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Mobile App Security Is a Problem, Even for Fortune 500 Companies A recent IBM/Ponemon study shows that mobile application development for a high percentage of large companies—which includes some Fortune 500 members—has significant weaknesses, leaving enterprise data susceptible to theft. These apps just aren’t being properly security tested before release. |
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The Virtual Reality Wave Is Coming: How It Could Change Your Life The next big wave in devices and apps seems to be in the spaces of augmented and virtual realities. The market for both these up-and-coming technologies appears to be very promising, with several large and small players working on their offerings. How could these new gadgets change your life? |
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New Concepts in Wearables—the Future at Your Fingertips There are some interesting wearables concepts out there on the verge of making our world more convenient, dynamic, and wondrous. These prototypes include wristbands with all the capabilities of your phone, micro projectors that can scan images, and a ring that can let you start your car with a snap. |
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Nintendo to Shake Up the Mobile Space Nintendo has shown an apprehension to change, but it’s finally decided to spread its games to one of the widest audiences possible—mobile users. Nintendo is teaming up with DeNA, a large Japanese mobile gaming group, in order to bring classic characters to your phone. |
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What about STEM to STEAM? If you have kids in school anywhere from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, by now you’re probably very familiar with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). STEAM advocates adding “Art + Design” to the equation, thus transforming STEM into STEAM. |
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How Technology Is Changing the Air Travel Experience Several developers are working on creating a personal flying experience for frequent travelers, helping them save time and fly hassle-free. These solutions charter private jets for their members, letting them bypass airport parking and security lines. What will it take to get them off the ground? |
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Apple Pay's Security Concerns Holding It Back Apple Pay might be simple and easy to use, but the number of people in the US who distrust mobile payment systems due to the degree of personal information that needs to be shared increased by 9 percent year-over-year, bringing it to 35 percent. Security issues are holding the app back. |
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The Google-fication of Uber We have Uber to thank for a new way to describe any job performed by part-time, temporary workers who are hired or dispatched via an app. There is an “Uber” for a wide array of jobs, and the list keeps growing. This story looks at some of them—and at whether this business model will keep growing. |
