Articles about App Development

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How a Teenager Allegedly Hacked Twitter

The latest high-profile Twitter hack raises questions about hacking methodology, punishment, and security issues.

Patient data and vaccine vials.

Healthcare Data-Sharing System May Create Privacy Risks

In a piecemeal regulatory environment, consumers will bear the brunt of the responsibility for vetting any app they choose to give access to their medical information. How that information is protected will be the province of third parties – until legislated otherwise.

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An Unlikely Tool for Fighting Pandemics: Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is not a silver bullet, its ability to efficiently and accurately crunch numbers is aiding the containment and treatment effort for COVID. Lessons learned now will help future outbreaks. No longer the realm of sci-fi, AI is in the fight against the pandemic.

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What Does DNA Use for Facial Mapping Mean?

DNA phenotyping has the potential for positive use cases for law enforcement, but it is still early days for the technology. As it evolves, it appears more information and review are necessary to come to a true conclusion about its efficacy – and to develop the guidelines and processes to safely use it.

Satellite above earth provides GPS data for mapping software.

George Edwards Tapped to Testify on GPS, Navigation, and Mapping Patents

Dr. George Edwards, Quandary Peak’s resident guru of location-based mobile services, has been asked to testify as an expert witness in a patent infringement lawsuit regarding mapping software.

What Mobile Platform Will Get Me App Revenue?

Developing mobile apps involves decisions about the target platform. This article reviews the market opportunities related to different app platforms.