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Last year we really saw the lift-off of 3D printing from sports cars to body parts to a bald eagle’s beak (yes, really.) Now we know that 3D printing isn’t just a gimmick but could be used to save and
How Much Would It Cost to 3D Print these World-Famous Landmarks? Read More »
In the last few years we have seen several high-profile Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against political and financial targets. Many of us remember the attack against Occupy Central in 2014 and the attack against the Church of Scientology
DDoS Attacks Show the Need for IoT Vigilance Read More »
When you name your stake, and start to play an online slots game it’s easy to forget about the incredible technology that has gone into making it a fun, and hopefully profitable, experience for you. Slot gaming today is also
The Development of Slot Gaming Technology Read More »
I look at the success of the iPod and the lack of success for the Apple Watch, which remains the most successful in segment, and it seems pretty clear why this class of product is languishing. The key teachings that
Why the Smartwatch May Finally Take Off; or Not Read More »
In any competitive market the key players do all they can to stay at least one step ahead of the competition – and few markets are quite as competitive as the world of online casinos. Ever since they first started
Online Casinos at the Forefront of Tech Read More »
I have met Lima, and so far our interactions have been mixed. This little device aims to replace the cloud–taking the place of services like Dropbox and Onedrive. It’s a good attempt, but it’s not quite there yet. We will first
Meet Lima – The Cloud that Respects Your Privacy Read More »
The success of Apple over the last decade was due to two major aspects of the company. Steve Jobs’ unwavering focus on creating products that could be perceived as magical and the practice he implemented of cannibalizing an existing successful
Why the New LG Watch Sport Is More Magical than the Apple Watch Read More »
My work provides regular opportunities to test notebook PCs and to consider how vendors are faring in terms of competitiveness, creativity and design. Over the past half-decade, a strategic shift that began with Dell’s 2012 introduction of the XPS 13
Dell’s XPS 13 9360 – A View from the InfinityEdge Read More »
The Microsoft Surface Hub launched in early 2016. Microsoft has experienced relative success so far—shipping the Surface Hub to more than 2,000 customers spanning 24 markets across the globe. Microsoft wants more customers to be able to benefit from the
Microsoft Unveils New Surface Hub Purchasing Options Read More »
There are companies still using hardware from a decade ago, or worse–still using Windows XP. Those businesses most likely won’t be in the market for a Surface Hub, but it illustrates the point that IT budgets are tight. A Surface
Microsoft Is Making It Easier for Companies to Get a Surface Hub Read More »
