Cardo Systems banks on Bluetooth enabled communications for cyclists

Cardo Systems, Inc.,  announced the launch of the cardo BK-1, a  communication and entertainment product designed especially for cyclists. The BK-1 delivers voice-activated, two-way, or three-way bike-to-bike communication capabilities that allow cyclists to easily converse with fellow BK-1 users who are up to 1,600 feet apart. With cardo BK-1, cyclists can also enjoy safe, hands-free use of Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, MP3 players, or GPS devices.

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SourceCode: Filemaker 12 in Focus

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Filemaker is a database suite that is wholly owned by Apple and has evolved with the needs of businesses since it was a Mac-only solution. Filemaker currently offers appications running on Mac, Windows and iOS. 

I  recently spoke to Ryan Rosenberg, VP of sales and marketing for Filemaker regarding their new versions for desktop as well as Bento for iOS and to discuss how the company has evolved in the so called "Post PC" era.

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Android OS 4.0 update available for Sony Tablet S

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Sony Tablet S  Android tablet is getting the long awaited OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update. A release from Sony Canada states. "The Sony Tablet S will prompt users to do a system update next time they connect to Wi-Fi. Once users click OK to download, they will be ready to go on Android 4.0 in minutes."

The Sony Tablet S is available in both 16GB and 32GB at Sony Store retail locations and online stores in addition to authorized dealers across Canada for about $400 and $500, respectively. 

As far as what the update brings to the Tablet S, hit jump for a rundown of snazzy new features.

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Video: Websense discusses Cybercrime numbers in Canada

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Websense issued a report highlighting Canada as the new breeding ground for cybercriminal activity. Fiaaz Walji, Websense Canadian country manager talked to us earlier at the SC Congress 2012 (ongoing in Toronto) to cover some of the threats affecting Canada today.  While most security news releases are loaded with alarmist claims and scary percentages, the statistics presented by Websense are staggering. 

Websense did an exact comparison of the same cyber security stats one year later (Q1 2011 compared with Q1 2012) and found that hackers are still having a field day in our backyard.

• 170% Jump in Hosted Phishing Sites – Canada ranks #2 in the world for hosted phishing sites, jumping 170 percent in the last year. This is a significant increase and the country ranks ahead of some of the best known offenders like Egypt and Russia.

• 39% increase in Bot Networks – Cybercriminals’ command and control centers are finding that Canadians make GREAT hosts. In the past year, Canada saw a 39 percent increase in bot network activity.

• 239% Increase in Malicious Websites - The number of malicious URL’s are also on the rise in Canada. Canadian computer users beware, Canada saw a 239 percent jump in malicious Canadian websites.