“Google Home Mini”—a smaller version of “Google Home” speaker—is reportedly going to be launched for $49 in October. Continue reading ‘Google Home Mini’ to be introduced at Dh179
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Amazon working on ‘smart glasses’ as its first wearable device: FT
Amazon.com Inc is working on its first wearable device – a pair of ‘smart glasses’, the Financial Times reported. Continue reading Amazon working on ‘smart glasses’ as its first wearable device: FT
Paper patch could help diabetics monitor sugar level
Researchers have developed a new paper-based sensor patch that could allow diabetics to effectively measure glucose levels during exercise. Continue reading Paper patch could help diabetics monitor sugar level
Smart roads could power street lamps, electric cars
Researchers in Britain are working on smart materials that when embedded in road surfaces would be able to harvest and convert vehicle vibration into electrical energy to power street lamps or electric vehicle charging points. Continue reading Smart roads could power street lamps, electric cars
This is how Google’s digital payment app ‘Tez’ works
Tech giant Google on Monday joined the bandwagon of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) -based payment apps launching its “Tez” app. Continue reading This is how Google’s digital payment app ‘Tez’ works
Facebook ‘snooze’ to temporarily ‘mute’ your friends
Facebook is working on letting users hit the “snooze” button when they need to take a temporary break from posts by friends, pages or groups without unfriending, unfollowing or leaving them. Continue reading Facebook ‘snooze’ to temporarily ‘mute’ your friends
Microsoft ‘Pix’ camera app lets you scan documents better
Tech giant Microsoft has updated its ‘Pix’ camera application for iOS devices which now lets users take better scans of documents, whiteboards and business cards too. Continue reading Microsoft ‘Pix’ camera app lets you scan documents better
Six NASA scientists to emerge from Mars-like habitat
Six Nasa scientists, who were living in isolation on a Mars-like habitat in Hawaii since January to determine astronauts’ psychology and requirements during manned space missions, will return to civilization on Sunday. Continue reading Six NASA scientists to emerge from Mars-like habitat
Microsoft brings guest access feature to ‘Teams’
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature on its ‘Teams’ service which will allow guest access to all Office 365 commercial and education customers. Continue reading Microsoft brings guest access feature to ‘Teams’
New interactive ‘SuperSchool’ app launched for kids
TOKO Innovation Studios, that focuses on childrens development though innovative ways, on Tuesday launched “SuperSchool” app, a technology-enabled smart learning content platform for kids up to seven years. Continue reading New interactive ‘SuperSchool’ app launched for kids