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What is PCI DSS and why should you comply with it? The Payment Card Industry’s Data Security Standards have been put in place to help regulate credit card payments and protect identities from fraud. Those chips being installed in your credit cards are just one measure to help prevent fraud; PCI DSS is another, arguably…
It seems that today every celebrity is either invested in some new company or scheme or has had their hand in the spread betting and investment markets. From sports teams to tech companies, mobile networks to beauty products, there is a famous name either on the board of directors or on the original bankroll to…
It wasn’t long ago that having electronic devices in the classroom would land students in detention or they would temporarily lose their device. Now, classrooms are slowly becoming equipped with tablets, computers, and other devices being used as helpful tools. While it is a step up from deeming them as contraband, it is important to…
More and more meetings take place online instead of in a conference room. Technology changes some aspects of planning and conducting a meeting. Here are some tips to make your presentation more enjoyable for your audience. 1. Realize That Virtual Meetings are Different Humans are social and emotional beings. By their very nature, virtual meetings…
A small computer – barely the size of a credit card, which has all the functionalities of a normal-sized desktop computer (and much, much more), lets you code in your favorite languages, can be plugged into any computer monitor, TV or music system, AND lets you do cooler stuff… Doesn’t this seem like a far-fetched…
Each year the IDTechEX Show plays host to the most innovative developments in technology from around the world. Showcasing the latest advancements in the printed, wearable and sensory sectors, the exhibition is a platform for demonstrating the future of all things tech. Here are six of the best pieces of technology from the IDTechEX Show…
A drone delivery service that would bring customers their package orders in just 30 minutes has been unveiled by both Google and Amazon. Google has named their drone package delivery plan Project Wing, and they plan to put their robot aircrafts into use sometime in the year 2017. While Amazon and Google are the major players…
The new and improved version of the Arx Pax Hendo 2.0 Hoverboard has just been unveiled. The hoverboard was inspired by the Back to the Future movies, and according to reports, this thing actually works. The hoverboard has been developed with the help of skateboard legend Tony Hawk and works via Magnetic Field Architecture hover engine technology….
What is presumed to be an asteroid is expected to sail past the earth a mere 1.3 times the distance to the moon on Halloween. Scientists have named the asteroid “Spooky” and it’s believed to be between 950-2,100 feet wide. A more accurate measuring will be recorded by scientists on Halloween when the asteroid is…
Keeping up with advances in technology can be a balancing act. Weighing the impact of need versus budget and whether your company will suffer if they wait a few more months before adopting the latest trends can be a stressful decision to make, especially when the latest advances are in technology, where cost is always…
The potential of the “Internet of Things” or IoT has been heavily hyped over the past year or two, with promises of a future filled with flying cars, smart homes and personal robots. As network speeds and efficiency improve along with the advent of 5G, it’s thought that technology will explode with new devices that…
Imagine a scenario where you tap your little handheld device, and the whole desktop flashes in front of you, mid-air, ‘screenless’, literally, and you fiddle around with icons in this sans-screen setup. You move your fingers through the air, sliding, zooming in and out, etc – all without a screen/buttons/any kind of hardware! Seems next…
In 35 years, you’ll be more likely to have sex with a robot than with a real person. Sound like something from a bad sci-fi movie? Futurologist Dr. Ian Pearson doesn’t think so. In his shocking new report, Dr. Pearson predicts that “robophilia” will become more popular as sex technology evolves. Advancements in virtual reality…
If you haven’t been paying attention for the past decade or so, cords are rapidly going the way of the Dodo. Whether you’re hitting the beach, provoking an impromptu office dance party or rocking out in the shower, the disappearing wire act has made it easier than ever to take your tunes with you. But…
The average person spends roughly 1.72 hours a day on social media, which makes up 28% of all online activity. Between talking to other users, sharing pictures, and browsing through endless news feeds, people are sharing information through these sites without anything in return. The only real way to make money off of social media…