Apple Watch and Android Wear: Same destination, different paths

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	Apple Watch and Android Wear: Same destination, different paths The more we learn about the Apple Watch, the less it seems like a revolutionary departure from the existing wearable market. In particular, it has a lot of overlap with Android Wear, Google’s own wearable platform. That much became clear last week, when Apple released its design guidelines for third-party apps. Parsing the guidelines alongside those for Android Wear reveals two like-minded approaches: quick, contextual interactions are paired with data collection from sensors.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More WEBCAST: Flexera Software Application Delivery, Compatibility and Availability Flexera Software's AdminStudio and AppPortal helped Lucas manage the compatibility and availability of applications at his company. Find out how! Learn More>> In this Issue Hack the halls: Watch out for Cyber Monday scamathon 5 easy tips for being your family's tech-support hero this holiday 10 mind-blowing Oculus Rift experiments that reveal VR's practical potential Here's Why Hydrogen-Fueled Cars Aren't Little Hindenburgs Apple announces Black Friday sale Mobile broadband modems are losing their appeal with consumers 10 productivity gadgets to add to your holiday shopping list Five top tips for Android 5.0 Lollipop WEBCAST: Flexera Software Application Readiness it Today's Heterogeneous Environments Hear how IT professionals can leverage Application Readiness, Software License Optimization and Integrated IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions to streamline and optimize processes for delivering and accounting for a wide-range of applications. Learn More>> Hack the halls: Watch out for Cyber Monday scamathon Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year, which means it is also the single biggest opportunity for criminals to steal cash, personal information and credit card numbers, and they’ve got an imposing arsenal to carry out their plans against the unwary.They’ll rely on a range of scams that play on human frailties as well as malware technology that automates the theft of sensitive personal and financial data.Some of these criminal plans have been around for years and with upgrades and revisions remain effective today so beware these holiday traditions.The FBI is all over this problem and has issued some sound advice, including not responding to, clicking on links in and opening attachments to unsolicited emails. All can lead to infections and data theft. Also, don’t fill out forms in such emails that ask for personal information.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More 5 easy tips for being your family's tech-support hero this holiday The big family dinner isn't just about spilled eggnog and drunk Uncle Joey's inappropriate comments—it's also about getting enlisted as a free PC tech. Let Gordon show you the way... Read More WHITE PAPER: Flexera Software Best Practices for Enterprise App Store This paper presents seven best practices that have been identified based on the experiences of early adopters and research from independent research. By applying these best practices, you can ensure success and maximize the value that your enterprise app store delivers. Learn More>> 10 mind-blowing Oculus Rift experiments that reveal VR's practical potential 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.   Although it was originally created for games, the Rift headset is already promising to transform more practical fields like tourism, filmmaking, medicine, architecture, space exploration, and the battlefield. Even the basic way we perceive ourselves is up for grabs when the lines between physical and virtual begin to blur.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More Here's Why Hydrogen-Fueled Cars Aren't Little Hindenburgs For all the volatility of a gas like hydrogen, which combusts with one-tenth the energy required for gasoline, fuel cell vehicles are safer than internal combustion engines, according to industry experts. At last week's LA Auto Show, several major car companies, including Audi, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota announced the release of, or updated plans for releasing, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles this year or over the next two years. Toyota touted its four-passenger fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Mirai, which will begin shipping next month. Audi unveiled the A7 Sportback h-tron quattro, a modification of its four-door coupe that swaps out a traditional drivetrain for a hydrogen fuel-cell-powered electric motor.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More WEBCAST: Ciena Corporation Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals Serious IT breaches happen too often. Is there a way to reduce or eliminate the impact on consumers? Attend this Live Webinar Dec. 2nd,1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT to learn methods for protecting your information resources. Learn More Apple announces Black Friday sale With Black Friday just a little more than a week away, retailers are already gearing up for the year's busiest shopping season.Now given that Apple products aren't often discounted, Black Friday provides shoppers with a somewhat rare opportunity to purchase iPhones, iPads, and Macs at attractive pricepoints. Earlier this week, Apple announced its own one-day sale slated for Friday, November 28, a sale it's taken to calling a (Red) Special Shopping Day Promo. As the name implies, portions of the proceeds from Black Friday sales will be donated to Product (RED) which has done great work towards supporting HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and awareness in Africa.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More Mobile broadband modems are losing their appeal with consumers If you’re using a smartphone as a hotspot, you aren’t alone—sales of USB sticks and embedded PC modems are plummeting as a result of that use.Shipments of these products are expected to decline by 24 percent by year end, following a 17 percent drop last year, according to market research company Strategy Analytics, which added that the value of the market has halved since 2010.Using a smartphone to share an Internet connection is more convenient than having to carry around another device. The drawback is that it drains the battery. The best solution is to whenever possible have the smartphone plugged in while using it as a hotspot.Modems are just one example in a long line of product categories that have been negatively affected by the growing popularity and functionality of smartphones. Cameras, handheld navigators and portable game consoles have also seen their fortunes wane as smartphones have taken over 70 percent of total mobile phone shipments.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More 10 productivity gadgets to add to your holiday shopping list Holiday Gadget Gift IdeasImage by ShutterstockIt's that time of the year again. You're probably looking for gifts for a loved one, friend or business associate – or maybe you’re looking for a reward for yourself. This list of 10 gadgets will help the people on your holiday shopping list stay productive on the go, whether it's for business or personal travel.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More Five top tips for Android 5.0 Lollipop Play the hidden flappy Android gameThere's a hidden Easter Egg in Android 5.0 --- the flappy Android game. To play it, go to Settings-->About phone/tablet-->Android version. Then tap the Android version a number of times until the screen changes to a Lollipop screen. Tap the screen multiple times, then press and hold the Lollipop wording and after a while, the game appears. Tap the screen and you launch a small Android robot. You'll need to manouver it between the passing lollipops. It's a lot harder than you might think.+ ALSO ON NETWORK WORLD 12 great Lollipop APIs every Android 5.0 developer will love +To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More
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