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Sleepio for iOS uses science and a cartoon ‘Prof’ to help you get a good night’s rest

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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It’s all very well tracking your sleep patterns with a device like the Jawbone Up, but if you’re struggling to get a good night’s rest, how do you actually improve the situation? UK startup Big Health has today brought its Sleepio sleep therapy service to iOS. Previously available only on the Web, Sleepio is based on cognitive behavioral therapy and supported by peer-reviewed research. The app was originally supposed to support Apple’s new HealthKit SDK, allowing it to pull data from compatable sleep tracking devices. However, the last-minute postponement of HealthKit compatability in iOS 8 yesterday forced Big Health to rush out a…

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Dropbox and Google create Simply Secure, an organization trying to make open source security tools easy to use

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 2:33 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider

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Dropbox, Google, and the Open Technology Fund today announced a new organization focused on making open source security tools easier to use. Called Simply Secure, the initiative brings together security researchers with experts in user interaction and design to boost adoption rates for consumer-facing security solutions. The companies point out that various security options already do exist, and are technically effective. Features like two-factor authentication remain useless, however, because users don’t adopt them due to inconvenience or complexity. As a result, the trio argues that security needs to be simplified: The need to overcome this challenge is particularly clear in…

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Dropbox and Google create Simply Secure, an organization trying to make open source security tools easy to use

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 2:33 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider

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Dropbox, Google, and the Open Technology Fund today announced a new organization focused on making open source security tools easier to use. Called Simply Secure, the initiative brings together security researchers with experts in user interaction and design to boost adoption rates for consumer-facing security solutions. The companies point out that various security options already do exist, and are technically effective. Features like two-factor authentication remain useless, however, because users don’t adopt them due to inconvenience or technical difficulty. As a result, the trio argues that security needs to be simplified: The need to overcome this challenge is particularly clear…

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When to trust your instincts: Choosing the logo you love vs. the logo you’re suggested

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 2:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev

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Though the most important part of rebranding is the thinking that goes behind the creation of your new positioning and messaging, the logo that comes out of that process is one of the most cherished assets your company is going to own. Creating and picking a logo is a difficult process, and it’s tempting to push the decision on someone else or seek advice from everyone you think might have an opinion. Ultimately, it’s important to choose a visual that authentically represents you and your company. Below are some things to keep in mind as you’re going through the creation…

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Remotely launches its home automation service for property managers

Sep18
by on September 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Outfitting a connected home is a lot less thrilling when you’re renting, but your next place might come with hardware already installed. Remotely works directly with property managers to have smart home setups installed in bulk and then managed in a single app. The service, which officially launches today, aims to provide benefits to both owners and renters. For instance, property managers could use the Remotely app to unlock the door for maintenance workers or to safeguard units against frozen pipes during the winter. Renters get the convenience, utility, and energy savings of a connected home without having to pay for the hardware. Owners…

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