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LG#39;s launches its O-Led TV lineup in India

13-06-2017 18:33

Hardware maker LG recently launched its latest O-Led TV line-up in India in partnership with Dolby. Megha Vishwanath brings you the highlights on Tech Toyz.

New Porsche 911 GT2 RS Breaks Cover at E3 2017, Debuts in Forza Motorsport 7

13-06-2017 18:05

Its 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine promises almost 700Hp and 0-200km/h acceleration in around nine seconds.

Greaves Cotton announces technology partnership with US-based Pinnacle Engines - Economic Times

13-06-2017 16:31 via economictimes.indiatimes.com

Greaves Cotton announces technology partnership with US-based Pinnacle Engines
Economic Times
MUMBAI: As part of its strategy to establish itself as a leading “fuel agnostic powertrain solutions & services company”, Indian engineering company Greaves Cotton has announced a technology partnership with Pinnacle Engines, a Silicon Valley based ...and more »

Technology stocks lead early gains on Wall Street - Los Angeles Times

13-06-2017 15:55 via latimes.com

Los Angeles Times
Technology stocks lead early gains on Wall Street
Los Angeles Times
Technology stocks were leading the U.S. stock market slightly higher in early trading Tuesday, making up some of the ground they lost the last two days. Western Digital gained 3% in the first few minutes of trading, and chipmaker Nvidia climbed 2.3%.and more »

Nokia 6 vs Moto G5 Plus Specs Comparison: Battle of Budget Android Smartphones

13-06-2017 15:42

Just how good is the new Nokia offering and does it have enough firepower to overcome its competitor Motorola's hold on the market? Let’s find out.

Income Tax E-Filing App Launched by All India ITR

13-06-2017 15:42

It will also provide answers to tax-related queries as it is backed by an expert team of chartered accountants.

Apple finally confirms it is working on self-driving car technology - The Guardian

13-06-2017 15:33 via theguardian.com

The Guardian
Apple finally confirms it is working on self-driving car technology
The Guardian
'We see it as the mother of all AI projects,' said Tim Cook. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA. Apple. Apple finally confirms it is working on self-driving car technology. CEO Tim Cook lifts lid on worst-kept secret in Silicon Valley, but is still tight ...
Apple Finally Admits It Is Pursuing Technology for Self-Driving CarsMIT Technology Review
Apple is working on its own self-driving car technologyMarketWa

Montgomery Co. uses DNA technology in cold case investigation - ABC2 News

13-06-2017 15:21 via abc2news.com

ABC2 News
Montgomery Co. uses DNA technology in cold case investigation
ABC2 News
The Montgomery County Police Department is using new technology to help solve a cold case from 1992. Police used blood left behind during the suspect during the murder to depict how the suspect may have looked. The technology is provided by Parabon ...

SUPERVALU Taps Sungard Availability Services for Technology-Driven Business Transformation - PR Newswire (press release)

13-06-2017 15:12 via prnewswire.com

SUPERVALU Taps Sungard Availability Services for Technology-Driven Business Transformation
PR Newswire (press release)
WAYNE, Pa., June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SUPERVALU Inc. (NYSE: SVU), one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S., is replacing its mainframe technology infrastructure as part of a strategic relationship with Sungard Availability ...and more »

Shipping Losses Fall to Lowest in 10 Years as Technology Drives Safety - Insurance Journal

13-06-2017 15:09 via insurancejournal.com

Insurance Journal
Shipping Losses Fall to Lowest in 10 Years as Technology Drives Safety
Insurance Journal
Large shipping losses have declined by 50 percent over the past decade and last year saw the lowest number of losses in the past 10 years. The favorable loss trend has been largely driven by improved safety, according to Allianz Global Corporate ...and more »

CSPi Technology Solutions Named to CRN's 2017 Solution Provider 500 List - Nasdaq

13-06-2017 15:02 via nasdaq.com

CSPi Technology Solutions Named to CRN's 2017 Solution Provider 500 List
Nasdaq
BOSTON, June 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSPi (NASDAQ:CSPI), announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named CSPi's Technology Solutions division to its 2017 Solution Provider 500 list. The Solution Provider 500 is ...and more »

Tim Cook says Apple is working on self-driving car technology - Mashable

13-06-2017 14:52 via mashable.com

Mashable
Tim Cook says Apple is working on self-driving car technology
Mashable
Apple is working on something related to self-driving cars, but don't expect an iCar to pick you up from work any time soon. In a June 5 interview with Bloomberg Television, Apple CEO Tim Cook elaborated a bit on the company's involvement in ...
Apple confirms it is developing self-driving technology to rival Uber and GoogleProactive Investors UKall 34 news articles »

