Now there is another source of less biased information for your fitness app decision making needs. Arc, the app researching group from Applause Analytics recently released a report called The 2016 State of the U.S. Health & Fitness Apps Economy. It’s a long name, but the information it provides is pretty basic–which apps provide the best mobile experience along with the most relevant and accurate information. Out of the 8,000+ health and fitness apps available in Google Play and Apple App stores, the researchers concentrated their study to the top 65 brands with the most popular apps....

The proposed class-action lawsuit accuses Apple of illegally monopolizing contactless payments on the iPhone, and forcing payment card issuers to pay a supracompetitive fee for its NFC tap-to-pay functionality— something which is free on other competitor devices. If successful, the claim could reimburse card issuers, and open up other digital wallet options to iPhone users. In the complaint, the legal team point out that NFC-based tap and pay technology pre-dates Apple Pay, and that Android devices offer options from multiple mobile wallet competitors....

Those significant changes in the tech industry influenced the cybersecurity industry and led to a dramatic shift in the field. Before we discuss those changes, let’s try to get a sense of how AI creates value for users and products. AI Patterns Instead of Signatures AI systems can learn a user’s behavioral patterns, and in the future may potentially intuit answers to email correspondence and offer a draft of an answer to the user....

It’s why he founded everyStory, where he currently sits as CTO. The San Diego based story sharing platform just announced their initial launch into open beta testing for iOS. The concept is fascinating: users on everyStory can store audio and image files to a secure cloud system with the option to share those photos and stories between other users and groups on the platform. Photos can be uploaded form their computer, iOS photo album, or scanned directly into the app....

The apps were crafted to resemble commonly downloaded tools — QR code readers, document scanners, fitness monitors or cryptocurrency apps were all represented. And the apps would actually work for those tasks. They just stole their users’ sensitive information as well. Here’s how they work and what to look out for to stay safe yourself, using tools such as password managers and anti-virus software. The Apps Taking Your Data Like any trojan, these password-nabbing apps passed through Android’s security protocols by keeping their malicious code dormant at first....

Katherine Jernstrom, Founder at the Boardroom, and Isaac Vanderburg, Managing Director at Launch Alaska are icons working hard to build up the startup scene and drive deal flow. This time for the #StartupsEverywhere, series, they talk with me about new coworking and accelerator spaces, venture capital available and how the government is helping support innovation. Katherine: Back in 2013, I started the Boardroom, the first coworking space in Alaska. I’m also the managing partner of Alyeska Venture Management, a venture fund for early stage Anchorage-based startups, and I helped start the state’s first accelerator program, Launch Alaska in late 2015....

When you look at the data, the information is undeniable: entrepreneurs begat more entrepreneurs. Look at Silicon Valley: a California town exclusively built to facilitate the growth of startups and entrepreneurs alike, churning out genius ideas like clockwork. Are they all moving to Silicon Valley on purpose? Are they putting something in the water that makes starting a business more appealing? Why are all the best ideas coming out of such a small area?...

Big wearable tech brands such as Withings and Garmin have already debuted new models, and we’ll keep you up to date with any and all new launches that come from CES 2019. Withings Move ECG What is it? A hybrid smartwatch promising to take electrocardiogram (ECG) readings. Being a hybrid smartwatch, the Move ECG combines the analogue face of a traditional watch with the activity tracking and notification capabilities you’d get from a smartwatch....

Blink, a home security and video monitoring hardware manufacture has a solution – offering an affordable, easy-to-setup system that will give home owners (and renters) a peace of mind. Over a month-and-a-half period, we used the Blink system indoors, outdoors (not rated as waterproof), in hot environments, and for – good measure – in a freezer. For this review, we took the three camera plus hub system for a spin....

Pinshape, a next generation 3D printing community marketplace, is one of the many companies participating in the conference by way of announcing and demonstrating a strategic partnership with 3DPrinterOS. In fact, Pinshape is one of 60 startups selected from 600 applicants to compete in the PITCH competition at the Collision Conference as well as being, according to the team, the only 3D printing marketplace being represented at the two day event....

