Yesterday, it was reported that a large security bug was found and is being repaired. You can read more about it from the BBC here. We are aware of the OpenSSL “Heartbleed” vulnerability and have worked with our hosting vendor…
Never heard of it? It’s all around. Multi-hop Mesh Networking, v; Using connected devices within range of each other to create a network of connections to the Internet. A mesh network is a web of linked devices working together to provide…
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, kicking off a month of Autism awareness. We changed our blog header for the month to show our support for the Autism community with a Yapp-colored puzzle piece, and are planning a month-long…
Virtual reality is the next big trend in phones. eyePhone*, n; An experimental device that melds virtual reality headsets with the technology you love on your phone. Instead of carrying around a lightweight phone, the eyePhone will fit heavily around your…
An ID band that opens doors to, well, everything. Nymi, n; A new wearable device that uses your heartbeat to verify your identity. Nymi creates a password from your unique cardio signals, which are only a bit less secure than our…
The newly released Internet-connected building blocks are the grown-up’s Legos. littleBits; n, Blocks built of tiny circuit boards that snap together like Legos, but using magnets instead of plastic shapes. Each bit is programmed to perform a specific function (like light,…
Next month in San Diego, Calif., a film festival screening only flicks created totally on mobile devices returns. In it’s third year, the International Mobil Film Festival, hosted by S. Botello Productions, is going even more mobile with an app…
Apple’s update to iOS 7.1 includes a few great tweaks and one big new leap. CarPlay, noun; An in-car integration with your iOS device. CarPlay software primarily uses a voice command system that lets you take hands-free calls, dictate text messages,…
If you were up early Sunday morning, you might’ve caught Yapp’s CEO and Co-Founder Maria Seidman on MSNBC’s Your Business with JJ Ramberg, discussing the hunt for qualified employees and strengthening brands. If you weren’t, check out the clips below!…
