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Developers hope apps that improve upon their smartphone versions will help Google’s head-worn computer catch on. 
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The future of digital
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Here are the actual slides that go along the BI story I posted earlier In summary (remember BI focus is mobile so there is bias in their analysis):
Nevertheless, still a useful reference for raw numbers and comparative charts.
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Utilizing data analysis capabilities in Wolfram|Alpha Pro, Stephen Wolfram looks at his quantified self based on his large collection of lifelogging data.
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Stephen wolfram shows 20 years of quantified self and possibly a look in the future of work measurements.
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The faithful gathered in San Francisco earlier this month for the Quantified Self 2013 Global Conference, an annual conclave of "self-trackers and tool-makers." Founded by long-time technology writ...
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From one of the best visionaries of our time, this short post raises interesting questions,about the merge of quantified self and work. I smell opportunities here, as it has started to happen with insurance companies.
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Major innovations were few and far between in 2013. But 2014 promises a whole new world in tech. Here are 7 predictions.
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I agree with those, do you?
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“ Ingestible sensors and implantable chips that collect important data about your health could soon become the norm.”
Via JP DOUMENG
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Think that wearables are freaky, consider ingestible sensors!
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“ Angela McIntyre, a research director at Gartner, said in a recent interview that an expected uptick in wearables at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show is”
Via JP DOUMENG
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2014 the year of wearable devices. Let's hope so!
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As self-trackers are pushing the movement forward, entrepreneurs are helping it scale…
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One of my starting points towards quantified (my)self.
VendorFit's curator insight,
December 31, 2013 3:21 PM
New Years Day is the start of an annual tradition where 90% of the population promises to change some aspect of their lives, and then promptly forgets. These data tools provide meaningful analytics of your habits, your lifestlye, and your virtues, giving you a constant reminder of how far you've come (and how far is left to go) towards your New Years Resolutions. Technori recommends fitness trackers, mood trackers, and even GPS sensors to log your daily routines, all part of a suite of programs that can quantify every aspect of your overall happiness.
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I've been thinking about going quantified on myself in 2014. This is the first of my inquiries in the field. I plan to do it on a personal standpoint, to know myself better. I also plan to explore how this May impact work in the future, both in positive (improved workers well being) and negative (big brother)...
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![THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL: 2013 [SLIDE DECK] | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it](https://img.scoop.it/LIKqXoWW-iuGGQUdb8gIz3kes5yE2Br8B0LnubnjJ88=)
A presentation by Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget.
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A reference I use all year long.
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Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site.
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Amazing stories that detail the software and hardware that NSA has developed to eavesdrop on computers, cell phones and networks. With links and images of the spying catalogue that contains solutions to break into iPhones and many others.
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For much of 2013, I wore the future across my brow, a true Glasshole, peering uncertainly into the post-screen world. But I’m not out here all alone, at least not for long. The future is coming to your face too.
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Google glass are one year old and now stories account for true impact of his new technology. What I find interesting in this first hand account of using glass are- how akward it is to wear glass in public, even in a tech friendly work setting- how very basic the apps are but how useful heads up info is (maps, recipes, etc.)- how few business applications there are (most are entertainment related - huge opportunity for startups)- how smartphones will be replaced by glass in the long term!
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For much of 2013, I wore the future across my brow, a true Glasshole, peering uncertainly into the post-screen world. But I’m not out here all alone, at least not for long. The future is coming to your face too.
Farid Mheir's insight:
Google glass are one year old and now stories account for true impact of his new technology. What I find interesting in this first hand account of using glass are- how akward it is to wear glass in public, even in a tech friendly work setting- how very basic the apps are but how useful heads up info is (maps, recipes, etc.)- how few business applications there are (most are entertainment related - huge opportunity for startups)- how smartphones will be replaced by glass in the long term!
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Pro-Assad hackers in civil war–torn Syria are targeting military opponents using increasingly sophisticated malware and social engineering attacks.
