Files.fm data storage platform has received European Union support for practical implementation of blockchain solutions. In the last week of January, the company took part in the innovation competition Block.IS in Istanbul and was among the selected 23 European companies, receiving €50,000 for implementation of blockchain solutions and receiving independent expert reviews: good, very good…
Make your photo-sharing adventures easier
The days are getting longer, and we are expecting a surprising visitor – spring is near. For people planning to get married or participating in any large parties, this will be the busiest season of the year, as they have to get ready for summer festivities. Organizing any large event is always a crazy experience,…
The best way to fight misinformation is to recognize it
Misinformation is one of the hot topics of the last decade. While the term ‘fake news’ has become a bit of a joke phrase and even a point of misinformation itself, it is a term appearing again and again in the modern discourse. From HIV-infected bananas to an all-out fake news war in the US…
Most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions until 12 January. So, why keep making them?
Around 60 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions. Are you one of them? If yes, how long before you give up? If you hold on to your resolutions for more than two weeks, you are already ahead of most people — but only around 8 percent of you will actually achieve the goals they’ve…
The Roaring Twenties are back – this time, with 5G
A new decade is fast approaching, and this is going to be an exciting one! From AI technology to mobile commerce, the 20’s promise to bring technology closer to its users than ever before. Here are some of the trends we at Files.fm consider to be important. Artificial intelligence will become a part of our…
Make your phone work for you, not the other way around
With the newest technological advancements consuming our daily lives, it is more important than ever to ensure balance between the efficiency these technologies provide and their impact on your physical and psychological wellbeing. Today, technology is used to communicate across countries and to move outside traditional offices. It brings many obvious benefits, such as the…
The lesser-known benefits of virtual reality
It is important to ensure that technology is available to people of all ages, and Virtual Reality — VR — applications are a good example of the benefits modern inventions can have. Virtual reality refers to a simulated experience: using a VR headset which provides a view into a simulated world. People are able to…
Establish a healthy relationship with your phone
The latest research shows what most people suspected already: the use of Internet and modern technologies requires restraint, and digital wellbeing is more important today than ever before. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it turns out that constant access to a vast amount of information and never-ending stream of notifications together with the belief that everyone is always…
Senior citizens and the Internet — a horrible nightmare or beneficial innovation?
The Internet is not a new concept. It was born fifty years ago, and has had a revolutionary impact on our daily lives since the 1990’s. However, the discrepancy between Internet users on the basis of their age is still pronounced. According to Pew Research Center, almost 100% of Millennials (people aged 23 to 38)…
Celebrating the Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October has arrived. For lots of people, it is the season of pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween trick-or-treating. For others, October is the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, warning us of the threats lurking on Internet. The month is devoted to promoting safer Internet use and changing bad online habits. Why is it important? Your data has…