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Banks Look to Invest $59 Million in Blockchain Startup R3

26-11-2016 14:49

R3, a New York-based startup, is seeking to raise $150 million from its members and strategic investors to fund its activities focused on developing blockchain-based technology for the financial services sector.

Virtual Reality Sex a Fantasy For Women

26-11-2016 13:15

Four in 10 participants in the study admitted that technology could make sex more enjoyable, showed the survey of more than 2,618 women, between the ages of 17 and 50, by Stockholm-based pregnancy planner app Natural Cycles.

Online Sales Jump as U.S. Crowd Picks up on Black Friday

26-11-2016 13:15

In-store shopping began to pick up in the afternoon, but the increase in customer traffic paled in comparison to the jump in online sales.

Construction Vehicles to go Greener With The Help of Technology

26-11-2016 13:15

Led by James Marco from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) of University of Warwick, a team is analysing the suitability for micro/mild hybridization (MMH) -- a feasible solution that represents a simple, low-cost implementation to create high fuel efficiency with less energy use and fewer emissions.

Construction Vehicles to go Greener With The Help of Technology - News18

26-11-2016 12:54

News18
Construction Vehicles to go Greener With The Help of Technology
News18
A technology that may make future construction vehicles -- which waste a lot of fuel by remaining on full power while idle -- more fuel efficient with electrical systems is being developed, new research suggests. Researchers at Britain's University of ...and more »

Use technology to create truly innovative artworks, Deputy Innovation Minister suggests to artists - New Straits Times Online

26-11-2016 12:00

New Straits Times Online
Use technology to create truly innovative artworks, Deputy Innovation Minister suggests to artists
New Straits Times Online
MALACCA: Incorporating technology into the arts is the next step in the evolution of creating truly creative and unique artworks. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation minister Datuk Dr Abu Bakar Md Diah said the relationship between the arts and ...and more »

Top 5 WhatsApp Hoax And Scams

26-11-2016 11:58

In an effort to make the everyday user make aware of the ongoing scams, we bring to you the top five hoax messages that we have ever come across on WhatsApp.

Star Wars Smartphone by Softbank to be Available From December 2

26-11-2016 11:58

Softbank is offering fans the chance to represent the dark side or the light side, via their phones.

Demonetisation: Soon Pay Toll With MobiKwik Wallet

26-11-2016 11:58

MobiKwik has received an approval from NHAI to enable commuters across all toll plazas in the country to go cashless.

Fadnavis for leveraging manpower with technology for security - India Today

26-11-2016 11:06

Fadnavis for leveraging manpower with technology for security
India Today
Mumbai, Nov 26 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today advocated "leveraging manpower with technology for security purposes", even as he asserted that the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks resulted in binding the city as a cohesive, rather ...and more »

Gary Barlow: We need to detox from technology - Irish Examiner

26-11-2016 10:38

Irish Examiner
Gary Barlow: We need to detox from technology
Irish Examiner
The Take That star, 45, told the Daily Mail he was inspired by a trip to a juicing retreat in Portugal. And now his family steer clear of “blue-light” technology after 8pm. Take That's Gary Barlow sings at the Apple Music Festival Gary Barlow (PA). The ...and more »

Bangladesh Says Uber is Operating Illegally in Dhakha

26-11-2016 10:08

"Uber, the online-based taxi service, is being operated completely illegally," said BRTA director Mohammad Nurul Islam in an advertisement.

Uber in Landmark Court Battle to Escape Strict Rules For Transport Companies

26-11-2016 08:04

Uberwill seek to convince Europe's top court next week that it is a digital service and not a transport company.

Telephone Subscriber Base Declines at 0.52 Percent

26-11-2016 08:04

The overall tele-density in India declined from 83.04 at the end of July 2016 to 82.54 at the end of August 2016.

Instagram Will Notify You if Your Friend Takes A Screenshot of Direct Messages

26-11-2016 08:04

To use the new feature, a user can swipe right into the camera to take a photo or video, then tap the arrow to send it privately.

Here's How Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Fool You

26-11-2016 08:04

Whatsapp rolled out video calling and scammers are taking the advantage of this new feature as bait to tempt people into their trap.

