Sci-tech
Is Magic Leap about to get more investment?
Magic Leap , a virtual and augmented reality start-up, has raised more than $1.3 billion according to the report. The AR landscape has evolved since Magic Leap has come barreling towards it, and though Apple and Google have showcased major leaps in phone-based augmented reality tracking utilizing more basic RGB cameras, there has been little movement from others in the space on the headset sid... [Full Article...]
Apple questioned about Face ID security by the US Senate
In China, you can already use your face to gain access to office buildings and authorize ATM withdrawals. As more everyday devices incorporate the tech, consumers will become more accustomed to it. As soon as he looked at the phone to unlock it, the phone, instead, on unlocking, showed passcode barrier on the screen forcing him to switch to the backup iPhone X kept on the table. [Full Article...]
Elon Musk shares explosion-heavy SpaceX bloopers on Instagram
Musk , a big fan of the British comedy group, claims he did most of the editing. Video captions include such tongue-in-cheek remarks as: "Rocket is fine?" Robots are the next step in using technology to explore sexuality. While these explosions destroyed the first stage rocket - and since rocket landings were always considered a secondary mission - the overall missions these rockets flew wer... [Full Article...]
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)'s Trend Up, Especially After Today's 52-Week High Milestone
It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Oceanic Investment Management Ltd decreased its stake in Laredo Petroleum Inc (LPI) by 41.34% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. The firm has "Buy" rating by Oppenheimer given on Friday, July 21. Insiders own 2.99% of the company's stock. Pacific Crest maintained Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Tuesday, September 22 with ... [Full Article...]
Valtteri Bottas To Stay With Mercedes For 2018 Formula One Season
In 13 F1 races with the Mercedes , Bottas has scored 197 championship points so far and claimed two race wins (Russia and Austria) and two pole positions (in Bahrain and Austria). "Since joining the team in January, I've enjoyed every day working with them.as a driver, I've been able to learn and grow massively, and we have already enjoyed some really good moments this season that I will never ... [Full Article...]
Google translate to support now more 7 Indian languages
However, the features available in a language often vary. Each of the features is previously feasible in the Hindi language within the Google Translate app, but now such features must be offered for the extra Indian dialects on both iOS and Android. [Full Article...]
Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages
After a recent check, the 14-day RSI is now at 54.39, the 7-day stands at 60.29, and the 3-day is sitting at 75.89. Pitney Bowes has a 12-month low of $12.31 and a 12-month high of $18.43. Since May 17, 2017, it had 1 buying transaction, and 0 selling transactions for $75,444 activity. (NYSE: PBI ) shares were bought by SANFORD LINDA S. [Full Article...]
Toshiba Hopes to Finalize Chip Unit Sale to Bain-led Group
The current offer by Bain and Hynix is created to get around the legal risks by inviting the state-backed investors - the Innovation Network Corp of Japan and the Development Bank of Japan - to invest in the business only after any arbitration with Western Digital is settled. [Full Article...]
Windows 10 Fall Creator Update to improve privacy settings
The Autumn Creators Update will start to roll out on 17 October and the new options are based around granular app by app control. To simplify your access to information about the features we offer, and the data collection and use around those features, we have made two privacy changes to the setup process. [Full Article...]
Ghost Recon Wildlands: See the New Ghost War PvP Mode in Action
In Ghost War , two groups of players will team up in a 4v4 team deathmatch. Players will pick between 12 classes across Assault, Marksman, and Support categories and do battle across large-scale maps. More information about the new mode will be revealed on Twitch at 9 am PT on September 19 on, the same day that preloads of the standalone beta client are set to go live. [Full Article...]
Mercedes-Benz to light up the Frankfurt Motor Show
The EQA's design follows from the Concept A Saloon which made its debut in Shanghai earlier this year, and gives us a solid look at what Mercedes-Benz's design language could look like in the future. It manages a range of about 400 kilometres depending on the battery installed. The lithium-ion pack comes from Daimler subsidiary Deutsche Accumotive. [Full Article...]
Samsung launches $300m fund for CAV innovations
The world's biggest maker of semiconductors by revenue, Samsung is a consumer electronics giant that leads markets in products as varied as phones and TVs, displays and memory chips. However, while Samsung has licenses for autonomous driving on-road testing in South Korea and California, the Financial Times reports that the company does not plan to manufacture the cars itself. [Full Article...]
5bn Bluetooth devices at risk as 'BlueBorne' malware spreads
Armis Labs, an Internet-of-Things security company, informs that it discovered a Bluetooth vulnerability codenamed BlueBorne that can affect billions of devices, including Android and iPhone smartphones, Linux and Windows PCs, or even smart appliances like TVs, security cameras, medical devices and sound systems. [Full Article...]
Google to Launch Mobile Payment Service in India
The online payment service will be called " Tez ", reports The Ken . According to the website, Google is launching " Tez " (meaning fast in Hindi) which is more like Android Pay . With a 57% market share, Alibaba-backed Paytm now dominates in a market crowded with several mobile wallet players such as Tencent-backed Hike Messenger, MobiKwik , FreeCharge, Oxigen, Citrus Pay, Phone Pe, PayU... [Full Article...]
Google Pixel 2 billboard in Boston hints at an October 4 launch
It's now unclear if DxO will retest all previous smartphones , though it would be interesting to see how the Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 hold up against the new testing system. Pixel device announcements, but it's more unlikely that it has to do with anything else. With the iPhone X unveiling a new dual 12-megapixel camera setup with OIS, and Google yet to release its Pixel for the year, the ... [Full Article...]
AppleCare now costs more for larger iPhones
Which is odd, given that the iPhone X has a totally new, and more expensive, screen. Full replacement for other damage will run a gaudy $399 and $349 respectively. Throw in a protective case and a pair of AirPods (no, the headphone jack hasn't returned), and you'll end up with a bill rivaling the retail costs of a decent current-generation MacBook Pro configuration. [Full Article...]
Apple Watch Series 3 offers dual-core CPU and mobile connectivity
Details for the Apple Watch Series 3 were released today at the Apple Special Event from Steve Jobs Theatre in California . Earlier this year, Stanford's School of Medicine launched five new research projects involving 1,000 Apple Watches through its new Center for Digital Health. [Full Article...]
Nintendo Direct Gives New, Detailed Look at Project Octopath Traveler
For example, Olberic is a warrior who can challenge anyone to a duel, while Primrose is a dancer who uses "Allure" to convince fellow travelers to follow her anywhere. Attention can be paid to healing or attacking, depending on what's needed at that time. The story takes place in a world called Orsterra. Project Octopath is all about player choice and seeing how different characters in the cast ... [Full Article...]
The iPhone 8 Plus will be Apple's heaviest iPhone ever
In general, Apple's iPhone X comes across as the next-generation model of the iPhone based on how mobiles are progressing, with an edgeless display, sleek design, and support for more of that wireless goodness, and it won't come cheap. [Full Article...]
Can Santa afford the new iPhone?
Belkin has just unveiled its new wireless charging pad for iPhone 8 , iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X . Specifically, you'll need to buy Apple's $49 29W USB-C power adapter along with a $25 USB-C-to-Lightning power cable to benefit from fast charging in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus , and iPhone X. [Full Article...]