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Can technology transform the oil and gas industry again? - Houston Chronicle

07-04-2017 22:22

Houston Chronicle
Can technology transform the oil and gas industry again?
Houston Chronicle
Emerson executive account manager Randy Mobley, with OXEA Corp. senior instrument/electrical engineer Sherri Law, explains the workings of wireless transmitters on a storage tank in Bay City. . Photo: Steve Gonzales, Staff. Image 2 of 6.

Using technology to engage citizens, solve hard problems - The Hindu - The Hindu

07-04-2017 19:59

The Hindu
Using technology to engage citizens, solve hard problems - The Hindu
The Hindu
Founder of Google Mapmaker stresses on need for platforms that encourage people to help themselves with technology.and more »

Ola Aims to Bring Electric Vehicle Fleet in India by Next Year

07-04-2017 17:15

Ola's push comes as sales of electric vehicles in India have remained slow, despite government incentives to curb pollution.

NASA Captures Jupiter Image at Closest-to-Earth Position

07-04-2017 17:06

The giant planet is now at "opposition", positioned directly opposite the Sun from the Earth.

YouTube TV: What You Get And What You Don't, All You Need To Know

07-04-2017 13:31

Google aims to lure subscribers with more sophisticated program search, personalised recommendations and a more fully featured online DVR than rival services offer. But it faces many of the limitations its rivals have.

Xiaomi Beats Apple, Samsung as The Most Preferred Indian Smartphone

07-04-2017 13:31

Xiaomi India has become the number one selling smartphone brand in the online market.

Uber Becomes Mobility Partner For Gujarat Lions

07-04-2017 13:31

This summer, while the players are sweating it out on the field, riders can conveniently request UberLIONS to reach to the stadium.

Samsung Reports a Record $8.76 Billion Quarterly Operating Profit

07-04-2017 13:31

It marks the second-highest quarterly operating profit ever posted by Samsung Electronics. The current record was set in the third quarter of 2013, when Samsung's operating profit hit 10.1 trillion won, Yonhup news agency reported.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Launched at Rs 27,990; Offers 16MP Front And Rear Camera

07-04-2017 13:31

At 7mm thickness, the Galaxy C7 Pro comes with a full metal unibody and a 2.5D Gorilla Glass.

Samsung Expected to Sell Over 40 Million Galaxy S8 Units

07-04-2017 13:31

Samsung launched S8 in two screen sizes -- the 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 and 6.2-inch Galaxy S8 Plus -- and will be available from April 21.

Ola to Organise Auto 'Driver Partner' Mela - Ola Baasha Mela - in Chennai

07-04-2017 13:31

The Mela will give many existing auto rickshaw Driver Partners the opportunity to become micro-entrepreneurs by adding autos to their fleet at a lower cost.

LG Electronics Estimates Q1 Operating Profit at $812 Million

07-04-2017 13:31

LG Electronics' first-quarter operating profit was estimated at $537 million, up 20.6 percent from a year earlier.

India to Invest Rs 200 Crore To Set Up 100 More Incubators For Start-Ups

07-04-2017 13:31

The Science and Technology (S&T) Department of the central government has set up 100 incubators across the country to support start-ups in innovations.

Goibibo Launches Summer Campaign; Appoints Deepika Padukone as Brand Ambassador

07-04-2017 13:31

The GoContacts feature urges its users to engage with their respective social circles and leverage the power of networking.

Flipkart, Amazon, Other E-Commerce Players Focus on AI For Better Services

07-04-2017 13:31

E-commerce players are upgrading their software and attempting to make online shopping a smoother and intelligent experience for their customers.

Apple's Clips App Now Available on App Store For Free

07-04-2017 13:31

Users can add live animated captions and titles just by using their voice with a feature called Live Titles.

Amazon.in Reveals High Demand For Healthcare Devices

07-04-2017 13:31

Amazon.in has also seen a growing demand for activity trackers indicating that there is a substantial increase in the number of people who take their health & fitness seriously.

Amazon.in Launches 'Smart Living Store' as One Stop Shop For Smart Devices

07-04-2017 13:31

The store brings across a ‘smart’ selection from various categories such as wearables, health devices and home solutions to one store.

Disabled Americans less likely to use technology | Pew Research ... - Pew Research Center

07-04-2017 13:11

Disabled Americans less likely to use technology | Pew Research ...
Pew Research Center
This is the second in a series of posts about how different demographic groups in the U.S. have fared in the digital age. More than 56 million people in the United ...and more »

Smart home model integrates Amazon's Alexa technology - The ... - Washington Post

07-04-2017 13:08

Washington Post
Smart home model integrates Amazon's Alexa technology - The ...
Washington Post
Entering a model home always feels a bit like opening the door into a fantasy world where every surface is pristine and every room is decorated to a level of ...and more »

Samsung Posts Best Quarterly Profit in Over 3 Years as Memory Chips Soar

07-04-2017 09:40

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd forecast its best quarterly profit in more than three years in the January-March period, beating expectations.

Paytm Invests in AI Based Healthcare Startup 'QorQi'

07-04-2017 09:40

QorQI has been praised by 100+ doctors offering services to over 60,000 consumers.

ISRO Wing, Agriculture Ministry Join Hands to Geo-Tag Agricultural Assets

07-04-2017 09:40

Besides, ponds, crop area, warehouses, laboratories would also be geo-tagged for their real-time monitoring and effective utilisation.

Idea Offers 10GB Data at Rs 100 for Postpaid Customers

07-04-2017 09:40

Idea Cellular has announced its 'Data Jackpot' offer wherein postpaid Idea customers will get up to 10GB data each month, at a nominal rental of Rs 100.

