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Paterson students confront crime through technology - NorthJersey.com

13-01-2017 22:19

NorthJersey.com
Paterson students confront crime through technology
NorthJersey.com
Middle schoolers from John P. Holland Charter School in Paterson, NJ are designing an application that would ensure the safety of students walking to and from school. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com. 636199169917563848-011317-patersontech-03.and more »

Winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition announced - Irish Examiner

13-01-2017 22:16

Irish Examiner
Winner of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition announced
Irish Examiner
Shane Curran, aged 16, a 5th year student from Terenure College, Dublin 6, has taken home the top prize for his project entitled 'qCrypt: The quantum-secure, encrypted, data storage solution with multijurisdictional quorum sharding technology'.and more »

Hungary, ESA's newest member, joins technology transfer program - SpaceNews

13-01-2017 22:15

SpaceNews
Hungary, ESA's newest member, joins technology transfer program
SpaceNews
Hungary ESA tech transfer Hungary's Károly Balázs Solymár, deputy state secretary of infocommunications, and other officials meeting with ESA technology transfer brokers in a formal ceremony on Jan. 12. Credit: ESA. WASHINGTON — Hungary, the most ...

FirstNet Aims to Help with Innovative Public Safety Apps - Firehouse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)

13-01-2017 22:11

Firehouse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)
FirstNet Aims to Help with Innovative Public Safety Apps
Firehouse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)
If you know FirstNet, then you know we are focused on putting broadband technology into the hands of public safety personnel nationwide. What you may not know is that FirstNet also is leading the way on a host of public safety-focused technologies, not ...

Technology ETFs Could Maintain Their Momentum in 2017 - ETF Trends

13-01-2017 21:35

ETF Trends
Technology ETFs Could Maintain Their Momentum in 2017
ETF Trends
Technology ETFs Could Maintain Their Momentum in 2017 The Nasdaq is leading the charge in breaking records, with technology stocks and related exchange traded funds pushing ever higher, and the growth segment won't likely be letting up anytime soon ...and more »

WhatsApp vulnerability allows snooping on encrypted messages ... - The Guardian

13-01-2017 20:17

The Guardian
WhatsApp vulnerability allows snooping on encrypted messages ...
The Guardian
Privacy campaigners criticise WhatsApp vulnerability as a 'huge threat to freedom of speech' and warn it could be exploited by government agencies.
WhatsApp Retransmission Vulnerability | tobi.rockstobi.rocks
There's No Security Backdoor in WhatsApp, Despite ReportsGizmodoall 95 news articles »

The Guardian view on internet privacy: technology can't fix it - The Guardian

13-01-2017 19:38

The Guardian
The Guardian view on internet privacy: technology can't fix it
The Guardian
'This changes everything' was a marketing slogan that turned out to be true. So how should we live in the changed world? WhatsApp being used on a phone. 'The real threats to privacy come not from vulnerable widgets but weak laws, careless users and ...

360-Degree Technology May Outshine Tom Brady As The Star Of Intel's Super Bowl - Co.Create

13-01-2017 19:18

Co.Create
360-Degree Technology May Outshine Tom Brady As The Star Of Intel's Super Bowl
Co.Create
CMO Steve Fund on the brand's Super Bowl ad starring the New England QB, and the marketing advantage of making the game better for fans. 360-Degree Technology May Outshine Tom Brady As The Star Of Intel's Super Bowl ...
Tom Brady's Super Bowl Commercial Showcases 360-Degree Replay TechnologyCBS Localall 143 news articles »

Why mobile payment technology is leap-frogging in Latin America - Phys.Org

13-01-2017 18:20

Why mobile payment technology is leap-frogging in Latin America
Phys.Org
The world of mobile payments is one of the hottest segments of the financial technology industry. Based in Miami, YellowPepper has been a pioneer of mobile payment technology in Latin America, where an immense market need and a millennial-rich ...

Company Solutions: Embracing Technology In The Digital Age - CBS Local

13-01-2017 18:08

CBS Local
Company Solutions: Embracing Technology In The Digital Age
CBS Local
If you're one of the many small business owners who hasn't fully embraced all that modern technology has to offer, then you might truly be missing out. Whether your business is a technology-based organization or not, there are advanced solutions of all ...and more »

Snapdeal Weekend Sale: LeEco Le 2 up For Grabs

13-01-2017 17:50

Snapdeal on Sunday, Jan 15 is offering a one-of-a-kind offer on LeEco’s popular smartphone Le 2 on both its 3GB+64GB and the 3GB+32GB variant.

