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Technology is driving up health care costs, and that's good for Houston - Houston Chronicle

27-12-2016 20:50

Houston Chronicle
Technology is driving up health care costs, and that's good for Houston
Houston Chronicle
Texas Medical Center Accelerator Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in Houston. The Texas Medical Center Accelerator (TMCx) was designed and eveloped to stimulate breakthroughs in biomedicine by housing and mentoring small start-up companies developing ...

New NASA technology could track first responders in burning buildings, deep underground - The Mercury News

27-12-2016 20:18

The Mercury News
New NASA technology could track first responders in burning buildings, deep underground
The Mercury News
JPL may have solved a longstanding technology problem for firefighters: how do you track them inside of buildings, which often block radio signals? (Paul Wedig/DHS-Science and Technology Directorate. ) By Jason Henry, Southern California News Group.and more »

CES 2017: 5G and artificial intelligence to dominate at world's biggest technology show - Mirror.co.uk

27-12-2016 18:46

Mirror.co.uk
CES 2017: 5G and artificial intelligence to dominate at world's biggest technology show
Mirror.co.uk
The world's biggest technology showcase kicks off in Las Vegas on 5 January 2017. Here's everything we know about what will be happening. Share; Comments. BySophie Curtis. 17:37, 27 DEC 2016; Updated 17:38, 27 DEC 2016. Technology.and more »

Technology replaces cadavers and animals in kidney stone removal training - MLive.com

27-12-2016 17:04

MLive.com
Technology replaces cadavers and animals in kidney stone removal training
MLive.com
A demonstration of how the PCNL trainer works at a medical lab in Greece in September 2016. (Courtesy | Encoris). Print Email · Shandra Martinez | [email protected] By Shandra Martinez | [email protected] MLive.com on December 27, 2016 at ...

Post-Truth: Technology Is a Big Part of the Problem, But It's Also a Solution - Singularity Hub

27-12-2016 17:04

Singularity Hub
Post-Truth: Technology Is a Big Part of the Problem, But It's Also a Solution
Singularity Hub
"Post-truth" was chosen as the 2016 word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, a catch-all term describing a perception of growing distrust of “the facts” and increasing reliance on emotion in public discourse. It is frequently used to describe the ...

PVR Cinemas to Accept UPI Payments Across India

27-12-2016 17:01

PVR Cinemas, the largest cinema exhibition company in India, today launched a Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for its 122 properties across the country.

Delhi HC Bans Sale of Intex Aqua Smartphones

27-12-2016 17:01

Delhi High Court has barred leading mobile phone maker 'Intex' from selling its Aqua brand handsets and its accessories in the local market, taking note of a trademark infringement plea of market rival 'Aqua Mobiles'.

High-Impact Technology For Climate Change Is Already Here - CleanTechnica

27-12-2016 16:48

CleanTechnica
High-Impact Technology For Climate Change Is Already Here
CleanTechnica
It's time for the annual Masdar blogging contest, and this year's theme poses an interesting challenge for us here at CleanTechnica: what will be the most important technological development over the next 10 years that will have the greatest impact in ...

Did TASER's Technology Just Become Obsolete? - Fox Business

27-12-2016 16:37

Fox Business
Did TASER's Technology Just Become Obsolete?
Fox Business
TASER Technologies (NASDAQ: TASR) is locked in a war with tiny rival Digital Ally-- a battle to control the market for police body cameras. And in war, if you want to distract an enemy from your main attack, it never hurts to open a second front ...and more »

Hack-Proofing Devices: Researcher Develops Better Safeguards For RFID Technology - Tech Times

27-12-2016 15:42

Tech Times
Hack-Proofing Devices: Researcher Develops Better Safeguards For RFID Technology
Tech Times
There are concerns over hackers laying hands on RFID technology and compromising its perceived security. A Singapore-based academic has proposed a wider review of security protocols for making the technology hacker-proof. ( Scott Olson | Getty Images ).and more »

Kenyans win prestigious technology award - Daily Nation

27-12-2016 15:33

Daily Nation
Kenyans win prestigious technology award
Daily Nation
A mobile phone showing different applications. Two Kenyans emerged victorious in a competition for developing innovative procedures and justice technology aimed at empowering people to resolve disputes. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP ...and more »

We're safer than ever before, and it's all thanks to technology - Wired.co.uk

27-12-2016 15:15

We're safer than ever before, and it's all thanks to technology
Wired.co.uk
Got a new iPhone? How to get early access to iOS software before it's released. Apple; 2 days ago. Listen up: augmented reality is coming to your ears. Listen up: augmented reality is coming to your ears. The WIRED World in 2017; 3 days ago.and more »

Mobile Developer Courses Are in Maximum Demand in India: Google

27-12-2016 15:04

Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra led with bulk of Search queries for mobile developer courses.

