Few Tech Companies Take Sides Publicly on Encryption May 31, 2016 With a firm and loud encryption stance in place, Apple may be upping the ante, as they’ve just re-added John Callas, a noted cryptographer, back to their team. In his time away from Apple he has created Silent Circle, a firm that provides different types of encrypted communication support, in addition to having created the Blackphone, a safe and encrypted smartphone that runs it’s own secure Silent OS which is a modified version of the Android OS that has more encryption. Read more
Helpful Applications of VR May 08, 2016 For some, a virtual reality office sounds like a dream. You can make yourself look awesome, dress yourself well and appear professional, all without taking off your pajamas. There are already some online spaces that approximate this. While some younger tech savvy people embrace this technology head on, many industry experts believe that older people will have a harder time transitioning to this new technology in the future. Read more
7 Required Elements For a Successful Software Project April 13, 2016 For a software project to succeed, there are many things that need to come together. There are often multiple teams working on the same project, and many layers of development that need to happen. Each phase of a software development project is critical to it’s success. Here are seven tips for ensuring that your software development initiative comes out on top. Read more
Digital Apex Review: Amazon Echo January 11, 2016 Echo set up is very easy but you will need a smartphone or tablet (Android, iOS or Amazon Fire). Just download the app and set it up according to the directions that Amazon provides, which are pretty straightforward. In the app, after set up, you can access any to do lists and shopping lists you've asked Alexa to set up for you, and also access your Echo apps. You can play music through Amazon Music, but also through exterior apps like iHeartRadio. It can also control many smart devices in your home like WeMo lights, however, not all smarthome devices are included. Amazon does have a convenient compatibility list though that is always growing. Read more
