San Francisco’s Facial Recognition Ban Sets Tone For Government Technology Use
San Francisco’s Facial Recognition Ban Sets Tone For Government Technology Use A few weeks ago, San Francisco became the first city in the United States to ban the use of facial recognition technology by police, city agencies, and other government organizations. This ban, which may feel like a common-sense action in the eyes of privacy-conscious […]
Where to Mount Your New Flat Screen – Does it Really Make a Difference
Where to Mount Your New Flat Screen– Does it Really Make a Difference So, you just purchased a new flat screen TV. Where do you mount it? How do you mount it? Does it really make a major difference? And, what are some of the factors you should be considering? What is the Best Location […]
Purchasing a New Flat Screen — Picking the Perfect Format
Purchasing a New Flat Screen — Picking the Perfect Format So, you just purchased a new home or at least a home new to you, and it’s time for a new flat screen. Which flat screen is best? What size is best? We’ll review your options and provide some food for thought as to how […]
Most Innovative Introductions at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress
Most Innovative Introductions at theBarcelona Mobile World Congress In case you missed the 2019 Barcelona Mobile World Conference this year, we’ll be recapping the impressive slate of Keynote Speakers, and some of the most innovative gadgets introduced at this year’s show. The Mobile World Congresses are brought to you by GSMA the trade organization that […]
5G- Enabling New Applications
5G- Enabling New Applications New use cases continue to be identified for 5G, the next generation of mobile network, from connected automobiles to AI, smart manufacturing, and immersive AR and VR technologies. In fact, many believe that immersive technologies won’t reach their full potential until 5G is rolled out. Both VR and AR require more […]
How Smartphones are Changing the Advertising World
How Smartphones are Changing the Advertising World The World Advertising Research Center (WARC) recently released a report stating that almost 75 percent of internet users will access the web with their smartphones by 2025. They estimate that 3.7 billion people will use only their smartphones to access the internet, up from the 2 billion who currently only […]
How to Protect Your Smartphone in Cold Weather
How to Protect Your Smartphone in Cold Weather Both Samsung and Apple recommend you keep your smartphones between 32- and 95-degrees Fahrenheit (or 0- to 35-degrees Celsius). With the temperatures in Midwest states in the US hovering between 0 and 2 in this last week of January, millions of Americans need to watch out for […]
The Evolution of the Smart Home
The Evolution of the Smart Home Smart homes today are approaching The Jetsons in scope. With interconnected smart home devices, you can ask a smart assistant to turn on the oven to a specific temperature and set the timer. All while you’re upstairs putting away the laundry. You can even look inside your refrigerator when […]
7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Smartphone Could Do
7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Smartphone Could Do Most people today don’t leave the house without their smartphones. In fact, Inc. Magazine reported that the average person spends four hours a day on their smartphone. With all that time you supposedly spend on your device, there are secret features you may not know. Here are 7 […]
Smart Homes: Looking to the Future
Smart Homes: Looking to the Future Whirlpool Corp. conducted a global survey on what the future smart home will look like. They contacted over 2,000 homeowners and renters around the world to see what they need and want in a smart home. “The responses we received to this survey were abundantly clear: Consumers said they […]