Google Glass: A window into the future of wearable computing
It’s a mild summer’s day in San Francisco on June 27 2012. Google co-founder Sergey Brin steps onto the stage at the Moscone Centre, where the company’s annual I/O event is in full-swing. I/O stands...
View ArticleMeet CISPA, the sequel to SOPA
“When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” There isn’t a better example in history of the people versus the government than the...
View ArticleOpening the door to Facebook Home
Facebook is proud to say that 20 per cent of the time we spend staring at a smartphone display is done with the iconic blue menu bar in view. On average, smartphone users check Facebook 14 times a...
View ArticleHashed and salted: protecting your online identity
A password can literally be the key to your entire online life—a combination of characters that protects your data from prying eyes and those who seek to profit from your negligence. It’s the very...
View ArticleWWDC 2013: A fresh start for Apple
Last Monday Apple commenced their annual World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco. WWDC often plays host to new Apple hardware and software announcements, in addition to being a chance...
View ArticleiOS 7: Our fear of colour
Since last Thursday more than 50 per cent of iOS users have found themselves staring into space, the new default wallpaper of iOS 7. That aside, gone was the familiar tacky icons and backgrounds,...
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