Technology slump shaves off Indian shares early gains - Nikkei Asian Review

13-06-2017 14:27 via asia.nikkei.com

Technology slump shaves off Indian shares early gains
Nikkei Asian Review
MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- Indian shares ended little changed as weakness in information technology majors eroded early gains stemming from hopes of a rate cut at home after inflation eased to a fresh record low. The benchmark BSE Sensex index added ...and more »

AI Agents Learn to Work Together by Wrangling Virtual Swine - MIT Technology Review

13-06-2017 14:00 via technologyreview.com

MIT Technology Review
AI Agents Learn to Work Together by Wrangling Virtual Swine
MIT Technology Review
Collaboration and cooperation are crucial elements of human intelligence. Now some algorithms are learning how to work together. by Will Knight; June 13, 2017. Wrangling a pig—even a virtual one—is much easier if you get a friend to help. This much ...

Flippening in sight? Ethereum up 5000% YTD, but bitcoin falls $400 in a day

13-06-2017 13:37

Ether, bitcoins closest rival, has appreciated over 5,000 percent since the start of the year and was faring at levels of USD 404, while this report was being filed.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air Gets a Performance Boost With Intel 7th-Gen Processor, Fingerprint Sensor & More

13-06-2017 13:16

Xiaomi claims to have boosted the performance of its Mi Notebook Air line-up by 10 percent, thanks to the latest Kaby Lake processors by Intel.

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Likely to Take a Leave of Absence: Report

13-06-2017 13:16

Even a temporary departure by Kalanick would be a shock for the Silicon Valley startup world.

Sundarbans Goes Hi-tech in Battle Against Infiltrators and Smugglers

13-06-2017 13:16

The para-military force is using the Farheen laser wall technology at the Indo-Pakistan border and has reaped benefits through better management of the borders.

Sony PS4 vs Microsoft Xbox One X: Sony Fires Arsenal of Games a Day After Xbox One X Launch

13-06-2017 13:16

There was no mention of the Xbox One X console unveiled a day earlier by rival Microsoft in a heightened challenge to PS4.

Nubia Z17 Mini Gets Over 2 Lakh Registrations

13-06-2017 13:16

The smartphone is powered by 64-Bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor supported by 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM.

Now Create Your Business Website For Free With 'Google My Business'

13-06-2017 13:16

Using "Google My Business", businesses can create their first website for free.

New, Incumbent Telecom Operators Spar as Panel Looks Into Sector’s Woes

13-06-2017 13:16

New and old telecom operators were again at each other’s throats today with Reliance Jio accusing incumbents of milking the sector using borrowed money.

Moto E4 Plus, Moto E4 Launched: All You Should Know

13-06-2017 13:16

The biggest highlight of the Moto E4 Plus is the 5,000mAh non-removable battery that supports fast charging.

IT Company Unisys Corporation Opens New Office in Bengaluru

13-06-2017 13:16

Unisys began its operations in India in 2004 with 32 associates and now employs approximately 5,000 people - nearly a quarter of the company's global workforce.

Industroyer Malware Can Shut Down Electricity Distribution Systems

13-06-2017 13:16

Dragos said it had "high confidence" the malware was behind the power outage in Kiev on December 17.

Gemalto Unveils Trusted Access Service to Secure Cloud

13-06-2017 13:16

Gemalto's "SafeNet Trusted Access" key features include centralised access management, regulatory compliance, risk-based analytics and detailed access policies.

Facebook Groups Feature Set to Expand

13-06-2017 13:16

The Groups feature which is usually hidden in the app's settings will be brought to the forefront with this move to enable the Facebook experience to centre around online communities.

New biosensor technology could be used in wearable devices to monitor health - News-Medical.net

13-06-2017 12:53 via news-medical.net

New biosensor technology could be used in wearable devices to monitor health
News-Medical.net
Imagine wearing a device that continuously analyzes your sweat or blood for different types of biomarkers, such as proteins that show you may have breast cancer or lung cancer. Rutgers engineers have invented biosensor technology – known as a lab on a ...and more »

SIG filling technology boosts production at Spanish cooperative - Packaging News

13-06-2017 12:07 via packagingnews.co.uk

Packaging News
SIG filling technology boosts production at Spanish cooperative
Packaging News
The COVAP cooperative's production facility in Pozoblanco (Andalusia) is now using SIG Combibloc filling technology to fill 'Hacendado' milk with different fat contents in combiblocSlimline 1,000 ml carton packs from SIG Combibloc. 'Hacendado' is one ...

We have reached 'peak technology', it's time for a reset in digital media - CampaignLive

13-06-2017 11:43 via campaignlive.co.uk

CampaignLive
We have reached 'peak technology', it's time for a reset in digital media
CampaignLive
There is an urgent need to reconnect with consumers and go back to basics with digital media, Spotify's Marco Bertozzi argues ahead of Cannes Lions.... Marco Bertozzi. Added 3 hours ago. How long? 3-4 minutes. Cannes is fast approaching, so it makes ...

