In a bid to bring the augmented reality (AR) experience closer to Android users, Google has released a new software development kit (SDK) called ARCore. Continue reading Google launches augmented reality platform for Android
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Domino’s testing Ford’s self-driving vehicle to deliver pizzas
Ford Motor and Domino’s Pizza have begun a test to use self-driving vehicles to deliver pizzas to customers. Continue reading Domino’s testing Ford’s self-driving vehicle to deliver pizzas
New process to help desalinate water faster, cheaper
In a finding that could make the process of removing salt from seawater easier, faster and cheaper than ever before, researchers have discovered that carbon nanotubes of a certain size act as the perfect filter for salt—the most abundant water contaminant. Continue reading New process to help desalinate water faster, cheaper
Ericsson launches small cell solutions to improve network coverage
In a bid to provide better mobile coverage and prepare networks for 5G, global tele-communications service provider Ericsson on Wednesday launched three new scalable small cell solutions—“Multi-Operator Dot”, “Multi-Dot Enclosure” and “Strand-Mount Unit”. Continue reading Ericsson launches small cell solutions to improve network coverage
NASA’s next Mars mission to probe red planet’s deep interior
NASA’s next Mars mission known as InSight, which is scheduled for a 2018 lift-off, will focus on examining the deep interior of Mars, the US space agency has announced. Continue reading NASA’s next Mars mission to probe red planet’s deep interior
Smartphone selfies to help spot early signs of pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed an app that could allow people to easily screen for pancreatic cancer simply by snapping a smartphone selfie. Continue reading Smartphone selfies to help spot early signs of pancreatic cancer
S.Korea to build test bed for self-driving cars
A test bed area for autonomous cars will be built west of Seoul by the end of next year to put test vehicles through real world road and traffic conditions, officials said. Continue reading S.Korea to build test bed for self-driving cars
Magnetic fields form early in a galaxy’s life: Study
Astronomers have found evidence that galactic magnetic fields form early in a galaxy’s life and remain relatively stable. Continue reading Magnetic fields form early in a galaxy’s life: Study
Fitbit launches Ionic smartwatch, wireless Bluetooth headphones
Health and fitness wearables firm Fitbit has officially introduced Fitbit Ionic—its long-awaited smartwatch with built-in GPS and wireless Bluetooth headphones called Fitbit Flyer. Continue reading Fitbit launches Ionic smartwatch, wireless Bluetooth headphones
Google refunds for ads only seen by robots
Google has issued refunds to hundreds of advertisers for running ads on websites with fraudulent traffic generated by automated bots. Continue reading Google refunds for ads only seen by robots