However, the move has angered some local residents. Despite the proximity of the warehouse and the proposed liquor store, the two are quite separate. The liquor store would only serve between 8am and 4pm, while alcohol deliveries would run between 8am and midnight. Read more of the latest tech news on Tech.co 5G Is Safe, According to the FCCHuawei Announces HarmonyOS – One OS to Rule Them AllSamsung Galaxy S10 5G ReviewHow Hearing Aids are at the Forefront of Wearable Tech Innovation

Brand abuse attacks, where scammers purport to be reputable and recognisable companies, are on an impressive surge, as they grew 274% year-over-year in Q3 2021 to account for 45% of all attacks the team identified for their report. But the most interesting element of the year-end summary are the top trends that payments fraud researchers predicted would grow and thrive across 2022. Small businesses — and anyone else who uses digital payments — should know what they are and how to spot them....

Fortunately, the move won’t see unimaginative users carted off to jail – its aimed at manufacturers who are selling products with generic username and passwords that can be easily cracked, leading to potential data concerns. While the new legislation could lead to serious repercussions for manufacturers who compromise their customers privacy, does it go far enough? And for those that want protection now, what can be done in the immediate future, before this bill comes into law in 2020?...

For restaurants, bars, and any other business with a bottom line that relies on someone removing their face mask in a public space, reopening poses one big question: can their customers stay safe? Services that allow contactless ordering and payments may have the answer. But, even these new technologies can present further challenges. How contactless tech works Many restaurants are taking a range of precautions, such as delivering sanitary utensils with the food, rather than setting them out ahead of time; reducing capacity to 50% to allow for better social distancing, and, in some cases, building new outdoor patios to keep customers out of enclosed spaces....

What veterans often lack are the skills required for the jobs that will lead them to financial stability. There are a lot of startups that have carved out a niche in providing veterans with these skills as well as networking opportunities. There are also veterans starting up on their own. Due to this increase in veteran entrepreneurs, there are even accelerators specifically for veterans. From a strictly business standpoint, veterans are a hot market....

Clip Interactive has been at the forefront of radio’s fight for relevancy. For them, the key is to make radio as interactive as possible. With everything from viewable interviews and artist profiles to mobile compatibility and a comprehensive ad network, this technology company based out of Boulder, Colorado is equipped with an experience team, a common goal, and the necessary passion to make a difference in the entertainment landscape. While other attempts at making radio interactive focused on simply providing stations to mobile users, Clip knows that this cannot be the only attempt to bring radio back....

Silicon Laboratories Focusing Efforts on IoT for Future Growth One of the companies who is hoping the Internet of Things is the answer to its growth concerns is Silicon Labs. With an expertise in integrated circuits, Silicon Labs is poised to provide a much-needed service to companies who are making changes to embrace the IoT. Interestingly, according to Dan Caplinger of Motley Fool, early indicators show that the investment into the IoT is paying off....

WattB is a startup located in Alexandria, VA that aims to help people find ways to accurately measure their energy usage in order to make smarter, cost-saving decisions. Their first product, WattBuy, helps users find the most cost-efficient electricity plan based on their current electricity usage. The company’s two entries in the contest include: 1) WattBuddy, an app that lets people measure their daily electricity consumption, and 2) WattZ, which lets potential home-renters/-owners estimate the usage of almost any house in the U....

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center has received a sizable grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The $600,000 grant will “provide technical assistance to businesses in Southern Dallas through the creation of three new entrepreneurial centers,” which could, by grantee estimates, generate up to 250 jobs and $1.25 million in private investment. This is a notably large investment in the Dallas coworking space, which will hopefully do a lot to spur the entrepreneurial community....

The mechanics of card games haven’t changed significantly for decades. A true merger of physical cards and digital tech has yet to appear. But two co-founders, Jimmy Smith and Paden Pierry, hope to change that. They’re developing their own take on the card game of the future. The first product from their AR startup Oshien is Scions of Helios, a yet-to-be-Kickstartered augmented reality card game that breaks new ground while elegantly navigating the still-uncharted boundaries of what’s possible in AR games....