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Hinsdale District 86 to adjust technology fee schedule - Chicago Tribune

01-09-2016 21:51

Chicago Tribune
Hinsdale District 86 to adjust technology fee schedule
Chicago Tribune
Heather Cullnan (center), co-teacher of a world cultures class at Hinsdale Central, talks to students in October 2015 who were using Chromebooks to work on an assignment about apartheid. Heather Cullnan (center), co-teacher of a world cultures class at ...

This fridge orders food for you - NEWS.com.au

01-09-2016 21:14

NEWS.com.au
This fridge orders food for you
NEWS.com.au
FRIDGES that order groceries for you, buttons that tell you when your clothes are clean, and miniature robots that control your kitchen appliances were among the devices revealed in Berlin today that promise to make your home smarter. And far from ...and more »

The biggest breakthrough technology at Eurobike? - VeloNews

01-09-2016 17:20

VeloNews
The biggest breakthrough technology at Eurobike?
VeloNews
For all the great stuff one sees at Eurobike, true “holy s—t!” products are rare. This new tech product from Argon 18 is, we'll say it, a holy shit product. The plastic nose unit on the front of this bike houses a computer that pulls data from 22 ...and more »

'Racist' Technology Is a Bug—Not a Crime - TIME

01-09-2016 15:50

TIME
'Racist' Technology Is a Bug—Not a Crime
TIME
John McWhorter is an associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University. Why do we consider it our jobs to say that mistakes indicate 'racism'? We are told of late that we must entertain whether technology can be a racist.

Reliance Jio: Airtel, Idea Shares Dropped by 9% After Mukesh Launched Jio

01-09-2016 15:26

Shares of Bharti Airtel dropped 8.99 per cent to Rs 302. Ambani also announced a 'free welcome offer' for Jio customers from September 5 till December 31.

Lava Mobiles to Start Selling Devices in Egypt

01-09-2016 13:46

The partnership between the Easy Group and Lava is expected to boost exports and manufacturing opportunities in Egypt.

Sony to boost smartphone batteries because people aren't replacing phones - The Guardian

01-09-2016 13:15

The Guardian
Sony to boost smartphone batteries because people aren't replacing phones
The Guardian
Sony's new Xperia XZ and X Compact have fast-charging, USB-C and smart battery technology, which prolongs the cell's longevity, meaning it should last longer. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs for the Guardian. Samuel Gibbs. Thursday 1 September 2016 07.15 ...
Xperia™ X Compact Official Site - Sony Mobile (Global UK English)Sony
Sony's first flagship, Xperia™ XZ and premium Xperia™

IFA 2016: Motorola Launches Moto Z Play With Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod

01-09-2016 12:12

It draws its juice from a 3,510mAh battery that is claimed to offer 50 hours of usage.

Snapdeal launches private cloud platform Cirrus

01-09-2016 12:08

The private cloud solution has been built and operationalised in under a year and is timed to handle long-term growth in traffic, Snapdeal said in a statement.

Telecom Operators Obligated to Provide Interconnectivity: Mukesh Ambani

01-09-2016 11:18

He said operators also have an obligation not to limit customers' right to migrate to Jio using mobile number portability.

Social Media Popular Source of Information for Vehicle Buyers: Study

01-09-2016 10:56

The usage of internet for information regarding the purchase of new vehicles has increased to 34 percent in 2016.

Reliance Jio Tariffs: Free Voice Calling, Roaming, and Rs 50 for 1GB 4G Data

01-09-2016 09:31

It is further offering unlimited night LTE data for plans starting at Rs 499 onwards, along with unlimited national and local SMS.

Samsung Unveils New Gear S3 Smartwatch With GPS, SOS Calling at IFA 2016

01-09-2016 07:59

All three S3 models will have GPS, making them more accurate for workouts.

Lenovo Announces a New Keyboard-Less Yoga Book at IFA 2016

01-09-2016 07:59

One can type on a touch-screen keyboard there, or just write or draw on that second screen with an included stylus. You can even use a regular pen or pencil, though you'd want to put a sheet of paper over the screen to avoid damage.

