Secure your digital data with lynk

We’re making it easier and easier for cyber criminals to access our personal information right from the tiny computers (a.k.a. smartphones) that we carry around with us. That’s where Toronto-based startup uConekt Inc. wants to help us out with their new Indiegogo campaign for the multipurpose device called lynk. It helps keep your mobile identity secure with four-layer authentication and patent-pending encryption technology where your passwords and PINs are stored.

lynk will also give you access to these information so you can access your bank accounts, trading accounts, and even shop online more securely. Aside from that, the device can even alert you if you misplaced your phone. It’s also a mobile wallet thanks to Near Field Communication. Battery life isn’t an issue since it can last for three to four months. And then you can just swap it with a CR2032 battery. The device is available in black, white, blue, red, and bronze. Early backers just need to pay $59 to get a lynk device. The product is expected to be shipped and delivered by the end of July 2015.

Source: uConekt

Apple Watch will be able to unlock rooms at over 100 Starwood Hotels

Starwood Hotels have literally opened their doors to the Apple Watch and their users, provided they are SPG preferred member. The hip new Apple wearable will be accepted at over 100 Starwood Hotels and members of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), loyalty program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., have instant access to the #spglife thanks to the SPG App for Apple Watch.

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Apple Watch begins shipping, Watch Store opens with 3,000 apps

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Today is a huge day for anyone who was lucky or fast enough to order their Apple Watch two weeks ago. Apple begins shipping Watch orders today and those new users will be greeted with over 3,000 Watch specific apps in the device's built-in store. Apple Watch is still not available for in-store purchases and if you preorder today, it will likely ship in in June (depending on model availability). So the grey market demand for this thing will be insane.

It seems that Apple's gambit of showing the Watch SDK to developers early has paid of with tremendous response from existing and new developers who are looking to make their services accessible from the new wearable. Journalists have been deluged with releases from app manufacturers promoting their new applications. For a good idea of what it is like for Canadians to use Apple Watch check out Mike Yawney's post on 25 days with the Apple Watch and what I used it for - Hit jump for some of the Watch apps available in Canada today.

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Microsoft hits 100 million downloads for Office on Android and iOS

It doesn't come as a surprise that Microsoft Office on Android and iOS has finally crossed the 100 million download mark. And it isn't just because the productivity suite is now free on Android and iOS. It shows how much Office is in demand across platforms. The goal is obviously to get more people to pay or subscribe to Office 365 service. There seems to be a boost in that area as well as the company says there are now 12.4 million consumers paying for Office 365. 

Source: The Verge