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This week, Google announced that it is launching 11 more official apps for Google Glass, and updating a few more. In May, Google announced the addition of a suite of travel apps and in the past six months, Google said that Glassware apps have increased by 80 percent. Here are just a few of the new music, fitness and sport apps for Google Glass wearers to check out.
Music
Shazam is bringing its well-known music recognition software to Glass. While wearing Glass, say “Ok, Glass, recognize this song” and Shazam will tell you the song and the artist. Another great app for music (or karaoke) lovers is MusicXmatch. For those people who can never remember words to songs, MusicXmatch displays on-screen lyrics to millions of songs in dozens of languages.Read More
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After weeks of clues and allusions, on Wednesday, June 18, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos finally announced the Fire Phone. Amazon has had success in the hardware market, with ebook readers and tablets, but the Fire Phone is the first of their attempt to break into the smartphone world. While the phone won’t be released until July 25, here’s a little about what to expect from the Fire Phone: the good, the bad and the ugly.
The Good
The main parts of the Fire Phone are strong, with quality hardware, a high-quality screen and dual stereo speakers. The phone will work seamlessly with all of Amazon’s products and services, including its website, ebooks, tablets, TV streaming and music streaming. One of the most innovated aspects of the Fire Phone is the dynamic perspective feature, which gives a 3-D-like viewing experience. There’s also a function called Firefly, which can real-time identify 100 million objects. It can recognize faces, songs, products, QR codes and TV shows for one-click buying. Other positive features include the May Day button for tech help and free cloud storage for photos. And speaking of photos, the Fire Phone includes four front-facing cameras.Read More -
Wearables are a hot topic in the technology world right now. While the most popular ones tend to be in the category of watches or fitness related, there are a few companies out there who aren’t fans of the design aesthetic that has become a wearable norm. Below are just a few examples of companies working to combine the smart technology with fashionable accessories.
Ringly
Ringly is a ring that alerts the wearer of calls, texts and emails. The stylish smart ring was designed to discreetly alert the wearer of notifications of their choosing. The idea is for users, typically women, to know when they have an alert while their phone is packed away in their purse. Unlike many of its competitors, Ringly wanted their technology to be inconspicuous, which is why no screen is found on their products. Instead, the rings are gold-plated bands with different square-shaped, semi-precious stones. They appear to look like any other cocktail ring found in designer stores. With this strategy, Ringly hopes to appeal to both fashionistas and techies.Read More -
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At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple unveiled the next major software update for its mobile devices. iOS8 won’t be altering the appearance, like iOS7 did, but will be adding many new and useful features. Here are just a few of the many upgrades that iPhone, iPad and iPhone users can except when iOS release this fall.
Easier Messaging
Apple will be upgrading its group messing, allowing users to now add people to the conversation, leave the group or mute it temporarily. New audio and video controls are being added to make it very quick to record and send a multimedia file. The keyboards are also getting an upgrade with QuickType, which will predict words and eventually learn your language habits. In regards to reading messages, Apple is adding an Interactive Notification feature. This will allow users to respond to text messages, Facebook posts, Tweets, etc. without having to leave the app they’re currently using.Read More -
It seems that every month, or every week, there’s a new hack being disclosed to the public. Between the Heartbleed Bug, the Internet Explorer flaw and the recent eBay hacking, you might be feeling concerned about your privacy and Internet security. This week, CNN ran an article stating that in the last 12 months, hackers have exposed the personal information of 110 million Americans.
The amount of hacked accounts is also a scary number, hitting up to 432 million. Each of these records typically includes personal information, such as names, credit card numbers, phone numbers, birthdays, emails, addresses and security questions. That kind of information in the wrong hands can be severely damaging.
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If you’re a small business owner, do you allow your employees to use their own devices? If not, you’re missing out on a number of benefits that a BYOD can give your company. BYOD (bring your own device) is a growing trend in the business world as smartphones and tablet sales continue to rise. In fact, 83 percent of all businesses allow their employees to bring their own devices to work. While there are challenges and risks involved in allowing BYOD in your office, the opportunities typically outweigh them. Here are just four reasons SMBs should BYOD:
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A diverse group of industry experts believe that the Internet of Things will have a great effect on everyday lives by 2025. According to a Pew Research Center study released on Wednesday, May 14, 83 percent of the 1,600 industry experts surveyed believe that Internet of Things will dominate the mainstream in about 11 years.
The questionnaire also asked the question: “As billions of devices, artifacts and accessories are networked, will the Internet of Things have widespread and beneficial effects on the everyday lives of the public by 2025?” A majority of respondents said “yes.”
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Lately VoIP, also known as Voice-Over Internet Protocol, has been taking the world by storm. Being known as the ‘reinvention-of-the-wheel,’ VoIP is a fancy term used to describe the transmission of audio signals over the internet. It is commonly used in the business world, but also as a consumer product–Viber, Google Voice, even Skype are currently dominating smartphones and PC with the concept of making free phone calls globally over the internet. Something current carriers do not offer.
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Going home for the holidays can be chaotic – weather, traffic, illness, you name it. Fortunately, the cloud makes holiday travel easier for professionals who need to remain in contact with their company while still enjoying time with their families. On the cloud, users are able to store their critical items on a virtual drive. This information can then be accessed from any computer or mobile device in the world as long as they’re connected to high-speed internet.
Since most people have smart phones, it’s no longer necessary to lug around hefty laptops while trying to juggle other luggage. This means important documents can be signed off on, budgets can be reviewed, and files can be shared by everyone no matter where they are during the holiday season.
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Christmas is right around the corner, and there are some tech devices everyone should have on their wish list. These amazing devices with help start the New Year off right and keep you connected.
Apple iPad Air
The iPad Air weighs less than a pound, features a 9.7 screen with Retina display, and has access to nearly half a million apps. With a high-speed processor and twice the Wi-Fi performance of its predecessor, the iPad Air is the next big thing for Apple lovers and tablet seekers alike.
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