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Technology sector keen to see Liberal proposals - TheChronicleHerald.ca

21-10-2015 22:56 via

Technology sector keen to see Liberal proposals
TheChronicleHerald.ca
TORONTO — Leaders in Canada's burgeoning technology sector could see a wave of new support from the incoming Liberal government, but that doesn't mean they all agree on how the money would be best spent. About $900 million has been earmarked ...and more »

Bitcoin Technology Poised to Grow, CEO Says - Wall Street Journal

21-10-2015 22:52 via

Wall Street Journal
Bitcoin Technology Poised to Grow, CEO Says
Wall Street Journal
Bitcoin rose to prominence as a virtual currency, but its underlying technology will quietly alter industries from finance to advertising and ultimately win over consumers, the CEO of bitcoin startup 21 Inc. said Wednesday. In an interview at the ...

The future of 'Destiny' might be hampered by its own technology - Tech Insider (blog)

21-10-2015 20:47 via

Tech Insider (blog)
The future of 'Destiny' might be hampered by its own technology
Tech Insider (blog)
"Destiny" — from Bungie, the makers of "Halo" — is one of the most popular games in the world right now. But according to a new exposé published by Kotaku's Jason Schreier on Tuesday, the game has been hindered by its own custom technology.and more »

Drivers Push Tesla's Autopilot Beyond Its Abilities - MIT Technology Review

21-10-2015 20:36 via

MIT Technology Review
Drivers Push Tesla's Autopilot Beyond Its Abilities
MIT Technology Review
Tesla says its new Autopilot feature is not synonymous with autonomous driving, but some drivers are acting like it is. By Bradley Berman on October 21, 2015. Why It Matters. Autonomous vehicles will become a lot safer than today's cars. But we're not ...
Sekerci: Questions remain about autonomous cars as technology improvesDaily Northwestern
What happens when Tesla's AutoPilot goes wrong: owners pos

On 'Back To The Future' Day, What Technology Do You Wish Existed? - NPR

21-10-2015 20:08 via

NPR
On 'Back To The Future' Day, What Technology Do You Wish Existed?
NPR
The future is, literally, now, at least in the Back to the Future universe: Oct. 21, 2015. The sequel of the 1985 classic has time-traveling Marty McFly ogling at all kinds of cool things that the creators imagined we'd have by now. Some of it has ...
Back to the Future couldn't have imagined today's technologyDallas Morning News (blog)
Back to the Future Day: A look at our technology in 2045ZDNet
Great Scott! 6 areas whe

Digital 3D face reconstruction technology wins top prize at UW computer ... - GeekWire

21-10-2015 19:17 via

GeekWire
Digital 3D face reconstruction technology wins top prize at UW computer ...
GeekWire
Supasorn Suwajanakorn. Supasorn Suwajanakorn won the top prize at Tuesday's UW CSE event. University of Washington computer science students offered a glimpse into the future on Tuesday evening at the Paul G. Allen Center. The impressive work ...

Neo Technology Prepares To Take On All Comers In Graph Database Market - TechCrunch

21-10-2015 19:00 via

TechCrunch
Neo Technology Prepares To Take On All Comers In Graph Database Market
TechCrunch
Neo Technology, the makers of the Neo4j graph database, may not be a household name, but you very likely access graph database technology on daily basis, whether you know it or not — and it's a market that growing by leaps and bounds and getting the ...and more »

Theranos CEO: Underlying technology is sound - CNBC

21-10-2015 18:44 via

CNBC
Theranos CEO: Underlying technology is sound
CNBC
Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes fought back on Wednesday against accusations that the technology at the heart of the blood-testing startup has grave flaws. Holmes delivered her defense of her company at a technology conference hosted in Laguna Beach ...
UPDATE 2-Theranos CEO says company's underlying technology is soundReuters
Elizabeth Holmes says Theranos uses its own technology for all finger stick ...Businessinsider Indiaall 68 news

Technology could hold the key to saving the lives of thousands - The Guardian

21-10-2015 17:17 via

The Guardian
Technology could hold the key to saving the lives of thousands
The Guardian
Technology could help deliver better, faster care in disaster situations, such as this year's Chilean earthquake. Photograph: Ariel Marinkovic/EPA. Henry Lane Fox. partner, Founders Forum; co-founder Founders Factory, SmartUp.io. Wednesday 21 October ...

