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So…there’s yet another smart home assistant announced. The real question is, why is this important? There is already a myriad of…
Ah Google, while we and the rest of the press world may be celebrating all of the new announcements…
You’re online reading this, so it’s safe to assume you don’t live under a rock. That means you’ve already heard…
When you hear “home robot”, you probably think of something that rolls around smoothly on wheels you can’t see with…
So you’ve just unpacked your latest IoT device, a wireless baby monitor. You were skeptical about this new wave of…
Today it seems like the average person carries hundreds if not thousands of dollars of electronics with them wherever they…
One of the many things Mac users often boast about with their products, among many other features, is that for…
Biometric door controls used to be limited to commercial and industrial use but they’re now becoming affordable enough for the…
You might not know Cylance’s name. That’s entirely fair considering they are one of many, many cyber security companies out…
If you think employee drug tests are invasive, you definitely don’t want to work at Epicenter. This Swedish co-working space/startup…
Security startups are becoming more and more prevalent these days. It never hurts to have extra security for your information…
You might not have noticed, but politics and government have been dominating the news for a little while. Even here…
Internet and network security are big business for giant tech companies and startups alike. There are security apps and add-ons…
In life, there’s nothing more frustrating than locking your keys in your home. In today’s digital world, wouldn’t it make…
By now, it’s clear that government agencies have been using televisions, cars, smartphones, microwaves, toothbrushes, your cat, your cat’s toothbrush…
In a recent funding round led by Sway Ventures, a young IoT platform Evrythng has closed $24.8 million in Series…
Everyone is very serious about security these days. The threat of hackers is at an all time rise, and everyone…
I gave myself the annoying task of changing the passwords for practically half the apps on my iPhone last week,…
As website aesthetics continue to captivate and evolve, it’s easy to hear that “Content Is King” and take that to…
Bluetooth beacons are great tools for the forgetful, but they only go so far in helping with locating devices. While…
Forget about the NSA spying on you through your fridge. When biometric security becomes the norm, they’ll know who you…
With everything from pill bottles to air fresheners to strollers and breast pumps now connected to the web, the Internet…
According to 2016 data from Statista Research, the average cost of a cybersecurity attack in the United States was $17.36…
“Drunken Determine?” I say, reading the words on my iPhone screen. “Yep! That’s what I’ve got too, ‘Drunken Determine’” says…
If you were one of those folks gawking at the growing trend of AI-based wireless home assistants like Amazon Alexa, while simultaneously…
Startups and entrepreneurs may feel that finding funding is difficult these days. That’s because it is; investment dollars have not exactly…
We live in an era where most people have become dependent on technology. We can’t help but to take out…
There are significantly more citizens than there are police. The limited size of many departments means there’s only so many…
Having your bike stolen is never fun, yet it’s almost a rite of passage for anyone who lives in an…
The Allergy Amulet just closed a seed round to help people stay healthy wherever they eat. The fashion tech device is initially focused on peanuts, but will eventually help people with a food allergy detect all kinds of contaminants. The question is whether it’s more function or fashion.
With technology evolution comes change, especially in industries where jobs currently done by humans could almost entirely be done by robots—and there…
As significant as is the recently brought-to-light Wells Fargo scam, we can’t really be too shocked by it—if you went…
On September 22, 2016, it was disclosed to the public that 500 million user accounts had been compromised in the…
There are certain cabinets in my house (detergents, liquor, laundered money, etc.) that I want to keep my kids from…
A few weeks ago, we discussed the undeniable business benefits of a powerful eSignature platform. More recently, we dug into…
Until recently, I believed that there were only three things that everyone who drinks alcohol, casually or excessively, should own;…
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Losing things is the absolute worst. Having a wallet or phone disappear from where you left it can mess up…
TechCrunch Disrupt landed in the City by the Bay this week after making a pitstop in New York earlier this year.…
Over the years, many people have asked: “What’s in a name?” The answer, as you might expect, will vary depending…
After a few weeks on the Nextdoor social networking site, I have a few concerns about the surveillance we’re under. Not from the NSA, but the person down the street. For a social platform about being neighborly, my neighbors sure know how to expect the worst from people.
The typical handgun, like the combustion engine that still runs in most cars, hasn’t evolved much in the last 100…
It turns out you don’t need a firearm and a mean mug to protect your turf. Robert Bond, a Systems…
Baby monitors have been around since the 1930’s but there hasn’t been much innovation in the space for a while. For…
People have wanted to kill the password for pretty much as long as passwords have existed. The futuristic technology for biometric authentication may be here, as shown by these startups that control access without text authentication. Looks like we are on the verge of the death of passwords.
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A UK startup is “Unlocking big data to bring you insightful referencing” … or “sell your social media activity to employers & landlords.” With privacy and discrimination implications, Score Assured and its users may gain insights – or risks.
Mirrors are a great way to enhance any room, plus they’re also essential for taking selfies at home and in…
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Cycling is a great way to exercise and get around, however one of the biggest challenges many cyclists face is…
Last week, a 10 year old boy hacked Instagram. At 15, the closest I came to hacking anything was overriding my…
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Last week, the White House released a plan to spur the development and availability of smart gun technology—tech that would…
These three exciting startups are making the online bill payment process a little less horrible. From one consolidated bill to a tool to track your monthly subscription costs, each one offers something unique to take a little of the sting out of the task.
Judging a book by its cover isn’t considered conventionally wise, but maybe there’s merit to the idea that external features betray inward…
We get it. “Cloud computing” just sounds like something you’d do in a technology company, or some multinational, highfalutin corporation. …
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The fan boys and tech press are thrown into a frenzy every time Cupertino sends out a call, and yesterday…
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Law enforcement continues to need tech support from private citizens, open admission that government agencies like the FBI just can’t cut it. But what’s holding them back from hiring the best and the brightest? Perhaps it’s our government’s lack of innovation.
Startup EnGoPlanet has created street lights that can run on solar energy and kinetic energy, the kind created by people walking. They may be a perfect solution for pedestrian-friendly cities like Las Vegas, saving energy and dollars, while also offering unique features like seating areas and smartphone charging stations.
It’s not that people don’t like IT and the infinitely helpful folks picking up the pieces on the other side…
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Last week we gave you the breakdown of Apple’s struggle with the FBI over bypassing an iPhone’s security and giving…
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Would you put your life in the hands of a programmer who doesn’t let you or the doctor see their…
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The myth of the Mac has come crashing down under the weight of Apple’s ample market share, and I’ll be…
Using the “It Sucks” defense isn’t going to get you very far in a debate, but it will get you some…
Samsung Pay, Android Pay, Apple Pay, CurrentC, PayPal Wallet, Coin Card, Swyp Card, Plastic Card, Stratos Card. Choices in the…
Can we all just agree that the cloud-based software revolution is, perhaps, the best thing to happen since “Hanson” broke…
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It has been another busy week for startups on the move. From Blue Talon’s $5 million raise to Urban Airship’s…