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Bitdefender unleashes 'The Box'

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Internet software security vendor, Bitdefender, has launched a new product 'The Box' aiming to tackle the security issues posed by the Internet of Things.The new device, which is a blend of hardware and software, ensures complete protection for all Wi-Fi enabled devices including PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, Android or Jolla devices, Wiis and Xboxes, smart TVs, smart fridges and other devices. The Box also offers antitheft capabilities, able to tune up a device and update its operating system, depending on the device and platform.

10 mind-blowing Oculus Rift experiments that reveal VR's practical potential

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The Oculus Rift's official consumer release is still months away, but that hasn't stopped developers from getting excited about the virtual reality headset and forging deeply innovative software that takes full advantage of VR's breathtaking potential.
And it's not just gaming developers whipping up mind-blowing projects, either.  

Google’s New Dashboard Shows You All the Devices Accessing Your Account

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Google has a new tool that lets you check when and where your account has been accessed over the last month to make sure nothing unusual is happening. The post Google’s New Dashboard Shows You All the Devices Accessing Your Account appeared first on WIRED.

The Numerous Applications of Watson Analytics

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by Jelani Harper IBM’s Insight 2014 conference, held in Las Vegas from October 27-30, was largely dominated by the fleeting nature of Big Data and Watson analytics (which was partially implied by the conference theme of “Seize the Moment”). The rapid velocity at which such data is generated and requires analytics in real time or…
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Hands on with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

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LOS ANGELES—I went to the LA Auto Show in search of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Google and Apple’s bids to bring your smartphone’s screen to your car. CarPlay’s so far appeared only in a Ferrari and a Pioneer aftermarket line, while Android Auto is still in beta. Still, at a small Hyundai booth in the South Hall, two separate 2015 Hyundai Sonatas demonstrated the technologies. No other automakers were showing them.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

IBM Links Big Data Developers to Dedicated Clouds

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How can IBM stand out in the crowded PaaS (platform as a service) cloud market? The answer potentially involves security, privacy and corporate compliance -- along with an IBM Watson Big Data twist. With those components in mind, Big Blue has unveiled a single-tenant version of Bluemix. The new PaaS offering allows developers to "build applications around their most sensitive data and deploy them in a dedicated cloud environment."

Wearable Technology And Digital Healthcare Strategies Should Shift Focus To Chronic Medical Illness

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As we marvel at the gadgets that companies such as Nike, Fitbit, Jawbone and Apple have recently produced and brought to market--gadgets which can record our heart rate, calories expended, and steps taken—one can only think of how this technology could likely be used on a greater scale to help those who truly need it the most—people with chronic medical illnesses such as emphysema, diabetes, or congestive heart failure.

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