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Barcelona wants goal-line technology and it's pretty easy to see why - CBS sports.com (blog)

30-01-2017 22:34

CBS sports.com (blog)
Barcelona wants goal-line technology and it's pretty easy to see why
CBS sports.com (blog)
Barcelona could only escape Real Betis with a 1-1 draw on Sunday, needing a late goal from Luis Suarez to do so. Luis Enrique's men left Estadio Benito Villamarin with a bad taste in their mouths, knowing they deserved more than just one point, and ...
Barcelona's disallowed goal shows La Liga needs to embrace technologyThe Guardian (blog)
Controversial no-goal for Barcelona sparks S

Kroger testing interactive shelf technology in Cincinnati - Cincinnati Business Courier

30-01-2017 21:59

Kroger testing interactive shelf technology in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Business Courier
Kroger Co. is testing technology in Cincinnati that can alert customers as they approach a store shelf about products on their shopping list and offer them immediate discounts. Cincinnati-based Kroger (NYSE: KR), the nation's largest operator of ...

Help Me, Obi-Wan! New Hologram Technology Mimics 'Star Wars' - Live Science

30-01-2017 21:48

Live Science
Help Me, Obi-Wan! New Hologram Technology Mimics 'Star Wars'
Live Science
Princess Leia's holographic plea in the classic film "Star Wars" inspired researchers to work toward a device that could project real-life sci-fi holograms. Now, the futuristic 3D imaging may be one step closer to reality. A team of physicists at the ...and more »

Technology opens possibility for ag - AG Week

30-01-2017 18:16

AG Week
Technology opens possibility for ag
AG Week
FARGO, N.D. — This monthly column takes some crazy sounding ideas and applies them to the field of ag tech. The purpose of this is purely entertainment, but hey, if we can spread ideas, or ignite imaginations, how awesome is that? Amazon's Alexa has ...and more »

Technology CEOs worried by Trump immigration crackdown - CBC.ca

30-01-2017 18:13

CBC.ca
Technology CEOs worried by Trump immigration crackdown
CBC.ca
The leaders of some the biggest technology firms in the U.S. have expressed dismay over President Donald Trump's executive order curtailing immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, even as some of those companies are in hot water for ...
Technology companies blast Donald Trump's travel ban as Airbnb offers to house refugees denied entry to the USTelegraph.co.ukall 412 news articles »

Cisco fosters Blockchain protocol development, IBM shows why technology... - Network World

30-01-2017 18:06

Network World
Cisco fosters Blockchain protocol development, IBM shows why technology...
Network World
Cisco has helped form a consortium to develop blockchain that could secure Internet of Things applications and more while new study by IBM shows why the technology could become invaluable for businesses worldwide. Reports from Reuters and a press ...and more »

Motherhood, nature and technology in 'Horizon Zero Dawn' - Engadget

30-01-2017 18:02

Engadget
Motherhood, nature and technology in 'Horizon Zero Dawn'
Engadget
Horizon Zero Dawn is Guerrilla Games' first original creation since releasing the original Killzone in 2004. Not only is it Guerrilla's first foray into a brand-new universe in 13 years, but it's a completely new genre for the studio: an open-world ...and more »

Ford updates technology on older vehicles - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

30-01-2017 17:57

Ford updates technology on older vehicles
Automotive News (subscription) (blog)
Ford Motor Co. will offer an aftermarket plug-in device to add new technology to older vehicles. The device, Ford SmartLink, will plug in to a vehicle's OBD-II port below the steering wheel, and enable 2010-16 model Ford and Lincoln vehicles to ...and more »

Ford updates technology on older vehicles - Automotive News - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

30-01-2017 17:57

Ford updates technology on older vehicles - Automotive News
Automotive News (subscription) (blog)
Ford will add new aftermarket technology to older model-year vehicles through a new plug-in device called Ford SmartLink.and more »

Tech CEOs are 'doing the right thing' in protesting Trump's travel ban, Aspen's Isaacson says - CNBC

30-01-2017 17:39

CNBC
Tech CEOs are 'doing the right thing' in protesting Trump's travel ban, Aspen's Isaacson says
CNBC
Technology leaders are right to protest immigration policies that "destroy" their place in the global economy, Walter Isaacson said. Over the weekend, the technology industry widely condemned President Donald Trump's executive order to temporarily ban ...and more »

Justice appoints chief technology officer - Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)

30-01-2017 17:36

Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)
Justice appoints chief technology officer
Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)
A longtime state employee has been appointed chief technology officer for state government in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice announced today. John Dunlap, a network engineer in the state Office of Technology, will take over the state's highest ...
Justice stays within on chief technology jobWest Virginia MetroNews
Dunlap Appointed W.Va. Chief Technology OfficerWest Virginia P

Ankle bone replicated with 3D printing technology in medical first for Hong Kong - South China Morning Post

30-01-2017 17:03

South China Morning Post
Ankle bone replicated with 3D printing technology in medical first for Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
In a medical first for Hong Kong, doctors at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital have manufactured a replica of a talus – a small bone connecting the lower leg and foot – for a motorbike accident victim using 3D printing technology. The anonymous ...

