Smart devices track fevers, prevent “text neck”
This week’s Smart Health roundup features a wireless temperature tracker, an app that keeps your skin in check, and a smart necklace that won’t leave you with a hunched back. . Fineck Text…
Data will restore humanity to marketing, says Sitecore: 2015 Tech Predictions
In 2015, the customer experience will be the major differentiator between brands, the Internet of Things will enhance the customer experience, and we will see the union of brick-and-mortar and mobile. This is all…
Hacker shows how a fingerprint can be obtained from photographs
By Duncan Riley
A hacker in Germany has demonstrated how to obtain a fingerprint from a photograph to overcome biometric security. In a presentation made at the Chaos Computer Club, biometrics specialist Jan Krisller explained how he’d taken a variety…
Kill it with fire: Microsoft said to be dumping IE for new browser
By Duncan Riley
Is Microsoft finally dumping its long maligned and unloved Internet Explorer (IE) browser? A report today suggests that Microsoft is planning on doing just that. Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet claims sources at Microsoft are saying…
Data-driven sales will give rise to the Chief Revenue Officer, says Clari: 2015 Tech Predictions
In 2015, a new data-driven, scientific-based approach to sales will give executives what they need to become a strategic C-suite partner and, as a result, we will see the rise of the Chief Revenue…
FBI allegedly investigating member of Lizard Squad after Christmas Day DDoS
By Kyt Dotson
A member of now infamous Internet mayhem group, Lizard Squad, is allegedly under investigation by the FBI after speaking to the media about recent attacks against Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony Online Entertainment’s PlayStation…
Targeted attacks will become as prevalent as cybercrime, says Trend Micro: 2015 Technology Predictions
In 2015, more cyber criminals will turn to darknets and exclusive-access forums to share and sell crime ware; increased cyber activity will translate to better, bigger and more successful hacking tools and attempts; and…
Smart Living 2014: A Year in Review
Highlighting smart home innovations and market trends, SiliconANGLE’s Smart Living series has followed this sector closely in 2014. As the year comes to a close, we recap the top developments related to smart home automation…
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What you missed in Cloud: OpenStack rivals set aside differences
It was another productive week for the cloud as Symantec Corp. overcame its differences with the biggest backers of OpenStack to join the OpenStack Foundation as the much-buzzed-about project’s 16th gold sponsor. Symantec had already…
What you missed in the Smart World: Google’s first truly self-driving car
This week’s Smart World Series features the first autonomous self-driving vehicle prototype, new features to wireless speaker line, a 3D-printed bracelet that records shows as you fall asleep, and a year-end roundup of the…