Are you guilty of blindly checking your weather app before planning your day? If so, you're not alone. Many rely heavily on weather apps to tell us what to expect daily. But how accurate are these apps? A recent article on Digital Trends discusses the accuracy of popular
Three little clouds sat on a hill, growing plump and strong on the sun and the rain. They dreamed of becoming great big hyperscalers, making their mark on the world. And for a while, it looked like they would reach their goal. Azure, AWS, and GCP have been in a
Adobe's track record with acquisitions is, shall we say, mixed. On the one hand, there's Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign: three industry-leading creative applications that have only become more popular since Adobe purchased them. On the other hand, there's Adobe Acrobat, primarily overshadowed by its
In a world of constant connectivity, it's hard to imagine a time when we didn't have access to the internet. But in many parts of the world, that's still the reality. Getting online can be challenging for those who live in remote areas or
The next version of Android, code-named "Android 14", will support satellite connectivity. This means that users can access the internet or cellphone service via satellite, which could be a boon for rural areas and other places where traditional internet access or cellphone service is unavailable or unreliable. According
Google has completed its $5.4 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Mandiant. The all-cash deal will see Mandiant's entire team of 750 employees join Google, with the company becoming a part of Google Cloud. The acquisition is part of Google's continuing efforts to bolster its presence
If you thought Google was the only search engine out there, think again. A new generation is using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to search for the things they're interested in. That's according to data from Google itself! In a recent blog post, Google
Social media has become a powerful tool for connecting with people worldwide in all industries. Twitter and Facebook are the most popular sites in this field, but have you ever considered how these platforms might not be the most efficient? With discussions about data privacy and the spread of information,
We've been relying on antiquated methods to secure our online accounts for far too long. Passwords are easily guessed, phished, or forgotten. 2FA was introduced to provide an additional layer of security for your passwords. On the plus side, 2FA makes it much harder for bad actors to
Until now, Apple has taken a hands-off approach to tax advertising within iOS apps. On Monday, Apple updated its App Store rules to require that developers use in-app purchases for "sales of 'boosts' for posts in a social media app." This means that Apple will now
Azure Functions provide a reactive orchestrator that can be used to trigger actions in response to events. This makes them a potent tool for managing workflows and building event-driven applications. What are Azure Functions? Azure Functions are cloud-based, serverless functions that execute in response to events. They can be triggered
For applications to function properly in a cloud-based environment, they need to be designed with resiliency in mind. This means incorporating features such as circuit breaking, routing, metering and monitoring, and the ability to make network-related configuration updates. This can be a daunting task for many organizations, as it may