Computer & Electronics
November 3, 2016 at 6:33 pm
We've witnessed the wearable tech boom firsthand. With smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable items, the wearable tech market is growing at a fast rate. And, since technological advancements also develop at a rapid pace, it's no…
October 26, 2016 at 6:16 pm
Anyone who has lost their luggage during a trip knows that it's not fun. There's that sinking feeling of showing up to the luggage carousel and waiting in vain for a bag that's hundreds of miles away. Previously, Delta Airlines worked to alleviate this issue by introducing luggage…
October 25, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Apple filed a lawsuit last week against Mobile Star LLC, claiming that it sold knock-off charging cables for Apple devices to Amazon. Apple stated that the fake cables put customers at risk, and requested a permanent injunction against Mobile Star LLC, damages and a trial, according to Motherboard. "These counterfeits have the potential to overheat,…
October 19, 2016 at 6:14 pm
After the information on a New Jersey man's Fitbit gave doctors vital, life-saving information, we started thinking more seriously about the impact of wearable technology items and their role in…
October 12, 2016 at 6:10 pm
Yesterday, we reported that Samsung fully discontinued its Galaxy Note 7 phone due to the smartphone's tendency to overheat, explode and combust. Now, in order to safely recall existing phones (after all, they're banned from some airlines), the company is…
October 11, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Following a complete recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Samsung announced that it will no longer produce or market the smartphones after presumably repaired phones continued to overheat, sometimes resulting in combustion. While it's still not fully clear what…
October 6, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Spector & Co., a West Chazy, New York-based supplier of writing instruments and business gifts, announced the hiring of Shashi Singam as director of digital media based out of its head office. Singam comes to Spector & Co. with…
October 4, 2016 at 4:01 pm
Every business has metrics, but too many use vanity metrics that make them feel good about what is being done rather than providing insights to be better. For example, we’ve all suffered from the call center that is so focused on wrapping up the call rather than resolving the problem. Why? Because the more calls,…
October 3, 2016 at 6:05 pm
In March, we reported on Sidestep, a new app that allows concertgoers to purchase merchandise before the show so they can avoid the long lines at the venue. Now, Sidestep received a boost in capital and reputation thanks to a $150,000 investment from Beyonce. Sidestep CEO Eric Jones told TechCrunch that "[Beyonce's team] wanted [her]…
September 16, 2016 at 5:30 pm
After numerous reports of phones catching fire, resulting in damage to homes and cars, Samsung is recalling all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to what the Consumer…
