Google co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin have uploaded a video to YouTube along with Vinod Khosla, promoting the idea of a shorter work week. In a rare joint video, the Google co founders meet to discuss the current work lifestyle of many people in the Western world, along with billionaire, Vinod Khosta. Their view: … Read more
The TSA is now making turning on devices mandatory during security screenings in order to check for explosives. The next time you fly your smartphone better not be out of battery as the TSA is now making it mandatory for all gadgets to be turned on when going through screenings at airports. The TSA has … Read more
A new app called DiDi Plate will allow users to scan a drivers number plate to retrieve their cell phone number. General Motors have been working on new app technology that will allow users to either scan drivers number plates using Google Glass or enter a number plate into the app to text another driver. … Read more
Who is the leading smartphone retailer in the US – Apple? Samsung? Microsoft? The results are in and according to statistics from ComScore, Apple is still number one when it comes to choosing a smartphone. iPhones account for nearly 41.9% of the smartphone market which is a considerable lead from Samsung who comes in second … Read more
Are you getting ripped off by your phone provider? After news leaked that T-Mobile was charging customers for fake services, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to consumers over what to look for on their phone bill. The FTC is asking customers to become more aware of services listed on their bills such … Read more
Americans are ditching their once cool, 50 inch screens in replacement of a 65 inch screen as TV prices drop. Gone are the days of small screens that were able to fit into a standard IKEA unit as Americans opt for 65 inch screens and bigger. Large screens were once only available to wealthier families … Read more
Apple has filed a patent application titled, “Location-sensitive security levels and setting profiles based on detected location.” This new patent will mean that Apple users could have the option to change their security settings depending on their location. According to the patent, the software has the ability to automatically adjust the hardware and security settings … Read more
Imagine being able to test the chemical make up of your foods, medicines and cosmetics using your smartphone? Dror Sharon, an Israeli inventor and MIT graduate has come up with a way to measure the chemical composition of certain products using a scanner. Called SCiO, the scanner is designed to detect calories, contaminated foods, the … Read more
Facebook is in talks to purchase a video advertising firm called LiveRail for close to $500 million. LiveRail is responsible for putting ads onto videos and Facebook believes that by controlling the service, they can give users more relevant ads, thereby increasing clicks and revenue. It is not yet clear exactly what Facebook plans to … Read more
After a study reported that Facebook had conducted a social experiment on users without their consent, many have backlashed causing those involved to apologize and the watchdog services to start investigating. Maybe Zuckerberg is just hoping that the entire psychological experiment hype will just die down and slowly disappear into cyber space but it seems … Read more
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