Daimler Plans to Invest 10 Billion Euros in Electronic Vehicles

26-11-2016 08:04

German firms are investing heavily in electric cars, once shunned for their high cost and limited operating range but now benefiting from recent advances in battery technology and a backlash against diesel fumes.

Selfie deaths prompt app technology to warn of dangers - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

26-11-2016 06:12

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Selfie deaths prompt app technology to warn of dangers
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In this file photo, a man takes a selfie by a crashing wave on Beirut's Corniche, a seaside promenade, as high winds sweep through Lebanon during a storm. By David Templeton / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The careless selfie has joined texting-while ...and more »

Volvo's Kerssemakers: 'Sometimes, technology is smarter than we are' - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

26-11-2016 06:08

Automotive News (subscription) (blog)
Volvo's Kerssemakers: 'Sometimes, technology is smarter than we are'
Automotive News (subscription) (blog)
LOS ANGELES -- Volvo said this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show that it was launching a concierge service that lets drivers order gasoline deliveries and car-washing services using an app. While it's not a revolutionary concept, the digital key that ...and more »

IT firm says technology transfer essential for economic growth - Guardian

26-11-2016 05:24

Guardian
IT firm says technology transfer essential for economic growth
Guardian
ISON Technologies, an Information Technology Enabled Service (ITES) company, on Friday said technology transfer was essential for the economic growth of a country. The Chief Operating Officer of the company, Mr Rahul Srivasatav, expressed the view at a ...

Gift ideas for the technology lover on your list - Brantford Expositor

26-11-2016 02:13

Brantford Expositor
Gift ideas for the technology lover on your list
Brantford Expositor
This time of year there are so many deals out there as retailers try to excite us to empty our wallets over the holiday season. As usual, there are many amazing things to choose from. So, let me tell you about a few you might want to consider for that ...and more »

Las Vegas technology park poised for additional development - Las Vegas Review-Journal

26-11-2016 01:54

Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas technology park poised for additional development
Las Vegas Review-Journal
web1_web1_catamaran_2_7401026.jpg Gov. Brian Sandoval talks with real estate pioneer Irwin Molasky, chairman of the Molasky Group of Cos. and founder of the UNLV Foundation, which operates the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park in ...

How technology is helping catch nighttime poachers in Africa - BGR

26-11-2016 01:35

BGR
How technology is helping catch nighttime poachers in Africa
BGR
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is harnessing sophisticated technology to catch nighttime poachers in Eastern Africa. Since the deployment of thermal imaging cameras and human detection software nine months ago, more than two dozen poachers have ...and more »

Get ready for TV screens you can roll up - New Zealand Herald

26-11-2016 00:50

Get ready for TV screens you can roll up
New Zealand Herald
Televisions and phones you can roll up and carry around are a step closer to reality. Dutch scientists have discovered a type of graphene bubble that can change colour as it expands and contracts. These 'mechanical pixels' could form the basis of ...and more »

Banks Look to Invest $59 Million in Blockchain Startup R3

Virtual Reality Sex a Fantasy For Women

Online Sales Jump as U.S. Crowd Picks up on Black Friday

Construction Vehicles to go Greener With The Help of Technology

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Construction Vehicles to go Greener With The Help of Technology - News18

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Top 5 WhatsApp Hoax And Scams

Star Wars Smartphone by Softbank to be Available From December 2

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Demonetisation: Soon Pay Toll With MobiKwik Wallet

Fadnavis for leveraging manpower with technology for security - India Today

Gary Barlow: We need to detox from technology - Irish Examiner

Bangladesh Says Uber is Operating Illegally in Dhakha

Uber in Landmark Court Battle to Escape Strict Rules For Transport Companies

Telephone Subscriber Base Declines at 0.52 Percent

Instagram Will Notify You if Your Friend Takes A Screenshot of Direct Messages

Here's How Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Fool You

Daimler Plans to Invest 10 Billion Euros in Electronic Vehicles

Selfie deaths prompt app technology to warn of dangers - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Volvo's Kerssemakers: 'Sometimes, technology is smarter than we are' - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

IT firm says technology transfer essential for economic growth - Guardian

Gift ideas for the technology lover on your list - Brantford Expositor

Las Vegas technology park poised for additional development - Las Vegas Review-Journal

How technology is helping catch nighttime poachers in Africa - BGR

Get ready for TV screens you can roll up - New Zealand Herald