Microsoft HoloLens Helping Engineers Visualize Blueprints

30-01-2017 15:24

Microsoft has collaborated with University of Cambridge's construction IT lab and is helping engineers use HoloLens to overlay a design onto a real world bridge or building (or vice-versa), making inspections simpler and safer.

Lenskart Unveils App That Doesn't Need Internet

30-01-2017 15:24

Lenskart has launched a unique 'Lenskart Lite' app for Android users which requires no internet connection to shop from its website. The app is based on SMS.

Journey of Paytm is Now a Case Study at Harvard Business School

30-01-2017 15:24

The study, titled 'Paytm: Building a Payments Network,' also researches on how Paytm's focus on enabling offline payments even for the smallest retailers and businesses by using smartphones and QR codes has disrupted the payments ecosystem in the country.

iBall Launches 7-Inch Tablet at Rs 8,999

30-01-2017 15:24

The device comes with 3GB RAM, 16GB onboard memory that can be extended up to 32GB, powered by 64-bit Quad Core Processor and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

GOQii Ties up With Max Healthcare For Heart Care Features

30-01-2017 15:24

To use this feature, GOQii users have to share their health and heart rate data via the new GOQii tracker with the GOQii Doctor for his analysis. The doctor will go through this data and provide specific inputs to the users on how to maintain good heart health.

Formula 1 Ace Jenson Button Tries Hands on The Airbus A380 Simulator

30-01-2017 15:24

Captain Dave Thomas, Head of Technical and Training, was impressed by Jenson’s handling of the aircraft.

Daiwa Launches 40-Inch Smart TV at Rs 22,900

30-01-2017 15:24

The TV also supports multimedia connectivity, Wi-Fi, USB to USB data transfer, Smart Energy Saving Eco Vision, wireless headphone control, screen capture and a gaming system.

Budget 2017: Tech Players Brace For GST Impact, Want Manufacturing Norms to Ease

30-01-2017 15:24

Some of the leading tech companies and IT manufacturers are bracing up for the implementation of the much anticipated Goods and Services Tax (GST), demanding that the excise duty structure should be rationalised.

Deep Learning Will Radically Change the Ways We Interact with Technology - Harvard Business Review

30-01-2017 15:10

Harvard Business Review
Deep Learning Will Radically Change the Ways We Interact with Technology
Harvard Business Review
Even though heat and sound are both forms of energy, when you were a kid, you probably didn't need to be told not to speak in thermal convection. And each time your children come across a stray animal, they likely don't have to self-consciously ...and more »

Deep Learning Will Radically Change the Ways We Interact with ... - Harvard Business Review

30-01-2017 15:10

Harvard Business Review
Deep Learning Will Radically Change the Ways We Interact with ...
Harvard Business Review
Even though heat and sound are both forms of energy, when you were a kid, you probably didn't need to be told not to speak in thermal convection. And each ...and more »

On Renewable Energy Technology, I'll Wager On Bill Gates Over Elon Musk - Forbes

30-01-2017 14:02

Forbes
On Renewable Energy Technology, I'll Wager On Bill Gates Over Elon Musk
Forbes
A picture shows solar panels installed at the Lumiwatt site, a site of research and testing on photovoltaic panels, in Loos-en-Gohelle, northern France, on November 25, 2016. (PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images). In 1999, attending a conference on ...

Sony Cybershot HX350 With 50x Zoom Launched For Rs 28,990

30-01-2017 13:20

Sony Cybershot HX350 is loaded with a 20.4MP, high-resolution back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and a "BIONZ X" imaging processor for effective and accurate image processing.

SAP Reassures Staff Alarmed by Trump Travel Ban

30-01-2017 13:20

SAP joined U.S. technology leaders from Apple, Facebook and Google in emailing their employees to denounce the suspension of the U.S. refugee program and the halting of arrivals from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Researchers Develop Temperature Sensitive Artificial Skin

30-01-2017 13:20

It could also be applied to first-aid bandages to alert health professionals of a temperature increase -- a sign of infection -- in wounds.

New Space Radio Can Help Track Flights in Real Time

30-01-2017 13:20

With hardware and software both fully reconfigurable, the company could quickly and cheaply redesign the radio to fit any customer's needs.

India to Launch Backup Navigation Satellite

30-01-2017 13:20

The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is similar to the GPS (Global Positioning System) of the US, Glonass of Russia and Galileo of Europe as well as China's Beidou.

Immigration Ban Gets Mixed Reactions From US Corporate

30-01-2017 13:20

While the leaders of Apple Inc, Google and Facebook Inc emailed their staff to denounce the suspension of the U.S. refugee program and the halting of arrivals from seven Muslim-majority countries, many of their counterparts in other industries either declined comment or responded with company statements reiterating their commitment to diversity.

