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WhatsApp Ending Support For Older Devices, Platforms

Encrypted messaging app WhatsApp says it is ending support for Windows Phones and devices running Android 2.3.7 and older and iOS 8 and older.

December 30, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Popular encrypted messaging app WhatsApp will no longer provide support for Windows phones and other older operating systems, the company said in an FAQ posted to its website. Beginning Feb. 1, Android versions 2.3.7 and older and iOS 8 and older will no longer create new accounts or reverify existing accounts. Further, the app can’t […]

nostalgic tech gifts, best nostalgic gifts, tech gifts from the past 40 years

Remember These Nostalgic Tech Gifts?

Remember some ghosts of holidays past with these nostalgic holiday tech gifts. They aren’t all popular now, but they make great tech nerd gifts nonetheless.

December 23, 2019 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

I’m not necessarily a super nostalgic person, nor am I much of a gamer… but when looking through our sister site, Commercial Integrator‘s list of nostalgic tech gifts throughout the ages, I felt a sudden longing for some days gone by. The list was a recapitulation of holiday tech nerd gifts through the ages: from Ataris […]

Big Tech Is Developing Standards For Smart Homes

Google, Amazon, Apple and The Zigbee Alliance form working group to develop smart home device connectivity standards to increase compatibility.

December 20, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Big Tech is joining together to solve some of the industry’s challenges when it comes to smart homes. Amazon, Apple, Google and the Zigbee Alliance on Thursday announced a new working group that plans to develop and promote the adoption of a new, royalty-free connectivity standard — centered around security — to increase compatibility among […]

Why You Should Update to iOS 13.3

A security bug fix that could lock you out of your phone and making Safari compatible with security keys highlight Apple's latest iOS 13.3 release.

December 12, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If the office hasn’t yet updated from iOS 13, now is a good time, as Apple just released a new update that eliminates a bug that allows an attacker to lock you out of our iPhone and adds support for security keys with the Safari browser. According to Tech Crunch, a researcher found a bug […]

Yubico Launches New Version Of Authenticator App

Security key company says the new version of its authentication app now works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.

December 9, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Authentication security key manufacturer Yubico has launched the latest version of its iOS mobile application which now extends support for near field communication to deliver tap-and-go flexibility and authentication over a Lighting connection. The company said the new app – v. 1.1 – now works with all major desktop and mobile platforms, including full support […]

MyCanopyHealth Uses Anexinet to Transform Clients’ Digital Experience

Anexinet-based app from Canopy Health collective in the Bay area allows clients' a whole new digital experience with their care.

December 9, 2019 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Canopy Health is a physician and hospital-owned medical alliance in the Bay Area, focused on delivering a refreshing, transparent, affordable approach to healthcare from a network of exceptional physicians. Incorporated in 2015 as an affiliation between UCSF Health and John Muir Health, Canopy Health aims to provide a top-quality continuum of care through partnerships with […]

Smartphone Distracting You From Work? Use These Features

Google, Apple have built-in smartphone features that help you put socail media and other distracting apps on the back burner so you can focus on work.

December 6, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Do you ever get distracted by your devices and social media at work? The answer is obviously in the affirmative. Letting go of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and dozens of other smartphone apps can be difficult, especially when your phone is blowing up with notifications. Facebook has been an especially annoying app for me this year […]

Widespread Use of Facial Recognition Faces an Uphill Battle

Facial recognition technology is largely unregulated, but some major cities are taking action and calling for regulation or a moratorium.

December 5, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Along with a variety of sensors and connected devices, one of the key features of proverbial smart cities would be facial recognition software, particularly in law enforcement applicants. Police could potentially use the technology to stop crimes before they happen, find missing people and keep the public safe. However, there are also some legitimate concerns […]

Qualcomm’s New Fingerprint Sensor Hailed as Secure

Qualcomm says its new 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor solves security issues with prior versions of the under-screen sensor.

December 4, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With the rise of phishing attacks and sophisticated hacking activities, passwords are becoming less popular due to their security vulnerabilities. But the new Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensor may not be prone to as many vulns. Fingerprint scanning technology is now becoming more secure, as Qualcomm has upgraded its on-screen fingerprint reader to unlock a smartphone. The […]

Managed Service Providers, MSPs, MSP horror stories

MSPs: Our Knights in Shining Armor

We asked managed service providers (MSPs) about their experiences helping customers navigate murky waters after they've been compromised.

December 3, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Technology managers, IT professionals and managed service providers are often the unsung heroes of the office. They are the gatekeepers of your company’s secured networks and the knight in shining armor when that network is breached. As such, IT providers usually have some pretty good stories to tell about rescuing their clients from the dungeons of […]