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Facebook gives peek inside unit studying brain-to-text technology - Reuters

19-04-2017 23:59

Reuters
Facebook gives peek inside unit studying brain-to-text technology
Reuters
Regina Dugan, vice president of engineering of Building 8 at Facebook, speaks on stage during the second day of the annual Facebook F8 developers conference in San Jose, California, U.S., April 19, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam. 1/8. left. right.
Silicon Valley's elite have a new buzzword technology to dangle over our headsQuartz
Facebook Is Working on Technology That Lets You Type and Control VR Devices With Your Min

Amazon makes Alexa-like voice, AI technology available to cloud customers - The Seattle Times

19-04-2017 23:41

The Seattle Times
Amazon makes Alexa-like voice, AI technology available to cloud customers
The Seattle Times
David Limp, Amazon senior vice president of devices, speaks about the Alexa family of devices at a San Francisco event. Amazon is making the technology that underpins Alexa available to all its cloud computing customers through a service called Lex.and more »

JPMorgan Said to Plan Tripling Size of New York Technology Hub - Bloomberg

19-04-2017 22:40

Bloomberg
JPMorgan Said to Plan Tripling Size of New York Technology Hub
Bloomberg
JPMorgan Chase & Co., the biggest U.S. lender, is planning to more than triple the size of its technology hub in New York City to increase space for the bank's coders and data engineers, a person with knowledge of the matter said. The firm is in ...and more »

Cenovus aims to cut emissions through technology as industry starts ... - Financial Post

19-04-2017 22:18

Financial Post
Cenovus aims to cut emissions through technology as industry starts ...
Financial Post
CALGARY – Cenovus Energy Inc.'s top executive Brian Ferguson reiterated his support for a carbon tax on Wednesday, as oil companies begin reporting how ...and more »

Cenovus aims to cut emissions through technology as industry starts counting carbon tax costs - Financial Post

19-04-2017 22:18

Financial Post
Cenovus aims to cut emissions through technology as industry starts counting carbon tax costs
Financial Post
CALGARY – Cenovus Energy Inc.'s top executive Brian Ferguson reiterated his support for a carbon tax on Wednesday, as oil companies begin reporting how Alberta's climate policies will impact the price per barrel of crude oil. “In my opinion, and in my ...and more »

Facebook team working on brain-powered technology - BBC News

19-04-2017 22:01

BBC News
Facebook team working on brain-powered technology
BBC News
Facebook says it is working on technology to allow us to control computers directly with our brains. It is developing “silent speech” software to allow people to type at a rate of 100 words per minute, it says. The project, in its early stages, will ...
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Facebook has 60 people working on how to read your mindThe Guardian
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3 ways IBM engages women in technology to thrive in workforce - Healthcare IT News

19-04-2017 21:40

Healthcare IT News
3 ways IBM engages women in technology to thrive in workforce
Healthcare IT News
IBM partnered with Boston College Center of Work & Family on research to highlight IBM's longstanding pro-women perspective. Bernie Monegain. April 19, 2017. Share. women in technology. The gender gap in STEM fields has widened since the 1980's, ...

Automation Alley plans conference on smart manufacturing technology - Crain's Detroit Business

19-04-2017 21:13

Automation Alley plans conference on smart manufacturing technology
Crain's Detroit Business
Automation Alley, a Troy-based manufacturing and technology business association, is launching a cross-discipline conference called Integr8 in November in Detroit. Presenters will focus on the benefits of using advanced manufacturing technology in ...

Cisco makes videoconference technology invisible - Network World

19-04-2017 19:38

Network World
Cisco makes videoconference technology invisible
Network World
Last month Cisco announced two new room video systems called the Spark Room Kit and Spark Room Kit Plus. Behind these dull names are some impressive technologies never before seen in videoconferencing. The room kits are nearly complete ...

Science and Technology Fund to be Launched April 19 - Jamaica ... - Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service

19-04-2017 19:37

Science and Technology Fund to be Launched April 19 - Jamaica ...
Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service
The Fund will support technology transfer from innovators to industry and service sectors, provide intellectual property support, enhance human resource ...and more »

Science and Technology Fund to be Launched April 19 - Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service

19-04-2017 19:37

Science and Technology Fund to be Launched April 19
Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service
The Fund will support technology transfer from innovators to industry and service sectors, provide intellectual property support, enhance human resource development and promote science. “It is a national Fund that will support high-impact, mission ...and more »

Technology will turn future workers into cyborgs - Daily Mail

19-04-2017 18:20

Daily Mail
Technology will turn future workers into cyborgs
Daily Mail
The first was the steam engine-driven Industrial Revolution; the second involved the innovations from Henry Ford's assembly line. Third, microelectronics and computer power appeared on factory floors. Scroll down for video. Now, manufacturing ...

