Washington D.C: A study has found that smartphone app reminders are more beneficial when it comes to taking the medication in comparison to those who keep written instructions. “We hypothesised that the app would increase adherence by 30%, but the impact was even greater,” said study author Dr Cristian M. ... Read More »
Speaking at a conference today, a security researcher has revealed a new exploit impacting the Windows IoT Core operating system that gives threat actors full control over vulnerable devices. The vulnerability, discovered by Dor Azouri, a security researcher for SafeBreach, impacts the Sirep/WPCon communications protocol included with Windows IoT operating system. ... Read More »
Instagram said Wednesday it now has more than one billion active users, as it unveiled a new long-form video feature in a bid to attract “creators” like those on YouTube. It becomes the fourth Facebook platform to hit the billion-user mark, including the namesake social network with more than two billion users, and the ... Read More »
HIGHLIGHTS Mark Skaggs leaves Moonfrog Labs He was responsible for games like Farmville and Command and Conquer Sumit Mehra will take his place Farmville creator Mark Skaggs has left Bengaluru-based Moonfrog Labs. He had joined the studio as a game designer and board member. His departure from the company comes after launching Alia ... Read More »
With their most recent versions, popular third-party launchers Action Launcher and Nova Launcher are approaching the implementation of Google’s Adaptive Icons in different ways. Nova Launcher’s latest beta offers users the opportunity to dynamically reshape existing icons, which doesn’t always work out but looks great a lot of the time. The upside? No ... Read More »
Uber Technologies said it never told a self-driving car executive to download files from his former employer, Alphabet Inc’s Waymo unit, according to a court filing in a contentious trade secret lawsuit. Alphabet’s Waymo claimed in a lawsuit earlier this year that Anthony Levandowski downloaded more than 14,000 confidential files before leaving to set ... Read More »
A key Uber executive left the company Monday as the ridesharing giant prepared to release results of a far-reaching independent inquiry into misconduct and ethical practices. A source familiar with the matter said Emil Michael, a senior vice president reported to be close to chief executive Travis Kalanick, was out ... Read More »
The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is America’s statutory foundation to ensure patient privacy and the security of protected health information. Patients rely on HIPAA to protect health information communicated during a doctor’s visit. However, that same health information is not similarly protected if patients input or ... Read More »
As iPad fans await news about the upcoming iPad mini 5, the next model in Apple’s 7.9-inch iPad lineup, reports have cast doubt on the highly anticipated device’s release. Some are now suggesting that the iPad mini 5 could be replaced by a different Apple tablet, possibly the rumored iPad ... Read More »
Have you ever heard that acronym for TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More? Well, the same is true for the apps on your phone. When they all work together, you get the most out of them. IFTTT is a free app for Apple and Android devices that integrates your apps. Their tagline is ... Read More »
