KidCheck is pleased to announce Express Check-In is now available on both Apple iOS and Google Android mobile devices, which allows families to check children in right from their own phone at organizations using KidCheck. More about KidCheck can be found at http://www.kidcheck.com .
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LGBT Events, Apollo Theater, PACER, More: Wednesday Buzz, February 15, 2017
A new Web site provides information on LGBT events worldwide . “So far, the website has over 5,000 events listed for more than 45 countries and 700 cities.
Always ‘Just Around the Corner,’ AI Finally Arrives
After years of being on the verge of arriving, the AI revolution is here, says Heavy Reading Senior Analyst Steve Bell. “There’s a saying that AI is going to be big in the next ten years, but they’ve been saying that for the last 20 years,” the Heavy Reading man said in a wide-ranging interview with Light Reading.
Microsoft’s Email Insights finally adds some useful search smarts to Outlook
Email Insights , a new experimental app from the Microsoft Garage, is the answer to a problem Google’s Gmail solved more than a decade ago: how to search Outlook and find exactly what you want. Google’s Gmail gained enormous traction in part because it allowed a quick, convenient way to search emails.
Amazon releases Chime, a new cloud-based UCaaS
Chime is the latest enterprise app from Amazon, which is competing with Microsoft and Google across higher levels of the cloud stack Amazon is entering a crowded market of UC solutions, some of which are already cloud-based and others that run on customer premises. Nevertheless, analysts who track Amazon say the company has an opportunity here.
Amazon hints at Prime sales in latest filing
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Oracle Has Now Spent Seven Years Claiming That Google Plagiarized its Code
Oracle filed yet another appeal yesterday in its never-ending lawsuit accusing Google of stealing its code. Here’s a short recap of what got us to this point: 2010: Oracle sued Google, claiming the search giant infringed its intellectual property for use in the Android operating system.
Oracle isn’t done suing Google over Java and Android
That popular idiom about “well-rounded” female operatic singers may have not been coined with the legal system in mind, but it’s almost a perfect fit. In a system where appeals can be filed again and again, nothing is really over until funds run out.
The best way to use Kodi: Hacks you NEED to know about
The streaming craze shows no sign of slowing down – and, if you’re looking to get the best possible experience, we’re here to help The streaming craze shows no sign of slowing down – and, if you’re looking to get the best possible experience, we’re here to help. Kodi essentially turns any computer, smartphone or tablet into a digital set-top box or streamer, giving users the ability to stream files from the internet.
Google May Check to See if People Go to Geographic Locations Google May Recommend
Google was granted a patent this week to enable them to check whether people are following recommendations in search results to visit geographical locations – to see how many people actually visited those places. For example, people living near a certain restaurant may be recommended as a place they might like to go; and the patent determines whether or not people may be following those suggestions.
Google search – a dizzying spin in cyberspace
Just try this! Type the word ‘google’ in Google search’s rectangular box and click. In a jiffy you will get the search results.
Head-To-Head: Google Pixel XL Vs. Huawei Honor 6X
When it comes to smartphones, Google is no longer content just to be known for its software. The company’s Android operating system has helped many smartphone makers to build huge businesses — and Google now wants to be counted among them.
Questions are best way to gain deeper insights
Questions are the best way to gain deeper insights and develop more innovative solutions. Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, said, “We run this company on questions, not answers.”
The high cost of being digital
AT THE 2010 TechCrunch conference, Eric Schmidt, then CEO of Google, described his ambition for the company. It would, he said, collect and analyse data about its users until “we know more or less what you are thinking about”.
As promised, Oracle just filed its appeal in its massive case…
If you thought the loss Oracle suffered in May in its ongoing lawsuit against Google over Android was the end, think again. The two tech giants have been battling it out for years in two separate court cases over whether Google must pay Oracle billions of dollars for bits of code copied from Java and used in Android .
Amazon and Apple’s Payments Growth Shows PayPal Is Facing Stiffer Competition
Though its shares — and back when it was a part of eBay , eBay’s shares — have dipped a number of times on news that a tech giant is trying to muscle in on its turf, the company has kept delivering 20%-plus payment volume growth like clockwork. But while any talk of a would-be “PayPal-killer” merits skepticism, the company does arguably face a tougher competitive environment than any time in recent history.
These are the Kodi hacks you NEED to know about
The streaming craze shows no sign of slowing down – and, if you’re looking to get the best possible experience, we’re here to help The streaming craze shows no sign of slowing down – and, if you’re looking to get the best possible experience, we’re here to help. Kodi essentially turns any computer, smartphone or tablet into a digital set-top box or streamer, giving users the ability to stream files from the internet.
5 Ways to Boost Your Blog Traffic Using Google Search Console
Traffic makes a blog thrive; without it, a blog can’t build an email list or generate ad revenue. Low traffic numbers mean a lot of time and money were wasted on content generation when it could be a valuable money-making tool.
Moto Z unlocked variants in the US start to receive Android 7.0 Nougat update
Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for unlocked Moto Z smartphones in the US. The over the air update carries a build number NPL25.86-17-3 and makes Moto Z compatible with Google ‘s mobile VR platform Daydream.
Windows XP and Vista users could lose the Gmail they love by the end of 2017
If you’re a big Gmail user, then you won’t be able to hold out on upgrading to Windows 10 forever. Windows 10 crossed the 25 percent market share threshold in January and at last count, more than 400 million users had migrated to Microsoft latest OS.
Crime scene tape wrapped around a computer keyboard
“It’s beautiful, it’s elegant, it’s convincing,” Markus Jakobsson gushes, describing the fake email used to hack into the personal Gmail account of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign chairman. Sent on March 19, 2016, to the chairman, John Podesta, the email landed in the spam folder of his account.
