Consumer Electronics

The $5.4M cell phone reimbursement mistake this company made

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Most days you may feel like employees’ cell phones are surgically attached to their hands – at their desks, in meetings, even in the company restroom! But beware: Those little devices can saddle you with a big legal bill.

How big? Try $5.4 million...

The Fallout Of The US-China Trade War On One Manufacturing CEO

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:16:00 -0400

America's trade dispute with China is a morass that threatens to become a tar pit for CEOs of many U.S. manufacturers, even as President Trump's tariffs provide direct protection of many other companies. Steve Harriott, CEO of Watchfire Signs in Danville, Illinois, is one of the worried ones. Many business leaders and their representatives fear that...

Why Amazon Is The New Microsoft

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 04:55:18 -0500

A few years ago, chatbots were supposed to take over as a leading way to interact with the internet. They would live on our phones and in our messaging apps. Whenever we needed anything, all we had to do was type out a question. Things are turning out... differently. Chatbots, bots, virtual assistants and agents are all...

Wireless Charging Pads For iPhone 8, 8 Plus And X Are Already Available

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:50:25 -0400

As expected, Apple's new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X will be able to be joined with a new wireless charging accessory based on the Qi standard - the most popular among three main industry specifications. The new phones, unveiled during a special event at Apple's new headquarters, had been rumored to include...

Everything We Know About The 'iPhone X'

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:35:33 -0400

Apple will launch at least three new iPhones on Tuesday at its new campus in Cupertino, California. There has been much speculation about these upcoming iPhones. All signs point to Apple announcing the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus alongside a completely redesigned and more expensive iPhone X. The pressure is on Apple, too. It's the 10th anniversary of the first iPhone, launched in 2007, and the company is expected to unveil some big updates to mark the occasion. Wall Street analysts hope that...

What's The Difference Between MDM, MAM, EMM And UEM?

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:01:44 -0400

The difference between mobile management policies and technologies may come down to degrees of control, but deploying the wrong strategy can cost companies monetarily and kill employee morale. When bring-your-own-device (BYOD) strategies first emerged several years ago, many corporations made device wiping a key goal; after all,...

Speculation Is Mounting That Apple's Next iPhone Could Cost $1,200 Or More

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:00:37 -0400

There are a lot of rumors and reports that point to Apple launching a redesigned iPhone this fall with a screen that takes up nearly the entire front of the phone. But...

The iPhone Decade

Thu, 25 May 2017 07:43:30 -0400

The design for the device that would revolutionize mobile phones and, eventually, the culture at large, arose from hatred. When considering whether to create the iPhone, Apple CEO Steve Jobs found that people largely despised the phones that they had. "Everybody has a cell phone, but I don't know one person who likes their cell phone," he once told...

Designing Spaces For The Connected Leader

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:32:23 -0400

The nature of leadership has changed. In a more complex, unpredictable and connected world, executives have evolved, finding new ways to manage their responsibilities, navigate the risk and reward landscape and seize opportunities for growth. The old hierarchical structures of the past are no longer...

New iPhone 8 Report Backs Radical New Camera

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 06:18:43 -0400

When it comes to smartphone cameras quality is obviously a very big deal; the major players usually leapfrogging each other with each major release. However, while Samsung seems content to stick with last year's (albeit rather excellent) camera module in the new S8 and S8 flagships launched yesterday, it appears Apple could be about to release something altogether more radical...

Consumer Prices In Us Increase By Most Since February 2013 Feb 15, 2017

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 06:57:00 -0500

The U.S. cost of living increased in January by the most since February 2013, led by higher costs for gasoline and other goods and services that indicate inflation is gathering momentum. The consumer-price index rose a larger-than-forecast 0.6% after a 0.3% gain in December, Labor Department figures showed on February 15. Compared with...

HP Recalls 101,000 More Laptop Batteries For Fire Hazard

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 09:53:52 -0500

HP is expanding its recall of laptop batteries with overheating issues that can cause computer damage and even fire. The company is recalling an additional 101,000 batteries in some laptops sold between March 2013 through October 2016. This is an expansion of the recall initiated in June 2016, which involved HP's recalling 41,000 batteries.

Here Are Some Of The Best Last-Minute Gifts Of 2016

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:48:19 -0500

Shopping for the holidays can be tough. Depending on how many people are on your list, it can be a time-consuming enterprise. The Insider Picks team spends all day looking at products and has put together tons of helpful gift guides, so you can find something that works for everyone, and for a price that fits your budget. If you don't see something for...

And The Coolest Robots Of 2016 Are...

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:52:06 -0500

Robots are becoming more and more ubiquitous in our daily lives, but these seven bots stole the show in 2016...

11 Of The Year's Most Beautifully Designed Products

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:09:49 -0500

Excellently designed products don't just have to look beautiful--they need to perfectly serve their intended purpose as well. Here are 11 products that nailed both form and function in 2016...

Microsoft's Underdog Tactics Power Surface Book Vs MacBook Pro Battle

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:36:48 -0500

Microsoft is sharing the Surface products' successful start to the holiday season. Writing on the Windows Blog, Microsoft Devices Marketing CVP Brian Hall talks about the excitement in the team, reinforces the key points of the Surface Book, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio, and reminds everyone...

With Arrival Of Touch Controllers, Oculus Rift Finally Reaches Its Potential

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:32:23 -0500

For fans of the Oculus Rift, waiting has been very much the name of the game. And tomorrow, with the release of Oculus's Touch Controllers, the final bit of waiting is over at last. First unveiled to the world in a now-famous 2012 Kickstarter and launched earlier this year, the Rift instantly became...

5 Coolest Things On Earth This Week

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:27:15 -0500

Diamond batteries made from nuclear waste, a 3D-printed dog's nose that could sniff out bombs and cancer, and video games that can improve eyesight - these are just some of the eye-popping discoveries we read about this week. Oh, did we mention Rasputin?...

4 Things To Know About Black Friday

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:13:15 -0500

November has arrived, and that can mean only one thing: non-stop Black Friday hype between now and Black Friday (otherwise known as November 25). For those new to these United States, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, so named for its unofficial start to the Christmas shopping season, but today better known as...

Apple iOS 10.1 Release; It's An Essential Upgrade

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:00:18 -0400

Wasting no time, Apple has released the first iOS 10.1 beta and it sees the company quickly fulfil a major promise. Rolled out for developers today (with a public beta coming Thursday), iOS 10.1 includes...

How Craig Wright Privately 'Proved' He Created Bitcoin

Fri, 06 May 2016 11:12:31 -0400

When Rumors Surfaced early last month that Australian cryptographer Craig Wright would attempt to prove that he created Bitcoin, Gavin Andresen remained skeptical. As the chief scientist of the Bitcoin Foundation, his opinion counts: Andresen is among...

The Best Places To Recycle Old Cables And Chargers

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:20:46 -0400

E-waste is a growing problem, and the rapid advancement of technology is only making it worse. We use a gadget for a while and discard it once the new model comes out, which, of course, has a brand-new port, rendering your massive collection of charging cables virtually useless. If you're anything like me,...