Recently, an Android 7.1.1 Nougat update was released. Android Nougat’s development team describes this achievement: “When we launched Android Nougat, we were excited to deliver even more ways to make Android your own.” One of the themes permeating this release is gender equality reflected by new emoji that represent the “pivotal roles women play in the world,…
Microsoft recently released Visual Studio 2017 RC development IDE. Approximately twenty-seven general new features and improvements have been introduced in this edition. Visual Studio 2017 RC is faster than ever in initial start-up and project/solution load time: “The very first launch of Visual Studio is at least 50% faster.” Also many known issues have been…
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With Cyber Monday coming up shortly with 36 percent of consumers shopping online for the event, the need for secure and safe shopping is of utmost importance. IBM Security offers safety tips for navigating the online shopping maze. “Beware of Unexpected Package Tracking Emails” for instance, fake emails masquerading as retailers but instead contain malware, such as…
Z2 Mini Workstation, Image/HP With the amount of office space shrinking to an average 151 square feet per worker by 2017, HP’s new Z2 Mini Workstation, available for purchase in December, offers workers more space merely by its compact size. In fact, it is “90 percent smaller than most traditional business-class desktop towers,” and is just over…
Recently, Acer announced it was investing 10 million in the IMAX VR Content Fund, “which will support the development of high-quality and immersive VR content.” Acer, along with media and entertainment businesses and organizations, seeks to invest in VR technology and help to improve its quality even more. Along with investor Imax and partners such…
Apple MacBook Pro, Image/Apple Twenty-five years ago Apple introduced its first notebook. This year Apple introduced what is touted as its most advanced notebook ever: “With the groundbreaking new Touch Bar, the convenience of Touch ID, the best Mac display ever, powerful performance, improved audio, blazing fast storage and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity in our thinnest…
Reordering with Amazon’s Dash button has increased five times during the last year. For the uninitiated, what exactly is Amazon Dash. In an official description, Amazon Dash allows customers to instantly order their favorite items: “Amazon Dash Button is a Wi-Fi connected device that reorders your favorite product with the press of a button.” In fact most…