Watch this cryptic but amazing new video for Magic Leap's VR technology - Quartz

21-10-2015 16:55 via

Venture Capital Post
Watch this cryptic but amazing new video for Magic Leap's VR technology
Quartz
The virtual and augmented reality markets are starting to heat up. Facebook, Microsoft, Samsung, and HTC are all in various stages of putting together consumer products that could change the way we interact with computers. Another company, however ...
Magic Leap releases new video on its augmented reality technologyVenture Capital Post
Google-Backed Magic Leap Showcases Its Augmented Reality

Apple car: technology, pricing and on-sale date - Telegraph.co.uk

21-10-2015 16:49 via

Telegraph.co.uk
Apple car: technology, pricing and on-sale date
Telegraph.co.uk
Technology giant Apple is now believed to be well advanced with plans for its first car, with CEO Tim Cook saying yesterday that the automotive industry should expect “massive change” in the coming years. This follows a recent report in the Wall Street ...
Technology to be key in car of the future - Apple CEOIrish Times
New Apple TV lands in living rooms next week and it's set to transform your tell

On my 30th birthday, the technology I want to see by 60 - The Verge

21-10-2015 16:18 via

On my 30th birthday, the technology I want to see by 60
The Verge
I am 30, and I work for a technology website, but don't identify as a technology expert. So, I am young and stupid. I am also optimistic and curious, and I have a platform from which to bottle my ideas and toss them into the ocean of the internet ...

The New Technology Policy Battlegrounds Are Getting Closer To Home - TechCrunch

21-10-2015 16:01 via

The New Technology Policy Battlegrounds Are Getting Closer To Home
TechCrunch
Linda Moore is the president and CEO of TechNet, a bipartisan policy and political network. How to join the network. Technology is transforming policy fights across the nation, reshaping the focus, issues and battlegrounds. Not so long ago, the primary ...

Why do we need technology in schools if it doesn't improve quality? - Brookings Institution (blog)

21-10-2015 15:16 via

Brookings Institution (blog)
Why do we need technology in schools if it doesn't improve quality?
Brookings Institution (blog)
Some of the never-before-seen phenomena of today— rapidly expanding connectivity, mobile entrepreneurship, the breakdown of traditional corporate relationships, the global skills gap—have left students facing unexpected pressures, as well as ...and more »

Western Digital to buy SanDisk for around $19 billion

21-10-2015 14:27

The deal is expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2016.

Sony launches Xperia Z5, Z5 Premium with 4K display, 23MP camera at Rs 52,990 onwards in India

21-10-2015 13:10

The Xperia Z5 is priced at Rs 52,990 while the Z5 Premium is priced at Rs 62,990.

Honda Motor plans to launch semi-driverless car by 2020

21-10-2015 12:12

Honda aims to sell a car with automated highway driving functions around 2020, joining the race to market self-driving vehicles that pits traditional automakers against tech firms like Google.

Lenovo launches Vibe P1, Vibe P1m smartphones with robust batteries at Rs 15,999, Rs 7,999 respectively in India

21-10-2015 11:45

The Vibe P1 comes with a 5000mAh battery while the Vibe P1m comes with a 4,000mAh battery.

Does Technology Make You Freer? - NPR

21-10-2015 11:39 via

NPR
Does Technology Make You Freer?
NPR
The notion that mechanization and technology will bring us free time, so we can "enjoy" life, is as old as technology itself. The use of farming animals to cut through fields spared humans much hard work. Romans used watermills to grind grain and lift ...and more »

LG-Google Nexus 5X goes on sale in India; priced at Rs 31,990 onwards

21-10-2015 11:37

The Google Nexus 5X is priced at Rs 31,990 (for 16GB) and Rs 35,990 (for 32GB).

