Articles by Krystle Vermes
Splyt Can Bring Both Art And Light Into Even The Most Dreary Living Space
Created by Jason Krugman and Scott Leinweber, the product is the result of a desire to bring more light — and art — into living spaces.
Privates App Allows Users To 'Unsend' Messages On Its Encrypted Network
Privates also has a function that prohibits users from screen shotting, forwarding and saving messages.
Report Finds Cybercriminals Now Focused on Exploiting 'Human Nature'
Experts recommend utilizing two-factor authentication whenever possible, encrypting personal data, and being aware of what types of attacks are common in specific industries.
Wikimedia Research has Created a Tool to Eliminate Language Gaps on Wikipedia
Wikimedia Research and Stanford researchers designed a system geared toward finding, ranking and recommending missing articles to be created across various languages.
China Debuts a Terrorism-Fighting Robot as the Military Tech Market Grows
It can work for up to eight hours at a time without needing to be recharged, and it can patrol a wide area by moving at a speed of less than one mile per hour.
Furbo Combines Treats With An HD Camera To Keep Dogs Happy While Home Alone
When owners want to reward good behavior, they can direct Furbo to pop out a treat. Dog owners can't always be home to entertain their pet, but a new product is designed to keep their four-legged friends occupied, even in an empty house.
UFO Detector Software Can Turn Anyone Into A Professional UFO Watcher
The developers of UFO Detector are currently working on making the software functional on a wide variety of platforms, including Raspberry Pi.
FBI Shares iPhone And Mac Vulnerability Information With Apple
Apple claims that the information shared by the FBI pertained to older versions of its iPhone and Mac products.
LiquidNano Wants to Be Your New Favorite Screen Protector
Its creators claim that it's virtually invisible to sight and touch. If you're prone to dropping your smartphone or tablet, you know how costly it can be to replace these devices.
Sports Illustrated Play Helps Launch MyGear, A Digital Platform For Local Sports Management
Players and parents will now be able to use MyGear, a platform dedicated to developing apparel for exercise and team sports.
Michigan Police Begin Monitoring Social Media For Flint Water Crisis Unrest
The online surveillance initiative is geared toward honing in on individuals who are making threats based on their frustration with the tainted water problem.
Snatch Messaging App Takes Back Sent Messages, Highlights the Need for More Coding Education
Jordan Shelby was able to create the app after spending $20 on an online course and learning what he could about coding.
Google May Be Soon Announcing A New Local Guides Travel Companion App
Google has plans to launch a travel assistant app. Rumors are swirling that Google will be launching a new travel assistant app within the coming weeks, following an email that went out to individuals involved in its Local Guides program.
Your Quick Guide To Snapping Instagram-Worthy Food Photos
To make sure you aren't guilty of posting a lackluster photo of your next meal, stick to these cardinal rules when it comes to snapping pics of food for social media.
Facebook And Twitter Continue Their Shutdown Of Pages Linked To Hamas
Facebook and Twitter are shutting down Hamas accounts. Facebook and Twitter reportedly shut down several accounts associated with Hamas, the Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist group, over the weekend of April 22.
PlayDate Lets Pet Owners Entertain Their Furry Friends From Afar With Technology
The ball not only gives pet owners a new look at their pets in action, but allows them to keep their animals moving.
8 Must-Have Apps For Frequent Travelers
Before you hop on your next plane, take a look at this list of helpful travel apps. When you're constantly jet-setting around the globe, there's little opportunity to browse through app stores to find the perfect digital resources for your travel needs.
Nervana Earbuds Will Help You Sync Your Music To ‘Feel Good’ Nerves In Your Body
The wearable earbuds deliver an electrical wave through the left ear canal to stimulate the Vagus nerve in sync with the music being streamed.
Alabama Latest State To Put Detailed Voter Information Online In Bid For Transparency
Alabama follows in the footsteps of other states with a new online voter information portal. In an effort to provide easier access to voter information, the Office of the Secretary of State and Alabama Interactive announced on April 22 that they will be launching a new online portal.
DeWalt Debuts The MD501, A New 4G Android Smartphone
The DeWalt MD501 smartphone is fully resistant to dust and waterproof up to 30 minutes when immersed in two meters of water.
Backbone Kickstarter Project Alerts You When You Slouch
Backbone is designed to ensure that you maintain good posture throughout the day. Good posture can be difficult to maintain, but luckily, a new device is here to help you practice throughout the day.
Verizon Offering a $10K Reward to Those with Tips on Cable and Wire Cutters
Some of the instances being reported include the slicing of fiber optic cabling at a network facility box in New Jersey, as well as the sabotage of phone services in Massachusetts.
Pico To Launch Pico Neo, A Stand-Alone Virtual Reality Headset, In June 2016
Developed in partnership with Goertek, the device (approximately $300) will officially become available in June 2016 in China before it expands elsewhere, and preorders are now being accepted.
Skimm Ahead, A Spin-Off Of TheSkimm, Promises To Keep App Users In The Loop
Skimm Ahead promises to keep readers up-to-date on everything from must-watch television to political conventions.
Study: Americans Expect Business Leaders to Use Social Media to Keep Them in the Loop
64 percent of Americans think it’s important for senior business leaders to have an active social media account.
European Commission Files Antitrust Charges against Google, Citing Its Dominance
The Commission stated that it is concerned by Google’s attempt to “close off ways” for rival search engines to access the market by making it the exclusive search engine provider on European Android smartphones.
The Latest And Greatest Fast Food Apps For 2016
Here are all of the fast food apps you need to quell your hunger, whether you want a burger or a giant soda.
Bioo, The High-Tech Houseplant, Charges Your Smartphone With Plant Power
The system is self-regenerating, making it an ideal piece of environmentally-friendly technology. What if your houseplant could charge your smartphone? That is what the creators of Bioo hope to achieve with their new product, which does just that.
Forq Lets You Digitize And Share Your Favorite Family Recipes
The idea behind Forq is a simple one — snap a photo of a meal and create a digital recipe. Instead of handwriting your recipes and keeping them in a little box, Forq is out to save you time with all of the same conveniences on your iPhone.
GoodLooks Puts You in Touch with Experts Who Can Help You Live Your Best Life
The goal is to provide a one-stop shop for those who may be interested in hiring lifestyle experts to fill voids, whether they’re fashion or health-related.
