Starwood Hotels enables smartphones to act as room keys
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla The Starwood Hotel chain is betting on technology to revolutionize access control in its hotels and resorts. We may soon just need our phones to check-in to our rooms.
Tag: mobile
BlackBerry, Samsung partnering on mobile security
By Ted Kritsonis
BlackBerry and Samsung announced a working agreement yesterday that would see the upcoming BlackBerry Enterprise Services 12 (BES 12) platform be integrated into Samsung’s Knox business platform.
Review: Slingbox M1 sticks to basic TV place-shifting
By Ted Kritsonis
The Slingbox has been a rare case in that it has essentially offered the same core functionality and gone through few makeovers, yet has evolved enough on both the hardware and software sides to make the cost of entry more affordable with the M1.
Cloud Defense – Tips to secure your cloud services
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla There have been many recent cases of massive cloud service breaches and failures resulting in loss of privacy and personal information. Here are some tips to consider.
Prezi tries to instill life into presentations
By Ted Kritsonis
Presentation software has long been key to visualizing information for audiences, yet its evolution has seemed stunted by a lack of creative options to keep eyeballs engaged. Prezi has tried to change that by infusing animations that go beyond typical transitions and basic slides, but does it work the way it should?
Samsung Knox 2.0 what you need to know
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Enabling personal devices in the workplace has its conveniences as well as its potential hazards. Samsung’s Knox 2.0 feature set aims to keep users secure.
What does Microsoft’s Surface Pro need to do to succeed?
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Microsoft’s Surface Pro device is the closest in bridging the gap between tablet and notebook but it has failed to capture mass adoption. What can make the Surface a better selling device?
Stylus: The accessory that won’t die
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Mightier than the sword, no other tool is as emblematic of man’s ability to create as the pen or its digital counterpart, the stylus. Here’s the accessory that won’t go away.