City officials in New York City and private business representatives have announced their plan for free city-wide Wi-Fi. The design, which the city has dubbed “Links”, resembles a tablet more so than a landline telephone, and will be popping up on NYC streets in 2015. The devices will be built and operated by CityBridge, a… Read more
Image from Pixabay.com In the age of social media, one of the most influential tools you can have is Twitter. The social media mogul has over 230 million active users, and is a great way to communicate directly with your target audience. How can you break through… Read more
Jewel Osco, Home Depot and Chase bank have all experienced recent security breaches. Although we often hear of big companies being at risk for hacking, it can happen to anyone. So how can you keep your online information safe? Create tough passwords. Tough, unique passwords are essential when protecting your online accounts. Creating different passwords… Read more
AT&T confirmed last week that a security breach affected 1,600 customers, putting their personal and financial information at risk. The company stated that an employee had gone against the “strict privacy rules” and accessed sensitive customer information. Information obtained included Social Security numbers, financial information and contact information. In the wake of recent security issues… Read more
Apple has been all over the news lately after its introduction of the Apple Watch, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as its new Health app. However, the company is now in the stoplight for another reason; its headquarters. In Cupertino, California, Apple is underway with its plans to create the greenest headquarters… Read more
On September 9, 2014, Apple announced its new iOS software, two updated iPhones and a new product. These announcements come after several months of speculation and predictions about what Apple has in store for us next. The new iOS 8 software is the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. One the many features that has… Read more
In South Korea, details have been released about a major security breach that affects 27 million people aged 15-65. The data collected comes from online registrations, movie ticketing, ringtone online stores and gaming websites. Media in South Korea are reporting that 16 people have been arrested in relation to the data breach, which has so… Read more
A new virus has been circulating on Facebook, and has so far affected over 10,000 people worldwide. The virus, disguised as an app, tricks users by claiming it can change the color of Facebook profiles. Once clicked on, the Facebook user is unknowingly taken to a phishing website. Once there, users are asked to watch… Read more
According to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc., the global unified communication (UC) market is expected to reach USD 75.81 billion by 2020. This growth is due to the increase in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives and smartphone usage among employees, as well as an increase in the mobile workforce. There are… Read more
Facebook is testing out its new “buy” button to add extra convenience for consumers and companies alike. The button is available on selected ads that show up in Facebook users’ newsfeeds. When clicked on, users are able to make the purchase without having to leave Facebook. Currently, only a few small and medium –sized businesses… Read more
