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Microsoft Build 2017: Key Announcements on Cloud, AI, Bots And More

10-05-2017 23:19

Microsoft Build 2017 developer conference aims to further cement Microsoft's vision of a "Mobile-First, Cloud-First" landscape. Watch Build 2017 keynote live with updates.

Microsoft Build 2017 Day 1: Top 10 Announcements From The Keynote

10-05-2017 23:19

Here are top 10 announcements from the Day 1 of Microsoft Build 2017 developer conference.

Microsoft Build 2017: CEO Satya Nadella Paves The Way For Intelligent Cloud

10-05-2017 23:19

Microsoft also announced new Azure data and cloud services to help developers quickly modernise their existing apps along with new data, IoT edge and AI services.

Get ready, the robots are coming - Washington Technology

10-05-2017 22:32

Get ready, the robots are coming
Washington Technology
The same phenomenon that has swept through the retail and manufacturing industries in recent decades seemingly looms over government also: the robots are coming. Indicators of that shift toward greater automation can be seen in where some agencies ...and more »

This company's scanning technology is a smugglers' nightmare - Phys.Org

10-05-2017 22:10

This company's scanning technology is a smugglers' nightmare
Phys.Org
At Decision Sciences International Corp.'s headquarters, a 20-foot shipping container sits beneath a car-wash size scanner. After about a minute, images of the container's contents pop up on a nearby TV screen, complete with a color-coded ...

Nvidia says Toyota will use its AI technology for self-driving cars - Reuters

10-05-2017 22:09

Reuters
Nvidia says Toyota will use its AI technology for self-driving cars
Reuters
The logo of technology company Nvidia is seen at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California February 11, 2015. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith. By Alexandria Sage | SAN JOSE. SAN JOSE Nvidia Corp announced a partnership with Toyota Motor Corp on ...and more »

Toshiba technology unit sale grows more complex - Financial Times

10-05-2017 22:02

Financial Times
Toshiba technology unit sale grows more complex
Financial Times
When researcher Fujio Masuoka invented the Nand flash memory in 1987, his bosses at Toshiba were only vaguely impressed. Few inside the Japanese industrial conglomerate imagined the data storage technology would evolve into a $37bn market that ...and more »

Self-Driving Technology Is Not an iPad, Stop Marketing it Like One - The Drive

10-05-2017 21:38

The Drive
Self-Driving Technology Is Not an iPad, Stop Marketing it Like One
The Drive
I have to admit that a part of me, however small, believed that just maybe we had already fixed this sort of thing in one fell swoop. But then I noticed an Intel commercial about "The Future of Autonomous Driving," which began airing in April: ...and more »

Exploring possibilities of healthcare technology, research in Grand Falls-Windsor - Advertiser

10-05-2017 21:21

Advertiser
Exploring possibilities of healthcare technology, research in Grand Falls-Windsor
Advertiser
Dr. Alice Landis-McGrath, a healthcare technology expert, spoke at the Gordon Pinsent Centre For the Arts Wednesday, one of over 20 events held throughout the province as part of the fourth annual Innovation Week. ©Randy Edison photo. GRAND ...and more »

A new 3D printing technology uses electricity to create stronger objects for manufacturing - TechCrunch

10-05-2017 20:03

TechCrunch
A new 3D printing technology uses electricity to create stronger objects for manufacturing
TechCrunch
Nothing actually appears to happen when the Essentium rep flips the switch to fire up the company's demo. The change is undetectable standing a foot away from the Stacker industrial 3D printer, but if you lean forward and peek into the small gap ...

Microsoft Build 2017 Live: Over 90 pc Fortune 500 using Microsoft Cloud

10-05-2017 19:27

Microsoft Build 2017 developer conference aims to further cement Microsoft's vision of a "Mobile-First, Cloud-First" landscape. Watch Build 2017 keynote live with updates.

Emotion reading technology claims to spot criminals before they act - Telegraph.co.uk

10-05-2017 19:08

Telegraph.co.uk
Emotion reading technology claims to spot criminals before they act
Telegraph.co.uk
Emotion reading technology could soon be used by police after a Russian firm created a tool that can identify people in a crowd and tell if they are angry, stressed or nervous. The software, created by NTechLab, can monitor citizens for suspicious ...

Building trust in technology is crucial: Microsoft's Satya Nadella - Economic Times

10-05-2017 19:07

Economic Times
Building trust in technology is crucial: Microsoft's Satya Nadella
Economic Times
SEATTLE: Microsoft's India-born chief Satya Nadella today attempted to allay concerns over the increasing use of technology in public life and said building trust was crucial to its utilisation as a tool to "empower" people. Nadella, the chief ...
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Technology that helps with the aging process - Daily Record

10-05-2017 18:40

Daily Record
Technology that helps with the aging process
Daily Record
It seems like we are faced with aging loved ones and relatives more and more as time goes on. In our high-tech world it sure seems like we could have some good options for the aging and the infirmed. There are some pretty handy tools to try but ...