9 Compelling Dividend Stocks In The Technology Sector - Seeking Alpha

13-01-2017 15:42

9 Compelling Dividend Stocks In The Technology Sector
Seeking Alpha
The technology sector is a one of the better performing sectors over the last twelve months. The Technology SPDR ETF (NYSE: XLK) is up 23% over the last 12 months. This compares favorably to the S&P index 12 month gain of 18.28%. However, in the past ...and more »

Twitter on Red Carpet For 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017

13-01-2017 15:39

Twitter will also launch custom emoji and four stickers for the event that will take place in Mumbai on January 14.

TRAI Permits Special Data Vouchers With 365 Days Validity

13-01-2017 15:39

The present regulatory regime allows telecom service providers (TSP) to offer data services in the form of special tariff vouchers either exclusively or in combination with other tariff items with a maximum permitted validity of 90 days, an official statement here said.

Samsung Launches Two Affordable 4G Smartphones

13-01-2017 15:39

Galaxy J2 Ace will serve as Samsung’s most affordable smartphone with a front camera flash feature, while Galaxy J1 4G will be an affordable smartphone with a Super AMOLED display.

Android Wear 2.0 And Standalone Apps Expected February 2017

13-01-2017 15:39

The key new feature is the arrival of standalone applications, which can be installed directly on the wearable and function without connection to a smartphone.

INTERVIEW: Space technology can help create a better world – Simonetta Di Pippo, UN Office for Outer Space Affairs - UN News Centre

13-01-2017 15:25

UN News Centre
INTERVIEW: Space technology can help create a better world – Simonetta Di Pippo, UN Office for Outer Space Affairs
UN News Centre
Simonetta Di Pippo, the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, and one of the few women leaders in the sector. UN Photo/ Runa A. Print. 13 January 2017 – The heads of national space agencies, government officials and ...and more »

Here's a smart bed for a sound sleep

13-01-2017 15:14

If your first love is '8 hours of sleep', then it doesn't get better than this. CNBC-TV18's Megha Vishwanath, who was tired of walking around at the Consumer Electric Show 2017 in Las Vegas, tried out a smart bed that adjusts itself to suit your sleeping positionâ€¦ elevates your head when you start snoringâ€¦ and even packs a foot warmer.

Self-segregation: how a personalized world is dividing Americans - The Guardian

13-01-2017 14:00

The Guardian
Self-segregation: how a personalized world is dividing Americans
The Guardian
Self segregation: 'what Facebook does do is mirror a trend that's been unfolding in the US for the last 20 years'. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters. Danah Boyd. Danah Boyd is the founder of Data & Society. @zephoria. Friday 13 January 2017 08.00 ...

The future of technology in warfare: From AI robots to VR torture - Techworld.com

13-01-2017 13:56

Techworld.com
The future of technology in warfare: From AI robots to VR torture
Techworld.com
Geopolitical developments have raised fears of another world war. Technological advances mean it should at least be over quickly. Thomas Macaulay. Tom is online editor. He studied English Literature and History at Sussex University before gaining a ...

Moto X Play to Get Android Nougat Update Soon

13-01-2017 13:33

Motorola has confirmed that the Android 7.0 Nougat update for Moto X Play will arrive by the end of January.

Funding boost for UK developed EV charging technology - The Engineer

13-01-2017 12:40

The Engineer
Funding boost for UK developed EV charging technology
The Engineer
UK startup Zapinamo has received £2.2m of government funding to begin trials of a fast-charging technology for electric vehicles. The company's technology, which uses on/off grid and renewable sources for EV charging, is claimed to be capable of ...and more »

Davos: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society - ComputerWeekly.com

13-01-2017 12:23

ComputerWeekly.com
Davos: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society
ComputerWeekly.com
Rapid advances in technology could have destabilising effects on employment and economic growth, and could exacerbate social unrest, the World Economic Forum (WEF) warned this week. Download this free guide ...
#WEF2017: Technology will disrupt labourIndependent Onlineall 117 news articles »

Smartwatches to Alert You of Lyme Disease, Diabetes, Cold: Research Report

13-01-2017 12:03

Researchers from the Stanford University found that smart watches and other personal biosensor devices can help detect when people have colds and even signal the onset of complex conditions like Lyme disease and diabetes.

Nokia 8 With 24MP Carl Zeiss Camera, Snapdragon 835 to Launch Next?

13-01-2017 12:03

The Nokia 8 will reportedly house a 24MP rear camera with Carl Zeiss lens, OIS and EIS along with a 12MP front camera.

Nintendo to Launch New Gaming Console in March

13-01-2017 12:03

The new Nintendo console will be available in the US, Canada, Japan and several European countries on March 3.