Google.org Announces $8.4 Million Grant to 4 Indian NGOs

07-04-2017 09:40

Google's philanthropic arm Google.org announced grants of $8.4 million to four Indian NGOs over the next two years.

Gionee A1 Review: A Phone That's Made For Selfies at Rs 19,999

07-04-2017 09:40

For now, the Gionee A1 promises to be an amazing smartphone. Gionee A1's pre-booking starts on 31st March 2017 in India and the phone is priced at Rs 19,999.

Facebook Launches Digital Assistant 'M' in the US

07-04-2017 09:40

Facebook launched its digital assistant named "M" for US users of its Messenger application, ramping up the social network’s efforts in artificial intelligence.

Adidas Launches 3D Printed Sneakers in Partnership With Silicon Valley Startup

07-04-2017 09:40

Rivals Nike, Under Armour and New Balance, have also been experimenting with 3D printing but have so far only used the technique to make prototypes.

MediaTek Says Testing a Solution to Address Chipset Performance Issue

07-04-2017 09:20

MediaTek said it is doing its best to address the concerns and situation.

Germany Threatens Online Giants With EUR 50 Million Hate Speech Fines

07-04-2017 09:14

The companies would have 24 hours to remove any posts that openly violate German law after they are flagged by users.

How agencies are pushing voice technology - Digiday

07-04-2017 06:04

Digiday
How agencies are pushing voice technology
Digiday
Forget ordering pizza. Soon you'll also be able to consult Alexa about your next period. Last weekend, digital agency Rain hosted a two-day hackathon for staffers and local developers at its Nicaragua office to play around with voice-driven experiences ...and more »

YouTube Tweaks Ad Strategy to Curb Content Stealing

07-04-2017 05:42

YouTube said it would place ads on channels only if they reach 10,000 views as it tries to weed out people who make money on the site by stealing content from other sources.

Udacity - Self-driving Taxi Startup Takes Aim at Uber

07-04-2017 05:42

Silicon Valley online education start-up Udacity is spinning out its school for driverless car engineers to develop self-driving taxis, taking aim at the likes of Uber Technologies.

Twitter Rejects US Effort to Unmask Anti-Trump Users

07-04-2017 05:42

The suit could portend a contentious battle between the social network and the US administration over efforts to crack down on government leaks.

TRAI to Bring New Quality Norms for Services Like VoLTE Soon

07-04-2017 05:42

Trai said the decision will come in the form of a regulation or order.

Call Drop Problem More Severe Indoors: Government

07-04-2017 05:42

Obtaining feedback through its Integrated Voice Response System (IVRS), the government said the problem of call drops is more severe indoors.

FDA Opens Genetic Floodgates with 23andMe Decision - MIT Technology Review

07-04-2017 00:02

MIT Technology Review
FDA Opens Genetic Floodgates with 23andMe Decision
MIT Technology Review
Gene-testing companies will be able to directly tell consumers their risk for certain diseases. by Emily Mullin; April 6, 2017. 23andMe can now sell spit-based genetic tests that estimate a person's health risk for certain diseases directly to ...
FDA allows marketing of first direct-to-consumer tests that provide genetic risk information for certain conditionsFDA.gov
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Can technology transform the oil and gas industry again? - Houston Chronicle

Using technology to engage citizens, solve hard problems - The Hindu - The Hindu

Ola Aims to Bring Electric Vehicle Fleet in India by Next Year

NASA Captures Jupiter Image at Closest-to-Earth Position

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YouTube TV: What You Get And What You Don't, All You Need To Know

Xiaomi Beats Apple, Samsung as The Most Preferred Indian Smartphone

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Samsung Reports a Record $8.76 Billion Quarterly Operating Profit

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Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Launched at Rs 27,990; Offers 16MP Front And Rear Camera

Samsung Expected to Sell Over 40 Million Galaxy S8 Units

Ola to Organise Auto 'Driver Partner' Mela - Ola Baasha Mela - in Chennai

LG Electronics Estimates Q1 Operating Profit at $812 Million

India to Invest Rs 200 Crore To Set Up 100 More Incubators For Start-Ups

Goibibo Launches Summer Campaign; Appoints Deepika Padukone as Brand Ambassador

Flipkart, Amazon, Other E-Commerce Players Focus on AI For Better Services

Apple's Clips App Now Available on App Store For Free

Amazon.in Reveals High Demand For Healthcare Devices

Amazon.in Launches 'Smart Living Store' as One Stop Shop For Smart Devices

Disabled Americans less likely to use technology | Pew Research ... - Pew Research Center

Smart home model integrates Amazon's Alexa technology - The ... - Washington Post

Samsung Posts Best Quarterly Profit in Over 3 Years as Memory Chips Soar

Paytm Invests in AI Based Healthcare Startup 'QorQi'

ISRO Wing, Agriculture Ministry Join Hands to Geo-Tag Agricultural Assets

Idea Offers 10GB Data at Rs 100 for Postpaid Customers

Google.org Announces $8.4 Million Grant to 4 Indian NGOs

Gionee A1 Review: A Phone That's Made For Selfies at Rs 19,999

Facebook Launches Digital Assistant 'M' in the US

Adidas Launches 3D Printed Sneakers in Partnership With Silicon Valley Startup

MediaTek Says Testing a Solution to Address Chipset Performance Issue

Germany Threatens Online Giants With EUR 50 Million Hate Speech Fines

How agencies are pushing voice technology - Digiday

YouTube Tweaks Ad Strategy to Curb Content Stealing

Udacity - Self-driving Taxi Startup Takes Aim at Uber

Twitter Rejects US Effort to Unmask Anti-Trump Users

TRAI to Bring New Quality Norms for Services Like VoLTE Soon

Call Drop Problem More Severe Indoors: Government

FDA Opens Genetic Floodgates with 23andMe Decision - MIT Technology Review