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Project Kuiper internet satellites complete successful operations and testing phase

11/27/202311/24/2023 Jorge Gonzalez

The Amazon project involved two prototype units that both worked as intended and expected. Amazon has announced that only slightly after launching its two prototype internet satellites for Project Kuiper, the testing and operations have both been deemed a success. The units were deployed as an early phase of a project to bring high-speed connectivity to the world. “We were able to validate everything and get all the data that we need,” said Rajeev Badyal, Vice President of Technology for Project Kuiper. “All systems, all subsystems and all the use-cases…

Amazon’s Consult-a-friend mobile commerce tool adds social component to shopping

11/20/202311/19/2023 Jorge Gonzalez

Mobile commerce - Shopping Online via phone

The massive online marketplace is letting shoppers talk to people they know for purchasing advice. Amazon has been working on making its mobile commerce experience more social and collaborative, and its latest feature, Consult-a-Friend, is letting shoppers ask people they know for buying advice. The feature is meant to provide online shoppers with an experience more similar to in-person shopping. Amazon is looking to streamline the mobile commerce experience when it comes to asking people for their opinions regarding what they want to buy. While it is possible to talk…

The Internet of Things is changing the way payments are transacted

11/06/202311/03/2023 Jorge Gonzalez

Internet of Things - Mobile payments IOT

Smart payments and the way they take place is a rapidly evolving ecosystem that isn’t slowing down. The Internet of Things (IoT) is providing enhancements to the entire world in which we live through a rapidly growing spectrum of connected items in our lives. A substantial component of this IoT trend has to do with being able to complete smart payments. Though it feels as though it wasn’t all that long ago that smart payments first came into existence, and for many people, the idea of using wearable technology to…

WhatsApp messaging app enhances mobile security with Android passkey support

10/23/202310/22/2023 Jorge Gonzalez

The popular Meta-owned application announced that it will be adding this new support for Android devices. Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it has launched Android device passkey support, eliminating the requirement for two-factor authentication using SMS. Users will be able to use their fingerprints, face or a PIN to unlock their accounts on their devices. Until now, the two-factor authentication using SMS was the primary security method used by the messaging app. However, according to WhatsApp, it will be gradually rolling out the use of a passkey instead.…

QR codes at Drake concerts provide guests access to branded merchandise

10/16/202310/13/2023 Jorge Gonzalez

The massive quick response barcodes are being projected at the events for promotional marketing. Drake has turned to humble QR codes projected at his concerts to help provide event attendees with access to branded merchandise drops. The projections are also being used to offer access to people who aren’t in attendance at the concerts. During some of Drake’s concerts, QR codes – called a “bat signal” by Narcity – are projected for guests to scan to try to get their hands on items such as branded T-shirts, Nike shoes, and…