One of the most notorious hacks in recent memory got a new layer of intrigue when its victims pointed a finger at Russia. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has resigned as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) over leaked internal emails indicating that DNC staffers tried to undermine the presidential campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in favor of presumptive [Read more...]
BlackBerry Unveils DTEK50, Worlds Most Secure Android Smartphone
Priced considerably lower than BlackBerry’s first Android phone, the new DTEK50 is being touted by the Canadian firm as “the world’s most secure Android smartphone.” Available for pre-ordering today, the $299 DTEK50 is set to ship on August 8.Faced with steadily declining sales of phones running its proprietary BlackBerry operating system, the company last year came out with [Read more...]
3 Big Reasons Hotels Need To Track Inbound Phone Calls – Hotel News Resource (press release)
We all know how important it is to monitor data from digital marketing campaigns that boost hotel direct bookings. However, usually those analytics only track online activity and engagement. One of the best ways to bridge the gap between your online and offline marketing activities is by tracking your phone calls using simple new digital tracking technology. Travelers often [Read more...]
Carjacking suspect arrested after SF officers use cellphone to find car – KTVU San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) – A 25-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a car from a man at gunpoint Friday evening on the west end of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Around 5 p.m., officers responded to a report of a carjacking near John F. Kennedy Drive and Great Highway, police said. After a preliminary investigation, officers learned a female suspect had approached [Read more...]
So Long Siri, Hello Alexa: Goodbye Privacy?
It seems our lives are now filled with sexy sounding digital assistants all competing to serve us. Amazon’s Echo with Alexa has been a real hit because “she” is always standing by to answer your request. If you haven’t used Echo, it is often described as “like Siri, but it works.”There are a host of seductive assistants waiting to serve: Siri, Cortana, and the old reliable [Read more...]