Pharmaceutical company Novartis and Google have partnered up to develop a smart contact lens. This initiative is part of Google’s overarching theme to create devices that assist everyday jobs, especially in the healthcare industry. Earlier this year, Google introduced its Google Glass smart glasses. The wearable technology is limited and currently only available to those… Read more
T-Mobile has been hit with a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lawsuit alleges that T-Mobile was charging customers for “Premium” SMS subscriptions that, in a majority of cases, were never authorized by the customer. T-Mobile is also being accused of keeping 35-40 percent of the profits, and as a result made hundreds… Read more
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) plans can benefit any business because they provide reliable, fast and less expensive communication between employees, customers, clients and executives. There are a variety of beneficial outcomes from implementing VoIP plans, so to sum it up here are the top three: Lower overall costs VoIP lowers overall costs because it… Read more
To celebrate the 4th of July, here are the ultimate BBQ and party gadgets: Waterproof, wireless speakers. From EcoXGear.com Music is necessary for any celebration, but it can be hard to find someone to volunteer their speakers. Waterproof, wireless speakers are worth the investment. You won’t have to worry about any spilling accidents or… Read more
Converged Communication Systems is hosting a contest for small and medium sized businesses in Chicago. The prize includes up to $30,000 in Avaya equipment and services, including a new phone system and other unified communication services. Unified communication solutions are extremely beneficial for businesses. Communication tools like videoconferencing, instant messaging and call forwarding cut down… Read more
Technology is always changing, and pretty soon we’ll start to see changes in the way we shop. Online shopping has grown in popularity, but now store fronts are looking to cash in on new, innovative ways to use technology to their advantage. Here are a few predicted changes we’ll see in stores: Interactive, transparent store… Read more
Email scams have been around for years, and are still just as common as ever. There is an endless amount of scams out there, and it would be impossible to list them all. There are, however, common traits to watch out for when opening up emails from senders you don’t know. Here are 3 common… Read more
Imagine if all of your devices were connected, and you could control them from your smartphone. The Internet of Things (IoT) aims to do just that, making it possible to check your fridge, change your lighting and adjust your heat before you even get home. But what else will IoT change? IoT will provide even… Read more
As BYOD (bring-your-own-device), cloud computing and working from home increase in popularity, it’s important to be able to reach your employees, clients and customers. Implementing a reliable, efficient unified communications (UC) plan is beneficial for any business in every industry. Here are some key reasons you should consider having a UC plan for your business:… Read more
Apple’s 2014 World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) was held last week in San Francisco. Apple announced its iOS 8 update, which has some exciting new features for Apple users. In case you missed it, here are a few highlights from the conference: Re-vamped keyboard. After years of complaints from consumers, Apple has finally upgraded its… Read more
