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How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn - The Conversation AU

10-01-2017 20:44

The Conversation AU
How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn
The Conversation AU
Emerging digital technologies are being used in thoughtful ways by teachers. from www.shutterstock.com. How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn. January 10, 2017 2.34pm EST. Michael Phillips. Author. Michael Phillips. Lecturer ...

WhatsApp, iMessenger, Gmail May Face a Tough EU Privacy Proposal

10-01-2017 15:58

The web players will have to guarantee the confidentiality of their customers' conversations and ask for their consent before tracking them online to serve them personalised ads.

Samsung Gear S3 to Launch on January 10

10-01-2017 15:58

Samsung is all set to launch its latest Gear S3 smartwatch on Tuesday. Samsung has recently rolled out iOS support for its Gear S2, Gear Fit2 and Gear S3 wearables.

Samsung Gear S3 Launched For Rs 28,500

10-01-2017 15:58

There two variants of the Gear S3 – Classic and Frontier— and will be available for pre-order starting January 10, 8PM.

WeChat Introduces 'Mini' Function to Bypass Apple's App Store

10-01-2017 13:50

App stores run by Apple and Google generate billions of dollars in revenue globally for them and China is a key target market as its users rely heavily on their phones for daily tasks ranging from grocery shopping to booking nail appointments.

Pikachu Sparks Concerns; China Not to License Pokemon Go Due to Security Risks

10-01-2017 13:50

Although not yet available in China, the world's biggest smartphone and online gaming market, the location-based game developed by U.S-based Niantic took the world by storm when it was released last year.

Italy Arrests Two For Hacking Into Thousands of Email Accounts

10-01-2017 13:50

There were tens of thousands of email accounts hacked, and among them were accounts belonging to bankers, businessmen and even several cardinals in the Vatican.

Addicted to Internet? Cognitive Dissonance Might be The Solution

10-01-2017 13:50

A team of researchers has developed a framework using a theory known as cognitive dissonance which is the discomfort felt by those whose actions conflict with their beliefs.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to launch on January 19: Will it be Priced at Rs 9,000?

10-01-2017 11:25

Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi Note 4 smartphone in India on January 19. The company has sent media invites for the launch event of the same. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was launched in China in August 2016.

Snapchat Chooses London for Its International Headquarter

10-01-2017 11:25

Messaging app Snapchat said it would make London the home of its international operations.

Samsung Gear S3 to Launch Today For an Expected Price of Rs 54,364

10-01-2017 11:25

Samsung is all set to launch its latest Gear S3 smartwatch on Tuesday. Samsung has recently rolled out iOS support for its Gear S2, Gear Fit2 and Gear S3 wearables.

Reliance Jio, Virat Kohli and Priyanka Chopra Hottest Searches of 2016

10-01-2017 11:25

Reliance Jio and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli were among the hottest keywords of 2016 in both Hindi and English content among the Indian online consumers.

MobiKwik Offers Zero Surcharge at Petrol Pumps, LPG Payments

10-01-2017 11:25

MobiKwik is currently accepted across petrol pumps and gas stations in 20 cities that includes all major Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum pumps in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Hyderabad, among others.

Facebook to Challenge YouTube; Will Start Mid-Roll Video Ads And Share The Revenue With Publishers

10-01-2017 11:25

The total revenue generated from each video will be split between Facebook and the publisher, with the publisher getting 55 percent of total sales.

ASUS Unveils Notebook With 7th Gen Intel Processor For Rs 59,990

10-01-2017 11:25

ASUS R558UQ is a substantially upgraded variant of the R558UR premium notebook and comes in two models -- one with core i7 processor and priced at Rs 59,990 and the other with core i5 processor which is priced at Rs 48,990.

Rooter to Show Ranji Trophy Finale on Its App

10-01-2017 09:47

Ranji Trophy final, which has begun at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Monday, is seeing the domestic behemoth Mumbai, winner of the tournament 41 times in its 83-year history, take on Gujarat, playing its first final in 66 years.

Nintendo Switch Console Set to go on Show on January 12 And 13

10-01-2017 09:47

North American, European and Asian branches of Nintendo are co-ordinating to provide a variety of ways to follow the January 12 (US) and January 13 (EU and JP) event.

News Corp-backed PropTiger Merges With Housing.com

10-01-2017 09:47

News Corp is the biggest shareholder of PropTiger, while SoftBank Group Corp is the largest investor in Housing.com.

Hubble Space Telescope Detects Shadow Phenomenon Caused by a Possible Planet

10-01-2017 09:47

Searching for planets around other stars is a tricky business. They're so small and faint that it's hard to spot them.

Honor 6X First Impressions Review: An Awesome Phone Only If The Price is Right

10-01-2017 09:47

Overall the Honor 6X is all set to be a winner of a phone and the big question that can hinder this phones SWAG is the price.

A Phone Capable of Molecular Physics May Soon be a Reality

10-01-2017 09:47

An Israeli startup has embedded a molecular sensor called Scio in a new smartphone that can analyse any material — whether that's the nutritional content of an apple or a person's body fat.

Soon Turn Your Living Room Into a Wireless Charging Station

10-01-2017 08:00

The flat-screen technology can produce a wide-range, wireless power transfer devices, say engineers from Duke University and University of Washington, adding that the technology already exists to build such a system and it is only a matter of time to design it.

