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SmartBody Review: Smart Chips, Smart Sensors and Smart Experts
In this week’s SmartWorld roundup we’ll be focusing on apps and devices that help our bodies function better. There’s a new Bluetooth chip that can be used for heart monitors, a new range of personal medical devices, and an app that helps you bring out your A game no matter where you are, or what ...
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini vs. Big Brother
Samsung finally unveiled the little brother of the Galaxy S4, dubbed as the Galaxy S4 mini. Some claim that it’s the sub-par version of the device, as it uses less powerful components. But since Samsung’s only announced a handful of the S4 mini features, there’s still hope that it will inherit a few more of ...
What Is Connected Storage & Which Service is Most Secure?
Connected Data, maker of the Transporter – a file storage and sharing device that is connected to the internet – announced version 2.0 of the device today, and a possible merger with Drobo, another company that specializes in hardware storage. It seems like connected storage components that you can keep in your home are a big ...
Apple’s New 16GB iPod Touch vs. The 5th Gen – Which Is Best?
Apple has quietly released a new version of the iPod Touch. Known as the iPod Touch 16GB, Apple’s latest device is priced at $229 but surprisingly there’s nothing really new in it, so it’s more a question of : what’s it lacking? Let’s compare Apple’s 5th generation iPod Touch and this newly released version to ...
4 Security Challenges for Fitbit, Google Glass + Other Wearable Devices
Wearable computing could be anything from your fitness tracker, Google Glass or any form of computing device that you wear on your wrist, your head, or even clip onto your clothes. Wearable computing devices make it easy for users to go about their daily tasks without worrying that the device is going to get in ...
Rivals’ Devices Launch Same Day: Apple iPod, Samsung S4 mini
Three major mobile companies have unveiled some interesting developments this morning. Apple announced a new, cheaper iPod, while Samsung revealed a smaller S4 mini. Lastly, Motorola drew back the curtains on its plan to bring smartphone assembly to the United States. Apple unveils cheaper iPod Touch A new iPod Touch popped up in the Apple ...
3 Reasons Why Chrome Should Replace Android
Earlier this year, Google replaced Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President of Android, with Sundar Pichai, SVP of Chrome. Rubin did not leave Google, but is now a part of Project X, developing more game-changing products for his parent company. The C-level swap out was accompanied by rumors that Chrome and Android will soon be merging, ...
App Development Drives Big Growth in Big Data : Infographic
Big Data is NOW. It is not something that will benefit the enterprise in the future it’s already benefiting it today. From the energy to healthcare industries, airline and finance, Big Data is helping people figure out what to do with huge amounts of information in order to benefit their respective sectors. And all this ...
Why DevOps Trump Traditional Ops: A Rebel Labs’ Report Lets Us Know
Is DevOps more effective and efficient compared to traditional operations? Rebel Labs seem to think so and it has a compelling report that backs up its claims. According to Rebel Labs’ IT Ops & DevOps Productivity Report 2013 – Tools, Methodologies and People report, DevOps is the key initiative that delivers much benefits to engineers, ...
Could Chinese Hacks End the Open Internet? – Breaking Analysis
Reports from earlier this week revealed that US Military technologies and and weapon systems were infiltrated by Chinese hackers. The news was confirmed by a US Official and confirmed the list of weapons and technologies that have been compromised. The weapon systems hacked includes the stealth F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft program, the most expensive ...