The 3 Biggest IoT Announcements from Google Next 2018
Google’s always cooking up something. And we get to hear a bit about their plans at their annual Next conference, which is centered around their cloud business. With the cloud becoming more ubiquitous among both businesses and consumers, it’s interesting to see where Google, a historically strong leader in advancing the cloud, wants to take it. At […]
Facebook Asks Big Banks for Detailed User Data
After the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke news, Facebook’s reputation suffered in a way it hasn’t quite rebounded from yet. Not only did people think the social media platform had too much data about users already, but it was also giving app developers easy avenues to access it. Now, Facebook is after a new type of data […]
The FCC Admits Last Year’s Infamous Hack Never Actually Happened
Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reported that the comments section of its website was hacked. Recently, the agency confirmed what many had already suspected — the hack never actually happened. Smoke and Mirrors Back in May 2017, the idea of the FCC repealing net neutrality was starting to become more of a real […]
Academics Investigate the Age-Old Question: Is Your Phone Secretly Spying on You?
It’s a common belief, especially after the National Security Administration’s scandal with Edward Snowden, that the U.S. Government is spying on its citizens. Tech companies don’t do much to help this case, either. For example, many people have claimed that Facebook showed them ads for dog kennels when they have no dogs — but they […]
Facebook Opens Up Data for Election Research
Facebook’s recent involvement with London-based analytics firm Cambridge Analytica revolved around the 2016 Presidential election in the U.S. The controversy surfaced after it came to light that a developer sold data from his Facebook quiz app to Cambridge Analytica. Instead of plugging the data leak and fixing the problem at its root, Facebook recently opted […]
Boost Your Brand With These Tips From Our CEO and Other Business Leaders
Connecting with potential clients and customers can be a vexing conundrum. In a recent article for ReadWrite, author Frank Landman dives into this subject and takes a look at how business leaders like our CEO are rising above the noise to produce brands that stand out. On Authenticity and Emotion The established platforms for digital marketing have […]
‘Human Third Parties’ May Be Reading Your Gmail Messages
Well, it didn’t take long after Facebook’s data scandal for Google to get some data privacy flack. This privacy issue affects 1.4 billion users, many who use Gmail for daily email activities. Similar to the Facebook scandal, this involves the permissions that the product’s company gave to third-party app developers. The Power in Permissions Google says […]
Where Do Tech Titans Draw the Lines on Data?
It’s difficult to look past Facebook’s recent data abuse scandal involving London-based data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica. We know Facebook’s been reckless with securing their data, especially against developers who take advantage of lax rules set in place. After all, that’s how the data scandal occurred in the first place. Data Can Be Dangerous When […]
Is Your Password Secure? Find Out in a Split-Second With This New API
Cybersecurity is serious business. Whether you’re a mobile app developer, casual web surfer, or e-commerce shopper, nobody likes having their passwords stolen. But as hacking methods advance, you can never be too safe about protecting your login credentials. Rob Pope, our CTO, has been hard at work with Mauricio Payetta, founder of software consultancy firm XOOR, […]
The Latest of Tesla’s Troubles: A Rogue Agent
Tesla and one of its most famous co-founders, Elon Musk, are in the news at least once a day (or hour). Whether it’s reports of factory conditions or a revelation of its failure to ramp up manufacturing of more Model 3s, Tesla isn’t looking like a saint right now. But the company, headquartered in San […]