Cars 3 trailer hits on the issue of technology and driverless cars in modern racing - Polygon

10-05-2017 18:34

Polygon
Cars 3 trailer hits on the issue of technology and driverless cars in modern racing
Polygon
Cars 3 will give franchise star Lightning McQueen a new rival to take on, but there's a larger enemy at play: technology. In the newest trailer for Cars 3, the focus is on Jackson Storm, a younger and, most importantly, technologically advanced race car.and more »

Endpoint cybersecurity technology deployed through AF agreement - Air Force Link

10-05-2017 17:45

Air Force Link
Endpoint cybersecurity technology deployed through AF agreement
Air Force Link
Dr. Tim Rudolph, center, the former Air Force Life Cycle Management Center chief technology officer, signs the paperwork for a cooperative research and development agreement with Carbon Black, March 15, 2017, at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., while ...and more »

Restaurants use technology to nudge us into spending more - SFGate

10-05-2017 16:54

SFGate
Restaurants use technology to nudge us into spending more
SFGate
NEW YORK (AP) — Restaurant chains are making it easier to order food with a few taps of the screen — so much so that you may lose sight of how much you're spending. The convenience that technology offers may make us less vigilant about how much ...and more »

Betsy DeVos likens education technology to 'a thousand flowers' that have yet to bloom - The Hechinger Report

10-05-2017 16:41

The Hechinger Report
Betsy DeVos likens education technology to 'a thousand flowers' that have yet to bloom
The Hechinger Report
Education secretary praises technology and pans government interference in the classroom in speech to techies at `Davos by the Desert?' Photo of Liz Willen · From the Editor's Desk. Column by Liz Willen. May 10, 2017. Betsy DeVos speaks at ASU-GSV in ...and more »

Cutting edge technology introduced with £1m investment at Cullompton van converter - Devon Live

10-05-2017 16:36

Devon Live
Cutting edge technology introduced with £1m investment at Cullompton van converter
Devon Live
A Devon van converter has invested £1m in the latest metal cutting fibre laser technology. Cullompton based Trucksmith has invested in the Amada technology to enable the company to automate production of sheet metal components for their low-loading ...

The Voting Technology We Really Need? Paper - The Atlantic

10-05-2017 16:00

The Atlantic
The Voting Technology We Really Need? Paper
The Atlantic
Like The Atlantic? Subscribe to The Atlantic Daily, our free weekday email newsletter. In January, America's main intelligence agencies issued a report concluding that Russia interfered in the 2016 election, using a combination of cyber-intrusion, ...and more »

RML Agtech launches variable rate technology to map soil quality - Hindu Business Line

10-05-2017 15:23

RML Agtech launches variable rate technology to map soil quality
Hindu Business Line
RML Agtech, a technology-based farm solutions provider, has launched indigenous version of Variable Rate Technology (VRT) to enhance the soil nutrients and productivity for Indian farmers. The application helps farmers to decide the quantity of ...and more »

Rising Pune Supergiant's Rahul Tripathi Loves Playing Stick Cricket on His Phone

10-05-2017 15:01

In his first ever selfie interview where he talks about how he interacts with his fans on social media, loves to listen to music and also play Stick Cricket on his phone.

Online Gaming Industry in India to Reach $1 Billion by 2021: Report

10-05-2017 15:01

With an 117 percent spike in searches for online games by Indians, it is estimated that the current online gamer base of 120 million gamers in 2016 will grow to 310 million by 2021.

Microsoft Build 2017 Keynote Live: Watch CEO Satya Nadella Reveal What's Next For Developers

10-05-2017 15:01

Microsoft Build 2017 developer conference aims to further cement Microsoft's vision of a "Mobile-First, Cloud-First" landscape. Watch Build 2017 keynote live with updates.

Microsoft Build 2017 Begins Today: Here's How to Watch it Live

10-05-2017 15:01

The two-day conference will see keynotes, including announcements from CEO Satya Nadella.

Asus Launches Zenfone Go 5.5 in India at Rs 8,499

10-05-2017 15:01

Equipped with a Qualcomm 8916 Quad-core processor, Adreno 306 GPU and 2 GB RAM, the smartphone has 3000mAh battery for extended use.

Apple Acquires Sleep-Tracking App 'Beddit'

10-05-2017 15:01

Beddit is designed to monitor daily sleep habits through the iPhone.

Amazon Great Indian Sale â Sneak Peek

10-05-2017 15:01

Customers with more than Rs 500 Amazon Pay balance are automatically eligible for a contest where lucky customers can win Rs 1 lakh every hour.

Modi Launches Digitised System for Apex Court to Go Paperless

10-05-2017 14:37

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Integrated Case Management Information System (ICMIS) to help the apex court go paperless.

