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The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of devices such as cars, cell phones, laptops and even household items such as refrigerators and televisions. These are all embedded with electronics and software that allows these products to collect and exchange data and exchange it with each other. Objects in this network can be remotely controlled and accessed too. The technology is evolving rapidly, and there are a few things you need to know.
1 – Security
Like any other network, IoT is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This can be especially worrisome when your home is potentially full of devices and appliances that have collected your personal data.
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The internet has evolved exponentially over the years. From noisy dial up to DSL, to entire networks built on wireless connectivity, it’s become a modern utility. One reason is because of speed and how it grows each year. From entertainment media to entire programs, delivering enormous file sizes becomes easier every day. Today, it’s only going to get better, as the introduction of Google Fiber slowly finds its way into many American homes.
In one instance, it’s good news for Chicago residents. Google is beginning to introduce the superfast network into parts of the city, in hopes to establish new infrastructure. The choice mainly comes as a sort of test bed, a way to show the rest of the nation what their speed potential really is. It’s only good news for those getting the service, as fiber bit is absolutely a next generation internet service.
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Most businesses today are cloud-centric. To have the expected online presence and to conduct a lot of their business in the cloud, apps and services need to move onto the cloud too. Building on the functionality of its longstanding Office suite, Microsoft has developed Office 365 in order to meet this need that caters to both student home use. Take a look at six of the benefits of using Office 365 in your business.
1 – Flexibility
Office 365 is designed in a way that allows you to be more flexible. You can have a cloud-based solution, go for an onsite package or, like the majority of businesses, choose a hybrid of the two that can be customized to meet your individual requirements. Package sizes and costs are tailored for each customer. You can add employees to the dashboard as your company grows, and conversely decrease the license in the event of downsizing. Any upgrades you need can be added instantaneously without buying more license keys or actual discs, making it a lot more cost effective.
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Since its unveiling back in September, the buzz around the Apple Watch has been constant. The latest news for the not-yet-released wearable is the announcement from medical device maker Dexcom. Dexcom has been showing off its diabetes glucose monitoring app that will display glucose reading on iOS devices. The company reports that the app will be ready when Apple Watch is launched in April.
29 million Americans have diabetes, with 5-10 percent being Type 1. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body is unable to transform glucose into energy. Insulin administrations are necessary for Type 1 diabetes patients. If blood sugar levels become too high or low, it can cause complications including strokes and kidney disease. Currently, patients carry around a pager-like device to read glucose levels. The Apple Watch could soon make that process easier.
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The holidays are right around the corner! Whether you’re buying something for your significant other, your sibling or your mother-in-law, you can’t go wrong with some awesome technology. Here are a few of our picks for this holiday season:
3doodler 3D Printing Pen ($99)
For the more creative people, you can give them the gift of 3D printing. 3doodler is the world’s first 3D printing pen and gives the average person the ability to experience 3D printing at their fingertips. It draws by extruding heated plastic that quickly cools and solidifies into a stable structure.
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Last year, Microsoft released apps for iPhones, Androids and iPads for their Office Suite. However, it required an Office 365 subscription in order to actually edit Word documents. Not being able to edit or store documents made user experiences far from productive, which is why Microsoft has changed their tune.
On November 6, Microsoft announced that mobile users will no longer need a paid subscription to edit and store documents. iPhone users can now download new, individual apps for Word, Excel and PowerPoint to replace the original Office Mobile app.
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At the Apple event on Thursday, October 16, the company unveiled new products including the iPad Air 2 and the new iMac. Additionally, Apple announced the official launch of OS X Yosemite. The developer preview has been available since June, but the software is now open for everyone to download for free.
With Yosemite, Apple worked to streamline their Apple mobile and desktop operating systems. Therefore, much of Yosemite will look similar to OS X. The interface has been altered so that the menus are translucent, the buttons work a little differently and it has a more flat appearance.
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Voice controls have long been thought of as the safe alternative to using phones while driving. While they are successful in keeping eyes on the roads and hands on the wheels, it turns out they’re still quite distracting. In a new study, AAA reports that voice-activated, hands-free systems are still distracting due to being prone to errors and increasing cognitive loads. The worst offender in this study is Apple’s assistant Siri.
The AAA used a scale of 1 to 4 to rate distraction levels. The best voice control system was Toyota’s Entune, which received a score of a 1.7, although the system has very limited functionality. Hyundai’s BlueLink received 2.2, Chrysler’s Uconnect 2.7, MyFord Touch 3.0, Mercedes’ Comand 3.1 and Chevy’s MyLink 3.7. Siri was far behind the pack with a 4.15.
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On Tuesday, September 30, Microsoft held an event in San Francisco to announce its next Windows operating system. While the name of the new OS was speculated to be Windows 9, Microsoft decided that counting is overrated and called it Windows 10.
The new OS is all about unifying the Microsoft products: “One product family. One platform. One store.” Windows 10 will have a tailored experienced between different screen sizes, but the code will run across all devices.
Microsoft is bringing back a few features of their past operating systems, including the beloved start menu from Windows 7. A combination of that start menu with the re-sizable tiles of the Windows 8 start screen makes for a nicely redesigned start menu in Windows 10.
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On September 9, 2014 Apple held a greatly anticipated event to unveil their new devices: the iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch. In regards to the Apple Watch, Apple CEO Tim Cook told the audience that this product is “an entirely new product. We believe this product will redefine what people expect from its category.” So what exactly can people expect from this new wearable?
The Apple Watch works with an iPhone and is compatible with an iPhone 5 and above. There are up to 34 different options to choose from, with three different collections and a variety bands for each. There’s the Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition. The Apple Watch is meant to replace the everyday watch, while the Apple Sport Watch is for the people who want to focus on the fitness and health features. The Edition will be a much more expensive option, made out of 18-karat gold or rose gold. All of the watches are protected by sapphire glass.
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