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Uber CEO steps down from Trump advisory council after users boycott - The Guardian

02-02-2017 23:41

The Guardian
Uber CEO steps down from Trump advisory council after users boycott
The Guardian
Travis Kalanick wrote in an email to Uber staff on Thursday that he stepped down after he spoke with Trump about his immigration executive order 'and its issues for our community'. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters. Share on Facebook · Share on ...and more »

Why the US Lifting a Technology Sanction on Russia Isn't What It Seems - The Intercept

02-02-2017 23:25

The Intercept
Why the US Lifting a Technology Sanction on Russia Isn't What It Seems
The Intercept
When the U.S. Treasury Department announced a change in policy towards U.S. technology sales to Russia, many presumed President Donald Trump was already loosening the reins on the Kremlin. However, according to policy experts and attorneys with ...
US Adjusts Sanctions on Selling Technology Goods in RussiaNews18
Donald Trump's changes to Russia technology sanctions aren't as shady as they sou

Technology is key to rebuilding trust in elections - The Hill (blog)

02-02-2017 23:00

The Hill (blog)
Technology is key to rebuilding trust in elections
The Hill (blog)
The American people are experiencing a collapse of trust in institutions. Edelman's annual trust barometer shows 53 percent of Americans distrust both the government and the media. And Gallup reports that confidence in the mass media has dropped to its ...and more »

AI technology for automated treatment planning from UHN - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

02-02-2017 21:47

AI technology for automated treatment planning from UHN
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
University Health Network (UHN) in Canada has exclusively licensed a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology for automated radiation therapy treatment planning to RaySearch, for incorporation* into the RayStation® treatment planning system.and more »

Ducati developing jet technology for motorcycles - Fox News

02-02-2017 21:22

Fox News
Ducati developing jet technology for motorcycles
Fox News
Rocketing down the road on a Ducati is one of the most thrilling things you can do. But what if it were jet-powered? That's what the Italian company appears to ahve planned, according to a patent filing uncovered by Bennetts insurance. jet ducati ...

Germany turns to technology to assess threat from radicals - Fox News

02-02-2017 20:43

Fox News
Germany turns to technology to assess threat from radicals
Fox News
German police on Thursday unveiled a new analytical tool they hope will give investigators accurate predictions about the likelihood that known extremists will carry out a terror attack. The move comes as the country's security apparatus is under ...and more »

Quizzing QQQ For Technology Investments - Yahoo Finance

02-02-2017 20:34

Yahoo Finance
Quizzing QQQ For Technology Investments
Yahoo Finance
Technology's importance in everyday life and commerce is reflected in the investment world. For example, the sector is by far the largest in the S&P 500, outpacing second-place financial services by 670 basis points. QQQ And Technology. Predictably ...and more »

ConnectAll.org Makes Technology More Accessible Than Ever - Earth911.com

02-02-2017 17:39

Earth911.com
ConnectAll.org Makes Technology More Accessible Than Ever
Earth911.com
Earth911 is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Earth911 also teams up with other ...

Samsung Launches India's First Curved Gaming Monitor Starting at Rs 35,000

02-02-2017 17:29

The curved gaming monitor comes with features like 144 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and quantum dot technology.

Reliance Jio a Huge Contributor to Facebook Quarterly Revenue Growth

02-02-2017 17:29

At Facebook’s earnings call, CFO David Wehner said that the free data being offered in India largely contributed to the company’s growth in Asia.

Meet The Top FinTech Influencers in India

02-02-2017 17:29

So here is a list of top FinTech influencers in India based on their Klout score.

Facebook slapped with $500M judgment in trial over Richardson company's technology - Dallas News

02-02-2017 16:22

The Guardian
Facebook slapped with $500M judgment in trial over Richardson company's technology
Dallas News
A Dallas jury ruled Wednesday against Facebook in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought over virtual reality technology, awarding a rival company $500 million. The case hinged on whether video game developer ZeniMax Media or Facebook owned the ...
Facebook's Oculus must pay $500m in virtual reality lawsuitThe Guardianall 251 news articles »

The Government's new Institutes of Technology represent a great opportunity - let's hope they make the most of it - Telegraph.co.uk

02-02-2017 15:01

Telegraph.co.uk
The Government's new Institutes of Technology represent a great opportunity - let's hope they make the most of it
Telegraph.co.uk
'These institutions will help deliver excellence in technical education across the country.' That was the Government's promise about its new Institutes of Technology (IoTs) in the recent Industrial Strategy. What's not to like? These Institutes could ...and more »

The best add-on technology - Evening Standard

02-02-2017 14:22

Evening Standard
The best add-on technology
Evening Standard
The latest add-ons transform everyday objects into high-tech kit. Samuel Fishwick smartens up his act. Samuel fishwick; Thursday 2 February 2017 13:51 BST. Click to follow. The Evening Standard. The best add-on technology- in pictures. 7 show all. The ...

Union Budget 2017: Tech firms call for electronics manufacturing ecosystem

02-02-2017 12:33

The absence of a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem in the country will only restrain the Make in India and Digital India vision.

Twitter Records Over 7 Lakh Budget-related Tweets

02-02-2017 12:33

Twitter recorded 7.2 lakh Budget-related tweets between January 30 to February 2 as people took to the micro-blogging site to express their opinions.

Nintendo Switch Online Service Will Cost Between $17 to $26

02-02-2017 12:33

The online services of the Kyoto-based company, which had been free until now, will have to be paid for from later this year.