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Sad demonstration of the penetration of digital in all aspects of our life's, even warfare.
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A detailed explanation of how to purchase stolen credit cards online. Provides a very good look into the world of credit card fraud and security.
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Nos cartes drive sont mises à jour tous les trimestres. Découvrez sans plus attendre les nouveaux chiffres clés du parc de drive et services drive en France
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(in french) mapping of grocery store pickup service (called "drive") in France for 2013. Amazing deployment considering that this trend started only in 2010 and now reaches 2655 and keeps growing. The service may be a sign of the future, offering bulky heavy items for pickup, keeping the cost of eCommerce delivery down. Also allows customers to "top off" their order themselves, selecting their tomatoes and meat themselves. The service is a sign of the times, with consumers finding eCommerce a solution for staple low cost items as well as high priced ticket items such as electronics. It marks a turning point for retailers, recently faced with showrooming and omni-channel, as they transform their stores to become more than glorified warehouses. Stores now are service delivery locations that must deliver a personalized experience. Technology becomes essential, although it may be hidden from sight. Distribution logistics must also evolve from bulk cases distribution to individual, order fulfillment. Who leads the way in this? Amazon, with its leadership in eCommerce technology, fulfillment automation, and personalization.
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Justine Sacco was, until Friday, the top PR person for InterActiveCorp, the New York media conglomerate run by Barry Diller. IAC owns the Daily Beast, Vimeo, About.com, Match.co...
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I rarely comment on news items but this one is special I think because it demonstrate what happens when social media makes a story go viral. Plus, this is going on now, live, and we don't know how it will end (but can have sad assumptions).
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Justine Sacco was, until Friday, the top PR person for InterActiveCorp, the New York media conglomerate run by Barry Diller. IAC owns the Daily Beast, Vimeo, About.com, Match.co...
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I rarely comment on news items but this one is special I think because it demonstrate what happens when social media makes a story go viral. Plus, this is going on now, live, and we don't know how it will end (but can have sad assumptions).
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An important aspect of securing any system is the concept of “defense-in-depth,” or having multiple layers of security and not depending on any one approach or technology to block all attacks. Here are some links to tools and approaches that I have found useful in stopping malware from invading a PC.
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This is a fairly technical post that applies mostly to windows users. A great complement to The Scrap Value of a Hacked PC @BrianKrebs http://sco.lt/9Hiw8v
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Documents received by The Washington Post indicate the National Security Agency is collecting billions of records a day to track the location of mobile phone users around the world.
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Very good explanation of something that is very demanding in computing resources but that requires very simple, and relatively inocuous: cellular phone tower metadata. Also read this post for additional insights into the same matter: Astonishing Graphic Shows What You Can Learn From 6 Months Of Someone's Phone Metadata http://sco.lt/7shPsH
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Startups are loving the exposure that comes with joining the e-commerce giant's grocery-delivery business. But is dealing with technical hassles and giving up a large cut of revenue really worthwhile?
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What is most useful here is the opportunity for small and local businesses to leverage a large, well known brand like amazon (or Walmart, or another). This has been happening for years in other industries (electronics, books, etc.) and now food and CPG are finding their way into Amazon's amazing marketplace where shelf space is infinite and listing fees are small.
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Look at the diagram and read the post then follow the last link.
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If you are keen to see which topics dominated the zeitgeist, which topics managed to escape the headlines despite being eminently profound and which topics we believe will be biting us soon, then join us. Give us an hour, we will give you 2013.
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The webcast is very interesting although the resulting slide deck is cryptic. It provides very useful link list at the end for anyone looking to followup on the infoSec 2013 year in review. Pretty scary if you ask me, the final word goes to Dan Geer saying "We are expanding the society-wide attack surface faster than we are expanding our (protection)"
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Cyber Monday exceeded all expectation with a record setting day, according to IBM's digital analytics. Over the full day of online shopping, retailers raked in 20.6% sales growth over last year.
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Very good insights on the latest eCommerce xmas craze.
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