Flipkart appoints Samardeep Subandh as chief marketing officer

21-10-2015 11:04

He will also be leading the social media communication charter for the company.

Photos: HTC One A9, the iPhone 6-lookalike that runs Android Marshmallow

21-10-2015 10:41

Design of the HTC One A9 is heavily inspired by the Apple iPhone 6 with a metal and glass body.

Facebook launches Instant Articles for iPhones

21-10-2015 09:55

Users of the Facebook for iPhone app will now see a lightning bolt icon in the corner of some stories shared on their News Feed, indicating that those articles will load ten times faster when tapped.

Future of Internet-connected home begins with the television

21-10-2015 09:48

Consumers are warming up to the idea of a connected home and services like Netflix are helping popularise the Internet of Things.

Google Maps now lets you easily reroute your journey to pick up stuff on the way

21-10-2015 09:20

With the new feature, Google Maps will be able to tell you which fuel station is the nearest, let you compare prices, and add detours to your route, all without having to exit out of navigation.

HTC One A9: The iPhone 6-lookalike that runs Android Marshmallow

21-10-2015 08:56

Design of the HTC One A9 is heavily inspired by the Apple iPhone 6 with a metal and glass body.

The first modular smartwatch is a huge hit on Kickstarter

21-10-2015 07:18

It uses an in-house-designed operating system which is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones.

Sony to pay up to $8 million to employees over identity theft in 'Interview' hacking scandal

21-10-2015 07:03

Under the deal, Sony will pay up to $2.5 million, or $10,000 per person, to reimburse employees for identity theft losses and up to $2 million, or $1,000 per person, to reimburse them for protective measures they took after the cyber attack.

Virender Sehwag's retirement: The unofficial Google doodle

21-10-2015 06:53

This unofficial Google doodle attempts to capture the signature Sehwag.

New York Times launches virtual reality project; to deliver free Google Cardboard to digital subscribers

21-10-2015 05:52

Times Insider subscribers and a selection of Times digital subscribers will receive promo codes to redeem for a free Google Cardboard viewer.

Tiny Irish agency in spotlight over Facebook's data transfer case

21-10-2015 05:49

The Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is responsible for auditing and reviewing the privacy settings of dozens of tech companies that have their European headquarters in Ireland, drawn by low taxes and a well-educated workforce.

Tips & tricks: How to spot a fake online review

21-10-2015 05:30

Deceptive reviews are commonplace online. Fortunately, there are a few good techniques that can help you tell truth from fiction.

Probe ordered into Facebook's user data transfers to 'snoopy' US servers

21-10-2015 05:14

The case was initiated by Austrian activist Max Schrems, who claims techniques used by the US NSA meant the privacy of his user data could not be guaranteed once it had been transferred across the Atlantic.

HTC unveils new all-metal-and-glass HTC One A9

21-10-2015 04:46

In addition to the traditional smartphone colors of gray, sliver and gold, it also comes in garnet red.

Even after 100 years, Einstein's general theory of relativity stands the test of time

21-10-2015 04:31

Einstein believed that 'space and time are not fixed, which was what others had thought, but are flexible, dynamic phenomena like other processes of the universe.'

Lenovo launches a mammoth 27-inch tablet

21-10-2015 04:17

The starting price of Lenovo's Yoga Home 900 is $1500.

'Impossible' to unlock new iPhones, Apple tells court

21-10-2015 04:05

Those devices include a feature that prevents anyone without the device's passcode from accessing its data, including Apple itself.

Yahoo and Google sign advertising pact

21-10-2015 04:00

Yahoo has been struggling to boost revenue from ad sales in the face of stiff competition from Google and Facebook.