The COVID-19 pandemic, which now seems to be the defining event of 2020, has changed the way millions of people across the world live, work, and have fun. Combined with the crisis that followed, the world economy experienced tremendous disruptions of both online and offline businesses. Since the
Smartphones seem to be getting bigger and more expensive every year, but as the worldwide pandemic keeps threatening financial security around the world, users may want to consider smaller and more affordable options. While numerous devices boast amazing graphics on displays exceeding six inches,
Our smartphones may be our best friends, but it’s still hard to imagine a single day on the job without other gadgets. Gadgets and wearables have become a key component of the digital era, with devices being used on business meetings, in offices, and at home—maybe even as a way to detect COVID-19
The past years have seen a rise in the number of cyber-crimes, with threat actors continuing to develop new toolsets and techniques, targeting sensitive data stored on cloud infrastructure, employees’ mobile devices, and trusted third-party supplier applications. Let’s take a peek at some of the
New-age technologies like 5G, foldable displays, and AI-powered processors are adding the necessary spice to the smartphone market in 2020. Giants like Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Nokia, and LG are expected to launch a plethora of phones in 2020 with mind-boggling features to entice the audience.
The past days have brought bad news for Huawei—and the worst might be yet to come. President Trump issued an executive order giving the federal government the power to bar American companies from doing business with foreign suppliers that could pose a threat to national security. Chinese firm
Innovators are coming up with various new ways to pay for things, helping us simplify our lives in the process. After years of credit card reign, wearable payment devices are the next big thing. From smartwatches, fitness trackers and wristbands to clothing and jewelry, the huge potential of the
Another “S” year is upon us. What does that mean? Apple just started shipping its successor to the iPhone X, the iPhone Xs (along with the new midrange Xr). As custom has it, every two years Apple releases a completely revamped iPhone – but between these releases, they only update the device
Strong encryption of communications and data, which can both deliver security and privacy for individuals, has been in recent years a subject of public debate. Large-scale adoption of the technology made it difficult for the intelligence and law enforcement communities to perform their surveillance
An unknown name 10 years ago, Huawei is currently one of the 3 largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, along with Samsung and Apple. What’s the secret? R&D investments that enabled the company to innovate, as well as partnerships with a number of large players in related industries, such as
