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Seattle Photonics Associates to Apply Invention Science Fund Technology and Space Institute Grant Funding to ... - PR Newswire (press release)

24-10-2016 23:49 via prnewswire.com

Seattle Photonics Associates to Apply Invention Science Fund Technology and Space Institute Grant Funding to ...
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HOUSTON and BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seattle Photonics Associates, a recent National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) grant recipient, is developing in-flight retinal imaging technology for possible use in ...and more »

Is SolarCity Abandoning Silevo's High-Efficiency PV Technology? - Greentech Media

24-10-2016 23:05 via greentechmedia.com

Is SolarCity Abandoning Silevo's High-Efficiency PV Technology?
Greentech Media
Is SolarCity backing away from its Silevo solar cell technology at its Buffalo factory in favor of Panasonic's solar cells? Is the Silevo technology being mothballed? When SolarCity bought Silevo in 2014 for $168 million in stock and $9 million in cash ...and more »

When fewer bells and whistles make technology new and different - Michigan Radio

24-10-2016 22:52 via michiganradio.org

Michigan Radio
When fewer bells and whistles make technology new and different
Michigan Radio
If someone asked you to give up your smartphone, your tablet, your laptop, It's likely you'd have a hard time agreeing to let go. But as much as we revel in technology and all its bells and whistles, there is a growing awareness that the technology is ...

Eyetracking data can improve language technology and help readers - Science Daily

24-10-2016 22:10 via sciencedaily.com

Eyetracking data can improve language technology and help readers
Science Daily
Date: October 24, 2016; Source: University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Humanities; Summary: Recordings of gaze data - within a few seconds - can reveal whether a word causes a reader problems, new research indicates. This insight could be used to ...and more »

Increased technology use proposed to safeguard Jamaica's borders - Jamaica Observer

24-10-2016 22:06 via jamaicaobserver.com

Jamaica Observer
Increased technology use proposed to safeguard Jamaica's borders
Jamaica Observer
State Minister for National Security, Pearnel Charles, Jr. (right); and Executive Director at the National Security Policy Coordination Unit in the Cabinet Office, Jacinth Byles (centre), listen to a point being made by Chief Executive Officer, Private ...and more »

Coping with the technology outburst - The Hindu - The Hindu

24-10-2016 21:43 via thehindu.com

The Hindu
Coping with the technology outburst - The Hindu
The Hindu
Media reports say 32 lakh debit cards issued by different banks are being replaced with cards with more security features. The National Payments Corporation of ...and more »

Coping with the technology outburst - The Hindu

24-10-2016 21:43 via thehindu.com

The Hindu
Coping with the technology outburst
The Hindu
Media reports say 32 lakh debit cards issued by different banks are being replaced with cards with more security features. The National Payments Corporation of India has said complaints of fraudulent withdrawals relate to cards issued by 19 banks to ...and more »

How the Disruptive Power of Technology Is Redefining Work - Singularity Hub

24-10-2016 19:17 via singularityhub.com

Singularity Hub
How the Disruptive Power of Technology Is Redefining Work
Singularity Hub
Exponential growth in technology will disrupt entire industries and create new ones. It will revolutionize the workforce as we know it. Many experts are asking the big questions: what jobs will be destroyed? How many will be created? How will the way ...

What You Need to Know About Semi-Autonomous Technology - ConsumerReports.org

24-10-2016 18:47 via consumerreports.org

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What You Need to Know About Semi-Autonomous Technology
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We respect your privacy. ALL email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. Thanks for sharing. Oops, we messed up. Try again later. Consumer Reports believes that autonomous vehicle technology has the potential to improve driver ...and more »

Reading to children 'more effective than technology at boosting science skills' - Irish Independent

24-10-2016 18:13 via independent.ie

Irish Independent
Reading to children 'more effective than technology at boosting science skills'
Irish Independent
Reading books to children has a far more profound effect on learning than letting them play 2 Reading books to children has a far more profound effect on learning than letting them play with electronic tablets. Stock Image: GETTY. Parents must put down ...

