It's commonplace for fashion houses to experiment in the world of smartwatches, and one of the most inventive we've seen so far has been Louis Vuitton, which is now back with a new watch.We've previously heard details of the Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon, but an official announcement from the company has given us a much clearer idea of the spec to expect on the Wear OS watch.We first heard the company would be developing a new watch at the launch of the Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset late last year, and the new Tambour Horizon has this chipset inside.That makes this one of the first smartwatches - alongside the Fossil Sport and Montblanc Summit 2 - to feature the updated tech from Qualcomm.One of the firstThis watch is set to feature a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390 x 390, as well as 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. Those last two specs are a significant upgrade compared to the last generation Tambour Horizon watch, which had 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage.Even though … [Read more...] about New details about Louis Vuitton’s latest Wear OS watch have landed
Millennials demand more social media engagement in exchange for loyalty
Featured stories Windows 7 versus Windows 10: Here comes the final showdown A Best Buy salesman told me the best Windows laptop is a MacBook Is Apple paving the way for a new budget mini iPhone? Office 365 vs G Suite: Which productivity suite is best for your business? Millennial consumers will increasingly contact businesses directly through social media to provide feedback rather than using traditional company surveys in 2019, according to IT solutions company TELUS International .It partnered with Harris Insight in summer 2018 to survey 570 millennials amongst over 2,000 US adults to find out how loyal they are towards brands. The survey showed that over two out of five millennials (43 percent, compared to 21 percent of Americans aged over 45) say if a brand they purchase from does not have a social media page to provide feedback on, they would consider purchasing from a different brand that does.Also: How to target millennial holiday shoppersAlmost three … [Read more...] about Millennials demand more social media engagement in exchange for loyalty
New ransomware poses as games and software to trick you into downloading it
A new form of ransomware is infecting users around the world by disguising itself as applications or games and tricking victims into downloading and launching it on their PC.Anatova ransomware first emerged on January 1 this year and the new code behind it suggests that the cyber criminals distributing it are experienced malware developers.It displays the ability to morph quickly, with the potential for new evasion tactics and spreading mechanisms to be easily added. Anatova also comes equipped with strong encryption, using a pair of RSA keys to lock users out of files – a tactic also used by some of the most successful ransomware families like GandCrab and Crysis.It's because of these capabilities and how it's prepared for modular extension the security researchers at security company McAfee – who uncovered the ransomware – have warned that Anatova is the work of skilled cyber criminals and has the potential to become a serious threat."Anatova has the potential to … [Read more...] about New ransomware poses as games and software to trick you into downloading it
Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs E-M1 Mark II: 12 key differences you need to know
Olympus has been teasing its new OM-D E-M1X for a few weeks now, but only now has everything been made official. The OM-D E-M1X arrives with a refreshed design, some impressive tech and ambitions to edge out Canon and Nikon’s most senior full-frame DSLRs from the pro photographer’s kit bag. Olympus states quite clearly that it believes its image quality rivals that of full-frame DSLRs, and with some unique and class-leading specs alongside, it's certainly fighting hard to deliver on many other fronts.The company’s current OM-D E-M1 Mark II has proven to be a smash, with excellent image stabilisation, fast autofocus and cracking 4K video at the top of a long list of highlights, and this new arrival is set to sit alongside it in the range. So what exactly is new? We’ve sifted through the spec sheet to dig out the 12 key differences between the two models.1. Integrated gripThe most obvious external difference between the two models is that the E-M1X has … [Read more...] about Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs E-M1 Mark II: 12 key differences you need to know
Hands on: Olympus OM-D E-M1X review
While the buzzword in photography may be full-frame right now, with even Micro Four Thirds stalwart Panasonic launching two professional full-frame mirrorless cameras later this year, Olympus doesn't seem to have got the memo.The OM-D E-M1X is the company's new professional camera, and, as with all other Olympus cameras, is based around a Micro Four Thirds sensor. It replaces the OM-D E-M1 Mark II as the company's flagship model, and Olympus clearly hasn't held back with the specification and features of the OM-D E-M1X. The question is, though, with the new camera pitted against some stiff competition, does it do enough to eclipse its full-frame rivals?Olympus OM-D E-M1X: features20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor7-stop in-body image stabilizationNew Tripod Hi Res Shot modeIn a world of high-resolution full-frame sensors, the 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor inside the OM-D E-M1X may seem a bit underwhelming, especially with its ISO ceiling of just 25,600 (while … [Read more...] about Hands on: Olympus OM-D E-M1X review