Caitlin Laing

Caitlin Laing

Innovative Technologies Consultant
Caitlin Laing provides IT professionals with expert analysis of emerging technologies. Through a combination of cutting-edge research and visionary thinking, her publications reveal the transformative potential of cloud-based AI solutions. Caitlin’s mission is to make the complex simple. Her writing spans diverse topics, and her insights explore the possibilities in the ever-evolving world of digital innovation.
Google’s Major iPhone Security Flaw Actually Affects More Operating Systems
Editorial Google’s Major iPhone Security Flaw Actually Affects More Operating Systems

Google’s Project Zero security task force reported that it uncovered an “indiscriminate” hacking operation that targeted iPhones for at least two years to gain access to personal files, messages, and real-time location data. According to  Motherboard , it could be one of the largest attacks conduc

Where Do AirPods Go When They Die?
Editorial Where Do AirPods Go When They Die?

Despite causing quite the rift in the consumer world, dividing entire generations into two sides—those who love them and those who loathe them—Apple’s AirPods still remain  the world’s best-selling wireless earbuds . They’re sleek, innovative—yet no so convenient. A pair can easily set you back $160

To Fold or Not to Fold – How Close Are We to Buying a Foldable Smartphone?
Editorial To Fold or Not to Fold – How Close Are We to Buying a Foldable Smartphone?

Nowadays, manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to make their displays and touch screens lighter and one of the most sought-after goals is developing flexible screens. Important resources are being invested toward flexible and wearable electronics that can be bent, folded, or stretched while

Pros and Cons: Wearables in the Workplace
Editorial Pros and Cons: Wearables in the Workplace

While they’re not as big as cellphones yet, wearables devices are steadily establishing their place on the market. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, 125.5 million wearable devices will be shipped in 2017, 20.4% more compared to the 1

4 Lessons We Can Learn from Windows Mobile’s Failure
Editorial 4 Lessons We Can Learn from Windows Mobile’s Failure

In a tweet that was a surprise to pretty much no-one, Microsoft Corporate VP of Windows Joe Belfiore confirmed that Windows 10 Mobile, the company’s smartphone operating system, is essentially dead. While the company would continue to support the platform for an undisclosed period of time, it would

What are over-the-top OTT mobile systems?
Editorial What are over-the-top OTT mobile systems?

Over-the-top companies are part of our everyday lives. Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and Apple TV stream videos. Skype and Facetime provide voice and video calls. WhatsApp enables mobile device messaging (and now video calling). Xbox360 facilitates WoW gaming, while the almighty the Google reportedly

Are you tempted by the new Surface?
Editorial Are you tempted by the new Surface?

Microsoft new Surface Studio has to represent a strong temptation. Why is that? The pull needs to be strong in order for its target audience to invest almost $3000 into the device. Let’s see what does it offer and what are the innovations. New Surface Studio – the looks This piece of technology loo

What do you think of the new Facebook Marketplace?
Editorial What do you think of the new Facebook Marketplace?

Many of Facebook’s users are in groups that intermediate buying and selling. More precisely, over 450 million people visit such groups each month. They range “ from families in a local neighborhood to collectors around the world ”, according to Mary Ku, Facebook Marketplace Product Management Direc

What are the dilemmas in copper moving out to let fiber in?
Editorial What are the dilemmas in copper moving out to let fiber in?

Telecommunications copper cables mainly belong to the group of outside plat cables (aerial cables, duct/buried cables, last link wire cables) and to the group of central office cables, which serve for signal transmission within buildings. Another producer describes their copper cables per usage, as

Ad-blockers revisited: has the industry regrouped yet?
Editorial Ad-blockers revisited: has the industry regrouped yet?

It has been a while now since ad-blocking software and applications progressively gained traction from those who want to browse the Internet ad-free. What happened to ad-blockers for the last months? Seems like the advertising industry did not come up yet with any revolutionary, innovative replies.

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