Soon, cars may predict if you are having a heart attack

13-06-2017 11:17

When a person has a medical emergency behind the wheel, fellow passengers and motorists also face the risk of death or serious injury.

Xiaomi Gives Mi Notebook Air a Performance Boost With Intel 7th-Gen Processor, Fingerprint Sensor & More

13-06-2017 10:35

Xiaomi claims to have boosted the performance of its Mi Notebook Air line-up by 10 percent, thanks to the latest Kaby Lake processors by Intel.

Twitter Tests 'Happening Now' Feature to List Current Events on Top

13-06-2017 10:35

Users can scroll left or right through the cards, and when they click on one, they will be taken to a tweet's timeline focused on that event.

Spider-Man is Back on PS4 in The Coolest New Avatar

13-06-2017 10:35

After Spider-Man 2, the college kid is now back in the coolest new Avatar that you could imagine.

Nokia 6, Nokia 5 Specifications and Design in Pictures

13-06-2017 10:35

Nokia 6 was initially launched in China, perhaps the biggest competitive market for the company.

Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3 to Launch Today: Here Are The Expected Prices

13-06-2017 10:35

The cheapest of the three is Nokia 3 - expected to be priced at Rs 9,499 while the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 would cost Rs 12,899 and Rs 14,999 respectively.

Nokia 6, 5, Nokia 3 Launched in India: Here Are The Prices, Specifications and More

13-06-2017 10:35

The cheapest of the three is Nokia 3 - priced at Rs 9,499 while the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 cost Rs 12,899 and Rs 14,999 respectively.

Google Keyboard Now Lets You Draw Emojis

13-06-2017 10:35

Gboard also suggests phrases while you type as opposed to individual words.

GE Starts Testing Drones to Inspect Refineries, Factories

13-06-2017 10:35

GE is expected to announce the new business, which is focused on the oil and gas, transportation and power sectors, as early as Tuesday at a conference in Berlin, Germany.

European Stocks Advance as Selloff in Technology Shares Abates - Bloomberg

13-06-2017 09:58 via bloomberg.com

Bloomberg
European Stocks Advance as Selloff in Technology Shares Abates
Bloomberg
European shares rose as a rout in technology shares halted after their worst slump in almost a year, and investors awaited tomorrow's Federal Reserve policy decision. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index added 0.4 percent at 8:28 a.m. in London, with 18 of 19 ...and more »

Geoff Johnson: Technology changing classrooms rapidly - Times Colonist

13-06-2017 09:12 via timescolonist.com

Geoff Johnson: Technology changing classrooms rapidly
Times Colonist
In the 1960s, what I knew about computers was restricted to one called SILIAC at the University of Sydney. I knew SILIAC intimately because, with an engineering buddy, I had taken off my shoes and walked around inside it. But by 1982, as an assistant ...

Imprisoned by technology - ABC Online

13-06-2017 09:03 via abc.net.au

ABC Online
Imprisoned by technology
ABC Online
We know that sending someone to prison is an imperfect response to crime. Forty percent of offenders return to prison within two years. An alternative for non-violent offenders could be home detention with surveillance technology such as electronic ...

Indian Patent Office rejects Google's invention of voice-to-text technology - Business Standard

13-06-2017 07:54 via business-standard.com

Business Standard
Indian Patent Office rejects Google's invention of voice-to-text technology
Business Standard
The Indian Patent Office has refused to grant a patent to Google for its invention of providing text messages using voice command. The internet giant offers voice-to-text message in Google Voice which can transcribe voicemail into text, among others.

Telecom Operators Meet Government Panel to Discuss Sector's Health

13-06-2017 07:43

It will submit its recommendations within three months.

Technology Behind Bitcoin May Increase Government Productivity: Research

13-06-2017 07:43

A recent report released by the CSIRO explored plausible adoption scenarios of Blockchain in Australia by 2030.

Nokia 6, 5 and 3 to Launch in India Today: All You Should Know

13-06-2017 07:43

As far as the pricing is concerned, the Nokia 3 will be the cheapest offering for an expected price of under Rs 10,000.

NASA Deep Sea Expedition to Prepare Astronauts For Mars Journey

13-06-2017 07:43

Data will also be collected from the other crew members on gut microbiome, body composition, cognitive tasks, vision assessment, sleep quality and a variety of other physiological parameters.

Fujifilm Flags Bigger Hit From Improper Accounting at Overseas Units

13-06-2017 07:43

The company said it would improve management practices and corporate governance, including increasing the proportion of outside directors on the board.

Facebook Introduces Rainbow Emoji to Honour LGBT Pride Month

13-06-2017 07:43

Facebook is also letting users in the US to raise money for a non-profit or people who support the LGBT cause.