Quick Summary OpenSSL, noun;The most popular open-source library used to implement secure encryptions for websites, e-mail servers and applications. SSL stands for ‘Secure Sockets Layer’, and OpenSSL simply means that anyone with the means can contribute to You’ve likely heard a…
Quick Summary 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…
Quick Summary Google’s Project Tango experiment made a surprise appearance at the Mobile World Congress this week. It is not a tango-ing robot (but they should make that, just for kicks).Project Tango, noun;An experimental Google smartphone with a number of cameras and…
Quick Summary The name is pretty self explanatory, but how does the new tech work? 3-D Printing; verb,The process of creating a three-dimensional, solid object from a digital model. 3-D printed objects can be made from plastic, glass, silver, and a…
Quick Summary A newly-crowned Crunchie winner and fan-favorite at last month’s Consumer Electronics Show, the Oculus Rift is about to get even more hype. Oculus Rift, noun;A head-mounted display for games developed for virtual reality. In short, you can live-play video games…
Quick Summary How does your hacker friend get that cool custom look on his iPhone? Jailbreaking; v,To access the root of the iOS operating system in order to make customizations to a device. (It sounds a lot scarier than it really…
Quick Summary These wearable gadgets have been around for a while now, but the hype hasn’t died down. What are they all about? Google Glass, n;A wearable computer system that adds a display to your daily vision. With it, you can…
Quick Summary If you just figured out the difference between the curvy light bulbs and the old ones, let us introduce you to something completely new. OLED, n;A reemerging style of lightweight light technology used to create digital displays. In long…
Quick Summary • Yapp explains the Internet of Things in plain language for readers who want a quick introduction.• The post shows how connected devices fit into a larger tech trend without overcomplicating it.• Readers curious about smart devices and…
Quick Summary It’s New Year’s Eve, and parties abound. If you’re heading out with your best friend of yours who never carries cash (even when you remind them a million times about the door cover or cash-only bar), get acquainted…
Quick Summary Android Launcher, noun;Technically, it’s the homescreen of an Android phone. There are launchers built into an Android phone’s code (which is why each manufacturer can sell its own look), but there are also apps that let users customize the…
Quick Summary iBeacon, noun; An indoor positioning system developed by Apple that can send push notifications to devices close by. It senses your location and puts it in context to push out deals, information, and even enable payments. iBeacon tech is…
