How to Protect Yourself from the KRACK WiFi Hack
Image Source: NextAdvisor Hacks have been making headlines quite a bit recently. Before the Equifax hack, the presidential elections of the United States and France were both suspected to be hacked. There was also the recent cybersecurity breaches of U.S. nuclear power plants. Of course, we’d be remiss to forget the FBI iPhone hack that […]
Facebook’s New Drones Will Bring WiFi When Disaster Strikes
Mother Nature has a cruel tendency to knock out cell towers and other infrastructure after major natural disasters, when they are needed most. When communications are down, it’s extremely difficult for disaster relief efforts to coordinate and for panicked families to reach out to endangered loved ones in the impacted area. Fortunately, Facebook and Everfly, […]
Apple Delves into New Advanced iOS Geolocation Features
Based on two new patents published in the final week of June, 2015, it appears as though Apple is continuing its heavy research investments in geolocation technologies. The company’s existing geofencing capabilities, seen in features like Find My iPhone, appear headed for a twist based on the patent filings, which focus on emerging technologies that […]
The Apple Watch’s Worst Enemy is the iPhone
With Apple finally unveiling its long-awaited Watch, tech industry analysts are starting to anticipate an unexpected hindrance to its potential success: the company’s own flagship device, the iPhone. Computing wearables are being touted as “the next big thing,” and the Watch represents Apple’s first major move to capture a large share of what is predicted […]
HomeKit to Sync Up with All Your Apple Devices
At this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled its HomeKit suite of “smart home” tools. HomeKit will allow users to control everything from their furnaces and air conditioners to their thermostats and security systems from a single connected iOS device. Smart home technologies are already widely available, but there are some significant limitations on the […]