Idea Launches Digital Services With Free Subscription For 3 Months

30-01-2017 13:20

These digital content applications will serve as a one-stop entertainment destination initially for Idea subscribers, providing access to a large collection of popular and premium content, including an assortment of Hindi, vernacular and international content.

Go Digital to Educate Your Kids

30-01-2017 13:20

Confused about which programmes will nurture your child's imagination and harness their talents further.

'Father of PAC-MAN' Dies at Age 91

30-01-2017 13:20

PAC-MAN, a monster-eating game, went on sale in 1980 and proved a big hit in Japan and internationally, prompting the Guinness Book of World Records to name it as the world's most successful arcade game at the time.

Asus Zenfone 3S Max With 5,000mAh Battery to Launch on February 7

30-01-2017 13:20

Zenfone 3S Max would be the third sibling in the Max line up of big battery smartphones by Asus.

Aliens? NASA Develops a Simple Way to Find Out

30-01-2017 13:20

The test uses a liquid-based technique known as capillary electrophoresis to separate a mixture of organic molecules into its components.

How technology is designed to addict us - Recode - Recode

30-01-2017 12:35

Recode
How technology is designed to addict us - Recode
Recode
Time Well Spent founder Tristan Harris wants techies to think about the consequences of their design choices.and more »

How technology is designed to addict us - Recode

30-01-2017 12:35

Recode
How technology is designed to addict us
Recode
Time Well Spent founder Tristan Harris wants techies to think about the consequences of their design choices. by Eric Johnson@HeyHeyESJ Jan 30, 2017, 6:30am EST. tweet · share · Linkedin. Giphy ...and more »

Sony Takes $976 million Charge on Film Segment in October-December

30-01-2017 10:48

The impairment charge came mainly as Sony revised down the profit prospects of its DVD sales and other home entertainment operations in line with a market decline.

Barcelona Draw Shows Dire Need For 'Goal Line Technology'

30-01-2017 10:48

The incident has brought into light, the absence of Goal-Line Technology in La-Liga, one of the biggest leagues in the world.

Asus Zenfone 3S Max Review: Looks Good, Houses a Stellar Battery

30-01-2017 10:48

The highlight of Asus Zenfone 3S Max is its chunky 5,000mAh battery and a handy yet sturdy design.

Technology: How is the Movement helping stop extreme inequality? - New Vision

30-01-2017 09:05

New Vision
Technology: How is the Movement helping stop extreme inequality?
New Vision
The Spanish seaside city of Barcelona received an impressive nine million tourists in 2015, a surge from 7.4 million in 2013. These are numbers that any city in the world would envy but bizarrely, the Barcelona residents, along with some key city ...

US Officials Checking Facebook Profiles of Immigrants: Report

30-01-2017 08:57

The move came in the wake of US President Donald Trump's executive order to temporarily bar US entry to refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations.

Team Indus in Final Race to The Moon For Google Lunar XPRIZE

30-01-2017 08:57

In order to reach the final stage, these companies had to secure a verified launch contract before the end of 2016.

Star Tech: Vaani Kapoor's Technology SWAG Quotient With Honor 6X

30-01-2017 08:57

The registration for the 3 GB version of the phone would begin on Amazon India starting January 24, at 2pm till 31st January 11:59pm and the first flash sale of the phone would be on the 2nd of February at 2pm.

Motorola Brings Secure Android Smartphone For Israeli Army Soldiers

30-01-2017 08:57

The Motorola secure Android smartphone has both 4G and military networks which would enable the soldiers to securely send classified visuals and footage from the field.

Intex Launches E-Payment Service on Google Play Store

30-01-2017 08:57

Intex technologies partnered with Tata mRupee last year to foray into the digital payment ecosystem with both B2C & Retail assisted models.

Indian Nuclear Sector Does Not Expect Budget Bounty, Unlike Last Year

30-01-2017 08:57

The nuclear power sector is not expecting anything new in the upcoming 2017-18 budget, said the Atomic Energy Commission chief.

Budget 2017: Uber India Expects Tax Rebates, One-Click Payments

30-01-2017 08:57

The Indian arm of world’s largest transportation network company, Uber India, expects the government to provide more measures of smooth digital transactions for its users in the 2017 budget.

Welcome BlackPods: Apple AirPods in Jet Black Colour

30-01-2017 06:56

Apple Inc is apparently allowing users to purchase the AirPods in black colour or getting them painted in black colour.

Twitter Data Can Improve Subway Operations

30-01-2017 06:56

Engineers say data from Twitter and other social media platforms can help improve event planning.

Silicon Valley Puts Money and Muscle into Fighting Donald Trump Immigrant Curbs

30-01-2017 06:56

Bigger companies such as Apple Inc, Google and Microsoft Corp offered legal aid to employees affected by the order.