Most of the successful and emerging start-ups and tech companies have had a failing, or a pivotal point and then starting over again. After all, the entrepreneurial road can be a long and winding one. The latest to join this bandwagon is, Handmake Me, an ethical marketplace by the team behind Hobzy which has re-launched to offer a gift-BUYING experience where every product is handmade by a skilled individual, as they are customisable/made-to-order. They have also taken the e-commerce route and created a platform for buying authentic handmade gifts which are ideal for the upcoming festive season. Read More>>
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Drone delivery nets could be the mailboxes of the future
The drone technology seems to be progressing quickly and it may not be too long before they start dropping our mails and packages at our doorsteps. But the logistics of how the vehicles can safely navigate fences, pets and small children have to be worked out. A pair of Australians believe they have the answer, with a system that sees drones zero in to drop deliveries into a purpose-built net, guided by LEDs to ensure centimeter-perfect accuracy. You can check out the team’s video submission to comprehend the same. Read More>>
Volkswagen Putting Huge Investment In Eponymous Brand
Volkswagen has been battling to get its focus back in the U.S. market in terms of product for the last few years. Volkswagen Group says it will invest €85.6 billion in new models and technology worldwide over the next five years. Based in Wolfsburg, Germany, the automaker will spend two-thirds of the investment on fuel-efficient vehicles, and environmentally friendly production.Their ultimate goal is to become the leading automotive group in both ecological and economic terms through continued investments.Read More>>
Yahoo Becomes Mozilla Firefox Default Search Engine
Yahoo has collaborated with Mozilla on a five-year partnership that makes Yahoo the default search experience for Firefox in the United States on mobile and desktop, which makes it the most significant deal for Yahoo in the past five years. The agreement also provides a framework for exploring future product integration and distribution opportunities to other markets, per the companies, which ultimately expands Yahoo’s reach in search and digital content. Read More>>
Justice Department Warns Apple that Encryption Can Kill
Smart Encryption is not loved by everyone, but the question is can it be fatal? A senior official from the U.S. Department of Justice recently told Apple executives that strong encryption could lead to a scenario in which a child could die in a kidnapping case if police couldn’t access the information in a smartphone taken from a suspect. Both Apple and Google said they would provide secure, end-to-end encryption technology by default in their mobile devices running iOS and Android, which means that they would not have access to their users’ private encryption keys, making them unable to adhere to the demands by law enforcement officials to turn over data from the phones. Read More>>
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