Mozilla is raising concerns of government attacks on accessibility to encryption for the public. Governments look to make encryption illegal or punish companies utilizing the technology. Mozilla hopes for everyday users to realize the importance of encryption through their public education encryption campaign. This video shows some the headlines telling of those efforts against … [Read more...]
Microsoft Research introduces holoportation
Microsoft Research demonstrated 'holoportation', their name for blending 3D capture with the HoloLens. This allows you to change an interaction like a Skype or FaceTime call into a full 3D experience that can also be recorded for future playback. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d59O6cfaM0 … [Read more...]
Using technology to solve bullying
This infographic explores different apps that are available to help spot, stop, and report bullying. This can prevent the problem from getting out of hand and allow the bully and victim to get the help they need. The list includes apps for iOS, Android, and Windows with some being free and others costing a subscription. (Credit: WhoIsHostingThis) … [Read more...]
Sales info of the new gTLDs
ICANN introduced a number of generic top level domains (gTLDs) over the past few years. TLDs like .com, .net, .org and a few others make up the staples but these new gTLDs allow for .london or .bicycle or .guru as the ending of your domain. Is .xyz the winner of the new gTLDs? Are there ones to avoid? This infographic explores 'Which new gTLDs matter?'. (Credit: … [Read more...]
Cookie Monster appears in iPhone 6s commercial
Apparently the HBO money is not enough to satisfy Cookie Monster. The furry blue monster appears in this Apple commercial demonstrating the iPhone 6s and Siri. The digital personal assistant is used to set a timer for when Cookie Monster's cookies will be finished baking. You can view the minute-long ad embedded below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbWyYr82BM … [Read more...]