This morning, The Wall Street Journal reported Google’s plans to combine their Chrome and Android operating systems for future devices. The new version of Android will run on personal computers. Chromebooks will adopt a new name, but the popular Internet browsing app will remain named Chrome. Google’s decision to combine systems could be seen as a …
Cisco formally announced their acquisition of Lancope, a security analytics firm, this Tuesday. This deal is expected to close second quarter of 2016, and cost Cisco $452.5 million in cash and equity for Lancope to join the Cisco Security Business Group. Lancope previously raised $24.6 million in funding, so investors can expect major return on …
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The battle for unlocked mobile devices may be reaching its end. An official decision regarding the wireless device locking exemptions was formally announced by Congress this week. In the past, a locked device had no resale value beyond a paperweight. With the new rulings, electronics refurbishers are able to restore these devices to their best …
Mobile devices have many features that simplify traveling both nationally and abroad. Being able to store boarding passes on your smartphone, use a tablet to navigate around an unknown city and checking out of a hotel on your computer may cut down on processing time and paper to lug around, but without precautions, your personal …
Halloween is this Saturday, which means trick-or-treating and parties for families everywhere. This holiday has many fun memories, but can be stressful once in full swing. With hundreds of families crowding the streets for candy, losing a child is a common fear for parents. While these fears are often perpetuated by news reports of lost …
Barnes & Noble’s most recent Nook device is the sleekest to date. The new Nook costs $130 and has waterproof capabilities, meaning users can use their e-reader on the beach or near the pool without worrying about water damage to the device. The new device has switched from its original plastic back to an aluminium …
Apple is erasing certain apps from the app store after a report issued by SourceDNA revealed 256 apps violated security guidelines. The 256 apps totaled 1 million downloads around the world. The report, published Sunday, revealed apps using software to gather users’ personal information, including email and device identification numbers. SourceDNA has not named the …
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PC manufacturers are banding together in an effort to boost computer sales. Microsoft and Intel have joined with Dell, Lenovo and HP to sponsor a new campaign that highlights the importance of PCs. Intel reported 500 million PCs have been purchased within the past five years. This number is exceedingly low, considering 1 billion android …
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Yahoo’s new mail app utilizes a new type of app security. Instead of requiring users to enter their password, the mobile app is now using an “account key.” An account key will use push notifications to provide access to the app. Users will have the option to choose an account key, then when trying to …
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Barnes & Noble is offering up to $200 towards a new Nook device after users trade in their old tablets. This offer extends through November 7, 2015. Tablet users who are looking to purchase a new Nook by Samsung device are able to sell their older tablets at participating locations to receive store credit to …