Meteorite in Africa Hints at 2 Billion Years of Volcanic Activity on Mars

02-02-2017 12:33

The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, offer new clues to how the planet evolved and insight into the history of volcanic activity on Mars.

International Research at Stake Under Trump Rule: NZ Scientists

02-02-2017 12:33

The US hosted many international projects and conferences and there was a significant risk that the advancement of knowledge in critical fields would be hampered if the whole global research community was unable to gather and share knowledge.

Instagram to Support Multi-Photo Album Uploads Soon

02-02-2017 12:33

Only advertisers are able to share the gallery currently which users can swipe through horizontally, but the beta release of Instagram may make its way to all 600 million users soon.

ASUS ROG Launches Gaming Notebook at Rs 94,990

02-02-2017 12:33

The 15.6-inch GL553 offers a gamer-friendly keyboard powered by ASUS Aura with four distinct lighting areas for good gaming experiences in the dark.

Technology to drive insurance distribution - Livemint

02-02-2017 12:16

Livemint
Technology to drive insurance distribution
Livemint
In the past half a decade or so, powered by the increasing penetration of internet and smartphones, technology companies are dramatically disrupting industry after industry. Customers have started expecting the same quality and speed from all service ...

Uber Suspends Services in Taiwan Following Dispute

02-02-2017 10:34

The U.S. company has protested fines against it and defended its model, and in November issued an open letter to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to intervene, appealing to her push to turn Taiwan into a Silicon Valley in Asia.

Two New Nuclear Units May Cost India Rs 544 Crore

02-02-2017 10:34

Already two 1,000 MW units have been set up at Kudankulam and construction work for two more similar units have begun. A total of six 1,000 MW units are planned at Kudankulam and will be owned by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Organisers Need Old Smartphones and Electronic Devices

02-02-2017 10:34

Tokyo 2020 said e-waste such as digital cameras, laptops and games units can also be donated at collection boxes.

Samsung May Unveil Android Tablet at MWC, Barcelona

02-02-2017 10:34

The event could see Samsung unveil other new devices as well but the South Korean giant will not launch the highly-anticipated Galaxy S8 smartphone.

Saavn Announces Programmatic Audio Advertising for Mobile Phones in India

02-02-2017 10:34

Audio is becoming an intrinsic part of this generation’smedia consumption.

Panasonic Avionics Business Under Investigation by U.S. Authorities

02-02-2017 10:34

In a stock exchange filing, the Japanese electronics maker said its U.S.-based Panasonic Avionics Corp unit is under probe by the authorities. It did not specify the nature of the investigation.

NASA Jupiter Probe Set For Fourth Flyby Over Jupiter Clouds

02-02-2017 10:34

At the time of its closest approach (called perijove), Juno will be about 4,300 km above the planet's cloud tops and travelling at a speed of about 57.8 km per second relative to the gas giant.

Honor 8 Lite Leaks Out With Sleek and Premium Design

02-02-2017 08:58

The Honor 8 Lite is a downgraded version of the Honor and 8 and hence features a Kirin 655 processor.

Honor 6X First Flash Sale on Amazon India to be Held Today

02-02-2017 08:58

The 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM version of the Honor 6X cost Rs 15,999 while the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM version of the phone are priced at Rs 12,999.

GoPro Karma Goes Back on Sale in the US After Fixing Battery Glitch

02-02-2017 08:58

GoPro withdrew Karma in November 2016 after a small number of cases where batteries disconnected during flight, resulting in a loss of power.

OnePlus 3T, Meizu Pro 6 Plus Caught Cheating on Benchmark Scores

02-02-2017 07:37

Chinese smartphone makers OnePlus and Meizu have been reportedly “caught “cheating on benchmark scores for the OnePlus 3T and Meizu Pro 6 Plus handsets respectively.

Have Taken a Decision on Free Offers of Jio: TRAI to Delhi HC

02-02-2017 07:37

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), however, did not disclose in court what it has decided.

Facebook Eases Past Wall Street Estimates, Sees Spending Up in 2017

02-02-2017 07:37

Facebook's core business continued to power ahead as mobile advertising accelerated.

US Jury Issues $500 Million Verdict in Facebook Virtual Reality Lawsuit

02-02-2017 05:49

The jury also found Oculus liable for breaching a non-disclosure agreement Luckey signed with ZeniMax in 2012.

Strong iPhone 7 Sales a Bridge to Apple's Next Upgrade

02-02-2017 05:49

Apple sold 78.29 million iPhones in its fiscal first quarter ended December 31.

Samsung to Launch Web Payments Service for Android Phones in South Korea

02-02-2017 05:49

Samsung Pay Mini, will allow Android smartphones to make online transactions in Samsung's home country after downloading a dedicated app.

Government to Set Up Special Agency to Check Cybercrimes

02-02-2017 05:49

Google India, Microsoft India, Yahoo India and Facebook, who were issued notice by the apex court said it was not possible for them to auto-block the contents.

Computer Beats Humans For the First Time in Poker

02-02-2017 05:49

Libratus, an AI built by Carnegie Mellon University racked up over $1.7 million worth of chips against four of the top professional poker players.

UK universities 'must embrace technology or risk falling behind' - Times Higher Education (THE)

02-02-2017 01:06

Times Higher Education (THE)
UK universities 'must embrace technology or risk falling behind'
Times Higher Education (THE)
UK higher education risks falling behind the US and Australia if it does not build on the existing investments in technology-enhanced learning, a new analysis has warned. A report by the digital services organisation Jisc, published by the Higher ...