Consumers are snapping up fitness trackers, smartwatches and other connected wearable gadgets — but huge numbers wind up in drawers unused after just a few months once the novelty wears off. Continue reading Wearable gadgets seek permanent place in users’ lives
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Tool to reduce risk of triggering manmade earthquakes
Two researchers at Stanford University have developed a software tool designed to reduce the risk of triggering manmade earthquakes where oil and gas production activities may trigger slip in nearby faults. Continue reading Tool to reduce risk of triggering manmade earthquakes
SpaceX to send 2 tourists around moon in 2018
Two space tourists will be on a week-long trip around the moon in 2018 on a Dragon spaceship as part of an initiative by US company SpaceX, a media report said. Continue reading SpaceX to send 2 tourists around moon in 2018
‘Nuance Loop’ AI platform for mobile operators launched
Voice and language solutions provider nowNuance Communications (formerly mCarbon) on Tuesday launched ‘Nuance Loop’, an artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics-powered marketing platform for pre-paid mobile operators that delivers new revenue streams. Continue reading ‘Nuance Loop’ AI platform for mobile operators launched
Netflix to soon support HDR technology on mobiles
With the aim to provide great video quality while using less bandwidth, global video streaming service Netflix will soon support HDR technology on mobile devices. Continue reading Netflix to soon support HDR technology on mobiles
Here’s what smart cities do to stay ahead
Smart cities create a symbiosis between information, the Internet of Things and technologies to make better decisions and provide desired services. Continue reading Here’s what smart cities do to stay ahead
New computer method may predict time of body clock
Researchers have developed a computer method called ZeitZeiger that uses a sample of human blood to accurately predict circadian time—the time of day according to a person’s body clock. Continue reading New computer method may predict time of body clock
Microsoft launches cyber security centre in Mexico
To support government efforts against cybercrime while also helping companies and citizens to be more secure, Microsoft has announced the launch of a cyber security centre in Mexico. Continue reading Microsoft launches cyber security centre in Mexico
Gionee launches new A-series selfie-focused smartphones
Chinese smartphone maker Gionee on Monday launched a new line up of A series smartphones—A1 Plus and A1 — at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Continue reading Gionee launches new A-series selfie-focused smartphones
Nokia’s Snake game available on Messenger
Finnish company HMD Global, which will produce Nokia-branded mobile phones and tablets, announced on Monday that a new version of its iconic game Snake was now available for Messenger as part of Facebook’s Instant Games cross-platform experience. Continue reading Nokia’s Snake game available on Messenger