Is benefits technology the be-all, end-all? - Employee Benefit News (registration)

24-10-2016 17:56 via benefitnews.com

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Is benefits technology the be-all, end-all?
Employee Benefit News (registration)
Years ago, I never knew I wanted nor needed an iPhone. I liked my flip phone. I never sent text messages. I had a separate device to listen to music. I'd rather use a computer with a large screen to look at the Internet. And apps… what are they ...

Apple Watch Nike+ to be Available on October 28 Starting at Rs 32,900

24-10-2016 17:33

Apple Watch Nike+, like all Apple Watch Series 2 models, features built-in GPS to track your pace, distance, and route — even if you don’t have your iPhone with you.

The History of AT&T's Long Evolution Into a Technology Powerhouse - TIME

24-10-2016 16:54 via time.com

TIME
The History of AT&T's Long Evolution Into a Technology Powerhouse
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Is This Million-Dollar Aston Martin DB5 Most Expensive ApplePay Purchase Ever?

24-10-2016 14:18

Buying a classic car is an art and it just got digital. Oh, and there was a Ferrari and a Bentley too.

Asus Zenfone 3 Camera Review: Just See The Results to Decide

24-10-2016 14:18

The latest flagship Asus Zenfone 3 is a hallmark of the effort that has been put to help you click stunning images whenever you want under any lighting situation.

'Microstamping' technology could help police crack down on gun crimes — if the gun lobby allows it - Los Angeles Times

24-10-2016 14:01 via latimes.com

Los Angeles Times
'Microstamping' technology could help police crack down on gun crimes — if the gun lobby allows it
Los Angeles Times
When someone shoots up a neighborhood with a semiautomatic weapon, the shooter usually leaves evidence behind — not only the bullets fired, but also the spent casings ejected from the gun as a fresh round loads. Ballistics experts can match ...and more »

New method may boost smartphone battery life

24-10-2016 13:29

Scientists have developed a new method to increase the energy density of lithium batteries, an advance that may lead to longer-lasting and cheaper batteries for smartphones, tablets and electrical vehicles.
The post New method may boost smartphone battery life appeared first on The Financial Express.

OnePlus 3T leak: Faster smartphone with Android Nougat 7 and Snapdragon 821 expected to come soon

24-10-2016 13:12

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus had earlier been reported to be working on a new version of OnePlus 3, its flagship device.
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United Nations VR App Acquires Indian Documentary 'Cost of Coal'

24-10-2016 12:41

United Nations' Virtual Reality app, UNVR, has acquired Indian documentary in VR, titled "Cost of Coal".

OnePlus Diwali Dash Sale Live: Win OnePlus 3 at Re 1

24-10-2016 12:41

To participate in the OnePlus Diwali Dash sale, buyers will have to visit the online store between October 24 and 26 each day at 12PM, 4PM and 8PM.

New Method to Give Smartphone Batteries Longer Life

24-10-2016 12:41

A new discovery can improve battery performance by 10-30 percent.

Facebook to Allow More Graphic News

24-10-2016 12:41

Facebook recently announced that it will begin allowing more graphic or potentially disturbing newsworthy posts to be shared at the leading online social network.

One Apple iPhone 7 is eight times slower than the other; here are ways to ensure you don’t buy the wrong one

24-10-2016 11:12

With the launch of the latest version of iPhone, Intel made its foray into the Apple brand. The iPhone 7 comes in two variants: the Intel modem version and the Qualcomm version, one of which is slower than the other.
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Intex Launches Four New Smart LED TVs

24-10-2016 11:03

The TVs come with built-in applications such as YouTube, Facebook, Netflix, Twitter and up to 200 apps in the customised app store and runs on Android operating system.