What marketers need to know about Pinterest’s new search ads
Your team is not like any other. You’re addressing specific challenges and opportunities with a particular skill set.
Google’s New Pixel Smartphone Shines
The Pixel phone, Google’s answer to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy, is off to a promising start — but might have done even better had Google managed consumer demand as smartly as the device’s sleek design. Although Google hasn’t released sales figures, industry researchers say the Pixel [pictured above] has been a hot item since its October debut was greeted with mostly glowing reviews and the biggest marketing blitz in Google’s 18-year history.
Amazon explores legal options against Trump’s immigration ban
Amazon boxes are seen stacked for delivery in the Manhattan borough of New York City, January 29, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo Some of the world’s biggest tech companies have criticized President Trump’s executive order to temporarily ban citizens and refugees from seven Muslim countries from entering the United States.
Nielsen Delays Total Content Ratings; Google Struggles With Its Liberal Identity
“Nielsen won’t release a syndicated product of its Total Content Ratings as it originally planned on March 1,” writes Ad Age, after a chorus of TV broadcast execs Nielsen to pump the brakes last week. Though, to be exact, Nielsen originally planned to syndicate the metric a year ago, but was rebuffed then too by broadcasters who considered the ratings unfit for prime time.
How to buy an affordable laptop in 7 easy steps
Buying a laptop on a budget is hard. There are endless options, hardly any of them are ever advertised, and they flood you with technical details that aren’t easy to understand.
Tech firms recall employees to U.S., denounce Trumpa s ban on Muslim refugees
The country’s leading tech companies are recalling overseas employees and sharply criticizing President Trump in the wake of his order on Friday that barred foreign Muslims from entering the United States for 120 days. Google chief executive Sundar Pichai late on Friday ordered scores of staffers traveling overseas to return to the United States immediately.
Majority of Android VPNs can’t be trusted to make users more secure
Over the past half-decade, a growing number of ordinary people have come to regard virtual private networking software as an essential protection against all-too-easy attacks that intercept sensitive data or inject malicious code into incoming traffic. Now, a comprehensive study of almost 300 VPN apps downloaded by millions of Android users from Google’s official Play Market finds that the vast majority of them can’t be fully trusted.
How Vulnerable Is Pokemon GO to Hacks?
But while parent company Nintendo has enjoyed rising stock and players have enjoyed the game, there has been a darker side to this augmented reality app. There have been numerous reports of criminal activities related to PokA mon Go ranging from armed robbery to phone snatching of distracted players.
Bulldog Steel Fabrication Launches Mobile Application on the Apple App Store and Google Play
Bulldog Steel Fabrication , a premier supplier of steel fabricated parts and components in Georgia, today announced the launch of their Mobile Application for IOS and Android devices. The app can be downloaded free at all major stores including iTunes, the Apple App Store, and Google Play by searching the words “Bulldog Steel Fabrication.”
Google’s Pixel phone shines despite misgauging demand
The new Google Pixel phone is displayed following a product event in San Francisco. Google’s head-on rival to the iPhone, the Pixel, is off to a modest but promising start.
Google’s Pixel phone shines despite misgauging demand
The Pixel phone, Google’s answer to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy, is off to a promising start – but might have done even better had Google managed consumer demand as smartly as the device’s sleek design. Although Google hasn’t released sales figures, industry researchers say the Pixel has been a hot item since its October release was greeted with mostly glowing reviews and the biggest marketing blitz in Google’s 18-year history.
The latest version of Google Chrome now disables Flash content for all users
Google’s updated Chrome browser with HTML5 by default support means pages should load faster with Flash-based objects initially blocked. The latest version of Google’s Chrome browser is out and it arrives with the company’s move to disable Adobe Flash Player by default when visiting web pages.
Facebook Ropes in Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra To Head VR Division
Facebook recently appointed Hugo Barra, the former Google executive who left Xiaomi Corp, to lead all of its virtual reality efforts including Oculus. In a surprise Facebook post on Wednesday night, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed to the media, “Hugo shares my belief that virtual and augmented reality will be the next major computing platform.
Hugo Barra joins Facebook to lead its VR efforts, including Oculus
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Google I/O 2017: When is it, where to watch, and what to expect
Google holds an annual conference for developers, engineers, executives, and the media — so that it can discuss all-things Google and Android-related. Developers and engineers use information from this show to get their apps and products up to date with Google’s latest innovation, while the rest of us drool and look forward to what’s coming in the months ahead.
Box launches standalone Notes app to help teams collaborate
Box Notes is getting its own standalone web app and a new desktop app for Windows and Mac. It’s a new turn for the product, which allows users to collaboratively edit documents in real time.
Apple breaks iPhone sales record video – CNET
In this week’s wrap-up, Apple is out of its slump and the maker of Snapchat is finally going public. The tech world’s most important stories of the day include Uber’s CEO leaving Trump’s council, Snap filing for IPO and Mozilla… The tech world’s biggest stories include ZeniMax’s $500M award in its Oculus suit, AT&T bringing 5G to two cities and Snap’s… The most important tech stories of the day include Apple’s record-breaking iPhone sales and Walmart’s latest answer to Amazon… Today in tech news, Razer acquires Nextbit, Dropbox’s online productivity tool leaves a long beta and Fitbit cuts 110 jobs.
The Smartphone Society
Today in this blog we are heading to discuss about accessibility and possibility of VoIP over Android. A Broadcast Receiver is an Android aspect that allows you to join up for software or system events.
Aaron Puzey on his exercise bike at home in Monifieth, near Dundee
A games programmer is believed to be the first person to cycle the entire length of Britain in virtual reality . Using the technology, he recently completed the 900-mile journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats on an exercise bike without leaving his living room.