Microsoft to Reach $1 Trillion Market Value?

27-12-2016 15:04

Microsoft will reach that threshold before other big companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple.

Indian Mobile Wallet Market Expected to be Rs 1,512 Billion by 2022

27-12-2016 15:04

The m-wallet transactions are likely to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 160 per cent to rise from just over half a billion in FY16 to 260 billion by FY22.

Honor 8 to Get Android Nougat Update Soon

27-12-2016 15:04

The Honor 8 was launched in India for Rs 29,999.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to Host Event For Indian Businesses on January 4

27-12-2016 15:04

The Google Digital Unlocked event will be spearheaded by Google CEO Sunder Pichai along with other senior leaders. IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will also address the media during the event.

Delhi-NCR Shops The Most Online; Nearly 60 Percent Online Sales From Non-metro Cities: Survey

27-12-2016 15:04

Nearly 60 percent of online sales were in Tier II cities and beyond, according to a survey of trends by e-commerce platform Snapdeal.

Chinese Investors Buy Stake in Mapping Firm HERE

27-12-2016 15:04

Chinese digital mapping company NavInfo, internet group Tencent and the Singapore fund will invest in mapping company HERE under a deal.

CES 2017: LG to Launch PJ9 Bluetooth Speaker That Floats on Air

27-12-2016 15:04

LG at CES 2017 will launch a portable wireless speaker, model PJ9, that floats midair. The wireless speaker hovers in place over the accompanying Levitation Station to play high-quality audio.

Upcoming Technology: 10 Trends To Watch In The Next Five Years - Forbes

27-12-2016 14:00

Forbes
Upcoming Technology: 10 Trends To Watch In The Next Five Years
Forbes
Authors across the internet predict emerging trends that will take off in 10 years — but what about within the next five? The year 2022 will arrive before we know it, so what should we expect to see by then (or before)?. Ten members of Forbes ...and more »

The biggest technology failures of 2016 - Phys.Org

27-12-2016 13:20

Phys.Org
The biggest technology failures of 2016
Phys.Org
2016 has been a watershed year for technology. There has been some spectacular fails that have brought a more realistic perspective to the fundamental belief that technology improves with time. In part, this is because we have now pushed hardware and ...and more »

WhatsApp Trends: Here's How Fake News, Videos go Viral

27-12-2016 13:13

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has become a top choice among marketers, social influencers and certain groups to reach them via jokes, videos and GIFs whenever there is a breaking news.

Digital Economy: 50 Hacking Cases in One Month Post Demonetisation

27-12-2016 13:13

TAC Security's specially designed service -- Cyber Emergency Response Team (TAC-CERT) -- received hacking complaints that included seven distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, 12 E-mail hacks and more.

Asus Zenfone GO 4.5 LTE With Snapdragon 410 Launched For Rs 6,999

27-12-2016 13:13

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 LTE comes with an internal memory of 8GB and offers micro-SD card support up to 128GB.

Your guide to shares in 2017: technology, healthcare, resources - The Australian Financial Review

27-12-2016 13:02

The Australian Financial Review
Your guide to shares in 2017: technology, healthcare, resources
The Australian Financial Review
The Australian sharemarket heads into 2017 in a bullish mood, lifted by a wave of earnings upgrades for miners and growing comfort around the outlook for the big four bank stocks. After the market euphoria prompted by the election of Donald Trump in ...

Microsoft maybe become first technology company to reach $1 trillion in market value - Firstpost

27-12-2016 12:54

Microsoft maybe become first technology company to reach $1 trillion in market value
Firstpost
The $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn can propel technology giant Microsoft to be the first tech company to attain a market value of $1 trillion, an analyst has said. A report in GeekWire on Monday quoted Michael Markowski, who writes for Equities ...and more »

Gionee M2017 With a Massive 7,000mAh Battery Launched For Nearly Rs 70,000

27-12-2016 11:27

The Gionee M2017 features a dual-camera setup (12MP + 13MP) at the back along with an 8MP front camera. It runs on Android Marshmallow-based Amigo 3.5 UI.

FreeCharge Payments Now Accepted on eBay

27-12-2016 11:27

Both FreeCharge and eBay customers can access over 100 million product listings and pay using the FreeCharge wallet option.

Never has our relationship to technology been so complex - The Globe and Mail

27-12-2016 11:00

Never has our relationship to technology been so complex
The Globe and Mail
We've all seen the movies. From 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner to the Terminator and Matrix franchises, with late updates from I, Robot and Ex Machina, the truth is obvious. When we try to play God with technology, creating new forms of ...