Fresno shooting rampage: How gunfire detection technology alerted police - Fox News

19-04-2017 17:39

Fox News
Fresno shooting rampage: How gunfire detection technology alerted police
Fox News
Police were alerted to the shooting rampage in downtown Fresno, California, on Tuesday by a sophisticated gunfire detection technology. Three people were killed in the shooting spree that police think was racially motivated. All the victims were white ...
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Yahoo Revenue Rises 22% Ahead of Verizon Deal

19-04-2017 15:54

It was higher than the $1.23 billion analysts had predicted.

Uber For Business Expands, Launches Uber Central

19-04-2017 15:54

The new service will allow organisations to request, manage and pay for their customers, clients, and guests.

Samsung Galaxy S8 First Impressions Review: What's Cool And What's Not

19-04-2017 15:54

Samsung has perfected the flagship S7 edge in the new Galaxy S8. After using the device for a day, here is our first impressions review.

Reliance Jio ISD Call Rate Cutter Plan: Rs 3 Per Minute to US, UK

19-04-2017 15:54

Reliance Jio ISD Rate Cutter plan costs Rs 501. This plan enables subscribers to call around the globe for a per minute cost of between Rs 3 and Rs 13.8.

Nomura Sets up $92 Million Fund to Aid Start-Ups

19-04-2017 15:54

The firm also said that it has commenced the 'Voyager - Nomura FinTech Partnership' in India aimed at harnessing emerging technologies to help transform its businesses and services.

Huawei India Collaborates With Redington to Expand Reach

19-04-2017 15:54

Huawei Enterprise BG India aims to create maximum value for Indian enterprises with its innovative ICT solutions and services backed by a strong ecosystem.

Delhi Metro Partners With Ola Money to Provide Digital Payment Solution to Commuters

19-04-2017 15:54

The integration will allow DMRC commuters to recharge their metro cards directly from the Ola Money app.

For golf instructors, a technology debate rages on - GolfDigest.com

19-04-2017 15:49

GolfDigest.com
For golf instructors, a technology debate rages on
GolfDigest.com
TrackMan and motion-capture systems offer a new, data-driven way for instructors to work with golfers. But are they the best way to teach somebody how to play golf? By Matthew Rudy. 9 hours ago. The lesson tee at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas is ...

Reduction of post-traumatic stress symptoms associated with noninvasive technology - Science Daily

19-04-2017 15:31

Reduction of post-traumatic stress symptoms associated with noninvasive technology
Science Daily
Date: April 19, 2017; Source: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; Summary: A closed-loop acoustic stimulation brainwave technology significantly reduced symptoms in people suffering from post-traumatic stress in a small pilot study, report scientists ...and more »

How Google Earth helped a missing Indian boy find his family after 25 years

19-04-2017 15:20

The old version of the virtual globe application has been gaining popularity in recent months thanks to an unlikely source - an Oscar-nominated film.

Amazon launches media streaming device Fire TV Stick in India

19-04-2017 15:03

Cashing in on the upsurge in online TV content, Amazon India has launched a media streaming device, the new Fire TV Stick in India that will compete with the likes of Apple TV and Google Chromecast.

Henry Hill School earns top technology status - New Zealand Herald

19-04-2017 14:36

Henry Hill School earns top technology status
New Zealand Herald
An apple a day, so the adage goes, keeps your body healthy. But now Henry Hill School has the stats to show that an Apple iPad a day keeps your brain sharp. The Onekawa facility was recently named an Apple Distinguished School for 2017-18. Along with ...

Technology is solution to all problems, says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu - Economic Times

19-04-2017 13:23

Economic Times
Technology is solution to all problems, says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today advocated for the use of cutting edge technology in the transportation sector, stressing that technology is the solution of every problem. "We need to modernise, upgrade our infrastructure and find ...and more »

Technology is solution to all problems, says Suresh Prabhu - Moneycontrol.com

19-04-2017 12:50

Moneycontrol.com
Technology is solution to all problems, says Suresh Prabhu
Moneycontrol.com
The public transporter has organised a workshop on adaption and sustainability of modern technologies in railway signalling with focus on skill development and Make in India. Technology is solution to all problems, says Suresh Prabhu. Railway Minister ...and more »

Xiaomi Mi6 Launched With Dual Cameras: Specs, Price and Everything You Want to Know

19-04-2017 12:23

The Mi6 features a curved glass back and metal frame design.

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ Launched in India Starting at Rs 57,900

19-04-2017 12:23

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones with ‘Infinity Display’ differ in screen size and battery power.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Launched at Rs 57,900: All You Need to Know

19-04-2017 12:23

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus is all set to launch in India today at an expected starting price of Rs 57,999. Here are live updates from the event in New Delhi.