IFA 2016: Acer Unveils Thinnest-Ever Notebook Measuring Less Than 1 Centimeter

01-09-2016 07:08

Acer unveiled new laptops at the IFA 2016 trade show including the Swift 7 laptop- a1.1kg Swift Windows 10 portable priced at $999 which lays claim to being the first laptop less than 1cm thin - 9.98cm, to be precise.

Samsung unveils bigger Gear S3 smartwatches

01-09-2016 07:04

The world's biggest maker of consumer electronic products introduced its new line of Gear S3 watches ahead of this week's opening in Berlin of the IFA, Europe's biggest annual trade fair for consumer electronics and domestic appliances.

Apple Boosts iCloud Storage to 2TB Ahead of iPhone 7 Launch

01-09-2016 06:12

Following a previously established ratio linking iCloud storage and iPhone internal storage, the move accompanies the launch of a 256GB iPad Pro.

Pakistani Entrepreneur Develops Menstruation Game App to Break Taboos

01-09-2016 05:36

'MoHim', an acronym for Menstrual Health Management which also means 'effort' in Urdu, arms players with a pair of panties which they use to catch sanitary pads while avoiding items unsuited to absorbing period flow such as leaves and newspapers.

Google Plans to Open its Ride-Sharing Programme to Waze Users

01-09-2016 04:55

Google in May launched a pilot programme around its California headquarters which allowed several thousand area workers at specific firms to carpool together with users of its Wave navigation app.

Nokia's Patent Division Head Quits After Successful Deals With Samsung

01-09-2016 04:52

Ramzi Haidamus, 52, is stepping down as president of the Nokia Technologies unit that handles patents and development of new consumer products.

SWIFT Discloses New Hack Attacks, Pushes Banks to Prioritise Cyber Security

01-09-2016 04:47

In a private letter to clients, SWIFT said that new cyber-theft attempts - some of them successful - have surfaced since June, when it last updated customers on a string of attacks discovered after the attack on the Bangladesh central bank.

Samsung Delays Galaxy Note 7 Shipments Over Battery Explosion Claims

01-09-2016 04:34

Quality control problems, if confirmed, could deal a major blow to the world's top smartphone maker, which was counting on the Galaxy Note 7 to help maintain sales momentum in the second half when competition is expected to intensify.

YI Erida: Meet the World's First Tri-Copter Drone That Can Shoot in 4K

01-09-2016 04:13

Initial tests show that as well as hitting 75mph (120km/h) it can remain airborne for 40 minutes.

Hinsdale District 86 to adjust technology fee schedule - Chicago Tribune

This fridge orders food for you - NEWS.com.au

The biggest breakthrough technology at Eurobike? - VeloNews

'Racist' Technology Is a Bug—Not a Crime - TIME

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Reliance Jio: Airtel, Idea Shares Dropped by 9% After Mukesh Launched Jio

Lava Mobiles to Start Selling Devices in Egypt

Sony to boost smartphone batteries because people aren't replacing phones - The Guardian

IFA 2016: Motorola Launches Moto Z Play With Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod

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Snapdeal launches private cloud platform Cirrus

Telecom Operators Obligated to Provide Interconnectivity: Mukesh Ambani

Social Media Popular Source of Information for Vehicle Buyers: Study

Reliance Jio Tariffs: Free Voice Calling, Roaming, and Rs 50 for 1GB 4G Data

Samsung Unveils New Gear S3 Smartwatch With GPS, SOS Calling at IFA 2016

Lenovo Announces a New Keyboard-Less Yoga Book at IFA 2016

IFA 2016: Acer Unveils Thinnest-Ever Notebook Measuring Less Than 1 Centimeter

Samsung unveils bigger Gear S3 smartwatches

Apple Boosts iCloud Storage to 2TB Ahead of iPhone 7 Launch

Pakistani Entrepreneur Develops Menstruation Game App to Break Taboos

Google Plans to Open its Ride-Sharing Programme to Waze Users

Nokia's Patent Division Head Quits After Successful Deals With Samsung

SWIFT Discloses New Hack Attacks, Pushes Banks to Prioritise Cyber Security

Samsung Delays Galaxy Note 7 Shipments Over Battery Explosion Claims

YI Erida: Meet the World's First Tri-Copter Drone That Can Shoot in 4K