Manchester United and Uber Join Hands in a New Deal

13-01-2017 12:03

As a part of the partnership, a dedicated Uber pick-up and drop-off zone will be set up at Old Trafford.

Huawei Unveils P8 Lite (2017) With Kirin 655; All You Want to Know

13-01-2017 12:03

The P8 Lite (2017) houses Huawei's own Kirin 655 chipset.

DoT's Penalty of Rs 3,050 Crore on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Approved

13-01-2017 12:03

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had recommended imposing Rs 1,050 crore penalty each on Airtel and Vodafone and Rs 950 crore on Idea for violating quality of service rules.

Infosys Names Ravikumar as Deputy COO after Q3 Profits Rise 7%

13-01-2017 09:07

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka said the appointment will provide "more bandwidth".

Apple iPhone 8 To Have All Glass Front and Back, Stainless Steel Frame?

13-01-2017 09:07

Apple's manufacturing partner Jabil is believed to be working on the phone's body with two reinforced glass panels.

Wearable Brain Scanner Among The Top Social Innovations of India in 2016

13-01-2017 07:50

Of the over 400 applications for the latest edition of TSEC, the maximum (20 percent) are from the healthcare sector. This is followed by (at 18 per cent) participants from the agriculture, food, dairy segment and the education vertical.

Twitter to Live Stream Trump Becoming President of US

13-01-2017 07:50

The six-hour coverage would be anchored by Judy Woodruff and feature several correspondents and analysts commenting on the swearing-in of Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence on the steps of the US Capitol.

Snapchat Prepares For IPO With Major Overhauling

13-01-2017 07:50

Snapchat just made it easier to navigate the app with a universal search bar that's always accessible at the top of the app.

Robots Need 'Kill Switches', Warn Euro MPs

13-01-2017 07:50

Mady Delvaux, a Socialist MEP from Luxembourg, led the campaign and warned that Europe is passively standing by as robots take an increasingly powerful role that will grow even stronger with the emergence of driverless cars.

5 Lenovo Android Smartphones Under Rs 17,000 Launched Recently

13-01-2017 07:50

Lenovo had launched several smartphones in the last couple of months in various price segments ranging between Rs 9,999 and Rs 17,999. Here are five latest Lenovo smartphone to look out for.

World's Largest-power Hybrid Locomotive Experiment Begins in China

13-01-2017 06:05

An oil-electricity hybrid locomotive, the most powerful of its kind, was started in an experiment in extreme cold weather in northeast China, said manufacturing company CRRC Ziyang Co Ltd.

US Appeals Court Revives Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple

13-01-2017 06:05

The courts have yet to address the substance of the iPhone users’ allegations.

Moto M With 3GB RAM Available For as Low as Rs 999 on Flipkart

13-01-2017 06:05

The ‘Flipkart Assured’ exchange offer on the Moto M is available with several smartphones including the Apple iPhone 6.

Infosys Q3 Net Profit Rises 7%, Beats Estimates

13-01-2017 06:05

Infosys posted a quarterly net profit of 37.08 billion rupees ($544.03 million), compared with 34.65 billion rupees a year earlier.

Amazon to Create More Than 1,00,000 full-time jobs in the US

13-01-2017 06:05

Amazon has announced plans to add 100,000 US jobs over the next 18 months, to bring its American workforce to over 280,000.

Levi Felix, a Proponent of Disconnecting From Technology, Dies at 32 - New York Times

13-01-2017 05:19

New York Times
Levi Felix, a Proponent of Disconnecting From Technology, Dies at 32
New York Times
Levi Felix founded Digital Detox “to create more mindful, meaningful, and balanced lives, both online and off.” Credit Daniel N. Johnson. Levi Felix, who championed the virtues of unplugging from smartphones and other technology and co-founded Digital ...and more »

Proposed law: Let school districts use textbook, technology money in more ways - KSAT San Antonio

13-01-2017 04:32

KSAT San Antonio
Proposed law: Let school districts use textbook, technology money in more ways
KSAT San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - State Rep. Diego Bernal filed a new bill aimed at creating more flexibility in school district budgets. Every two years, the state gives school districts money to buy textbooks and technology in the instructional materials allotment.

Sources: Infrared technology could be part of plan to secure the Quarter - WWLTV.com

13-01-2017 01:59

WWLTV.com
Sources: Infrared technology could be part of plan to secure the Quarter
WWLTV.com
Paul Murphy talks about IR cameras which may be used as part of the city's new safety plan. Paul Murphy , WWL 6:52 PM. CST January 12, 2017. CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST. NEW ORLEANS - Even in the light of day it's hard to tell ...and more »