Google Pixel XL: This is How it Looks From the Inside

24-10-2016 11:03

Google Pixel XL is a bit more difficult to repair than the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

Apple iPod Turns 15

24-10-2016 11:03

The first generation of iPod featured a 5GB hard drive, FireWire port for syncing, a physically-rotating scroll wheel that could save 1,000 songs.

Now, self-healing batteries for wearable electronics

24-10-2016 10:34

Scientists have developed a thin, flexible, lithium ion battery with self-healing properties that can be safely used in wearable electronics.
The post Now, self-healing batteries for wearable electronics appeared first on The Financial Express.

Nonsense or brilliance? Apple iOS autocomplete writes a Nuclear Physics paper; gets accepted at international conference

24-10-2016 10:22

The autocomplete feature of iOS and Android has always been a feature of great use as well as irritation for users. But in an intriguing event, the Apple iOS wrote an academic paper on the much-revered field of Nuclear Physics, and was selected for an international science conference.
The post Nonsense or brilliance? Apple iOS autocomplete writes a Nuclear Physics paper; gets accepted at international conference appeared first on The Financial Express.

China Spends More Than US on Apple App Store: Report

24-10-2016 09:41

Chinese users spent $1.7 billion on Apple App store.

AT&T-Time Warner deal: The Indian matchmaker at a global wedding

24-10-2016 09:41

The stock and cash deal expected to transform the wireless carrier into a media giant is valued at USD 108.7 billion including debt.

Samsung offers phone upgrade programme for South Korea Note 7 customers

24-10-2016 09:22

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Monday it is offering an upgrade programme to Galaxy Note 7 customers in South Korea who trade in their recalled device for a Galaxy S7 phone.
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Doubts About Data: 2016 Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology - Inside Higher Ed

24-10-2016 09:03 via insidehighered.com

Inside Higher Ed
Doubts About Data: 2016 Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology
Inside Higher Ed
Most faculty members say data-driven assessments and accountability efforts aren't helping them improve the quality of teaching and learning at their colleges and universities, according to the 2016 Inside Higher Ed Survey of Faculty Attitudes on ...

Facebook launches new Desktop updates for WhatsApp and Messenger; Check out the latest features

24-10-2016 08:06

Social media giant Facebook has updated its Messenger as well as WhatsApp apps for Windows 10 and the most notable feature that has been incorporated is the voice and video calling.
The post Facebook launches new Desktop updates for WhatsApp and Messenger; Check out the latest features appeared first on The Financial Express.

Artificial Intelligence predicts outcomes of human rights trials

24-10-2016 07:12

Using Artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning technology, a team of researchers has predicted outcomes in judicial decisions at the European Court of Human Rights (EctHR) with 79 per cent accuracy.
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Torch-enabled laptops likely to become mainstream, says Lenovo’s Rohit Midha

24-10-2016 02:45

Touch-enabled notebooks bring consistency to the types of interfaces and capabilities of the myriad devices end-users employ
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Consumer Internet sector gets its biggest deal ever with MakeMyTrip, ibibo merger, but broad consolidation unlikely

24-10-2016 02:43

Acqui-hires or buyouts for technology may see upswing even as firms realign priorities, say experts
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Apple iPhone 7 Plus: Review; smartphone caters to all your needs, from camera to battery

24-10-2016 02:35

Apple iPhone 7 Plus is a top-end smartphone that caters to all your needs, from camera to battery
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Travel and in-flight headphones: From Bose QC35, Skullcandy Grind Wireless to Sony XBA-H1, here are 5 favorites

24-10-2016 02:34

The QuietComfort 35 headphone promises to deliver noiseless music experience in all types of environment. The QC 35 comes with digital noise cancellation technology; it utilises reverse sound waves based on the ambient noise to cancel it out.The post Travel and in-flight headphones: From Bose QC35, Skullcandy Grind Wireless to Sony XBA-H1, here are 5 favorites appeared first on The Financial Express.