Revamped two-factor authentication coming to iOS 9 and El Capitan

User security and privacy is ever-present in Apple's mind so it comes as no surprise that the upcoming versions of iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan are going to feature stronger two-factor authentication procedures to ensure improved security.

As with previous methods, any device that you sign into using two-factor authentication in iOS 9 or El Capitan becomes a trusted device that can be used to verify identify when signing into other devices or services linked to an Apple ID.

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New style of the Alcatel OneTouch Watch is now available for USD $149

A new style of the Alcatel OneTouch Watch wearable, which runs a proprietary OS and is compatible with iOS and Android, is now available in Canada. The white sport version of the Watch is available via alcatelonetouch.ca for $149.99 USD. This style is only available in the S/M (7.2-inch band).

Logitech unveils new logo and branding

Since 2013, Logitech, maker of mice, keyboards and mobile accessories and peripherals,  has been working behind the scenes on reinventing the company, shaking things up culturally and through its product innovation. Its latest products and new logo and branding strategies are an outward expression of these changes, and moving forward Logitech is also bringing new life to its brand identity. A new label for their latest product categories: Logi. will also debut soon.

Expect bold colors and simple designs to make their mark across Logitech.com, social media, on packaging and in-store displays over the coming year.

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Microsoft readying to lay off 7,800 workers from mobile phone unit

The reign of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been punctuated by massive change in management and massive layoffs - Photo from Microsoft

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

More change is afoot at Microsoft which has seen various departures in management due to recent restructuring, the ripple effect of these changes and compressions is the loss of jobs. Microsoft announced today that it will lay off 7,800 workers, majority of these coming from the declining smartphone unit, which it acquired from an already weakend Nokia just last year for US $7.2 billion. Microsoft is the third largest player in mobile behind Apple and Google, but it holds a tiny 2.5 per cent market share, with no indication of moving up.

These layoffs are separate and in addition to the expected 18,000 employees that Microsoft announced would be laid off a year ago as part of the larger restructuring plan. It must be remembered that Microsoft inherited 25,000 employees as a result of the Nokia acquistion last year. This latest development questions what the future of Windows on Mobile Phone will be. Microsoft also relayed it is writing off $7.6 billion related to its acquisition of Nokia and resulting restructuring costs which comes off as a loss for the company.

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