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TechCo Top Stories: Scams, Smart Bags, and Pride Month Celebrations
By Conor Cawley | Jun 15, 2018 at 12:00 pm
The tech world is always changing. From advancements in artificial intelligence to Richard Branson’s hair color, the only constant in tech is that there is none. Fortunately, TechCo is here to keep you up-to-date on all of tech’s top stories in the click of…
Trends
5 Times Tech Companies Misread Customer Moods
By Jack Turner | Jun 15, 2018 at 9:34 am
Gamers can be a fickle bunch, and it doesn’t take much for them to swap their allegiances. Sony might be the top dog of the console world at the moment, with over 80 million PlayStation 4s out there in the wild, but recent news…
Social Media
Social Media Success Doesn’t Happen Overnight
By Tishin Donkersley | Jun 14, 2018 at 1:15 pm
With the changes to algorithms, dwindling attention spans, and constant online noise, capturing a customer’s eyeballs can be an on-going challenge. So where do you start? “Always start with the business goals. Social media marketing should fit the business strategy, not the other way…
Fleet Management
What Is Fleet Management?
By Adam Rowe | Jun 14, 2018 at 10:18 am
Fleet management is the process of monitoring and caring for a fleet of vehicles in either public or private sectors. Fleets can include ships and aircraft, but more commonly consist of commercial motor vehicles like cars, trucks and vans. Typical fleet management tasks cover…
VPN
What is a VPN?
By Jonathan Parkyn | Jun 14, 2018 at 9:17 am
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a great way to boost your online privacy and security by providing an encrypted connection to the internet. With a VPN, you can connect to websites and online services anonymously, hiding your location and protecting your activity from…
Gear & Gadgets
Best New Wearables for 2018
By Tom Fogden | Jun 14, 2018 at 5:25 am
Want some smart tech for your wrist? These are the best new and innovative wearables you’ll be able to buy this year – from budget-yet-brilliant models such as the Xiaomi MiBand 3 to hardcore sports watches like the Suunto 9. Most companies are embellishing…
Gear & Gadgets
Smart Bags Aren’t Allowed on Airplanes Anymore, as I Found Out the Hard Way
By Conor Cawley | Jun 14, 2018 at 4:37 am
If you’re an avid traveler, the right bag goes a long way. As someone that has been on no less than fifteen airplanes in 2018 so far, having a practical piece of luggage was incredibly important to me – it’s why I’ve owned a…
Diversity
How Tech Companies Are Celebrating Pride Month
By Conor Cawley | Jun 13, 2018 at 11:59 am
The tech community frequently boasts about its commitment to diversity, and this June’s LGBTQ Pride Month has provided the perfect opportunity for some of the biggest tech companies to prove as much. From branded demonstrations of inclusivity to generous donations, we round up the…
Password Managers
LastPass Review
By Ian Paul | Jun 12, 2018 at 9:07 am
Rating 77% Rating Description: Ease of Set Up: Features: Performance: Help and Support: Value for Money: Pros Makes your passwords available where you want them: in your browser. Detects when you’re using the same password on multiple sites. Available on all major browsers and...
Password Managers
1Password Review
By Ian Paul | Jun 12, 2018 at 9:07 am
Rating 89% Rating Description: Ease of Set Up: Features: Performance: Help and Support: Value for Money: Pros Local storage makes saving changed passwords more reliable Large number of secure note templates for storing sensitive information Very well-designed app Cons No automated password changing feature...
Password Managers
Dashlane Review
By Ian Paul | Jun 12, 2018 at 9:07 am
Rating 86% Rating Description: Ease of Set Up: Features: Performance: Help and Support: Value for Money: Pros Dashlane can automatically change multiple passwords at once Easy-to-understand security assessment of your password quality Auto-saves online receipts Cons The free tier doesn’t back up your database...
Password Managers
Sticky Password Review
By Ian Paul | Jun 12, 2018 at 9:04 am
Rating 78% Rating Description: Ease of Set Up: Features: Performance: Help and Support: Value for Money: Pros Very well priced The automatic login features are fantastic Wide browser support Cons Illogical saved bookmarks feature Desktop app design is outdated Desktop app can be sluggish...
Security
The Top Scams that Android Users Fall For
By Adam Rowe | Jun 11, 2018 at 5:40 am
In the first quarter of 2018 alone, Americans on Android mobile phones accessed 23 suspected malicious URLs per minute. From fake virus alerts to phoney dating sites, new Android scams have targeted a huge number of victims so far this year. A massive report…
Artificial Intelligence
Google Promises Not To Use Its AI in Weapons
By Tom Fogden | Jun 8, 2018 at 10:47 am
Google has promised that its future AI tech will never be used in weaponry. The company has set out a new set of principles governing the development and use of its artificial intelligence softwares, following backlash for its involvement in Pentagon-led drone programs. Google…