Samsung forecasts 25% drop in profit
From BBC Samsung Electronics has forecast a 25% drop in profit for the second quarter due to a slowdown in the smartphone market and a strong Korean currency. It expects to make an operating profit of 7.2 trillion won ($7.1bn;…
Cayman Islands technology/Caribbean leaders on risk reduction
Cayman Islands: Technology: A key business driver Article by Richard Munday Published by Cayman Finance Cayman’s mature information and communications technology infrastructure has been an important draw for businesses to domicile in this jurisdiction, as highly prized as its high…
3D printed organs/Awesome apps
Scientists have figured out how to create blood vessels in 3D printed organs By Nicole Lee From engadget While 3D-printed organs sound like a great idea — imagine no longer waiting around for a transplant — a major hurdle for…
Harley-Davidson debuts electric motorcycle
By The Associated Press From Mashable MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson will unveil its first electric motorcycle next week, and President Matt Levatich said he expects the company known for its big touring bikes and iconic brand to become a leader in…
These expensive pants will wirelessly charge your smartphone
By Chris Smith From BGR With the increasing number of mobile devices that can be wirelessly charged, it’s no surprise that more companies are thinking about how they can incorporate this technology in their products. Starbucks has recently announced that…
This Android smartphone already ships with dangerous malware preinstalled
By Chris Smith From BGR Android’s malware problem has taken a new twist, as such apps now come bundled with certain phones. Instead of creating apps that can pack hidden, malicious capabilities, some device makers in China are apparently ready…
How a hacker nabbed $600,000 in two months by Googling people’s home networks
By Julie Bort From Business Insider Sometimes a hacker does something so brilliant, we can’t help but marvel at it. In this case, a hacker figured out how to control certain home networks to mine for a computer currency called…
Mobile app privacy: The hidden risks
By Christopher G. Cwalina, Richard Raysman and Steven B. Roosa, Holland & Knight LLP with PLC Intellectual Property & Technology From practicallaw.com A Practice Note discussing privacy considerations in the context of mobile applications (apps), including liability risks associated with…
IPv4 addresses now EXHAUSTED in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Kelly Fiveash From The Register They could just buy dot-uk domains, right Stephen Fry*? The allocation of internet addresses using the IPv4 protocol in Latin America and the Caribbean has hit a critical stage, the region’s registry (LACNIC) warned on…
‘Solar Roadways’ to create smart roads & clean energy
By Lyndsey Gilpin June 5, 2014, From Tech Republic A smart grid of solar roads could reduce pollution, improve the economy, and have the potential to produce three times the amount of power the US currently uses. About an hour…
