Articles by Lauren Keating
The BMW EnLighten App Predicts Traffic Light Changes
With the help of Connected Signals, German automaker BMW has developed a standalone app for iOS that allows drivers to see in real-time when a traffic light is about to change.
GM Says It Fixed OnStar App After Hack, But Vehicles Are Still Left Vulnerable To More Attacks
Security researcher Samy Kamkar was able to successfully hack GM vehicles through its OnStar RemoteLink server, revealing that vehicles are still left vulnerable even after the company attempted to fix the problem.
Bike Sonar C3FT Is Helping Cops Catch Rude Drivers That Ride Too Close To Cyclists
Police in Chattanooga,Tenn., are using a sonar system that mounts to a bicycle to help enforce safe-passing laws to prevent cars from riding too close to cyclists.
Patrick Osborne Will Direct The Film Adaption Of Graphic Novel ‘Battling Boy’
‘Feast’ director Patrick Osborne has signed on to direct the Paramount Pictures adaption of the graphic novel ‘Battling Boy.’
Braille Smartwatch Dot Allows The Blind To Read Texts And E-Books
A South Korean start-up has developed an affordable Braille smartwatch. This device is the first of its kind, and it should help to increase literacy among the visually impaired.
See How Finger Lickin’ Good You Look With KFC’s Chicken Bucket Bluetooth Photo Printer
In celebration of its 60th anniversary in Canada, KFC is giving away a few Bluetooth-enabled photo-printing chicken buckets.
Caterpillar Is Releasing A Rugged Smartphone Designed For The Outdoors
The Cat S40 is a rugged smartphone that is dust-proof, drop-proof, waterproof and scratch-resistant - making it ideal for the outdoors.
Subway Restaurants Adds PayPal As A Mobile Payment Option
Subway is updating its mobile app to include PayPal OneTouch as a payment option and is also allowing customers to order on-the-go on its website.
New Google Translate Update Includes Instant Visual Translation In 20 More Languages
Google added 20 more languages to its Google Translate app - which instantly translates text in real-time - along with making improvements to the voice conversation feature.
Gaming On-The-Go: 'Devil’s Doom' Will Take Your Soul Back To The Age Of Pixel Art Arcade Games
Tom Aldahn, creator of the mobile game 'Devil's Doom,' talks about his pixel art arcade game, and his journey from graphic designer with little coding experience to game developer.
Netflix Announces 'BoJack Horseman' Renewed For Season 3, Along With Other Premiere Dates
Netflix announced on Tuesday that it has renewed another season for the animated original series 'BoJack Horseman' starring Will Arnett and Aaron Paul.
T-Mobile Promises Next-Generation iPhone For Free For Those Who Buy An iPhone 6
As part of T-Mobile's 'Un-carrier' campaign, CEO John Legere announced that those who buy a new iPhone 6 as part of the Jump! on Demand program will be able to trade it in for the new iPhone for free when it is released.
Twitter’s iOS Interactive Notifications Allow You To Respond To Tweets While Using Other Apps
Twitter has released slight updates that allow iOS users to respond to tweets while not in the app, as well as easily access drafts.
Mozilla Looks For Firefox User Feedback While Testing New 'Idea Town' Browser Features
Mozilla will allow Firefox users to test potential new features as part as a new program dubbed 'Idea Town.' Vertical tabs and tab snoozing are among the features being tested.
The Driverless Car Debate: How Safe Are Autonomous Vehicles?
As companies like Google and Delphi Automotive continue to test autonomous vehicles on the road, issues concerning the safety in regard to accidents and vulnerability in the software continue to rise. How safe are autonomous cars?
Pakistan Bans BlackBerry Enterprise Services Due To Security Concerns
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority ordered that all mobile service providers block customer access to BlackBerry Enterprise Services, which establishes secure networks the government can’t monitor, by Nov. 30.
Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video August 2015: The Best Of What’s New To Streaming
Here are the new movies and TV series being added to the three popular streaming service platforms in the month of August.
The World’s First E-Ink Traffic Signs Go Up In Sydney
Australia has put up the world’s first e-ink traffic and parking signs that are solar-powered. The signs are controlled remotely via wireless technology.
Hawking, Musk, Wozniak And Other AI Experts Urge Ban On Autonomous Weapons
Experts in robotics, science and tech wrote an open letter voicing their concerns about the threat autonomous weapons could pose against humanity.
'Rare Replay' Musical Features Popular Characters In Rare Games
Video game developer Rare LTD released a musical number promo for its 30th anniversary game 'Rare Replay.'
'Street Fighter V' PS4 Beta Removed Due To Connectivity Issues
Capcom removed the beta for 'Street Fighter V' after users reported technical difficulties, including problems logging into the server.
Meerkat Teams Up With GoPro For Live-Streaming On Its iOS App
Have a GoPro 3? You're in luck - Meerkat will allow you to live-stream HD video directly to the app from your device.
HBO And HBO GO August 2015: New Movies, TV Shows And Returning Favorites
August brings new movies and episodes of original HBO series to the cable network and HBO GO on-demand platform.
Uber Drones Will Deliver Ice Cream In Singapore
As part of its annual ice cream service, Uber will use drones to bring ice cream to customers in Singapore.
Universal Studios Officially Announces That 'Jurassic World’ Sequel Will Arrive In June 2018
Universal Pictures has announced that the sequel to its third highest-grossing movie of all time, 'Jurassic World,' will hit theaters June 22, 2018.
The Real Reason Why The ‘Attack On Titan’ Movie Is Missing The Most Popular Character
Levi, the star of the 'Attack on Titan' manga will not be featured in the live-action film. The decision has to do with shifting the set location to Japan, which will put the focus on Eren and Mikasa instead.
This Smart Appliance Dispenses Personalized Nutritional Supplements Based On Users' Health Data
This smart appliance uses personal health and fitness data to provide a unique blend of supplements to improve overall health.
SoundCloud Confirms That It Will Release A Subscription Service Later This Year
SoundCloud co-founder and CTO Eric Wahlforss confirmed the company's plans to release a two-tier subscription service later this year.
Sony Is Testing A Stripped-Down OS Called Concept For Android In Sweden
Sony is testing the beta for its new concept OS that is described as a stripped-down and vanilla version of Android Lollipop 5.1 with added features.
Gaming On-The-Go: Outfit7 CEO Samo Login Talks Shooting Beyond 'Talking Tom' Franchise With 'Mars Pop'
Next generation entertainment company Outfit7 expands its ’Talking Tom’ brand with the release of new mobile bubble shooter game ‘Mars Pop.'