'Project Valerie' by Razer; A Multi-Screen Gaming Concept Laptop

10-01-2017 08:00

Razer's "Project Valerie" promises a portable solution for multiscreen gaming. This world first is a laptop with three individual screens, offering gamers an immersive experience whether at home or on the move.

Microsoft, ICRISAT Pilot Project Boosts Crop Yield in Andhra Pradesh

10-01-2017 08:00

Launched in June last year, the pilot, based on Intelligent Cloud, involves a new sowing application for farmers.

Jia Jia - the Chinese Robot is Strikingly Real

10-01-2017 08:00

Jia Jia is not quite there yet, but Chen sees a bright future for her kind in China.

Google Shows Improved Self-Driving System in Chrysler Pacifica

10-01-2017 08:00

Delphi Automotive Plc and Mobileye NV have said they are collaborating on a self-driving system that could be sold to automakers beginning in 2019.

Flipkart Apple Fest: Big Discounts on iPhone 6S, iPhone 7 Plus and Accessories

10-01-2017 08:00

Apple is also offering deals on iPhone back covers, lightning cables and Apple keyboards during the Flipkart Apple Fest.

Aeris, MapmyIndia Partner to Tap Internet of Things Market in India

10-01-2017 08:00

The agreement hopes to redefine the contours of the overall IoT solutions market while addressing business challenges such as ubiquitous tracking through connectivity leading to truly IoT-led businesses change.

Yahoo To be Named Altaba, Merissa Mayer to Leave Post Verizon Deal

10-01-2017 06:03

Yahoo has a deal to sell its core internet business, which includes its digital advertising, email and media assets, to Verizon.

Online Shoppers Expected to Cross 100 Million Mark in 2017

10-01-2017 06:03

The year 2017 will see large scale growth in the Indian e-commerce sector with increased participation from people across the country.

Huawei Honor 6X To be Available Exclusively on Amazon India

10-01-2017 06:03

Smartphone maker Huawei is learnt to have entered into its first exclusive tie-up with Amazon India for selling Honor 6X smartphones.

Alibaba Boss Jack Ma Meets Donald Trump over US Jobs

10-01-2017 06:03

They also discussed the China-US relationship, which should be "strengthened" and "more friendly", according to Jack Ma.

Wall Street Clearinghouse to Adopt Bitcoin Technology - New York Times

10-01-2017 02:02

New York Times
Wall Street Clearinghouse to Adopt Bitcoin Technology
New York Times
The New York Stock Exchange. The company that serves as the back end for much Wall Street trading is replacing one of its central databases with new software inspired by Bitcoin. Credit Joshua Bright for The New York Times. After months of talk and ...
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How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn - The Conversation AU

WhatsApp, iMessenger, Gmail May Face a Tough EU Privacy Proposal

Samsung Gear S3 to Launch on January 10

Samsung Gear S3 Launched For Rs 28,500

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WeChat Introduces 'Mini' Function to Bypass Apple's App Store

Pikachu Sparks Concerns; China Not to License Pokemon Go Due to Security Risks

Italy Arrests Two For Hacking Into Thousands of Email Accounts

Addicted to Internet? Cognitive Dissonance Might be The Solution

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to launch on January 19: Will it be Priced at Rs 9,000?

Snapchat Chooses London for Its International Headquarter

Samsung Gear S3 to Launch Today For an Expected Price of Rs 54,364

Reliance Jio, Virat Kohli and Priyanka Chopra Hottest Searches of 2016

MobiKwik Offers Zero Surcharge at Petrol Pumps, LPG Payments

Facebook to Challenge YouTube; Will Start Mid-Roll Video Ads And Share The Revenue With Publishers

ASUS Unveils Notebook With 7th Gen Intel Processor For Rs 59,990

Rooter to Show Ranji Trophy Finale on Its App

Nintendo Switch Console Set to go on Show on January 12 And 13

News Corp-backed PropTiger Merges With Housing.com

Hubble Space Telescope Detects Shadow Phenomenon Caused by a Possible Planet

Honor 6X First Impressions Review: An Awesome Phone Only If The Price is Right

A Phone Capable of Molecular Physics May Soon be a Reality

Soon Turn Your Living Room Into a Wireless Charging Station

'Project Valerie' by Razer; A Multi-Screen Gaming Concept Laptop

Microsoft, ICRISAT Pilot Project Boosts Crop Yield in Andhra Pradesh

Jia Jia - the Chinese Robot is Strikingly Real

Google Shows Improved Self-Driving System in Chrysler Pacifica

Flipkart Apple Fest: Big Discounts on iPhone 6S, iPhone 7 Plus and Accessories

Aeris, MapmyIndia Partner to Tap Internet of Things Market in India

Yahoo To be Named Altaba, Merissa Mayer to Leave Post Verizon Deal

Online Shoppers Expected to Cross 100 Million Mark in 2017

Huawei Honor 6X To be Available Exclusively on Amazon India

Alibaba Boss Jack Ma Meets Donald Trump over US Jobs

Wall Street Clearinghouse to Adopt Bitcoin Technology - New York Times