Sometimes it’s hard not being Facebook. At least, it is if you are also considered a social media site. In early 2016 Shares of LinkedIn fell 30% after the online network targeting business people posted a fourth-quarter loss—and forecast 2016 to be weaker than prior expectations. Twitter reported a loss of $90m for the last…
It was the salvo heard round the tech world: United States Magistrate Sheri Pym ruled that Apple must write code to assist the FBI in breaking the code protecting an iPhone. But this is not just any iPhone— it’s the device that belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters. Apple has so far refused to…
If you’re planning on visiting the campaign site for Jeb Bush, you may be in for a surprise. Although most users might assume the former Florida governor’s official campaign website would be his name – JebBush.com – they would be wrong. The correct answer? Jeb2016.com. Using Jeb’s full name will bring you to a surprising…
Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day, is observed November 11th each year in recognition of the contributions and sacrifices made by American military veterans. Some of the more fascinating stories involve Native Americans and their use of the native languages to help develop secure military communications. These veterans are known today as “First American Veterans,” and…
Anyone who is a fan of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Talking Heads fan will likely remember their song “Cities.” Originally included on the 1979 album “Fear of Music,” it later appeared in the concert movie “Stop Making Sense.” The song not unexpectedly namechecks lots of cities—London (and perhaps not England’s version—it’s described…
Apple and Apps that Spy Apple released iOS 9 this week and it will serve as the new operating system for iPhones and iPads. Beta-testers had already confirmed this edition will include upgrades to ‘Siri,’ better multi-tasking, and will require a smaller amount of space to download and run. But a lot of attention has…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Social observers know that even the threat of a hurricane can send dizzying throngs to the grocery and hardware stores. The shelves are emptied of water, cans of tuna, batteries, plywood and nails. There is a run on gasoline as residents anywhere in the predicted ‘cone of potential…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Marlene Dietrich enjoyed a career spanning from 1918 all the way to 1984. The famous actress and singer, known for re-inventing her persona, has a still-famous quote: “When you’re dead, you’re dead.” With respect, not always, Marlene. At least, not according to the United States Government. Imagine…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Yesterday, everyone was bombarded by the news that not one, not two, but three separate entities encountered technical problems that necessitated shut-downs: United Airlines was forced to ground flights, The Wall Street Journal’s web portal was shut down, and the New York Stock Exchange—the veritable backbone of American…
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The #1 ranking consumer complaint at the Federal Trade Commission for 15 years in a row has been identity theft. And again, the state of Florida ranks first in complaints out of all 50 states— Florida has, in fact, more than 1/3 of all reported identity theft incidents…