Amazon Trounces Rivals in Battle of the Shopping 'Bots'

10-05-2017 14:24

Wal-Mart relies on computer programs that scan prices on competitor's websites so it can adjust its listings accordingly.

Twitter Elevates Taranjeet Singh as Country Director for India

10-05-2017 14:04

Twitter counts India among its top five audience markets globally.

Think technology is disrupting the job market like never before? Think again. - Christian Science Monitor

10-05-2017 14:02

Christian Science Monitor
Think technology is disrupting the job market like never before? Think again.
Christian Science Monitor
A new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation analyzes the US labor market from 1850 to the present and finds that we are in an era of unprecedented calm. And that's not good. Monitor's Best: Top 5 ...

What is Bitcoin and how it changed concept of money forever

10-05-2017 13:18

A revolution of sorts, bitcoin is a currency system based on Mathematics, and hence, is completely devoid of authority and the commodities of the physical world.

Technology and Kids: How Much Screen Time is OK? - Parade

10-05-2017 13:05

Parade
Technology and Kids: How Much Screen Time is OK?
Parade
Even before their first birthday, most kids these days are intimately familiar with images and entertainment presented to them via screens. Whether it's via the TV, a tablet PC or a smartphone, screen time is almost an inevitability for youngsters ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to Go On Sale Today: All You Need To Know

10-05-2017 10:37

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is all set to go on sale today at 12 pm. The phone was launched in Indian in January at starting price of Rs 9,999.

BSNL Has Shed its 'Bhai Sahab Nahi Lagega' Tag: Manoj Sinha

10-05-2017 10:37

BSNL suffered losses during 2006-07 to 2012-13 due to lack of investment for its expansion during this period.

Apple to Cut Price of iPhone 5s to Rs 15,000 in India

10-05-2017 10:37

The iPhone 5s will be also made online exclusive.

Apple Begins Sending Out Press Invites for WWDC 2017: Here's is What to Expect?

10-05-2017 10:37

is a departure from past events that have long been held in San Francisco at the Moscone Center.

Amazon Adds Video Calling with Echo Show

10-05-2017 10:32

Amazon unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, last month alongside an app.

Apple Tops $800 Billion Market Cap for First Time

10-05-2017 10:06

If Apple continues on its growth path, the company will top the $1 trillion market cap level.

SoftBank said near closing technology fund with $95 billion - Livemint

10-05-2017 09:34

Livemint
SoftBank said near closing technology fund with $95 billion
Livemint
SoftBank on Wednesday reported net income that topped analysts' estimates as earnings from the company's wireless and internet businesses in Japan outweighed losses at US unit Sprint Corp. Photo: Reuters. London/Tokyo: SoftBank Group Corp. is close ...and more »

Developers turn to VR technology to market new properties - Channel NewsAsia

10-05-2017 09:26

Channel NewsAsia
Developers turn to VR technology to market new properties
Channel NewsAsia
Developer Lendlease is using a virtual reality platform to market mixed-development precinct Paya Lebar Quarter. (Photo: Wendy Wong). By Wendy Wong @WendyWongCNA. 10 May 2017 03:24PM (Updated: 10 May 2017 03:30PM ) ...

Wikipedia Appeals to Turkish Constitutional Court on Website's Blocking

10-05-2017 06:14

The Wikimedia Foundation has called for the Turkish government to restore full access to the site.

Snapdeal-Flipkart Merger: Softbank a Step Closer to Getting Consent of Nexus

10-05-2017 06:14

A board meeting is expected to take place today to deliberate upon the issue.

Managing Fear of Technology in the Workplace - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

10-05-2017 04:01

Wall Street Journal (subscription)
Managing Fear of Technology in the Workplace
Wall Street Journal (subscription)
Technological innovation poses some tough questions for companies concerning their workers. Among them: How can executives and managers calm workers' fears of losing their jobs to automation? And how can companies find workers with the skills ...

Samsung#39;s unlocked S8 makes it easier to switch carriers

10-05-2017 04:00

Phones sold by carriers are sometimes locked to a carrier#39;s network, meaning it might not work when customers switch to a rival or get a separate phone plan when travelling abroad.

Tesla is already developing next-level battery technology - BGR

10-05-2017 03:01

BGR
Tesla is already developing next-level battery technology
BGR
Tesla has always been somewhat relentless with respect to reaching out to and attracting world-class talent, which is why the company's contract with leading battery researcher Jeff Dahn a few years ago didn't come as much of a surprise. Though far ...and more »

The real promise of regulatory technology - TechCrunch

10-05-2017 00:30

TechCrunch
The real promise of regulatory technology
TechCrunch
The future of banking is algorithmic. Bringing together big data and predictive analytics is already enabling financial service providers to make better real-time decisions on loans and other products, with a more flexible, customer-centric user ...