Why connecting all the world's robots will drive 2017's top technology trends - The Conversation UK

27-12-2016 10:02

The Conversation UK
Why connecting all the world's robots will drive 2017's top technology trends
The Conversation UK
Tom Garner does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond the academic appointment above.and more »

CoinTribe appoints Manish Gulati as chief technology officer - Economic Times

27-12-2016 09:59

Economic Times
CoinTribe appoints Manish Gulati as chief technology officer
Economic Times
BENGALURU: Online lending marketplace CoinTribe has appointed Manish Gulati as its chief technology officer, said a company statement issued on Tuesday. Gulati, who has over 18 years of industry experience, has worked with various companies and ...and more »

Technology Trends for 2017 in the Insurance Industry - Indiainfoline

27-12-2016 09:51

Technology Trends for 2017 in the Insurance Industry
Indiainfoline
The top priority of an insurance company today is profitable & sustainable growth and to enable this, the global insurance carriers are taking all possible measures to deploy innovative technology for improving the business processes and streamlining ...and more »

#SwagPhoneIsComing: Most Smartphone Users in India Prefer 4G Connectivity

27-12-2016 09:50

A recent Twitter Poll conducted by News18 Tech in association with Honor India highlighted that over 60 percent of smartphone users in the country are using 4G connectivity on their handsets.

Oppo Working on Plans to Set Up Manufacturing Unit in Greater Noida?

27-12-2016 09:50

India has overtaken the US in 2016 to become the world’s second-largest smartphone market with an installed base of 275 million devices.

Ola Outstation Introduces 'One-way' Trip Fares From Delhi-NCR

27-12-2016 09:50

Using ‘one-way' fares feature, inter-city commuters from Delhi can travel to cities like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Agra, Dehradun, Haridwar, starting at Rs 11 per km.

Moto 360 2nd Gen Retailing for Less Than $200 in US Ahead of New Year

27-12-2016 09:50

The Moto 360 second-gen comes with a leather strap and is powered by the custom Android Wear platform.

Apple Opens Up; Publishes Its First Paper on Artificial Intelligence

27-12-2016 09:50

Apple's first public research paper on AI was penned by vision expert Ashish Shrivastava and a team of engineers including Tomas Pfister, Oncel Tuzel, Wenda Wang, Russ Webb and Apple Director of Artificial Intelligence Research Josh Susskind.

Apple Joins Hands With Foxconn for Expansion in Southeast Asia

27-12-2016 09:50

In an effort to expand its market to Southeast Asia, technology giant Apple has partnered with Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn.

Pakistan, Israel Threaten Each Other With Nuclear War, Thanks to Fake News

27-12-2016 08:09

Pakistan and Israel have been led to a verbal feud, threatening each other of nuclear war after a fake news story caused tensions between the two nuclear nations.

Galaxy Note 7 Fire: Samsung Says 90% of Smartphones Retrieved in South Korea

27-12-2016 08:09

Samsung Electronics said that it has retrieved over 90 per cent of the fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold in South Korea.

Cambodian Opposition Leader Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail over Facebook Post

27-12-2016 08:09

Cambodia's exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy was sentenced to five years in prison in absentia for posting a fake government pledge to dissolve the Southeast Asian country's border with Vietnam.

Will 2017 be the year virtual reality gets real? - The Guardian

27-12-2016 08:00

The Guardian
Will 2017 be the year virtual reality gets real?
The Guardian
From the high-end Oculus Rift to Google and Samsung's cheaper offerings, VR is aiming for the mainstream. What next? A woman playing a video game using the Oculus Rift VR headset. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters. Alex Hern · @alexhern. Tuesday ...and more »

Toshiba May Book Big Loss on US Nuclear Acquisition, Shares Plummet

27-12-2016 06:10

But any big losses are likely to force Toshiba to boost a capital base that has been weakened by range of restructuring steps.

Sony Music Twitter Account Spreads Britney Spears Death Hoax After Hack

27-12-2016 06:10

Another unit of Sony, Sony Pictures Entertainment, was the victim of a devastating cyber attack in November 2014.

Over 98% School Going Children in Urban Areas Access Internet

27-12-2016 06:10

The survey said that Facebook is the most favourite platform, followed by WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram.

Israel Telecom Regulator Signals May Allow Bezeq to Merge Units

27-12-2016 06:10

Permitting an end to structural separation would ultimately allow Bezeq to offer packages of phone, internet and TV.

China Bank Calls Documents Fake After Bond Default on Alibaba-linked Platform

27-12-2016 06:10

The dispute highlights challenges in China's loosely regulated online finance industry.