Samsung Galaxy S8 And S8 Plus in Pics: Check Out the New Flagship Smartphones

19-04-2017 12:23

Samsung Galaxy S8 sports a 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED curved display. The display comes with a 1440x2960 pixel resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Galaxy S8+ features a 6.2-inch screen sharing similar specifications.

For The New iPhone, Apple Goes The Samsung Way

19-04-2017 12:23

Apple is preparing to launch three new iPhones this fall with an all-screen front and curved glass.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Launched at Rs 3,999

19-04-2017 12:23

Amazon’s own version of Google Chromecast, the device has been launched with exclusive plans available for it.

Samsung launches Galaxy S8, S8 Plus starting at Rs 57,900: Everything you need to know

19-04-2017 10:08

The Galaxy S8 is the South Korean companyâ€™s first flagship product since the â€˜explodingâ€™ Galaxy Note 7 fiasco last year

Watch Samsung Galaxy S8 And S8+ India Launch Live: What Will be The Price?

19-04-2017 09:22

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus is all set to launch in India today at an expected starting price of Rs 57,999. Here are live updates from the event in New Delhi.

Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ to Launch in India Today: Will it Be Priced at Rs 59,999?

19-04-2017 09:22

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will sport a 5.8-inch and a 6.2-inch display will be seen on the Galaxy S8+.

Paytm in Talks with SoftBank to Raise $1.2 to $1.5 Billion

19-04-2017 09:22

Paytm may also buy Snapdeal-owned payments rival Freecharge, as part of the deal.

H-1B Review: US Tech Industry Optimistic

19-04-2017 09:22

The executive order targeting the visa program popular with Indian tech professionals was signed yesterday by Trump.

Mark Zuckerberg confirms Facebook is working on mind-reading technology - Telegraph.co.uk

19-04-2017 09:17

Telegraph.co.uk
Mark Zuckerberg confirms Facebook is working on mind-reading technology
Telegraph.co.uk
Facebook is developing technology to let users communicate using only their thoughts, the internet giant confirmed on Wednesday night. A secretive division at Facebook's California headquarters has been experimenting with mind-reading technology for ...
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GolfTEC adds stores, improves technology for golf lessons - Golfweek.com

19-04-2017 09:00

Golfweek.com
GolfTEC adds stores, improves technology for golf lessons
Golfweek.com
GolfTEC, which has given more than 7 million lessons to amateurs over 22 years, is undergoing a brand invigoration that includes updating the appearance and technology of more than 30 planned new stand-alone locations in the first half of this year and ...

Baidu to open-source its autonomous driving technology - Financial Times

19-04-2017 08:24

Financial Times
Baidu to open-source its autonomous driving technology
Financial Times
Baidu, China's largest search engine group, has launched an attempt to become the Android of the automotive world by opening up its self-driving technology secrets to rivals. Sample the FT's top stories for a week. You select the topic, we deliver the ...
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Baidu to Open Source Its Self-Driving

Technology and humans can be complementary, not competitive, says SATS CEO - CNBC

19-04-2017 07:40

CNBC
Technology and humans can be complementary, not competitive, says SATS CEO
CNBC
Advancements in the field of robotics have driven fears across the globe that many jobs could soon be displaced by machines. But that does not always have to be the case, according to Alex Hungate, president and CEO of airport ground-handler and ...

Baidu to launch self-driving car technology in July

19-04-2017 07:13

The project is named Apollo after the lunar landing program, the Chinese search giant said, adding it would work with partners who provide vehicles, sensors and other components for the new technology.

Apple just made a bunch of apps free for everyone

19-04-2017 07:03

Those applications have already been free for folks who purchased a new iOS or macOS device in the past several years. That means you may already have a free version installed or available to you through the App Store.

Xiaomi Mi6 Launch: Specs, Price and Everything You Want to Know

19-04-2017 06:09

According to recent leaks by online retailers, the Xiaomi Mi6 could feature high-end specs albeit at a lower price point.

US 'Facebook Killer' Takes Own Life After Police Chase

19-04-2017 06:09

A US gunman accused of murdering an elderly grandfather and posting the footage on Facebook killed himself after a brief police chase, bringing to a close a frantic nationwide manhunt.

TCS Posts 4.2% Increase in Quarterly Earnings

19-04-2017 06:09

TCS competitor Infosys released its fourth quarter results to subdued growth last week.

Facebook Pushes to Augment Reality Through Smartphones

19-04-2017 06:09

Facebook launched a mission to make smartphone cameras windows to augmented reality, focusing on what people have in hand instead of waiting for high-tech eyewear.

This fundamental global problem touches everything from farming to technology - CNBC

19-04-2017 03:01

CNBC
This fundamental global problem touches everything from farming to technology
CNBC
A woman carries clean water from the donation site in her village across the rice paddy fields to her family's home on May 1, 2016 in Dala, Burma. Bone-thin, malnourished kids in the developing world staring blankly into the camera have become the ...