Many shoppers are now visiting retail stores with their cell phones in tow so they can easily compare prices of in-store items with what’s available online. When this happens, retailers often say they have been “showroomed,” as brick-and-mortar stores are acting as a place for people to check out what they want firsthand, but then ...
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The number of individuals who own a cell phone continues to increase, and the features on these phones such as cameras and audio recorders offer an experience for many people to capture memories. However, these devices also may benefit researchers, who are looking at cell phones as a way to collect a vast amount of ...
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Social media websites are not just for teens – they are also helping the police track down various criminals, according to USA Today. One case which occurred last year basically led the police directly to the suspects of an armed robbery, as the suspects posted the video of them committing the crime online. “We were ...
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As technology continues to advance, businesses and organizations across the globe must deal with security breaches – and this includes NASA. The inspector general of NASA, Paul Martin, told Congress earlier this month that NASA has had 5,408 computer security lapses between 2010 and 2011, including a laptop that was stolen in March 2011, according ...
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Many employers are uneasy when it comes to the idea of an employee hacking into the business’ accounts, but it is something that can happen to any business. Some employers may want to know what employees are likely to take away from a company and the lawyers and law firms on JD Supra have compiled ...
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Bullying has caused a slew of problems over the years, as some kids are left scarred from their middle and high school days for years to come. However, with the tech-savvy young generation, bullying isn’t limited to school hours, according to CBS News. Parents need to be aware of what their child is doing on ...
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In the technology age, many companies and businesses have taken on state-of-the-art applications and software with no hesitation. However, with cloud computing and technology advancing extremely quickly, it is important for employers keep their business information within the company, and that employees or others do not hack into crucial data, according to InformationWeek. There are ...
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A new study conducted by private software company Symantec Corp discovered some unsettling information about stolen cell phones. Not only is losing a phone a financial burden for the person who lost their smartphone, but the person who took it will likely examine the contents of the device, according to the Los Angeles Times. The ...
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