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Is the Use of Mobile Devices Harmful to Kids?When asked in 2010 if his kids love the iPad, Steve Jobs' reply was surprising: “They haven’t used it. We limit how much technology our kids use at home.” Anuj Magazine looks at the use of mobile devices by kids and the positive and potential negative effects. | 
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Facebook Simplifying the Integration Process for DevelopersAdding Facebook or Twitter support to both established and startup apps should be quick and easy, not an additional headache. Facebook understands the increasing desire for streamlined developer tools, and that’s exactly why it’s upgrading its system for integrating Facebook within apps. | 
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The Selling Power of Augmented Reality Augmented reality continues to grow, and its place in the world of commerce has never been so pronounced. AR paid app downloads, subscriptions, and advertising will lead to global revenues of $1.5 billion by 2015, along with 2.5 billion downloads. |
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What Would an Open Source Swift Look Like?Apple could see significant benefits if it made Swift an open source product. Innovation often stems from shared coding languages, and if Android is any indication, going that route can also open up new markets and business ventures. However, the drawback of fragmentation may discourage that option. |
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Early Testing Questions for Mobile AppsA mobile app tester should take early actions to gain a better understanding of the product. What test verification and validation actions has the developer taken? Has the developer implemented static code-analysis testing? What risks exist for the product? Read on for more test-planning questions. | 
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Finger Vein Biometric Authentication Comes to BankingBarclays, a global banking company based in London, has announced that next year the bank will begin offering its corporate banking customers a new biometric security technology that uses finger vein authentication, eliminating the need for PINs and passcodes. | 
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Nearables Just Got NearerRecently a new term—nearables—has been popping up all over the place. Nearables work based on the concept of proximity or nearness, allowing two communication media to talk to each other. Rajini Padmanaban looks at nearables and their challenges, uses, and potential success. | 
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Questions about the Internet of Things For some people, the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) is an exciting time as their quality of life is improved by the increased functionality and connectivity of their favorite objects. But for others, it is a time of much uncertainty. So, what are the concerns about IoT? |
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