Video: A demo of Private Printing functionality on HP's new LaserJet Enterprise printers

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We were at HP's DeskJet Printer launch event yesterday and got to see how security, cloud computing and user-verification now plays into private printing. The demo above shows how you can print virtually to a cloud printer, which docks your print jobs for up to three days.

When you're at your office and in front of the printer, you can then authenticate using your office proximity card or a PIN or password in order to access your docked documents and print them directly on any connected printer. This is ideal for when documents, files, contracts and other critical information is to be kept away from priying eyes. Stay tuned for a few more innovation demos coming from the HP event.

Who's tracking who? NFB debuts interactive documentary at Tribeca Film Festival

 

By Sonya Davidson

How are we being tracked online? How is our data sold? What's happening? In a digital documentary series Do Not Track we can find out. The documentary is one of five works selected for the 2015 edition of Storyscapes, an annual transmedia showcase at the 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival in NY, running from April 16 -19, 2015. 

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Android Wear tipped to be adding Wi-Fi support

Google is hoping to get ahead in the smartwatch game, if reports are to be believed. They’re reportedly working on adding Wi-Fi support to the Android Wear platform. This means the smartwatches can make use of features like Google Now without having to be paired via Bluetooth to a smartphone. Most of the Android Wear watches already have Wi-Fi built in. It’s just a matter of enabling it through a software update.

According to The Verge, enabling this feature is reportedly part of the next update for Google’s wearable platform. Gesture control will also reportedly be included. This means you just have to flick your wrist to scroll through notifications and Google Now cards. No word yet though on when the next Android Wear update will be coming out.

Source: Ubergizmo

Dark Sky brings weather forecasts to your Apple Watch

If you want to be warned of upcoming rain, a new Apple Watch app will tap on your wrist ahead of time. Dark Sky, which will be available when Apple’s smartwatch comes out next month, is an app that focuses on hyperlocal short-term predictions (for example, incoming rain in 15 minutes). It will notify of these weather condition changes with things like a little chime and tap on the wrist. You will also get an overview of the current weather conditions and extended forecasts. The app will be free for those who already have the US$3.99 iOS app.

Source: Mashable