to gain in prominence as device manufacturers continue to deliver more powerful mobile devices, and individuals continue to bring their own smartphones and tablets to work. Though this is good news for employees, this still poses a huge security problem for the enterprise. IT administrators are up to their ...